EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN, FARM AND LAWN 
Mikado Aster 
T aAv Rnncevoll- The flower resembles the incurving 
i-,aay i\.oos>eveit. chrysanthemums; the color is a 
gorgeous pink, of marvelous beauty. The mammoth growth 
of plant insures extra long stems; 20 to 30 inches long is very 
ordinary: and the flowers are very large. Pkt., 15 cts. 
nr«»i»r'« Primsnti (^Sant A late-branching variety 
ureer s v^rimson oianc. upright growth with 
extra large, densely double flowers of rich blood-crimson ; 
makes a brilliant bed or border and is splendid for cutting. 
Pkt.. 20 cts. 
Vick's Enchantress Pink.-i'^^^ vigorous^upright 
profusion of good, strong flowering stem^, together with the 
size and loose graceful effect of the flower, make this variety 
very desirable. The flowers are large and very double and have 
the delicate shade of the Pink Enchantress Carnation. The 
broad flat petals give a soft effect, which is extremely pleasing. 
Pkt.. 20 cts. 
P(>(>rl(>s« T iaVit PJnlf The finest pink late-branch- 
i-eeriess i-igni rmK. j^^g ^^^g^ ^^^^ offered. The 
plants are of robust, free-branching habit, and it is hard to find 
a flower under four inches across, and many measure five inches 
by two and a half in depth, forming an almost globular flower. 
The color is a rich shell-pink and comes into bloom about the 
middle of August, being at its best dm-ing the early part of 
September. Pkt., 20 cts. 
A/filcaHo Wh!t«» A Comet Aster of great beauty. The 
iTiinauu TT flowers are pure white and of immense 
size. The petals are curled and twisted in the centre of the 
flower. Pkt.. 15 cts. 
Mikado Pink or "Rochester. " -J^-^^l^-^ ^-^^ 
of lavender pink. The petals are narrow, very long and grace- 
fully reflexed. The outer petals show to their full extent, while 
gradually toward the centre they bend and curl across each other 
in magnificent disorder. This is a Comet Aster of strong growth, 
long stems and line form. Pkt.. IS cts. 
IMPROVED CREGO ASTERS 
The Crego Asters have large 
loose petals called Comet type 
colors. The plants arc of 
very vigorous and productive, 
iust before the lato branching 
White Pkt. 15c. 
Shell Pink ISc. 
Rose Pink 15c. 
Rose ISc. 
flowers, with long, narrow 
and grow in a variety of 
the branching family and are 
They bloom in mid-season or 
Crimson Pkt. ISe. 
Lavender 15c. 
Purple 15c. 
Mixed 10c. 
VICK'S PERFECTION ASTERS-Upright 
This is one of the most popular classes of Asters ever intro- 
duced. In shape of plant they are erect or upright like the 
Imperials as distinguished from the widely branching sorts. 
They are very vigorous, and somewhat larger than any other 
mid-season uprights. The flower petals are incurved like those 
of Peonies. The Rose, Lavender and Purple Perfection have a 
beautiful sheen on eaich petal which, especially in sunlight, gives 
the flowers the effect of changeable colors. White, shell pink, 
purple, crimson, rose, lavender. Pkt., 20 cts. A pkt. each 
of the six colors, $1.00. 
IMPERIAL ASTERS— Daybreak Type 
The most popular and best known Medium 
Early Aster ever grown. 
Vick's Daybreak, introduced in 1897, and Vick's Purity, 
introduced in 1899. are now the best known and most widely 
used of all midseason Asters. We believe that the various other 
colours will prove equally popular when they are as well known. 
Giant Puritv. — (White Daybreak). — Very free flower- 
. . J ijjg. pia^jjfg ^[.g literally one mass of 
snow white flowers. Pkt.. 15 cts. 
Pinlc nnvkroalr Flowers large, double and of a deli- 
rinK UayOreaK. — cate pink. Pkt., is cts. 
Lavender Daybreak. — 'i^'^s tiowers of a beautiful 
•' shade of lavender. Pkt.. 1 5 cts. 
Rosy Pink (Rose Daybreak). — The flowers areof a hand- 
' some shade of rose. We consider it one of 
the best of the Daybreak type. Pkt.. 15 cts. 
Piimie A "'^^ shade of purple of the Imperial class. 
•■^ Pkt.. 15 cts. 
A packet each of the 5 colors. 60 cts. 
OSTRICH FEATHER ASTER 
This magnificent aster produces flowers of immense size, 
made up of long loosely-formed petals. Blooms in August. 
When used for cutting, the flowers should be picke.1 when 
about half expanded, and allowed to develop in water in a cool 
room. 
Light Blue Pkt. 10c. 
Rose 10c. 
Delicate Pink 10c. 
Rose Pink 10c. 
Dark Blue 10c. 
Shell Pink Pkt. lOo. 
Vivid Crimson 10c. 
Pure White lOo. 
Mixed lOe. 
A collection containing a packet each of 8 colors. TO cts. 
THE ROYAL EARLY FLOWERING ASTER 
An excellent strain developed from the Branching. The best 
for general purposes. The flower stems branch from the plant 
close to the ground, and are free from laterals. Comes into 
bloom following the Queen of the market. 
Bright Rose Pkt. 15c. 
Rose Pink 15c. 
Lavender Pink 15c. 
Shell Pink ISe. 
A packet each of the 6 colors, 
VICK'S LATE BRANCHING ASTERS 
This vigorous type forms broad, handsome bushes, covered 
with large, long-stemmed and long petalied flowers that are 
graceful and feathery in effect. 
Pure White Pkt. 15c. 
Purple 15c. 
Mixed 10c. 
TSets. 
Pure White Pkt. 10c. 
Rose 10c. 
Purple 10c. 
Pink 10c. 
Lavender Pkt. 1 0c. 
Crimson lOc. 
Peach Blossom lOc' 
Mixed 10c. 
The collection of 7 varieties for 60 cts. 
TRUFFAUT'S PEONY PERFECTION 
Handsome Aster grows stilfly erect and about 18 Inches tall. 
The class is remarkable for the brilliant colors of Its Incurved 
flowers. 
Snow- White Pkt. 15c. i Dark Blue Pkt. ISc 
Rose 15c. Light Blue 15e. 
Crimson 15c. Mixed lOo, 
Blood Red 15c. I 
A packet each of the 6 colors, 75 cts. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET 
An early flowering double aster of good size. 
A packet each of the seven colours for 85 cts. 
White Pkt. 10c. 
Crimson 10c. 
Pink lOo. 
Rose 10c. 
A packet each of the 7 colors, 
Lavender Pkt. 1 0e. 
Light Blue 10c. 
Dark Blue 10c. 
Mixed lOe. 
60 cts. 
Ask for particulars of prizes we offer to the value of $30.00 
for collection of Asters. 
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