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[ Barr and Sugden, 
East Lothian Stock, height 1 ft. 
This greatly prized Stock is remarkable for its fine branching habit , profusion and duration of bloom. For early 
summer flowering, sow in July or August ; for autumn decoration , sow early in spring. 
368 Splendid purple is. & 2 6 “ ' 
369 || white is. & 2 6 
370 ,, intense crimson is. & 2 6 
371 Splendid rose-carmine is. & 
372 ,, scarlet is. & 
373 ,, mixed 
ASTERS. 
In our Experimental Grounds we have again grown a complete collection of Asters to ascertain the merits 
of recent introductions, and have discarded the Humboldt, the Shakespeare, and the Bismarck Sections, as 
having no fixed character, and, therefore, worthless for English gardens. For large beds, the Hamburgh Prize 
Pasony Perfection, the Victoria, the Cockade, and the Hedgehog, are the most desirable. For medium-sized beds, 
nbbons, etc., the Dwarf Chrysanthemum, the Dwarf Victoria, and the Schiller Dwarf Pyramidal are the finest, 
being compact, and of even growth, bearing their flowers conspicuously above the foliage. To cut for bouquets, 
the Imbrique Pompon, and the Dwarf Bouquet Elegantissima, are of the most exquisite colours, and perfect 
models in shape, ranging from the most miniature to the size of a Pompon Chrysanthemum. The Aster, what 
in bloom, is frequently lifted, potted, and used for conservatory decoration. For a continuous succession of bloom, 
seed should be sown at intervals from the beginning of March to the end of May ; the first sowings under glass, 
the later sowings may be made where the plants are intended to flower. 
Hamburgh Prize Pseony Perfection Aster, height l.j ft. 
The varieties in this collection are of the highest type of the Pceony Aster as recognized by the Royal Horticul- 
tural Society. The habit of the plant is excellent : the flowers arc remarkable for their fine quality and perfect 
form, their large size, and rich pure colours. For exhibition purposes they are invaluable, and were awarded 
the prize for Pceony Asters at the Hamburgh Exhibition of 1869 . 
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374 16 Splendid varieties 3 
375 16 , , smaller packets 2 
376 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed ... 2 
377 ,, white, ,, ,, 2 
New Victoria large-flowered Imbrique Aster, height ft. 
It is impossible to speak too highly of this magnificent Aster, flowers large, perfectly double, imbricated and globular, 
habit that of an elegant pyramid, with from 10 to 20 flowers on a plant ; a valuable exhibition flower. 
382 12 Splendid varieties 3 
383 12 ,, smaller packets 2 
384 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed ... 2 
Improved Rose Aster, height ft. 
A fine acquisition in the way of Truffaut's Pceony-flowered Aster, flowers large, and the plant of a fine pyramidal 
growth. 
388 12 Splendid varieties 3 
389 ,, ,, smaller packets 2 
390 Splendid mixed , sufficient for a large bed ... 
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378 Splendid crimson sufficient for a large bed... 2 
379 ,, purple ,, ,, 2 
380 ,, pure rose ,, ,, 2 
381 ,, mixed, from the four colours 2 
386 Splendid purple, sufficient for a large bed ... 
386 „ crimson 
387 , , white 
391 Splendid purple, sufficient for a large bed 
392 ,, carmine ,, , , 
393 , , white , , , , 
Truffaut's New Imbrique Pompon Aster, height 1$ ft. 
The flowers are small, and of the most perfect form, and admirably adapted for bouquets and table decoration. 
394 12 Splendid varieties 2 6 
396 12 ,, ,, smaller packets 1 6 
396 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed ... 2 6 
397 Splendid violet, sufficient for a large bed ... 2 6 
398 ,, crimson ,, ,, ... 2 6 
399 ,, white ,, ,, ... 2 6 
New Cookade, or Crown Aster, height 2 ft. 
An attractive section, the flowers generally having a la?ge white centre, surrounded with purple, crimson 
lavender, rose, or brownish-purple petals , and these again resting on a green fringe, produce a fine effect. 
400 7 Splendid varieties ij. 6 d. & 2 6 | 401 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed... 2 c 
New Perfection Pyramidal Hedgehog Aster, height l£ ft. 
A most beautiful Aster for flower borders ; flowers large and form handsome, colours very striking. 
406 Splendid white, sufficient for a large bed 
406 ,, crimson ,, ,, 
407 ,, purple ,, ,, 
402 8 Splendid varieties 2 6 
403 8 ,, smaller packets 1 6 
404 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a. large bed ... 26 
The “ Schiller ” New Pyramidal Bouquet Perfection Aster, height 1\ ft. 
This exquisite new Aster greatly excels in elegance and regularity of habit the old Pyramidal Bouquet. 
408 Splendid white is. & 2 6 I 410 Splendid dark carmine and white is. & 2 6 
409 ,, dark carmine is. & 2 6 | 411 ,, mixed, sufficient for a large bed... 2 6 
Truffaut’s New Dwarf Chrysanthemum-flowered Aster, height 10 in. 
This Aster grows to the uniform height of 10 inches, with flowers 3 to 4 inches in diameter, and produced in 
such profusion as entirely to hide the foliage ; it flowers later than the other Asters, and is a valuable succession for 
autumn-flowering in beds, ribbons, or in pots. 
412 12 Splendid varieties 3 6 
413 12 ,, smaller packets 2 o 
414 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed... 2 6 
416 Splendid brilliant rose, sufficient for alargebed 2 6 
416 ,, dark blue ,, „ 26 
417 ,, pure white ,, ,, 26 
Dwarf Bouquet Elegantissima Aster, height \ ft. 
The Lilliputian of Asters, but by no means insignificant ; t/\e colours arc the most charming, the shape of the 
flower the most perfect, and the habit the most desh’able ; a perfect gent for small beds or edgings. 
418 10 Splendid varieties 2 6 
419 10 ,, ,, smaller packets 1 6 
420 Splendid mixed , sufficient for a large bed... 2 6 
New Dwarf Victoria Aster, height 10 in. 
Flowers large and of the same fine quality as large-flowered Victoria, but of the uniform height of 10 inches. 
421 Splendid carmine, sufficient for a large bed.. 
422 „ pure white ,, ,, 
423 ,, dark blue ,, ,, 
424 6 Splendid varieties 2 6 
426 6 ,, ,, smaller packets 1 6 
426 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed ... 2 6 
427 Splendid purple, sufficient for a large bed ... 2 6 
428 ,, carmine ,, ,, ... 2 6 
429 ,, white ,, ,, ... 2 6 
