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Arthur T. Boddington , 342 West 14th St.. New York City 



Asters, Crego. 



Aster, Giant Comet, Queen of Spain. 



(Novelty, '09.) H.A. The Crego Asters are of 

 American origin, and are very strong growers, 

 attaining a heiglil of from 2 to 3 feel, witli long, strong stems. The 

 liouers are of a mammoth Comet type, measuring from 4 to 5 ini lu s 

 in diameter and ristinl)ling large ehrysantlu-tininis. W'e offer the 

 Cri-go Asters in tin- following (k-lightful colors: White, Rose, 

 Light Pink, Purple, Lavender, Crimson, Mixed. Pkt. locts., 

 3 for 25 cts., JXoz. f I. 



Aster, Hercules (Rosy Lilac). (N^veltv, 'lo.) Thisgrand 



' novelty IS the hrst break 



from the Grand White Hercules Aster which we introthiced some 

 years ago. The coli>r is a spk ndid delicate rosy lilac. The plants 

 are compact and senii-ilwarf, not exceeding 15 to 20 inches in height. 

 In addition to the enormous flower of the main stem, this Aster pro- 

 duces five to si.x long-petaled lateral flowers, measuring b'AtoG'; 

 inches across, of the most perfect form. The Hercules Aster is one 

 of the grandest varieties of the Oiant HohenzolU rn type ever intro- 

 duced, and we are sure that this variety will find favor with all lov- 

 ers of good Asters. (See illustration.) Pkt. 25 cts., 5 for jfi. 



Aster, Improved Early Branching Semple. 1,^^"^^'^' 



A seedling from that grand old variety Semple's Pink, which on ac- 

 count of its earliiu ss will certainly become eciually, and we predict, 

 more popular than its parent. 

 The color is of the same shade 

 of bright pink and the habit of 

 the plant and form of flowers are 

 identical, being of the same 

 strong, robust growth and 

 branching habit. Its greatest 

 value is in its earliness, bloom- 

 ing as it does ten days earlier 

 than Semple's Pink. Pkt. 15 cts , 

 2 pkts. for 25 cts., Uoz. $1. 



Aster, Elegance, (^''j^ei- 



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Tile following varieties are of a 

 unitiue single type, flowers large, 

 petals beautifully twisted, borne 

 on long stems, very useful for 

 cutting, and appealing to all of 

 esthetic tastes; plants are tall 

 and vigorous, and deserves a 

 place in every garden, 

 elegance, lavender. Pkt. i,', 



cts., 2 j)kts. for 2,s cts. 

 Elegance, dark blue. l^kt. 1.5 



cts., 2 likts. for 25 cts. 

 Elegance, deep rose. Pkt. 



15 cts., 2 pkts. for 2.S cts. 

 Elegance, pale rose. Pkt. 15 

 cts., 2 pkts. for 2,s cts. 

 Collection of four varieties for 

 60 cts. 



Aster, Vick*s New Early 



RranrViintr (Novelty, '09.) 



prancning. h.A. A distinct Aster, Hercules, Rosy Lilac 



advance in the Kranching class, 



and now offered for the first time. TheJEarlv Branching j:o:ne into | Anchusa Italica, DropmorC Var 



bloom about two weeks earlier than the Late Branching. The plants 

 have but few branches and are free from side buds, the whole 

 strength of the plant being given to the development of the very few 

 large aixl perfect flowers which are borne on extra-long stems. W'e 

 offer two colors only. 



Early Branching' White. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. for 25 cts., J^oj. $1. 

 Early Branching Rose. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. for 25 cts., Koz. $1. 



Aster, Ro yal Purple. [Novelty, '09.) H.A. The flowers are 

 ' r large white full center well-covered, 



petals flat and incurved. Color a rich shade of Royal Purple. Sea- 

 son medium to late. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. for 25 cts., Hoz. 50 cts. 



Aster, Empress Frederick. ^ 



f > ^ Comet .\ster that impressed us 



most favorably the past season. The i)lant is rather dwarf in growth, 

 but vigorous and bears very large white flowers in the greatest pro- 

 fusion. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts.' for $1, Koz. $1. 



Aster. Cactus, Rosy Carmine. 



tinct. Aster Of pyramidal habit, the plants branch a few inches over 

 the ground and throw out 15 to 20 strong side shoots. The petals, 

 nearly two inches long, are characterized by being slightly bent or 

 twisted near the tip, and thus lend to the flower a kind of Cactus- 

 like aspect. The first color obtained up to date is a brilliant rosy 

 c irmine, a most lovely and effective shade. The Cactus Aster blooms 

 remarkably early and will be of great value for cutting purposes. 

 Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. for $1. 



Aster (Victori a), Carmen. (Novelty, '09.) H.A. An entirely 



— — — new ;md distinct color, which 



appears for the first time in Asters, and ma\- perhaps be best de- 

 scribed as dark salmon, besnowed with white. It is a surprisingly 

 handsome and pleasing sha<ie .and when viewe<l in bright sunshine 

 the effect of the h(iary-tippe<l red blooms is quite indescribable. Pkt. 

 20 cts., 3 pkts. fur 50 cts. 



Aster, Early Wonder. (Novelty, '08.) H.A. This is the ear- 



' ^ liest Aster in cultivation, blooming 



several days before Queen of the Market, with pure white flowers 

 double the size; nice shape and stands well. It is after the style of 

 C.iant Comet, and is destined to become the leading early variety, 

 and will i)rove a great acquisition to growers re<iuiring large, early 

 blooms. Pkt. 15 cts., a pkts. for 25 cts., Koz. $1. 

 Early Wonder Pink. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. for 25 cts., ^oz. Ji. 

 Early Wonder White. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. for 25 cts., ]4oz. $1. 



(Novelty, '08 1 

 H.A. Primrose 



turning to blush. Among the Asters of recent introduction, none 

 has created so much sensation as Aster Victoria, Miss Roosevelt, by 

 its delicate and uni(]ue color. We have now in the Giant Comet the 

 same shade, which is greatly valued for cutting purposes, and is now 



proved <iuite true. We have 

 pleasure in introducing this as a 

 novelty of great beauty and im- 

 portance. Pkt. 25c., 5 pkts. for$i. 



Aster, Diadem, fjf'j^g*^' 



A lovely .■Xster of strikingly at- 

 tractive aj)pearaiice and the lat- 

 est flowering variety. The plant 

 grows about 10 inches high, is of 

 pj-ramidal and compact habit, 

 much branched, and bears a 

 profusion of double flowers of 

 rather small size, measuring I'A 

 to I K inches in diameter; these 

 are (juite unique in color, two or 

 three outer rows of petals being 

 pure white, and forming a dis- 

 tinctly defined band or margin, 

 in charming contrast to the in- 

 ner petals, which are bright rosy 

 crimson, deepening to rich pur- 

 ple-crimson toward the center. 

 Pkt. 25 cts,, 5 pkts. for$i. 



Aconitum Wilsoni. 



(Novelty, 'oS.) H.P. This recent 

 introduction from China, with 

 large, pale blue tresses, is the 

 la.test flowering of all the Monks- 

 hoods. It .attains a height of 

 from 4 to 5 feet and, after the 

 terminal flower truss is over, 

 lateral shoots are produced which 

 continue its flowering season 

 into November. Pkt. 50 cts. 



(Novelty, '08.) H.P. 

 The plant is of strong, 

 vigorous and branching habit, ])roducing very large, brilliant blue 

 flowers in abundance in June and July. We consider this the finest 

 blue herbaceous plant of recent introductions. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. 

 for $1. 



(Novelty, '08.) H.A. Pure white 

 variety, With large forget-me-not- 

 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



Anchusa Capensis alba. 



like flowers. Pkt. 15 cts. 



THREE NEW GIANT ANTIRRHINUMS 



Novelty.) H.H.P- 



Antirrhinum grandiflorum Majus, Rose Pore, ^h'^^ 



ty is a lovely new shade of salmon-shade gold, a unique color, which 

 lights up beautifully at night. Height 3 feet. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 for 25 

 cts., 'aOZ. 50 cts. 



Antirrhinum Maius, Fairy Queen. ,'^;^;:,°;".^«'t;f,"'3; 



white throat; very striking and beautiful. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25 



cts., 'Xoz. so cts. 



Antirrhinum Majus, Salmon Queen. '^/^l^i.^'^^Z 



throat; splendid variety. Pkt. i.s cts., 2 pkts. 25 cts., >/*'oz. 50 cts. 

 Collection of three varieties as above, 40 cts. 



