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HENDERSON'S FAMOUS ASTERS 



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Henderson's Giant Comet Aster 



Also known as Astermums and Mammoth Ostrich Plume Asters 

 These truly grand Asters win enthusiastic admiration from all who see 

 them. They are a highly developed American type of the German Comet, 

 or Mammoth Ostrich Plume Asters and are far superior to imported strains. 

 The flowers are of immense size, 4 to 5 and often 6 inches across, composed 

 of long, wavy, twisted petals, gracefully formed into loose, yet densely 

 double, half globes, equaling some of the finer Ostrich Plume Chrysanthe- 

 mums. The plants, of luxuriant branching growth, attain a height of 18 

 inches to 2 feet, each plant bearing from 20 to 30 of these magnificent 

 flowers on very long stems; which gives them an added value for cutting and 

 vasing. 



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1,000 seeds 



10c. 



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10c. 



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1264 Azure-blue 



1266 Crimson 



1268 Lavender , 



1272 Rose-pink 



1274 Shell-pink 



1276 Violet-purple 



1278 White 



1280 Mixed Colors 



1281 Complete Collection, 7 varieties, 50c. 



Imperial or "Daybreak" Aster 



THE BEDDING ASTER PAR EXCELLENCE 



(Shown in Colors on Plate opposite 

 These comparatively new Asters — made in America — are Mid-summer 

 flowering varieties, healthy and vigorous in growth, of upright bushy habit 

 and very profuse bloomers — veritable bouquets of flowers — and in conse- 

 quence are unrivalled for bedding. The flowers — borne on good, long, stiff 

 stems — are so very double as to appear almost like balls. The petals, short 

 and narrow, are slightly folded and of durable lasting substance. While 

 splendid as cut flowers, it is the bedding Aster — par excellence — for our 

 American climate and conditions. 



1312 Bluebird. Lively bright blue 



1314 Lavender. A delicate shade of pale lavender. . . , 



1316 Daybreak. An exquisite shade of shell-pink 



1318 Purity. Pure snow-white 



1322 Rose. Bright silvery-rose color 



1324 Salmon. A lovely shade of pinkish-salmon 



1330 Mixed Colors 



1331 Henderson's Collection of Imperial Asters, --.'.'. 



above 6 separate varieties, 50c. 



New Royal Aster 



A beautiful class and the best of the early Mid-Season Asters. 

 A little later than the "Queen of the Earlies," but superior to 

 the latter. The plants are of branching habit, about 2 feet 

 high; the flowers being larger, very double, and the stems are 

 longer, stronger and more upright in growth. The petals are 

 broad and incurved, or shell-shaped, giving the flower a charming 

 and distinctive effect. They are vigorous and sturdy growers, 

 branching from the base of the plants. Although early — Mid- 

 Season Asters — they remain in flower a long time; the flowers 

 being of splendid substance; splendid cut flower type. 



1422 Royal Lavender Pkt. 15c. 



1424 Royal Shell-pink - 15c. 



1426 Royal Purple ... 15c. 



1428 Royal White .'...... 15c. 



1430 Mixed Colors 15c. 



1431 Henderson's Collection of above 4 separate varieties. 50c. 



Semple's Late-Flowering Aster 



Superior late-flowering Branching Asters. The flowers are 

 large, very double and borne on long stems. They begin bloom- 

 ing about the first of September. Plants strong growers, 1J^ 

 to 2 ft. high. (See engraving.) Per Per 1,000 



Pkt. seeds 



1438 Crimson 10c. 50c. 



1442 Lavender 10c. 50c. 



1444 Shell-pink (Mary Semple) 10e„ 50c. 



1446 Purple 10c. 50c. 



1448 White 10c 50c. 



1450 Mixed Colors 10c. 50c. 



1451 Henderson's Collection of above 5 



separate sorts 40c. 



Victoria Aster 



1460 Magnificent flowers, double clear to the center, massive 

 and showy, with regular overlapping petals. The flowers 

 measure 4 to 5 inches across, and the colors include many 

 extremely delicate and some gorgeous shades. The plants 

 grow very evenly, about 18 inches high, and carry from 

 25 to 40 flowers on a plant. 

 Mixed Colors : Per 1,000 seeds, 50c. ; Pkt. 10c. 



Heart of France Aster 



1306 The best pure red Aster ever introduced. Heart of France opens red 

 as the purest ruby, deepens with age and retains its remarkable .beauty 

 to the very end. The flowers are large and full, with never a trace of 

 hollow center. The plants are of branching type and very v robust habit. 

 The stems are long and strong and have very few laterals. The plants 

 begin to bloom quite early in the season and open fully with the mid- 

 season varieties. They retain their brilliancy and lustre for a longer 

 period than almost any other color Pkt. 25c. 



King Aster 



An American type of distinctive beauty, unlike any other Asters grown. 

 The plants are tall, strong growers, with long stems crowned with massive 

 double flowers 5 inches across, composed of long, narrow, straight petals 

 folded lengthwise, which gives them a quilled appearance. The flowers are 

 of great substance and last longer cut than any other Aster. 



Per 1,000 

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136S Crimson King. Rich crimson 



1372 Lavender King. Rosy-lavender 



1374 Pink King. Rosy-pink 



1376 Violet King. Purpie- violet 



1378 White King. Pure white 



1380 Mixed Colors 



1381 Henderson's Collection of King Asters 



five separate varieties 



Pkt. 



10c. 



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10c. 



1 packet each of the above 

 40c. 



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 60c. 

 60c. 

 50c. 



"Queen of the Earlies" Aster 



(Queen of the Market.) Valuable on account of their extreme earliness 

 and for cutting; plant 18 inches high; medium-sized double flowers on 

 long stems. 



1398 Crimson 



1402 Dark-blue 



1404 Lavender 



1406 Rose-pink 



1408 White 



1410 Mixed Colors 



1411 Collection of above 5 Separate Colors. 



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seeds 



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40c. 



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