Arthur T. Boddin p: tor . 342 W < st 14th St.. New Vork City 



Choice Asters of Recent Introduction 



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The following six beautiful varieties are seedlings of the well- 

 known Daybreak and I'urity, and are bound to lind favor with all 

 lovers of this beautiful class of Asters. 



Aster, America (Imp. Pink Daybreak), robust^i^roweri 



producing llouers of the largest size on very strong, stiff stems. In 

 color it is somewhat darker tlian Daybreak, (luite 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. Its flowers are in perfection with the late-branch- 

 ing varieties. Pkt. 15 els., 2 for 25 cts., Hoz. $2. 



Aster, Salmon King (Salmon Daybreak), ti^'jg J^" 



riety we liave a splendid aildltion to the Daybreak class. The color 

 is not only novel, but of a very pleasing 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. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 for 25 

 cts., iioz. $2 



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



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

 any of the other varieties of the 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 

 very fortunate to be able to introduce a good yellow Aster. Pkt. 

 15 cts., 2 for 25 cts., l{o7.. $2. 



Aster, Rosy Morn (Rose Daybreak). ^eV^; beautiful 



variety. The flowers are nf a handsoriie shaile of rose, large, well 

 formed, double to the center, and jjroduced 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., ^oz. $2. 



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ASter, Lavenaer L>ayDreaK. ,5 si„,iiar to that of Day- 

 break, but the flowers are somewhat larger in size, always full to the 

 center and of a most beautiful shade of lavender. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 for 25 

 cts., lioz. $2. 



Aster, Blue Bird (Blue Daybreak). Jilfe ofbgl^? 



blue, plant of very symmetrical habit and of the same general style of 

 growth as Daybreak and Purity. Exceedingly free flowering. An ideal 

 variety for lifting and potting. Pkt. 15c., 2 pkts. for 25c., l{oz. $2. 

 Collection of the above six grand Daybreak Asters, i pkt. each 

 for 75 cts., 3 collections for $2 



Aster, Improved Early Branching Semple. ^edi'i„g 



from that grand old variety Seniple's Fink, which on account of its 

 earliness will certainly become ecjually, 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., %nz. $1. 



Aster, Vick's New Early Branching. Sfanc^et^^h^ 



Br.mching class. Tlie Earl\ 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 development of the very few large and per- 

 fect flowers which are borne on extra-long stems. We offer two col- 

 ors 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., !^oz. $1. 



A«f<>r F\t>.a»ne'e>. The following varieties are of a unique sin- 

 /^Sier, elegance. jypg_ flowers large, petals beautifully 



twi<-ted, borne on long stems, very useful for cutting, and appealing 

 to all of esthetic tastes; f)lants are tall and vigorous, and deserves 

 a place in every garden. 



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

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

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

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



Collection of four varieties for 50 cts. 



Aster, Lady Roosevelt. f/ed Aste"^ 



Aat-^w t\/:^t-^^:^\ /^^—^.o.. H.A. An entirely new and dis- 

 Aster (Vic toria), Carmen. t|,„.t ^^.^^-^^^ 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 

 l)leasing 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. 



Ast«»r Farlv Won,rl«»r '^'^'^ ^^^rliest Aster in 



^Sier, cany wonaer. 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 Giant 

 Comet, and is destined to become the leading early variety, and 

 will prove a great acc|uisition to growers requiring large, early 

 blooms. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. for 25 cts., %oz. $1. 

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

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



chrysanthemum - flow - 

 Uter of the Burbank strain. 

 The flowers resemble the incurving chrysanthemum ; the color is 

 a gorgeous pink, of marvelous beautj'. The mammoth growth of 

 plant insures extra-long stems; 20 to 30 inches long is very ordinary 

 for Aster Lady Roosevelt, and the flowers are very large. Pkt. 

 15 cts., 2 for 25cts., Vsoz. $1. 



A«l-f>r nin/1<>m ^ lovely Aster of .strikingly attractive 



^otci, tviauciii. appearance and the latest flowering variety. 

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

 habit, much branched, and bears a profusion of douljle flowers of 

 rather small size, measuring iK to I'A inches in diameter; these 

 are quite unitiue 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. 



A^tfr Rnvnl Piirnlf* H.A. The flowers are large, white, full, 

 /\Sier, I\.Oyai rurpie. center well-covered, petals flat and 

 incurved. Color a rich shade of royal purple. Season medium 

 to late. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. for 25 cts., J^oz. 50 cts. 



A><.^. V^^^^^^ T7^^A^^:^l^ H-A. A new Comet Aster that 

 ASter, i:.mpress rreaeriCK. impressed us most favorably 



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



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



25 cts., 5 pkts. for $1. 



Aster, Cactus, Rosy Carmine. distiu'ct^ Aste'r. ^Of 



pyramidal habit, the jilants 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, Hercules Brilliant Rose. ,6 to"2o1n"hes';'the 



plant tlirows u]) sturdy, thick stalks, crowned with gigantic flowers 

 of the most perfect curled and waved chrysanthemum type, measur- 

 ing often 6 inches or more in diameter, a size attained by no other 

 Aster in cultivation. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 for $1. 



» . . This variety originated with our Aster 



Aster, ^..^rimSOn rv.ing. 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 Tate Branching type, 

 with extra-large, densely double flowers, few under 5 inches across, 

 on stems 15 to l.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. 15 

 cts., 2 pkts. for 25 cts., '<iOz. $r. 



X 1 D- 1 D «. A magnificent variety of strong, free, 



Aster, fmk tSeauty. upright growth, 24 to' 30 indies high, 



blooming from e.irly in .\ugust until well on in September, with 

 freciuentiv as many as fiftv flowers open at one time on long, strong 

 stems, aiid averaging 4 inches across, of chrysanthemum shape, 

 the inner petals incurved, outer reflexed ; colora soft, delicate blush- 

 pink; a shade that is always in demand for cutting. Pkt. 15 cts., 

 2 pkts. for 25 cts., ^oz. $1. 



BODDINGTON'S ASTERS ARE FAMOUS 



