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Peerless Pink Aster 



ASTERS, continued 

 GIANT BRANCHING COMET. A late 

 Ostrich Feather type, blooming shortly after 

 the King or Needle type. 



800 Crimson 803 Light Pink 



801 Dark Blue 804 Deep Rose 



802 Light Blue 805 Pure White 



806 All Colors Mixed 

 Each, pkt. 10 cts., Vioz. 60 cts., oz. $2 

 809 Collection: One pkt. of each of the above 



6 colors, 50 cts. 

 AMERICAN LATE BRANCHING. Most 

 popular with many gardeners for they come 

 during September when flowers are welcome, 

 and bloom profusely for a long period. The 

 flowers are large and full-centered, borne on 

 long strong stems, making them ideal for 

 cutting. 



825 Crimson 828 Lilac 



826 Dark Blue 829 Rose-Pink 



827 Light Blue 830 Pure White 



831 All Colors Mixed 

 Each, pkt. 10 cts., V4OZ. 50 cts., oz. $1.50 

 824 Collection: One pkt. of each of the above 



6 colors, 50 cts. 

 ASTERMUMS. A giant class coming in early 

 August and notable for its very long stems 

 and flowers formed like chrysanthemums. 



850 Lavender 852 Pure White 



851 Pink 853 All Colors Mixed 



Each, pkt. 10 cts., V4OZ. 60 cts., oz. $2 

 854 Collection: One pkt. of each of the above 



3 colors, 25 cts. 

 THE KING or NEEDLE TYPE. Quite distinct 

 in form, with narrow, quilled petals, Hke a fine 

 cactus dahlia. Flowers large, on long, stiff 

 stems. Last for a long time in water. 



840 Crimson King 843 Violet King 



841 Lavender King 844 White King 



842 Pink King 845 Mixed King 



Each, pkt. 10 cts., Vioz. 60 cts., oz. $2 

 849 Collection: One pkt. of each of the above 

 5 colors, 40 cts. 



BLACK ASTER BEETLES 



The Black Aster Beetle frequently attacks 

 Asters in late summer. Arsenate of Lead as a 

 spray is the best remedy. 



NEW GIANT SINGLE ASTER. (Single 

 sinensis.) A distinct and pleasing departure 

 from the double types. Single, giant, daisy- 

 like flowers are borne profusely on long grace- 

 ful stems. All have yellow centers. They not 

 only add additional charm to the flower- 

 garden but lend themselves to many very 

 pretty effects when arranged as cut- flowers. 



870 Lavender. Delicate lavender. 



871 Marshal Joffre. Bright red. 



872 White. Pure snow-white. 



873 Supreme Mixed. A blending of many colors. 



Each, pkt. 10 cts.; Vioz. 50 cts. 

 SPECIAL VARIETIES OF ASTERS. Extra- 

 select strains and colors which do not belong 

 in any of the preceding classes. 



855 Crimson Giant. Bright crimson; large 

 flowers; blooms late; extra fine for cutting. 

 Pkt. IS cts., %oz. 65 cts. 



856 Heart of France. Rosy red, free-blooming; 

 very showy in solid beds. Pkt. 15c., yioz. 75c. 



857 Lavender Gem. A very attractive shade 

 of silvery lavender; Ostrich Feather form. 

 Pkt. 15 cts., Xoz. 65 cts. 



858 Peerless Pink. Lovely light rose-pink. 

 Large, late, and one of the best cut-flowers. 

 Pkt. 15 cts., Koz. 65 cts. 



859 Sensation. The brightest red, almost scar- 

 let. Exceedingly effective. Pkt. 15c., Xoz- 65c. 



865 HARDY ASTER, MIXED. (Michaelmas 

 Daisy.) PH. Tall, bushy plants covered with 

 small, single, blue, mauve, pink, and white 

 flowers in late fall. Pkt. 15 cts. 



ANEMONE. (Windflower.) PHH. Bushy plants 

 6 to 10 inches high, producing early in the 

 spring, poppy-like flowers in shades of blue, 

 red, and white. Plants will bloom indoors in 

 the winter if taken up and potted in the fall. 



660 coronaria, Single Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts. 



661 coronaria, St. Brigid. All colors; double 

 and semi-double. Pkt. 15 cts. 



662 sylvestris. Taller than A. coronaria; 

 flowers pure white and sweet scented; prefers 

 partial shade. Pkt. 25 cts. 



740 ARABISalpina. (Rock Cress.) PH. Dwarf 

 edging plants with clusters of snow-white flow- 

 ers in early spring. Pkt. 10 cts., %oz. 25 cts. 



745 ARCTOTISgrandis. (African Lilac Daisy.) 

 AHH. Bushy plants 2 feet high, with daisy- 

 like flowers. Petals are white on top, lilac un- 

 derneath. Pkt. 10 cts., Xoz. 25 cts. 



750 ARGEMONE grandiflora hybrida. 

 (Prickly Poppy.) PHH. Tall, showy, prickly 

 foliage and large white, cream, and yellow 

 poppy-like flowers. Pkt. 10 cts. 



ASPARAGUS. TP. Attractive greenhouse 

 semi-trailing vines. 



755 plumosus nanus. Misty green sprays, 

 very useful in the arrangement of cut-flowers. 

 Pkt. 25 cts., 100 seeds $1. 



756 Sprengeri. Coarser and of more bushy 

 growth than the above. Pkt. 15 cts., 100 

 seeds 50 cts. 



900 BALLOON VINE. (Cardiospermum.) 

 AHH. Quick-growing annual climber bearing 

 small white flowers followed by green, balloon- 

 like seed-pods. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



878 NEW FANCY YELLOW ASTER. At 



last we have succeeded in obtaining a 

 yellow Aster that is really worth while. 

 Flowers are fairly large, borne on long 

 stems and clear yellow in color. Complete 

 your Aster collection with this fine novelty. 

 Pkt. 15 cts., Koz. 75 cts. 



