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The Bedding Asters Par 'Excellence 



For American 



Conditions 



Imperial or "Daybreak" Asters 



These comparatively new Asters — made in America — are midsummer flowering varieties 

 healthy and vigorous in growth, of upright bushy habit and very profuse bloomers — 

 veritable bouquets of flowers — and in consequence 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 as the bedding Asters — par ex- 

 cellence — -for our American climate and conditions, that the Imperial Asters are 

 especially recommended. (See illustration.) Per 1,000 seeds; Per Pkl. 



Imperial "Daybreak." An exquisite shade of shell-pink.-. 75c; 15c. 



"Purity." Pure snow-white 75c; 15c. 



' "Bluebird." Lively bright blue 75c; 15c 



" Salmon. A lovely shade of pinkish-salmon. .. . 75c; 15c 



" Violet. Rich dark violet-purple 75c; 15c 



" Yellow. Soft lemon-yellow 75c; 15c 



" Rose. Bright silvery-rose color 75c; 15c. 



" Lavender. A delicate shade of pale lavender. 75c; 15c 



" Mixed Colors 75c ; 15c 



Collection of Imperial Asters 1 packet each of the above 8 varieties ,$1.00 



KING ASTERS 



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 length- 

 wise, which gives them a quilled appearance. The flowers are of great sub- 

 stance and last longer cut than any other Aster. 



White King. Pure white . . . Pkl. 15c Pink King. Rosy-pink . . . Pkt. 15c. 



Lavender King. Rosy-lavender. . . 15c Crimson King. Rich crimson. ... 10c. 



Violet King. Purple-violet.... 10c King Asters, Mixed Colors 10c 



Collection of King Asters 1 pkt. each of the above 5 separate varieties. . . . 50c. 



VICTORIA ASTERS 



Magnificent flowers, double clear to the center, massive and showy, with 

 Tegular 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. 

 Perhaps the handsomest Asters, taken all in all, for size, color and profusion of 

 bloom. 



Pure White Pkt. 10c Purple Pkt. 10c. 



Sky-blue 10c Peach-blossom Pink 10c. 



Scarlet. Dark and rich 10c 



Finest Mixed. Per 1 ,000 seeds, 50c . 10c. 



Collection of above 5 separate colors .' 40c 



IMPROVED PEONY PERFECTION ASTERS 



A giant-flowering type of this favorite class; thrifty, upright growers 1}^ to 

 2 feet high, producing abundantly immense double flowers (4 inches across) and 

 almost perfectlv round, with incurved petals. 

 Finest Mixed Colors. Per 1 ,000 seeds, 50c Pkl. 10c 



"QUEEN OF THE EARLIES" ASTERS 



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

 for cutting; plants 12 inches high; medium-sized double flowers on long stems. 

 White. Per 1,000 seeds, 50c; Pkt. 10c Scarlet. Per 1,000 seeds, 50c; Pkt. 10c 



Indigo-blue 50c; 10c Rose-pink 50c; 10c 



Mixed Colors 50c. ; 10c 



Collection of above 4 separate colors 30c. 



SOME BEAUTIFUL AMERICAN ASTERS 



Sensation. Large, full, double flowers of most brilliant crimson on long well-leaved stems. Most effective for 

 either garden decoration or cut and vased. The plants are good healthy growers of branching bush habit, 15 



to 18 inches in height. Per 1 ,000 seeds, 75c Pkt. 15c 



Mikado Rose. Great shaggy flowers composed of long, curled and twisted petals, resembling large Japanese 



Chrysanthemums. They are carried on long stems and so are of exceptional value for cutting. Color deep 



brilliant rose. The plants are of long-spreading habit and bloom very early. Per 1,000 seeds, 60c. . . Pkl. 10c 



White Perfection, A fine new midseason Aster of vigorous, tall, upright growth, 



carrying about twelve large long-stemmed pure white double flowers about 4 



inches in diameter, of perfect form, the broad, slightly folded petals being 



arranged in whorled rows, suggestive of some Dahlias Pkt. 15c 



Pink Enchantress. A new Aster of upright growth, producing long-stemmed 



full double flowers of a lovely pink color Pkt. 15c 



Cardinal. Vivid cardinal-red, splendid bedder. Per 1,000 seeds, 75c 15c. 



Autumn Glory. This is a most welcome addition to our garden Asters for it is 

 the latest of all — thus lengthening the Aster season by at least two weeks, 

 coming into bloom just after all other late varieties have passed their prime. 

 The plant is a large, strong grower, bearing immense double pure deep shell- 

 pink flowers of lasting substance on long stems Pkl. 20c. 



DWARF CHRYSANTHEMUM-FLOWERED ASTERS 



Bushy plants, 9 inches high, bearing large perfectly double flowers, fine for 

 either gardens or pot culture. 

 Finest Mixed Colors Pkt. 10c. 



MINIATURE WALDEKSEE ASTERS 



This new type forms compact, globular bushes only 8 to 10 inches high by 

 8 to 10 inches in diameter; the plants are literally smothered with charming 

 small double flowers 1 to 1^ inches across. They are especially effective for 

 bedding out in masses and edgings, as they remain in bloom for a long period. 

 When grown in pots they make pretty specimens. 

 Mixed Colors Pkt. 10c 



LARGE SINGLE CHINA ASTERS 



Single flowers are coming much in vogue among people of aesthetic tastes and 

 those influenced by fashion's decree — 'beautiful but simple. This change of 

 front from double to single has created a demand for long-stemmed large single 

 China Asters which are of unsurpassed decorative effect when cut and vased. 

 These Asters, of strong healthy growth, are profuse bloomers and are also 

 showy garden plants. 



White Pkt. 10c Heliotrope Pkt. 10c. 



Rose-pink 10c. Mixed Colors 10c 



Collection of above 3 separate colors 2 5c 



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