Cole's Seed Store, Pella, Iowa 



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Aster 



II is unnecessary to dwell on the great beauty 

 of these popular favorites, ns they are appreci 

 ciated by every one. Our seed is the finest that. 

 France and America produce. We recommend 

 our friends to plant a number of varieties, as no 

 other annuals afford so magnificent a display 

 during the summer and fall. Hardy annual. 



Dwarf Queen Aster 



MIKADO PINK. See Novelties. Per pkt. 10 

 cts. 



DWARF QUEEN. This magnificent new As- 

 ter has given excellent satisfaction. The dwarf 

 bushy plants grow only ten inches high branch- 

 ing very freely ; the branches are upright, mak- 

 ing a dense compact bush excellent for pot 

 culture as well as for bedding. Fine mixed 

 colors. Per pkt. 10 cts. 



DWARF QUEEN. Pure white. Per pkt. 5 

 cts. 



DWARF BOUQUET. A most charming class of 

 compact habit, only 6 to 8 inches high. Each 

 plant is covered with handsome flowers, and 

 looks like a boquet set in the ground. Mixed. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts. 



QUEEN OF THE MARKET. Of graceful 

 spreading habit; its great merit is its early 

 flowering character, being in full bloom fully 

 two weeks before any other Aster begins to 

 blossom; mixed colors; 12 in. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



JAPANESE TASSEL. The beautiful flowers 

 of this new strain of Asters offer a most strik- 

 ing contrast with those of any other variety. 

 They are of immense size, with long petals 

 curiously waved and curled, so as to give them 

 a striking resemblance to the Japanese Chry- 

 santhemum. It is a vigorous growing plant, 

 fourteen or fifteen inches high, well branched; 

 mixed colors. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



VIOLET KING. Of the Branching type in 

 growth, with long stiff stems. In form the 

 flower is entirely distinct; petals resemble the 

 quilled sorts, but are much larger and broader, 

 those in the center being fantastically twisted, 

 curled and incurved, completely covering the 

 crown. The bloom is round, full and very large, 

 many measuring 4 to 5 inches across. Its color 

 is a soft violet lilac. Per pkt. 10 cts. 



Giant Comet Aster 



NEW GIANT COMET. The plant of this new 

 and very distinct Aster grows 12 to 15 inches 

 high, forming fine regular pyramids, completely 

 covered with large double flowers, much re- 

 sembling the Japanese Chrysanthemum in shape 

 of flowers, the petals are very long and beauti- 

 fully curled and twisted, mixed colors. Per 

 pkt. 10 cts. 



HOHENZOLLEBN. The finest type of the Comet 

 or Ostrich Feather Asters. Flowers large, near- 

 ly eight inches in diameter, quite similar in form 

 to a Japanese Chrysanthemum, with long curled 

 and twisted petals. A truly magnificent Aster, 

 producing flowers in great abundance. Borne on 

 Ions: stems they make cut flowers par excellence. 



Mixed colors. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



PEERLESS PINK. An improved type of the 

 Branching Aster, bearing their magnificent large 

 blooms in profusion on strong stems averaging 

 18 inches long; many flowers measure 4 to 5 

 inches across and as double as a rose. The 

 color is a rich lovely shell pink of exquisite 

 beauty. Whether used *or cutting or for bed- 

 ding, we feel sure this grand Aster will become 

 popular. Per pkt. 10 cts. 



WHITE BRANCHING. A new variety of 

 American origin, of branching habit, which, 

 for size of bloom, freedom of flowering, and 

 other good qualities, we have never seen 

 equalled. The plants form strong, robust 

 bushes, about 2 feet high, bearing profusely on 

 long, strong stems handsome Chrysanthemum- 

 like flowers, many being over 6 inches in diam 

 eter. The form of the flowers makes them 

 perfectly desirable as cut flowers. They come 

 into flower from two to three weeks later than 

 most sorts, filling in the gap between the gen- 

 eral run of Asters and Chrysanthemums. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts. 



PINK BRANCHING. Similar in growth as the 

 White Branching, of a pure deep pink color, 

 with extra long stems, fine for cut flowers. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts. 



BRANCHING MIXED. Similar in habit and 

 growth as the White Branching, but of different 

 colors, such as pink, lavender, crimson, blue 

 and white. Very fine and beautiful; we can 

 recommend this very highly. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



FINE MIXED. Embracing a great many vari- 

 eties and colors. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



