SCHLING'S SUPERB ASTERS 
Our Asters throughout are of the most improved and finest types. They bloom profusely during August 
and September, are fine for cutting, and very showy in beds. To be able to cut Asters aSantTy Ind ov2 
the longest possible period you should make several sowings of the early-, medium-, Ld lateXwS 
types The first sowing should be made in the hotbed in March, and tie seedlings transplanted when 
they have four leaves m boxes, 1 inch apart, or singly into small pots. Harden off and plant out in May 
The soil should be rich and deeply dug. Set plants of the early varieties 10 inches apart and those of the 
later varieties 12 to 14 inches apart. The second sowing can be made in a cold-frame or in a seed-bed 
outdoors the latter part of April, and the third sowmg the later part of May. There are few flowers 
that make a better show m the fall than Asters. 
FOUR SUPERB NEW AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTERS 
• ^ '"''"'w ^I^!f If ^ "^"^^J^ ^^T'"''' ^^^'^P"^^ ''1^° American Beauty rose ; often 6 to 7 mches 
,n diameter and on 3-foot stems. They bloom late and are excellent for cutting and general effect in the garden. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY. The same color as the 
American Beauty rose. Pkt. 25 cts. 
LAVENDER GEM. SUvery lavender. Pkt. 35 cts. 
SEPTEMBER PINK. A delicate Davbreak-pink. 
Pkt. 35 cts. 
AUTUMN PURPLE. Rich deep purple. Pkt. 35 cts. 
Collection— One pkt. of each of the above 4 colors, $1 
SCHLING'S INVINCIBLE BRANCHING ASTERS 
The latest to bloom and the best of all for cutting and general garden effects. The plants branch freely and 
produce immense very double flowers on spikes, from 2 to 3 feet long; in bloom when afl others are gone. 
Pure White Flesh-Pink Rose Crimson Lavender Purple Finest Mixed 
Each of the above colors, pkt. 15 cts., 1/4OZ. 85 cts., 1/202. $1.50, oz. $2.50. Collection— One pkt. each of the above 6 colors, 75 cts. 
KING ASTERS 
A very fine type of large, double, branching Asters, with very narrow, almost needle- 
shaped flower-petals; fine long stems. 
Violet King 
White King 
Pink King 
Lavender King 
Crimson King 
Finest Mixed 
Each of the above colors, pkt. 15 cts., Ygoz. 50 cts., V40Z. 90 cts. Collection— One pkt. each of the 
above 5 colors, 60 cts. 
MIKADO or ROCHESTER ASTERS 
Immense flowers with long, twisted petals resembling chrysanthemums. Very effective 
when cut. 2 ft. 
White Dark Violet Shell-Pink Lavender-Pink 
Each of the above colors, pkt. 15 cts., }^oz. 50 cts., '/^oz. 90 cts. Collection — One pkt. each of the 
above 4 colors, 50 cts. 
ASTERMUM 
■ Elegantly formed flowers, with long petals curiously entwined and intermixed, forming 
a shaggy mass resembling the finer types of Japanese chrysanthemums; long stems. 
White Pink Lavender 
Each of the above colors, pkt. 20 cts., }4oz. 75 cts., l^oz. $1.25. Collection — One pkt. each of the 
above 3 colors, 50 cts. 
EARLY WONDER ASTERS 
The earliest Asters to bloom. Perfect double flowers of good size, on strong stems. 15 in. 
White Lavender Pink Purple 
Each of the above colors, pkt. 15 cts., J^oz. 60 cts., V^oz. $1. Collection — One pkt. each of the 
above 4 colors, 50 cts. 
CREGO or PLUME ASTERS 
A midseason Aster of finest form and great size. Long, wavy, twisted petals like chrysan- 
themums. Admirable for vases and table decoration. 2 ft. 
White Pink Crimson Lavender Purple Mixed 
Each of the above colors, pkt. 10 cts., j/goz. 60 cts., V40Z. $1. Collection — One pkt. each of the above 
5 colors, 40 cts. 
IMPROVED VICTORIA ASTERS 
We recommend this type especially for bedding. The flowers are of large size, round, 
almost ball-shaped, very double, and remain in bloom a long time. 2 ft. 
Daybreak. Shell-pink. Azure-Blue Rose-Pink Purity 
Pale Lavender Salmon-Pink Snow-White 
Each of the above colors, pkt. 15 cts., Vgoz. 75 cts., V40Z. $1.25. Collection— One pkt. each of the 
above 7 colors, 75 cts. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS 
Popular on account of their earliness. Flowers of medium size, round or ball-shaped, 
with petals slightly recurved. 18 in. 
Crimson Dark Blue Rose Lavender White Mixed 
Each of the above colors, pkt. 10 cts., V^oz. 75 cts., oz. $2.50. Collection — One pkt. each of the 
above 5 colors, 40 cts. 
SINGLE ASTERS 
Single Asters are becoming more popular each season. We do not know of any class of 
(lowers more valuable for cutting. The flowers are carried on long stems, and much resemble 
the single Japanese chrysanthemum. Our strain has long petals and a very small center. 
Mauve Queen Violet Gem Pink Pearl White Gem 
Each of the above colors, pkt. 15 cts. Collection — One pkt. each of the above 4 colors, 50 cts. 
Schling's Invincible 
Branching Aster 
Single Aster 
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