THEY GROW BETTER • THEY YIELD BETTER 
EARLY ASTERS, continued 
EARLY LAVENDER GEM. When first open, the flower 
is an exquisite lavender, deepening with age. The flower is 
always full-double, showing no tendency to produce single or 
semi-double blooms. The fluffy effect of the Ostrich- feathered 
type, to which it belongs, is enhanced by the fact that it bears 
a large proportion of long, partly tubular florets, that are 
irregularly cut and slashed, so that the flower looks like a 
ragged chrysanthemum. The plant is erect and of medium 
height, branching close to the ground. The flowers are borne in 
profusion on long, slender, wiry stems. In season it comes 
between Queen of the Earlies and Daybreak, and is therefore 
classed with the early sorts. To the florist the value of Lavender 
Gem can scarcely be overestimated. Lavender. Pkt. lo cts., 
M'oz. $1.50, Koz. $2.50, oz. $5. 
SCHELL*S NOBLE ASTER. In two distinct colors. 
Noble, because the plants are so vigorous and stand up so 
straight that they cannot but be admired for their firm, upright 
growth. The strong, stiff flower-stems are long and straight and 
the flowers arc unusually large for so early a variety. The flowers 
are so very double and the petals so close that they are almost 
round or globe-shaped. My Noble Asters follow my Earliest 
White in blooming. They are early but not so early as the 
Earliest White. White, Light Pink, and Mixed. Each. 
Pkt. 10 cts., ^oz. $1.25, Koz. $2, oz. $4. 
SECOND-EARLY ASTERS 
NEW PINK ASTER, *'PINK ENCHANTRESS." This 
truly is a magnificent, full-double pink Aster. Tlie flowers grow 
twice the size of the illustration. It is a soft delicate pink, up- 
right in habit of growth, with large, broad leaves, stems long, 
strong and graceful. It blooms between the earliest and the 
late varieties, being midseason. The general effect of the 
large, delicately colored flowers is indescribably soft and 
pleasing. Pkt. 20 cts., 6 pkts. Si. 
SCHELL*S GRANDEST ASTER. Without a doubt this is 
the grandest and most beautiful Aster in cultivation. The im- 
mense, fluffy flowers, measuring 4 to 6 inches in diameter, are a 
glorious mass of gracefully reflexed petals, crossing, curling over 
each other in their individual habit, making the finished flowers 
the grandest of all Asters. The plants are very vigorous and 
the flowers are borne on long, stiff stems. This variety follows 
in bloom the Noble Asters and precedes in bloom the later va- 
rieties. I have two colors only of this Aster. Lavender -Pink, 
Pure White, Mixed (Pink and White). Each, pkt. 20 cts.. 
Xoz. $2, Koz. J3-50. oz. $6.50. 
DAYBREAK. This beautiful Aster is one of those rare gems 
that have come to stay; no private garden is complete without 
it and for florists' use it is unsurpassed. The flowers are round 
as a ball, very large and full, on long stems; the color a lovely 
sea-shell pink. The plant flowers very early, and is a continu- 
ous, free bloomer, a compact, strong grower, and in all respects 
a desirable addition. Pink. Pkt. 10 cts., Xoz. $1.25, >^oz. 
$2,25. OZ. $4.50. 
PURITY. Is a fitting companion to Daybreak, being identi- 
cal with it in form and habit, but the blooms are pure white. 
A finer combination of color cannot well be imagined than the 
massing together of these two beauties, either in bouquet 
groups or for decorative design. The plant is an early free 
bloomer, like its associate. White. Pkt. 10 cts., ^oz. $1.25, 
MOZ. $2.25. OZ. $4.50. 
LATE ASTERS 
SCHELL'S LATE BRANCHING ASTER. This magnifi- 
cent Aster still reigns supreme. It is as well known among 
European as American growers, and every up-to-date florist 
has a fine display in his show windows just before the chrysan- 
themum comes in — in fact it is often mistaken for the chrysan- 
themum, which it vers' much resembles. It begins blooming 
about August 15 and continues throughout the season. The 
flowers are of extraordinary size, and are borne on long, grace- 
ful stems from 15 to 20 inches in length. The plants are extra 
large and of strong growth, one plant often covering a space 
2>i feet square. It is unexcelled for cutting, and is by far the 
most satisfactory late Aster grown. The time of blooming can. 
of course, be regulated to some extent by sowing the seed in 
the house in March or April. Grow separate colors for market- 
ing. Snowy Wliite, Pink, Crimson, Purple, Lavender, and 
All Colors Mixed. Each, pkt. 5 cts., Xoz. 40 cts., >^oz. 70 cts.. 
oz. Si. 25. 
AGERATUM (Floss Flower). Hardy Annual. Dwarf . compact- 
growing plants, 6 to 8 inches high, covered with a sheet of 
bloom throughout the season. Splendid for bedding, edg- 
ing or pot culture. 
Blue Perfection. Deep blue. Pkt. 5 cts., Hoz. 20 cts. 
Snowball. Pure white. Pkt. 5 cts.. Koz. 20 cts. 
Mixed. Blue and white. Pkt. 5 cts., Xoz. 20 cts. 
SWEET ALYSSUM (Madwort). Hardy Annual. One of the 
easiest flowers to grow and it blooms all the time without 
attention. By occasional loosening of the soil and regularly 
trimming off the spent blooms the new blooms will be 
brighter and the whole plant richer. For plants to present 
a solid sheet of blooms, and for a border or mixing among 
other bedding plants or for baskets it is unequaled. The 
Carpet of Snow grows but 2 or 3 inches high and makes a 
veritable carpet of snowy whiteness which is very beautiful. 
The Little Gem grows from 4 to 6 inches; hence, if wanted 
for cutting, this variety would have longer stems. 
Carpet of Snow. Pkt. 5 cts., ^oz. 15 cts.. oz. 50 cts. 
Little Gem. Pkt. s cts., Xoz. 15 cts.. oz. 50 cts. 
AMARANTHUS (Joseph's Coat). Hardy Annual. Very showy 
plants. 3 to 5 feet high, desirable for backgrounds or mass- 
ings, or interspersed with other bedding plants. The foli- 
age is variegated; the upright plumes and pendant-like 
tassels are very interesting. The varieties are known as 
"Love-Lics-Bleeding." "Joseph's Coat of Many Colors." 
"Prince's Feather." etc. 
All Varieties Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., Xoz. 15 cts. 
ANTIRRHIINUIVI (Snapdragon) 
Hardy Annual 
These form brilliant garden beds, flowering profusely and 
continuously the first season from seed. Unusually effective 
bedding displays are made from these noble plants; they grow 
about 2 fee*: high, are healthy and stocky, and completely 
enveloped with large Snapdragon flowers of splendid texture 
and substance, rendering them very durable under all condi- 
tions of weather. Their continuous-blooming qualities, ease 
of culture and independence of heat and drought, and pure, 
bright colors, should entitle them to a permanent place in gar- 
dens. Although perennials, they do splendidly when grown as 
annuals; spring-sown seed produces flowering plants by July, 
which continue to bloom in increasing profusion until frost. 
TALL VARIETIES 
Giant Scarlet. Light scarlet, with white tlu-oat. In long 
spikes. Pkt. 5 cts.. ii^oz. 30 cts. 
Giant Orange. Large flowers. Golden orange, white throat. 
Pkt. 5 cts., >40z. 30 cts.' ■ 
TALL ANTIRRHINTJM, continued 
Giant WUte. Large; pure white; fine for cutting. Pkt. 5 cts., 
Koz. 30 cts. 
Giant Yellow. Pure yellow. Pkt. 5 cts., Xoz. 30 cts. 
Giant Pink. One of the best for cutting. Pkt. 10 cts., Xoz. 
30 cts. 
Giant, Mixed Colors. A mixture of aU the above. Pkt. 5 cts., 
^oz. 30 cts. 
DWARF VARIETIES 
Dwarf White. Pure white; i foot high. Pkt. s cts., J<oz. socts. 
Dwarf Pink. Beautiful rose. Pkt. s cts., >^oz. 50 cts. 
Dwarf Yellow. Yellow. Splendid spikes. Pkt. sc., Xoz. so cts. 
Dwarf Scarlet. Pkt. s cts., Xoz. so cts. 
Dwarf, Mixed Colors. Pkt. 5 cts., i<oz. 50 cts. 
BALLOON VINE (Cardiospermum HaUcacabum). Hardy 
Annual. .A rapid-growing annual vine; does best in a light 
soil and warm situation; flowers are white; the seed-pods 
look like miniature balloons and are of great interest to the 
children. Pkt. 5 cts.. Vioz. is cts., oz. 25 cts. 
BALSAM PEAR. Same as the above except the fruits are 
long pear-shaped. These are used for medicinal pur- 
poses. Pkt. 5 cts., >ioz. 15 cts. 
Sweet Alyssum 
Splendid for borders, beds or hanging baskets 
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