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HENDERSON’S INVINCIBLE ASTERS | 
(SHOWN IN COLORS ON PLATE OPPOSITE) | 
They Are the Largest and Most Beautiful of All Asters 
Henderson’s Invincible are the latest and highest achievements in China 
Asters, a superior race in every way. The plants are of very healthy, 
robust, branching growth, about 2 feet high—though under best culture often 
3 feet—producing, on long stems, massive Chrysanthemum like flowers of per- 
fect form and graceful outline, and are exceedingly double to the very center. 
The flowers are the most beautifully formed of all large Asters. The petals 
are of thick, durable substance and, in consequence, the flowers last long in 
perfection. These Asters are wonderfully prolific and continuous bloomers 
from summer until frost. When grown in masses in garden borders, or 
grouped in beds, their decorative effect is unapproachably gay and enliven- 
ing. When well grown the flowers of Henderson’s Invincible Asters average 
3% inches across; 4-inch flowers are quite common, and if grown especially 
for cut flowers, the side branches pruned, allowing a plant to carry not over 
8 or 10 flowers, one flower to a stem, their size will then be enormous, measur- 
ing 414 and 5 inches across. These magnificent blossoms, being gracefully 
poised on strong well-leaved stems 15 to 18 inches long, resemble large-sized 
Chrysanthemums, and are unsurpassed as cut flowers for vases and home 
decoration. We have received many enthusiastic letters of praise from our 
patrons regarding these Asters—some of whom have been fortunate enough 
to capture prizes with them at local exhibitions, flower shows, etc. 
“I grew some Invincible Asters last season and they were simply wonderful. 
From three packages of seeds, I sold over 1500 perfect blooms, besides hundreds 
of seconds. My asters were the wonder of all who saw them.” 
Mrs. A. A. HARTWELL, 
Milford, Mass. 
HENDERSON’S GIANT COMET ASTERS 
ALSO KNOWN AS ASTERMUMS AND MAMMOTH OSTRICH PLUME ASTERS 
(Shown in Colors on Plate opposite) 
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. 
“T wish to say that I have grown Henderson's seeds for a number of years and 
have never known them to fail. Last year from a packet of your Giant Comet 
Aster seed I raised flowers which measured five inches across. They were a 
perfect show for beauty of color and perfect flowers.” 
Miss FANNIE B. TOMB, 
Armagh, Pa. 
Imperial or “Daybreak” Asters 
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 excellance—for our 
American climate and conditions. Per Per 1,000 
Pkt. seeds 
1312 Bluebird.” Lively. bright, blue) os 2... 32. sss. « 10c. 60c. 
1314 Lavender. A delicate shade of pale lavender. cy allaye 60c 
1316 Daybreak. An exquisite shade of shell-pink.. Reo hOc: 60c. 
7318 Purity? SPureisnow-whitelvs...sc dees cise cele saree ue 10c. 60c. 
1322 Rose. Bright silvery-rose color. eg eevertkain ike LOG: 60c. 
1324 Salmon. A lovely shade of pinkish- saline eee 10c. 60c. 
1326 Violet. Rich dark violet-purple................... 10c. 60c. 
1328 Yellow. Soft lemon-yellow.....................:. 10c. 60c. 
TSSOP Mixed) Colorsiss cians ices sual cachet eae ee ce 10c. 50c. 
1331 Henderson’s Collection of Imperial Asters, liye 
above 8 separate varieties, 60c. 
oR NEW “HENDERSON’S FLOWERS FOR AMERICAN GARDENS” *trce if requested — 
HENDERSON’S INVINCIBLE ASTERS 
Per | 
PRt. 1,000 see 
1342 Carmine-rose. Bright rosy-carmine.......... 15c. T5c 
1344 Crimson-brilliant. Rich bright red........... 15c. 75c. 
1346 Deep Blue. Bright indigo-blue.............. 15c. T5c. 
1348 Deep Pink. Lively warm rose-pink.......... 15c. 75c. 
1352 Lavender. Charming silvery-lavender........ 15c. T5c. 
1354 Pearl-pink. Exquisite blush and shell-pink... 15c. 75c. 
1356 Violet-purple. Rich velvety purple........... 15c. 5c: 
1358 Pure White. Purest snow white............. Vie: 15C. 
1360; Mixed! Colors). cece ans oe ke ie eS 15c. 60c. 
1361 Collection of Invincible Asters. 1 pkt. each of the above 8 varieti 
and shown in colors on the opposite page, for $1.00 postpaid. Any 2 pkt 
for 25c., 4 pkts. for 50c. 
“T shall be delighted for you to use the picture of my Asters in your catalog 
next year. My home and garden are unpretentious and I haven't anyone eve 
lo cultivate my flowers. This picture when enlarged ts beautiful; some of the 
have been shown on the screen at one of our local theaters. 
Miss N. McGINNIS, ~ ah 
Bowling Green, Ki’ 
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“The Invincible Asters I raised last year were wonderful. They were in 
mense, of many colors and bloomed freely. We picked the last of them Noven} 
ber 2nd."’ 
MISS IRMA LINDER, 
Bettendorf, Iowe' 
HENDERSON’S GIANT COMET ASTERS 
Per Per 
Pht. 1,000 seed: 
1264 ‘Azure=blue.... | S205 iiwipn piblene atv eee Teeter 10c. 60c. 
1266: ‘Crimson... oad nse eet ce ee eatin alee ete 10c. 60c. 
1268, Lavender: nto tae ee ee bee eee 10c. 60c. 
1272 ‘Rose-pink: 2) .0 220 ae Se: cuentas 10c. 60c. 
1274 .Shell=pinkk'4<°. .2):.: -7oeh gases echo te perme 10c. 60c. 
1276: Violet=-parple’... <2). oi Sone aa bel er ie tere 10c. 60c. 
1278) Whiter... Pc i) ae ga etl Oe ee ae 10c. 60c. 
1280; Mixed ‘Colors’... 222.02) sien ae ene 10c. 50c. 
1281 Complete Collection, 7 varieties, 55c. 
Any three 10c. packets selected for 25c. 
“T wonthe premium last year at our State Fair on Asters, from seed purchase 
of you.”’ 
Mr. L. S. REAM, 
Paulding, Ohio. 
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King Asters 
(Shown in Colors on Plate opposite) 
An American type of distinctive beauty, unlike any other Asters grown 
The plants are tall, strong growers, with long stems crowned with massiv 
double flowers 5 inches across, composed of long, narrow, straight petal| 
folded lengthwise, which gives them a quilled appearance. The flowers ar 
of great substance and last longer cut than any other Aster, Per 1,001 
t. eeds 
1368 Crimson King. Rich crimson............--...:+-- ne $n 
1372 Lavender King. Rosy-lavender .................: 10c. 60c. 
1374 Pink King.) “Rosy-pink. fun. n ee en etal ee ere 10c. 60c. 
1376) Violet: Kings ~Purple-violeti--i--) i. aoa rele 10c. 60c. 
1378 White King.’ “Pure‘white, cis. sve see ais pine 10c. 60c. 
1380: Mixed: Colors)... 5 ac snacel terete teens Fdncooon ue: 50c. 
1381 Henderson’s Collection of King Asters, 1 packet each of the above 
five separate Varieties... <\st:/sicyacleictaeterctelessieva male ec asta arene 40c 
Any three 10c. packets selected for 25c. 
To every purchaser of ASTER SEED we will send FREE, if requestec 
our leaflet ‘‘Latest and Best Methods of Growing Asters,’ ’ which tells hov) 
to grow them to perfection both in garden beds and for cut flowers. | 
