Aster Special 
Owing to favorable soil and climatic conditions, the vicinity of Rochester 
has become the leading Aster seed producing center in America. While the 
immense newer types of Asters are naturally light seed producers, yet these 
flowers of marvelous grace and beauty can be grown from our seed in almost 
any part of the country. 
Little wonder that some strains of Asters have been christened “ASTERMUMS” as these immense feathery creations at 
once remind one of the Chrysanthemum. On the back cover of this catalog we have reproduced in colors the new King Aster 
which will give you a fair idea of the type of this aster but to catch the real beauty of this flower you must see the blossom itself. 
One of the colored pages show a photograph of an entrance 
to a country residence where asters have been planted along 
the walk in an irregular border, separate colors being massed 
together making a most beautiful display. A few shillings ex- 
pended for seed had given a wonderful touch of attractiveness 
to the surroundings. 
f'Vsarrrs A etpfc The Cre S° aster is an extra lar f? e 
rtolCI o aster of the Giant Comet type be- 
ginning to bloom just ahead of the Mikado. Plants are hardy 
and give an abundance of large blossoms having long gracefully 
curled petals. 
We offer the Crego in two colors, White or Pink. 
Giant Comet 
Our strain of the Comet asters 
is also sold as “Astermums.” 
The petals of the Comet aster are just a trifle wider than those 
of the Mikado, are extra long and beautifully recurved. This 
is one of the most popular sorts, continuing to bloom quite 
late in the season. Stems are long making it very desirable 
for cutting. 
We offer White, Pink or Mixed colors. 
Semple's Branching Siri\ 0 n n d e ha t s h be 0 en e I 
great favorite with amateurs. See description on page 81. 
COMET ASTER 
lV/V|l>.n or Rochester Asters. See 
1Y111VC1.UU colored illustration and descrip- 
tion on colored insert. 
The Mikado asters are most strikingly beautiful 
and should be planted by every lover of flowers. 
Sometimes sold as “Astermums” on account of 
their immense feathery flowers. 
We offer the Mikado in the following colors: 
White, Pink, Purple, Lavender or mixed colors. 
Victoria Asters 
This is an old 
standard variety 
of pyramidal habit of growth, about two feet high 
and having a great range of colors. 
We offer this in mixed colors only. 
fCincr A cf PI*C The “King asters 
rtolCIo are the newest type 
and the very latest introduction in this field. On 
account of its rare beauty it was christened “King 
of all Asters.” This type is quite distinct in that 
the petals are closely folded lengthwise giving the 
flower a very light fluffy or feathery appearance 
and are of immense size. The plants are vigorous 
growers and bear the flowers on splendid long 
stems. This aster should be in the collection in 
every garden. In season the King asters are 
medium to late and continue to bloom a long time. 
We offer White, Pink, Violet or mixed colors. 
KING ASTER 
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