30 WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA.— Annuals for Bloom the First Season 



ASTERS 



Victoria. 



I m m e n s e 

 showyflowers, 

 perfectly dou- 

 ble tp the cen- 

 ter, with regu- 

 larly overlap- 

 ping petals; 

 distinguishe d 

 in appear- 



ance. and excellent ror cutting- The plants 

 form pyramids 18 inches high and carry 15 

 to 20 flowers. 



White, Azure-Blue, Rose, Peach Blos- 

 som, Scarlet, Crimson, Dark Blue and 



Mixed. Each, pkt. 10 cts. 

 Giant Victoria, or Washington. A very large-flower- 

 ing form of the Victoria Aster; flowers very double and 5 to G inches 

 in diameter. 



Pure White, Peach Blossom, Crimson, Light Blue, Dark Blue 

 and Mixed. Each, pkt. 10 cts. 



Daybreak. When in perfect bloom, the" delicate sea-shell- 

 pink color of the flowers, erect and graceful habit, and immense dis- 

 play of flowers when seen in a mass, are simplv charming bevond de- 

 scription. Pkt. 2 cts. 



Peony -flowered Perfection. Peerless in form, size 

 and the rich and delicate colors of its flowers. 



White, Rose, Crimson, Scarlet, Dark Blue, Light Blue and 

 Mixed. Each, pkt. lOcts. 



Queen Of the Market. This variety is three weeks earlier 

 than others and of dwarf, branching habit. Excellent for growing 

 under glass. 



Rose, Pure White, Crimson, Dark Blue, Light Blue and Mixed. 



Each, pkt. 10 cts. 



Comet. Flowers large; petals long, wavy and twisted. 

 Rose and White, White, Carmine, Rose, Crimson, Fiery Scarlet, 



Dark Blue, Light Blue and Mixed. Each, pkt. 10 cts. 



Giant White Comet. Pure white. Immense pure white 

 flowers. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Empress Frederick Comet. Plant dwarf and com- 

 pact-, flowers of the purest white and 4 to 5 inches in diameter; fine 

 for cutting and as a pot-plant. Pkt. In crs. 



Vick's Pure White Branching-. Fine for cutting. 

 Flowers very large, graceful, borne on long stems. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Choicest New and Old Varieties 



The Aster is a royal annual, glorifying the garden with a rich display of bloom 

 until the chrysanthemum, for which it is a fitting forerunner, begins to open its buds. 

 The different sorts are grown in gardens everywhere. Our collection includes distinct 

 and beautiful forms and varieties of rich color. A good selection will give elegant 

 flowers for cutting from July until the late varieties are cut down by frost. 



Giant Branching Comet. A splendid new Aster of 

 branching habit and very vigorous growth; flowers loose and grace- 

 ful, produced on long stems. Fine for cutting. 



Carmine, Carmine Striped White, Rosy Pink, Pure White, White 

 Striped Pink and Mixed. Each, pkt. 10 cts. 



Semple'S Branching. A choice late-flowering strain, 

 which, by careful selection, has been brought to high perfection. 

 Rose, Carmine, Crimson, Purple, White, Pink, Lavender and 

 Mixed. Each, pkt. 10 cts. 



Sunlight. Flowers sulphur-yellow in color, 3 to 4 inches 

 diameter and of fine form, borne on long, stiff stems. Blooms ve 

 profusely and of lasting quality. Pkt. 15 cts. 



very distinct new 

 tta shade. Pkt. Inc. 



COMET ASTER. 



Ostrich Plume Terra Cotta. t 



color; flowers over 5 inches across and of a terra < 



Waldersee. Forms small, compact bushes 8 to 10 inches in 

 height; presents a splendid appearance in its earlv-flowering stage on 

 account of its regular globular shape and wealth' of bloom: flowers 

 delicate rose, edged white, small and double. Pkt. In cts. 



