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ASTERS. 
The Aster, when well cultivated , is the most beautiful flower in its season. The Hamburgh Prize Pwony Perfec- 
tion has massive tasselled flowers ; the Victoria, large perfectly formed imbricated blossoms ; the Cockade has flowers 
with a large while centre ; the Hedgehog is distinguished for its porcupine-quilled petals ; the Dwarf Chrysan- 
themum-flowered covers the foliage with its large beautijut flowers: the lmbrique Pompone is a charming 
flcrwer for bouquets ; and the Dwarf Bouquet Elegantissima has exquisitely neat blossoms, which range from the 
size of a florin to that of a five shilling piece, the combination oj colours being very striking, while the habit of 
the plant is neat and compact. The German Emperor Aster is remarkable for its dwarf growth and large 
flowers, and the Quilled Aster is the one mostly priztd by connoisseurs for Flower Shows. 
fl£B" The Aster, when in flower, is by many lifted, potted, and used for conservatory decoration. To maintain 
a succession of bloom, sow at intervals from the beginning of March to the end of May ; the first sowings under 
glass, the later sowings where the plants are intended to flower. 
Pseony Perfection Hamburgh Prize Aster, height 1J ft. 
This is the highest type of the Paony Section as recognized, by the Royal Horticultural Society. The habit 
of the plant is excellent : the flowers are remarkable for their fine quality and perfect form, their large size and 
rich pure colours. For exhibition purposes these are indispensable, being the finest of the incurved globular 
flowered Asters. 
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435 16 Splendid varieties 3 
436 12 
437 6 
438 Splendid mixed colours, for beds or groups 
439 „ smaller packet 
440 ,, white, for beds or groups 
441 ,, „ ,, smaller packet 
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443 Splendid crimson, smaller packet 
444 , , purple, for beds or groups 2 
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brilliant rose, for beds or groups. . . 
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brilliant scarlet , for beds or groups 
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mixed, from 5 preceding colours.ix ■& 
crimson, for beds or groups 2 
Victoria Large-flowered Aster, height 1J ft. 
It is impossible to speak too highly of this magnificently imbricated Aster , the blossoms are large and distin- 
guished by an elegant and regular overlapping of the petals, thus giving to the flower a distinctive character from 
the Paony Aster; the growth is an elegant pyramid, and f - n ”’ T " ,n on 
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458 Splendid purple , smaller packet 
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461 
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, delicate rose, for beds or groups ... 
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463 Splendid mixed colours, for beds or groups 2 
454 ,, ,, smaller packet 1 
455 ,, ,, quilled, for beds or groups 2 
456 ,, ,, ,, smaller packet 1 
457 , , purple, for beds or groups 2 
lmbrique Pompone Aster, height l.j ft. 
The flowers are small, elegant, and perfect in form ; thus for bouquets and table decoration invaluable, 
465 Splendid mixed colours, for beds or groups 2 6 | 466 Splendid mixed, smaller packet x o 
Cockade, or Crown Aster, height 2 ft. 
The flowers of this section have generally a large white centre, surrounded by a corona of purple, crimson, 
lavender, or rose, etc. , and thus in table bouquets the blossoms are particularly attractive, while in flower beds and 
borders the diversity is exceedingly pleasing. 
467 7 Splendid varieties 2 6 I 469 Splendid mixed colours, for beds or groups 2 6 
4687 „ ,, smaller packets 1 6 | 470 „ „ „ smaller packet I o 
Perfection Large-flowered Hedgehog or Needle Aster, height 1J ft. 
A most beautiful Aster ; the flowers are targe, handsome, and richly coloured, while the characteristic 
porcupine-quilled petals distinguish it from all other Asters, thus giving it a special importance for table bouquets. 
471 10 Splendid varieties 2 
472 10 „ ,, smaller packets 1 
473 Splendid mixed colours, for beds or groups.. . 
474 ,, ,, ,, smaller packet 
Dwarf Chrysanthemum-flowered Aster, height 10 In. 
This fine Aster grows to the uniform height of 10 inches. Its large flowers are produced so profusely as 
entirely to hide the foliage: it is the latest flowering Aster, and, therefore, valuable for carrying the succession of 
flowers to the end of the season. 
476 12 Splendid varieties 2 6 
476 6 „ I 6 
477 Splendid mixed colours, for beds or groups. 2 6 
478 ,, ,, ., smaller packet 1 o 
479 ,, rose, for beds or groups 2 6 
480 „ ,, „ smaller packet 1 o 
481 Splendid purple, for beds or groups 2 
482 ,, ,, ,, smaller packet 1 
483 ,, white, for beds or groups 2 
484 ,, ., , , smaller packet 1 
485 ,, fiery scarlet, for beds or groups ... 2 
486 „ „ ,, smaller packet 1 
Dwarf Bouquet Elegantissima Aster, height \ ft. 
This Aster is a gem for small beds, edgings, or pot-culture. The colours are charming, the shape of the flower 
perfect, and the growth an elegant bouquet. The cut flowers are much prised in bouquets.. 
487 10 Splendid varieties 2 6 I 489 Splendid mixed colours, for beds or groups.. 2 6 
488 10 ,, ,, smaller packets 1 6 | 490 ,, ,, ,, smaller packet 1 0 
German Emperor Aster, height 1 ft. 
This very fine dwarf Aster is remarkable for its large flowers, robust and compact growth ; a valuable 
acquisition for Jioiver beds, borders , etc. 
491 12 Splendid varieties 2 6 I 493 Splendid mixed colours , foi beds or groups. 2 C* 
492 6 ,, 1 6 I 494 „ ,, ,, smaller packet 1 o 
Betteridges Perfection Quilled German Aster, height 2 ft. 
The beautifully quilled flowers of this Aster are greatly in demand for table bouquets, and extensively cultivated 
by those who exhibit Asters at flower shows. 
495 12 Splendid varieties 2 6 I 497 Splendid mixed colours, for beds or groups. 1 o 
496 6 „ I 6 I 498 „ „ ,. smaller packet o 0 
