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ASTERS. 
The Aster, when well cultivated, is the most beautiful flower in its season. The Hamburgh Prize Paony Perfec* 
tion has massive tasselled flowers ; the Victoria, large perfectly formed imbricated blossoms ; the Cockade h is flowers 
with a large white centre ; the Hedgehog is distinguished for its porcupine-quilled petals \ the Dwarf Chrysan- 
themum-fowered covers the foliage with its large beautiful flowers ; the Imbrique Pompone is a charming 
flower for bouquets ; and the Dwarf Bouquet Elegantissima has exquisitely neat blossoms, which range from tfu 
size of a florin to that of a five shilling piece, the combination of 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 
dowers. (Aster Seed Is of excellent g^rowth this season.) 
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 interred to flower. 
Fseony Perfection Hamburgh Prize Aster, height ft. 
This is the highest type of the Pceony Section as recognized by the Royal Horticultural Society. The habit 
of the plant is excellent : the dowers 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 
dowered Asters, ». d. 
287 i 6 Splendid varieties 3 6 
288 12 ,, ,, 2 6 
289 6 ,, I 6 
290 Splendid mixed, all colours 2 6 
291 ,, ,, smaller packet i o 
292 , , white 2 6 
293 ,, „ smaller packet i o 
294 ,, crimson 2 6 
295 Splendid crimson, smaller packet i 
296 ,, purple .. 2 
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pure rose 2 
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fiery scarlet a 
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Victoria Large.flowered Aster, height l.J ft. 
It is impossible to speak too highly of this magnificently imbricated Aster, the blossoms are large and distin- 
guished by an eteqant and regular overlapping of the petals, thus giving to the flower a distinctive character from 
the Pceony Aster; the growth is an elegant pyramid, and the plant carries from lo to 20 flowers. 
303 12 Splendid varieties 2 6 
304 6 ,, I 6 
305 Splendid mixed, all colours 2 6 
306 ,, ,, smaller packet i o 
307 ,, ,, quilled 2 6 
308 ,, ,, ,, smaller packet i o 
309 , , purple 2 6 
310 Splendid purple, smaller packet i o 
311 crimson a 6 
312 ,, smaller packet i o 
313 ,, white a 6 
314 ,, ,, smaller packet 1 o 
3 15 ,, delicate rose 2 6 
316 ,. ,, smaller packet 1 0 
Imbrique Pompone Aster, height 1^ ft. 
The flowers are small, elegant, and perfect in form ; thus for bouquets and table decoration invaluable. 
317 12 Splendid varieties 2 6 
318 6 „ 1 6 
319 Splendid mixed, all colours 2 6 
320 ,, ,, smaller packet i o 
321 ,, violet 2 6 
322 Splendid violet, smaller packet 
823 ,, crimson 
324 ,, ,, smaller packet 
325 ,, white 
326 ,, ,, smaller packet ... 
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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, rose, etc., and thus in table bouquets the blossoms are particularly attractive, while in flower beds and 
borders the diversity is exceedingly pleasing. 
827 7 Splendid varieties 2 6 1 329 Splendid mixed, all colours a 6 
328 7 ,, ,, smaller packets i 6 \ 330 ,, ,, smaller packet i o 
Perfection Large-flowered Hedgehog or Needle Aster, height 1^ ft. 
A most beautiful Aster; the flowers are large, 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. 
331 10 Splendid varieties 2 6 I 333 Splendid mixed, all colours 2 6 
332 10 „ ,, smaller packets 1 6 | 334 ,, ., smaller packet i o 
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 
dowers to the end of the season. 
335 12 Splendid varieties 
336 6 
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341 Splendid purple 
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Dwarf Bouquet Elegantissima Aster, height | ft. 
This Aster is a gem for small brds, 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 prized in bouquets., 
347 10 Splendid varieties 2 6 I 349 Splendid mixed, all colours a 6 
348 10 ,, ,, smaller packets i 6 | 350 ,, „ smaller packet i o 
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 flower beds, borders, etc. 
851 12 Splendid varieties 2 6 I 363 Splendid mixed, all colours 2 6 
362 6 ,, „ I 6 1 354 ,, ,, smaller packet i o 
Betterldge's 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. 
365 12 Splendid varieties 2 6 I 357 Splendid mixed, all colours i o 
356 6 „ I 6 1 368 ,, ,, smaller packet o 6 
