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ASTERS (continued) 

 GIANT COMET (Henderson's) 



These truly grand Asters 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 

 Chrysanthemums. The plants, of luxuriant branching 

 growth, attain a height of 18 inches to 2 feet. (See illustra- 









tion.) Per Per 



Pkt. 1,000 seeds 



1264 Azure-blue 10c 60c 



1266 Crimson. '. 10c 60c 



1'268 Lavender 10c 60c 



1272 Rose-pink 10c 60c 



1274 Shell-pink 10c 60c 



1276 Violet-purple 10c 60c 



1278 White 10c 60c 



1280 Mixed Colors 10c 50c 



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1281 Henderson's complete collection of Giant 

 Comet Asters. One packet each of the 

 above seven varieties 50c 



IMPERIAL OR "DAYBREAK" ^^iTpalm""' 



These Asters — made in America — are Mid-summer flow- 

 ing varieties, healthy and vigorous in growth, of upright 

 bushy habit and very profuse bloomers — veritable bouquets 

 of flowers. 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 

 for our American climate and conditions. Per pg^ 



Pkt. 1,000 seeds 



1316 Daybreak. An exquisite shell-pink 10c 60c 



1318 Purity. Pure snow-white 10c 60c 



GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA iSee illustration above) 



We take pleasure in recommending this type as being one of the 

 test Asters ever offered to garden lovers. Characterized by the 

 well-known Comet or Ostrich Plume type of flower, combined 

 with the Daybreak Aster's long branching stems and sturdy habit 

 of growth, places this variety at the head of this class. 



Careful selection has perfected this type and we approve of the 

 above for cutting and bedding. {See illustration). 



1325 Light Blue Pkt. 25c 1328 E>eep Rose Pkt. 25c 



1326 Peach Blossom. . Pkt. 25c 1329 White Pkt. 25c 



1327 Dark Purple Pkt. 25c 1330 Mixed Colors. .Pkt. 25c 



1331 Henderson's Complete Collection, one pkt. of each of 

 the above five varieties $1.00 



KING (Shown in Colors on Page 80) 



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 than any other Aster. p p 



Pkt. 1,000 seeds 



1368 Crimson King. Rich crimson 10c 60c 



1372 Lavender King. Rosy-lavender. . . . 10c 60c 



1374 Pink King. Rosy-Pink 10c 60c 



1376 Violet King. Purple-violet 10c 60c 



1378 White King. Pure white 10c 60c 



1380 Mixed Colors 10c 50c 



1381 Henderson's Collection of King Asters, one pkt. 

 of each pf the above five separate varieties 40c 



"/ have 500 asters from your seed set in two beds. They are the 

 wonder of this entire community. It is six weeks now since we 

 have had any rain and gardens are generally very dry. I watered 

 my asters for the first time August 20th. In the entire garden not 

 one plant shows the effect of the dry weather. Have been very suc- 

 cessful with all the seed you sent me." — R. B. MacFarland, Con- 

 neaut. Ohio. 



