ASTER 
i5S 
Since the introduction of this beautiful garden Flower into England by the late 
Mr. James Carter, about the year 1830, continuous skilful cultivation has produced the 
present developments in form and colour. 
The whole group may be described as half-hardy annuals, the seeds being best sown under glass in 
early spring, and the seedlings pricked out into boxes or in frames for planting out or potting as the occasion 
requires, when they are ready about June. 
The Aster in its various tall and dwarf forms makes a grand Bedding Plant, as its fullest beauty appears 
when the ordinary summer flowers are beginning to look rusty. The blooms are freely produced and last 
long, and are effective until spoilt by the frosts of autumn. 1 he magnificent Ray varieties, see page 1 5 1 » 
White Plume , see page 154; Victoria, see page 152, and the fashionable Single Comet types on page > 53 ' together 
with the Comet and Chrysanthemum-flgwered types described below, should be largely grown in every garden. 
Carters Sinensis single. — A free growing single Aster, suitable for vases and house decoration. 
Height, 18 inches. 
Per packet — J. d. 
No. 1532. Blue 6d. & 1 o 
,, 1533. Mauve 6d. & 1 o 
Per packet — s. d. 
No. 1534. Pink 6d. & 1 o 
11 ' 535 - White 6d. & 1 o 
„ 256. 
Carters Extra Early Ostrich Feather.— A noble flower of the purest white, long curved flowing petals, 
grand for exhibition or table ; blossoms seven to eight inches across Per packet, Is. & Is. fcd. 
Comet. — A very attractive class, with flowing petals. 
Height, about 15 foot. 
No. 232. Pure white 
,, 233. Rose and white 
,, 234. Crimson and white 
,, 235. Blue and white 
Per packet — J d. 
... 6d. & I O 
... 6(1. & I O 
... 6d. & i o 
... 6d. & 1 o 
4. 6 selected choice colours, separate 
,, 240. Carters Superb Mixture ... 
For pot work or planting out. 
No. 236. Scarlet 
,, 237. Rose 
,, 238. Light blue 
,, 239. Dark blue 
Fine for cutting. 
Per packet — s. it. 
... 6d. & 1 o 
... 6d. & 1 o 
... 6d. & 1 o 
... 6d. & 1 o 
2 6 
... is. & 1 6 
Improved Comet. — We again offer a limited quantity of a large-flowered selection Irom the last-named 
241. 
Azure blue 
Per packet — s. 
... IS. & I 
d. 
6 
No. 245. 
r, 246. 
Pink ... 
Pink and 
white 
Per packet — s. d 
IS. & I 6 
IS. & I 6 
2^2. 
Dark blue 
... IS. & I 
6 
„ 247. 
White 
is. & 1 6 
243 - 
Blue and white 
... IS. & I 
6 
,, 248. 
Carters 
Choice 
Mixed, all 
244. 
Crimson 
... IS. & I 
6 
colours 
is., is. 6d. , & 2 6 
Chrysanthemum-Flowered. — A dwarf variety of great beauty, the Aster most used lor bedding. 
The petals are reflexed; effective as a pot plant. 
Per packet — s. d. 
No. 11. 8 superb selected colours, separate ... 5 0 
,, 12. 8 superb selected colours smaller packets 2 6 
„ 255 Carters Choice Mixture, 
6d., is., & 2 6 
Height, i foot. 
No. 249. 
Dark blue 
Per packet — s. 
... 6d. & 1 
d. 
O 
,, 250. 
Fiery Scarlet 
... 6d. & 1 
O 
,, 251. 
Crimson 
... 6d. & 1 
O 
,, 252. 
White 
... 6d. & 1 
O 
, 253. 
Purplish violet . 
... 6d. & 1 
O 
,, 254. 
Rose 
... 6d. & 1 
O 
Emperor. — A grand pseony-flowered type; beautiful colours. 2 feet. 
Per packet — s. d. I 
No. 257. Carters Choice mixed ... 6d. & 1 o | No. 17. 6 colours, separate 
Per packet — s. d. 
2 6 
Extra. Early Midsummer Scarlet. — No. 258. Comes into bloom about middle ol June; a 
striking pot plant, l’er packet, 6d., is., and is 6d. 
t D'Xtj Correspondence, RA\NES PAHA, LONDON, S.IV. 1912. 
