Sow Aster seed in April and May, in pots, or on a spent hot-bed, in drills 4 inches apart; when the 
plants are 1 inch high prick out into a cold frame, or under hand-glasses, 3 to 4 inches apart, from 
whence they can be planted out when 4 inches high ; select showery weather for planting, when the ground 
is in good working order ; plant out in rows 1 foot apart each way. To grow Asters to perfection a rich 
deep soil is indispensable, and during dry weather they should be watered, and a top-dressing of well-rotted 
manure applied early in August. Be very particular that they are always thoroughly free from insects 
when they are planted out, otherwise the leaves will become curled, and vigour and perfection lost for 
the season. If required for exhibition the buds should be thinned, and the plants well watered with liquid 
manure. During the last fortnight cover with glass. 
h.ii.a. COCARDEAU, or CROWN — A very striking and distinct class, each flower having a 
white centre surrounded by rose, crimson, blue, &c. Per pkt , Mixed. Is. 
COMET ASTER 
ii. it. a. COMET ASTER— Large and extremely double flowers, similar in shape to the Japanese 
Chrysanthemum. Per pkt., Mixed, Is. 6rf. 
u.n.A. DWARF BOUQUET — Rest of the dwarf Asters, growing about 6 inches; the flowers 
are all bi-coloured, small, flat-petalled, and very free. Exceedingly pretty, and makes very attractive 
beds ; suitable for pot culture. Mixed. Is. per pkt. 
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