Detmlt, Minn.. Mi%r., 
that I have ever trlcii. 
0". "Ynur Alter iccds surpass liy far any others — 3 
Minneapolis. Minn. 
.SEIvE^CT ASTBRS. 
READ MOST OAREp-ULLYJ 
What variotles of Astars shall i buy? xVn important question, 
especially fur llmsf who f:rmv for exhibition purposes 
WIU. YOU TAKE MY JUDGMENT? For Early, Queen of the 
Market. For Medium, Comet and aUied styles, such as J-Iohenzollcm or 
Ostrich Plume. For Late, Scmple's Branching. 
Almost all the novelties of the last few years have been variations of 
tliesc three types, and I con.qider them the most desirab'e. 
All tha Lata Branching Asters, listed under various names, belong 
to the Seniple's i L-i^ls. 
Peony Perfection and Victoria are also very desirable Asters. 
My Imperial Asters Mixture contains all tlie Asters I list. 1,'iving an 
opportunity to secure a preat assortment without experimenting «-ith cacli 
separately. 
Lack of space forbids much cxploitini,' of my Asters, but I am not 
afraid to say that my stock Is equal to the best. Mv prices are low 
but please note that I follow my usual custom of Icsscnini; the size of the 
packet instead of raisinR the price. V.'ouldn't you rather have a larjic assort- 
ment for the same out la \ ? 
A rare new Aster of the Victori:i type, with larger flowers, in- 
ten.scly double and covering the plant in great profusion. The color 
;s a beautiful sea-shell pink. It fiuwcrs early and is a continuovisly 
free bloomer, and nothing finer can be im.'igincd than one of these 
tall Aster plants completely covered with great globes o£ this lovely 
color. Pkt., 100 seeds, 5 cts. 
GIANT COMET ASTER. 
The flowers are very large and the petal.= st) Ivnsted and curled as 
to give a decidedly Chr>'.santhennim eilcct. Splendid for cutting. 
The originator claims that there are "no handsomer Asters in exist- 
ence." They arc medium early, hence should sown v/itlrlate va- 
rieties to give a succession of bloom. This is my ov;n special mix- 
ture made up of difTerent named varieties. Mixed. Pkt., 125 
seeds, 5 cts.: 2 pkts.. 8 cts. 
For other Comet Asters see //(?/itf«^ro//tr«. Lavender Cem^ Early 
IVonder and Giant Freedom on next page. 
.MONEY IN ASTERS.— Several ^Minneapolis ladies grow them 
with profit, either to sell the plants or cut flowers. 
