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Arthur T.Boddingt on. 342 West 14th St.. New Vork City 



Choice Asters of Recent Introduction 



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Aster, Salmon King (Salmon Daybreak.) 



Till- following five beautiful varieties are seedlings of the vvell- 

 kiiowti Daybreak and I'lirity, and are bound to find favor with all 

 lovers of this beautiful class. 



Aster, America (Imp. Pink Daybreak.) ^..^t ''grower^ 



prodiii iiK llowers of llie larj;est si/e on vi rv strong, stiff stems. In 

 color It is somewhat darker tlian Daybreak, quite resembling the 

 shade known as old rose. The flowers are of great substance and 

 very lasting after being cut, more .so than most other varieties. A 

 valuable feature is its lateness of bloom, being fully two weeks later 

 than Daybreak. Ms flowers are in perfection with the late-branch- 

 ing varieties. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 for 25 cts., '^oz. $2. 



' H. A. I n 



lis va- 

 riety we have a splendid addition to the Daybreak class. The color 

 is not onlv novel, l)Ul of a verv i)Ieasing shade, bright enough to 

 make it always conspicuous, although modest and unassuming in 

 appearance. The habit of growth, form of plant and flower are 

 identical with those of its parent. Daybreak. I'kt. 15 cts., 2 for 25 

 cts., Uoz. $2. 



Aster, Lemon Drop (Yellow Daybreak.) J^;^f ' j.^^. 



low .Xster at last. It is a decided yellow, and as good a grower as 

 any of the other varieties of tlie Daybreak class. The flowers are 

 not quite so large as those of Purity, its parent, but are more per- 

 fect and symmetrical in form, in fact the petals are laid so perfectly 

 that the flowers have a wax-like appearance. We consider ourselves 

 \erv fortunate to be able to introduce a good yellow Aster. Pkt. 15 

 cts., 2 for 25 cts., liOz. $2. 



Aster, Rosy Morn (Rose Daybreak.) J^^.^ '^']^'„iif^,^ 



varit tv. The flowers are of a handsome shade of rose, large, well 

 formed, double to the center, and produced in the same profusion as 

 the other Asters of this class. We consider it one of the best of the 

 Daybreak type. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 for 25 cts., Koz. $2. 



Aster, Lavender Da ybrea k. J^.A. Of the many new As- 



ters mtroducedor late years, 



this is the peer of them all. It may truly be called Perfection, The 

 habit <if growth is similar to that of Daybreak, but the flowers are 

 somewhat larger in size, alwa\s full to the center and of a most 

 beautiful shade of lavender. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 for 25 cts., J^'oz. $2. 



Collection of the above five grand Novelty Daybreak Asters, 

 1 pkt. each for 60 cts., 3 collections for $1.75 



Aster, Improved Early Branching Semple. ^ . 



from that grand old variety Semple's Pink, which on account of its 

 earliness will certainly become etjually, and we predict, more popu- 

 lar 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, blooming as it does ten days earlier than 

 Semple's Pink. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. for 25 cts., %oz. $1. 



Aster. Vick's N ew Early Branching. ^ ^I'stinct 



■' ° advance ni the 



Branching class, and now offered for the first time. The Early 

 Branching come into 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 devel- 

 optni nt of the very few large and perfect flowers which are borne 

 on extra- long stems. We oRer two colors only. 



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

 Early Branching Rose. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. for 25 cts., J^oz. $1. 



Aster Elegance. "^'^^ following varieties are of a unique sin- 



2 gle ty|)e, flowers large, petals beautifully 



tu isted, borne on long stems, very useful for cutting, and api)ealing 

 to all of esthetic tastes ; plants are tall and vigorous, and deserves 

 a place in every garden. 



Elegance, lavender. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts for 25 cts. 

 Elegance, darli blue. Pkt. 15 cts,, 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 

 Elegance, deep rose. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 

 Elegance, pale rose. Pkt. i.s cts., 2 pkts, for 25 cts. 



Collection of four varieties for 50 cts. 



Aster (Victoria), Carmen. ^.A An entirely new and dis 



i " tmct color, which appears for 



the first time in Asters, and may perhaps be best described as dark 

 salmon, besnowed with white. It is a surprisingly handsome and 

 pleasing shade and when viewed in bright sunshine the effect of the 

 hoary-tipped red blooms is quite indescribable. Pkt. 20 cts., 3 pkts. 

 for 50 cts. 



Aster, Early Wonder. T'^'^ the earliest Aster in 



2 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 (liant 

 ("omet, and is destined to become the leading early variety, and 

 will prove a great ac(|uisition to growers requiring large, earl\ 

 blooms, Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. for 25 cts., ;ioz. fi. 

 Early Wonder Pink. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. for 25 cts., Hoz. $1. 

 Early Wonder White. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. for 25 cts., Koz. $1, 



Aster, Giant Comet, Q ueen of Spain. ^"^''T 

 i !— = S- turning to blush. 



.\mong the Asters of recent introduction, none has created so much 



sensation as Aster Victoria, Miss Roosevelt, by its delicate and 



uniijue color. We have now in the (iiant Comet the same shade, 



which is greatly valued for cutting purposes, and is now proved 



(juite true. \Ve have pleasure in introducing this as a novelty of 



great beauty and importance. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. for Ji. 



Aster Diadem. H.A. a lovely Aster of strikingly attractive 



* api)earance and the latest flowering variety. 



The plant grows about 10 inches high, is of pyramidal and conipact 

 haliit, much branched, and bears a profusion of double flowers of 

 rather snail size, measuring i'4 io lYz inches in diameter; these 

 are quite unique in color, two or three outer rows of petals being 

 pure white, and forming a distinctly defined band or margin, in 

 charming contrast to the inner petals, which are bright rosy crim- 

 son, deepening to rich purple-crimson toward the center. Pkt. 25 

 cts., 5 pkts. for $1. 



Aster, Royal Purple. ^.A. The flowers are large white full 



1 s- Center well-covered, petals flat and 



incurved. Color a rich shade of Royal Purjile. Season medium to 

 late. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. for 25 cts., Ji'oz. 50 cts. 



Aster, Empress Frederick. ^ A. A new Comet Aster that 



! — impressed us most favorabi}' 



the past season. The plant is rather dw.irf in growth, but vigorous 

 and bears very large white flowers in the greatest profusion. Pkt. 

 25 cts., 5 pkts. forji, Jjoz. $1. 



Aster, Cactu s. Rosy Carmine. ^.A. a beautiful and 



1 ' quite distinct 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 as- 

 pect. The first color obtained up to date is a brilliant rosy carmine, 

 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, Da wn of Day, ^ew. The earliest flowering Aster. 



* — Will flower by June 15, and if freely 



cut will continue to bear blooms until late in fall. Branching in 

 habit and jMire white in color. Flowers are large and very double. 

 Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. for 25 cts., %oz. $1.00. 



t , f> ' j^' This variety originated w-ith our Aster 



Aster, l^rimson King, grower who has been carefully select- 

 ing it for a number of years, until it is now perfect in every way. 

 It has all the good qualities of our -Superb Late Branching type, 

 with extra large, densely double flowers, few under ,s inches across, 

 on stems 15 to i.S inches long, in color a very rich blood-crimson, 

 full of fire, making a brilliant bed or border, and very desirable for 

 cutting, the color showing up well under artificial light. Pkt. i.s 

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



X i D* 1 D 1. A magnificent variety of strone, free, 



Aster, rmk Beauty. „p,-ight growth, 24 to 30 inches high, 



blooming from early in August until well on in September, with 

 fre(!uently as many .'is fifty flowers open at one time on long, strong 

 stems, and averaging 4 'inches across, of chrysanthemum shape, 

 the inner petals incurved, outer refle.xed; color a soft, delicate blush- 

 l)ink; a shade th.at is always in demand for cutting. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 

 ])kts. for 25 cts., %oz. 5i. 



BODDINGTON'S ASTERS ARE FAMOUS 



