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HENDERSON'S FAMOUS ASTERS 



Just when summer is beginning to merge into autumn and the floral bloom in the garden is diminishing, along 

 comes the queenly Aster to make up the deficiency and renew the attractiveness of the garden. 



WILT-RESISTANT ASTER SEED— Through the use of wilt-resistant seed, success may be had where the soil is infected 

 with wilt fungus, where it has been impossible to grow perfect flowering plants. It is not claimed, however, to be free 

 from Aster "yellows" and other Aster diseases or insect pests. 



Henderson's Invincible 



(Wilt Resistant) 



{Shown in Colors on page 64) 



"They are Royally Grand." The Largest 

 and Most Beautiful of all Asters 



A superior race in every way. The plants are of very healthy, 

 robust, branching growth, about 2 feet or more high, producing, on 

 long stems, massive Chrysanthemum-like flowers of perfect form, 

 exceedingly double to the very center. The petals are thick, durable, 

 and the flowers last long in perfection. They are continuous bloomers 

 from summer until frost. When grown in masses in garden borders, 

 or grouped in beds, their effect is gay and enlivening. When well 

 grown the flowers average 3^^ inches across; 4-inch flowers are quite 

 common, and if grown for cut flowers, the side branches pruned, 

 allowing a plant to carry not over 8 flowers, one flower to a stem, they 

 may measure up to 5 inches across. 



Many of our patrons have been fortunate enough to win numerous 



prizes with them at flower shows, etc. 



Per 

 Pkt. 1,000 seeds 



1342 Carmine-rose. Bright rosy-carmine. 15c 75c 



1344 Crimson-brilliant. Rich, bright red 15c 75c 



1346 Deep Blue. Bright indigo-blue 15c 75c 



1348 Deep Pink. Lively, warm rose-pink 15c 75c 



1352 Lavender. Charming silvery-lavender 15c 75c 



1354 Pearl-pink. Exquisite blush and shell pink. . .15c 75c 



1356 Violet-purple. Rich, velvety purple 15c 75c 



1358 Pure White. Purest snow-white 15c 75c 



1360 Mixed Colors 15c 60c 



1361 Henderson's Collection of Invincible Asters. 1 packet 

 eacli of the alx)ve 8 varieties, shown in colors on page 64, 

 $1.00. 



Improved New 



Giant California Sunshine 



(Shown in Colors on Page 63) 



There is no doubt that the Sunshine Aster is a distinct acquisition 

 to' floriculture. They have become instantaneously popular, and we 

 anticipate a demand greater than ever this year. 



The colors are surprisingly beautiful, chiefly because of the strongly 

 contrasting, disc-like centers with the surrounding aurea of petals. 



The ensemble presents an airy, lace-like effect different to any other 

 Aster. The flowers average 3 to 4 inches in diameter. 



1452 Blue Pkt. 15c 



1453 Pink Pkt. 15c 



1454 White Pkt. 15c 



1456 Crimson Pkt. 1 5c 



1457 Violet Pkt. 15c 



1455 Mixed Colors Per 1,000 seeds, 60c; pkt. 15c 



1461 Collection of five separate colors 60c 



Tk^^MostT^puiar Giant s of California 



(Shown in Colors on Page 63) 



We take pleasure in recommending this truly grand aster as being 

 the best in its class ever offered to garden lovers. It is a combination 

 of the weU-known Comet or Ostrich Plume type of flower, witli 

 long-branching stems and sturdy habit of- growth. 



Careful selection has perfected the type and we recommend them 

 strongly both for cutting and bedding 



1325 Light Blue Pkt. 25c 



1326 Peach Blossom Pkt. 25c 



1327 Dark Purple. . Pkt. 25c 



1328 Deep Rose Pkt. 25c 



1329 White Pkt. 25o 



1330 Mixed Colors Pkt. 25c 



1331 Collection, one packet of each of the above five separate 

 colors Sl.OO 



Aurora GoMeo Sheaf 



(Novelty) ( WiU-ResistanI i 



(Shown in Colors on Page 63) 



1221 Golden Sheaf is the deepest colored yellow Aster yet offered. 

 The flowers are fully double, with an attractive, crest-like center, 

 of good substance and fine depth of petal. The flowers last well 

 when cut. Height, 18 inches .' Pkt. 25c 



SEMPLE'S LONG-STEMMED (Annual) 



(Wilt Resistant) 



Superior, late-flowering Branching Asters. The flowers are large, very double 

 and borne on long stems. They begin blooming about the first of Septemix!. 

 Plants are strong growers, IJ^ to 2 feet high. (.See illuslralion on page 53.; 



1438 Crimson Per 1,000 seeds, 50c; pkl. 1(V 



1442 Lavender Per 1,000 seeds, 50c; pkt. 10. 



1444 Shell-pink (Mary Semple) Per 1.000 seeds, 50c; pkt. 10< 



1446 Purple Per 1,000 seeds, 50c; pkt. 10<- 



1448 White Per 1,000 seeds, 50c; pkt. 10c 



1450 Mixed Colors ' Per 1,000 seeds, SOc; pkt. 10c 



1451 Collection, one packet each of above five separate colors 40c 



(See deicriplion on opposite page) 



