Arthur T.Bodding ton. 342 West 14 th St.. New Vork City 



Choice Asters of Recent Introduction (continued) 



The following six beautiful varieties are seedlings of the well- 

 known Daybreak and Purity, and are bound to tind favor with all 

 lovers of this beautiful class of Asters. HA S 



Aster, America (Imp. Pink Daybreak), robust gro^eri 



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

 color it is somewhat darker tr.an 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, beitig fully two weeks later 

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

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



Aster, Salmon King (Salmon Daybreak), t^js va" 



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

 is not onlv 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., %'OZ. *2. 



Aster, Lemon Drop (Yellow Daybreak) , ^eai yef- 



low .\ster at last. It is a derided 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 offer a good yellow Aster. Pkt. 15 cts., 

 2 for 25 cts., '/ioz. $2. 



Aster, Rosy Morn (Rose Daybreak), fef; beautiful 



varietv. 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 Daybreak. ^•timiUr^to''l'hat°^of 'dI?- 



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., 'Aoz. $2. 



Aster, Blue Bird (Blue Daybreak), f f^J; shide o°f'iight 



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., J^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. ^e^'ing 



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

 earliness will certainly become equally, 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., Koz. $1. 



Aster. Vick's New Early Branching. ^•J.^lf'^l 



Branching class. The Earlv BraTichiiig 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- 

 •jrs only. 



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

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



Astc^r F\e-as>ne't>. following varieties are of a unique sin- 



/\8ier, elegance. g|g ^^p^ flo^^ers large, petals beautifully 

 twi=ted, 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. 15 cts., 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 

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

 flegance, 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, Royal Purple. 



Ast#»r ^Virfnri'a^ rarmen H.A. An entirely new and dis- 



Asier ^ v ictoria;, ^..armen. ^^^i^^^ .^^.^j^h 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. White. ?;ter™r^S?ti^Ytiot 



blooming several days before (Jueen 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 acciuisition to growers requiring 

 large, early blooms. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. for 25 cts., 'Aoz. $1. 



A«t«>r Farlv Wnnr1*»r Pin\e ^" ^ood qualities 



Aster, cany WOnaer, rinK. the above, the difference 



only being the color, which is an attractive shade of light pink. Pkt. 



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



A.Bta.f I -xlir R.-kno^iir^^lf A chrysanthcmum-flowered 



ASter, Laay I\OOSeveu. ^^jer of the Burbank strain. The 

 flowers resemble the incurving chrysanthemum; the color is a gor- 

 geous pink, of marvelous beauty. 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 pkts. for 25 cts., yioz. $1. 



A.<.^« 6^..<.L.^^4.^ D»~..(..r H.A. We offered this beautiful 

 Aster, bOUthcote Beauty, single Aster last spring, for the 

 first time, and we are pleased to say that the results exceeded our 

 highest expectations. The flowers have long, perfectly formed petals, 

 with very small golden yellow centers, and are carried on stiff stems 

 12 to 20 inches in length. ( See illustration, page 3. ) Mixed colors. 

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



H.A. The flowers are large, white, full, 



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., %oz. 50 cts. 



A . p F J * L- H.A. A new Comet Aster that 



Aster, empress 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. 



r> A D • H.A. A beautiful and 



Aster, Cactus, Kosy l^armine. ,,ujte 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 e/fective 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, le'^o^Mlnches^'the 



plant throws up sturdv, 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 

 .\ster in cultivation. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 for $1. 



. . /-I . 1^. This variety originated with our Aster 



Aster, t^rimson f>.ing. grower who has been carefully select- 

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

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

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

 on stems 15 to 18 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., Vsoz. $1. 



» . p* I, R ». A magnificent varietv of strong, free, 

 Aster, rinK Oeauty. upright growth, 24 to 30 inches high, 

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

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

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

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

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

 2 pkts. for 25 cts., J4oz. $1. 



BODDINGTON'S ASTERS ARE FAMOUS 



