Beckett's Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. • FLOWER SEEDS 



China 

 Asters 



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Asters now rival the 

 chrysanthemums in form 

 and colors, and are the 

 ? leading cut-flower 

 from midsummer 

 until the appear- 

 ance of the chrysan- 

 themum. They de- 

 light in rich, moist 

 soil, and, for the 

 largest and finest- 

 colored flowers, fre- 

 quent rains or 

 waterings are re- 

 quired. For succes- 

 sional flowers sow 

 seed from March to 

 June. We offer the 

 best strains and 



H JjtBBtjbfa£<jt? . '^|BRptJBSfej4b]^. .. l^fiBKBUl^ varieties. Broadly 



'* <*Kflr«jrWT. IS speaking, all Asters may 



be divided into two 

 classes. Those of dwarf, 

 compact habit are best 

 for beds and borders; all 

 sorts of the branching 



type are best for cutting. Daybreak, Royal and Astermums are splendid bedders. No garden is complete without this lovely flower which 

 is so attractive when in bloom and lasts so well when cut and placed in water. It is one of the most easily grown annuals, and its lovely 

 colors make a most attractive display. 



Semple's or American Branching Shell-Pink Asters 



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INVINCIBLE, or CARLSON EARLY BRANCHING 



Possesses all the desirable qualities of the late branching Asters, 

 but comes into bloom about ten days earlier. 



Crimson Light Rose-Pink White 



Dark Blue Purple Finest Mixed 



Light Blue 



Each, pkt. 10 cts., y 8 oz. 40 cts. ; Mixed, V 8 oz. 30 cts. 



QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS 



One of the most popular varieties, being extra early. Flowers of 

 good size and substance, and borne on long stems. July. 2 feet. 



Crimson Lavender-Blue Rose-Pink 



Deep Scarlet Pink Finest Mixed 



Dark Blue Pure White 



Each, pkt. 10 cts., i/ 8 oz. 30 cts. 



CREGO'S GIANT COMET ASTERS 



A splendid strain of the Comet type. The plant is of sturdy growth, 

 attaining a height of 2 feet and over, well branched, with strong stems. 

 Flowers fluffy and graceful, 4 to 5 inches in diameter. August and Sep- 

 tember. 



Rose-Pink Shell-Pink White 



Lavender Purple Mixed 



Each, pkt. 10 cts., V 8 oz. 50 cts. ; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., i/ 8 oz. 40 cts. 



DAYBREAK ASTERS 



The plants of this very popular variety are strong, compact growers 

 and very profuse bloomers. Flowers borne upright on stiff stems. 

 Season August. Height 18 inches. 



Blue Rose-Pink Shell-Pink 



Lavender Salmon-Pink Mixed 



Purity. White 



Each, pkt. 10 cts., y 8 oz. 65 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., V 8 oz. 60 cts. 



SEMPLE'S, or AMERICAN BRANCHING ASTERS 



A fine, late strain, brought to a high standard by careful selection, 

 with large flowers. Excellent cut-flower variety. 2 to 2y 2 feet. 

 September. 



Crimson Lavender Pure White 



Dark Purple Azure-Blue Shell-Pink 



Deep Rose-Pink Light Rose-Pink Finest Mixed 



Each, pkt. 10 cts., i/ s oz. 35 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., i/ 8 oz. 30 cts. 



KING ASTERS 



A distinct type, vigorous in growth, with long, stiff stems and 

 flowers of the largest size; petals more or less quilled, giving the large 

 flowers a bold and striking appearance. August to October. 

 Crimson King. Rich, dark. Violet King. Violet-purple. 



Pink King. Shell-pink. White King. Very large. 



Rose King. Brilliant rose. Finest Mixed. 



Each, pkt. 10 cts., y 8 oz. 50 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., y 8 oz. 40 cts. 



ROYAL ASTERS 



One of the best of the earliest varieties, following Queen of the 

 Market. Flower-stems free from laterals, start from the plant close 

 to the ground. Flowers large, handsome, and abundant. 



Lavender Rose-Pink White 



Purple Shell-Pink Mixed 



Each, pkt. 10 cts., y 8 oz. 65 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., y 8 oz. 60 cts. 



Miscellaneous Asters 



Astermum. Flowers much resemble chrysanthemums; of immense 

 size, often attaining a diameter of 5 inches and over. Plants 2 feet 

 in height, producing ten to fifteen flowers on long, stately stems. 

 August. 



Lavender White 

 Rose-Pink Mixed 

 Each, pkt. 10 cts., y 8 oz. 50 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., y 8 oz. 40 cts. 



PEERLESS PINK BRANCHING. Beautiful shell-pink, resembling 

 Mary Semple. It is, however, more double, the center being filled 

 with a thick whorl. Pkt. 10 cts., J'jjoz. 50 cts. 



PINK ENCHANTRESS. Flowers soft delicate pink; always full- 

 double, petals of medium length and very broad. Plant upright in 

 habit and of very vigorous growth; stems long, strong, and grace- 

 ful. Midseason. Pkt. 10 cts., Vsoz. 50 cts. 



CRIMSON GIANT BRANCHING. Of upright growth; flowers 



very large and double, 5 inches and over in diameter, on stems 15 



to 18 inches long. Pkt. 10 cts., V^oz. 50 cts. 

 Red Sensation. Intensely red, being a dark rich garnet or ox-blood; 



branching habit; flowers 3 inches in diameter, borne freely on 



stems 12 inches long. Pkt. 10 cts., Ysoz. 50 cts. 



Hardy Asters, or Michaelmas Daisies 



Single-flowering, hardy, herbaceous plants; large flowers. 

 Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., Ysoz. 30 cts. 



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