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See Coloured Supplement, 
See Coloured Supplement, 
Plate 6 . 
ASTER. 
Plate 6 . 
Hints on Culture . — 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. 
1 
Carters Large-flowered (see Photo- 
itttSO | | 
NOVELTY. 
graph ). — A very fine strain of tall open 
habit. The large well-formed blooms 
NOVELTY. 
3269 | Carters Largo-flowered (see Photo- 3285 | | Carters Comet Carmine Queen. 
A novel introduction of great beauty. 
The plants are of graceful habit, and the 
well-formed blooms are carried well above the foliage. The 
florets, which open pure yellow, shade as the blooms develop to 
a soft terra-cotta carmine. A particularly beautiful combination 
by artificial light. 
Price 50 s « ds - 
CARTERS RAY. 
Quite a unique type of the annual Aster. The flowers, which are very large, often 5 in. across, are produced on long stalks, and have 
ily arranged quilled petals. Fine for cutting, as they last a week in water if cut before fully expanded. Ht. l£ ft. 
are carried on very long stiff stems, and are splendid for decora- 
tion. Principally bright cerise, medium blue, pale blue, shell 
pink, delicate rose, and pure white. 
50 seeds. 
Price 
.10 
prettily 
3225 Carters Crimson. 
3226 Carters Dark Blue. 
3227 Carters Carmine Rose. 
3228 Carters Pale Mauve. 
3229 Carters Azure Blue. 
price of the above 
100 seeds. 
.10 
200 seeds. 
.15 
400 seeds. 
.25 
3230. Carters Pure White. 
3231 Carters Mixed Ray. 
1,000 seeds. 
.60 
CARTERS VICTORIA. 
A beautiful type. The blooms are large, profuse, and handsome, whether grown in beds or pots. It has a good habit, and makes a grand 
end of summer bedding plant. Ht. l£ ft. 
3234 Carters Dark Blue. 
3235 Carters Ligrht Blue. 
3236 Carters Blue and White. 
Price of the above 
3237 Carters Rose. 
3238 Carters Rose and White. 
3239 Carters Sulphur Yellow. 
100 seeds. 200 seeds. 
.10 
.15 
400 seeds. 
.25 
3240 Carters White. 
3241 Carters Crimson. 
3242 Carters 8plendid Mixture. 
1,000 seeds. 
.60 
CARTERS LARGE SINGLE COMET WITH FLOWING PETALS. 
An improved type of the original single variety. There is quite a rage for these as cut flowers, for which purpose they are eminently 
adapted. In a bed, too, they make quite an effective display until autumn is well in. Ht. about 1 ft. 
, , _ . 100 seeds. 200 seeds. 400 seeds. 1,000 seeds. 
32d8 Carters Choicest. — All colours mixed. Price ... jq j 5 25 .60 
CARTERS PLUME. 
We particularly recommend these varieties for cutting. The blooms, equalling Chrysanthemums in form, are borne on long stems, and the 
three shades blend well together. The most noble flowered Aster in cultivation. With flowing feathery petals; grand for cutting. We have 
measured blooms 6 in. across. Ht. about l£ ft. 
3261 Carters White. | 3262 Carters Blue. 1 3263 Carters Rose. | 3267 Carters Choice Mixed. 
_ . f 4 . , 100 seeds. 200 seeds. 400 seeds. 1,000 seeds. 
Price of the above ... 10 15 25 .60 
CARTERS P/EONY-FLOWERED. 
A very fine type for bedding, with large well-shaped blooms, the petals curving inwards. Very hardy. Ht. li ft. 
3270 Carters Crimson. I 3272 Carters Rose. I 3274 Carters Blue and White. I 3276 Carters Carmine. 
3271 Carters Blue. ' 3273 Carters White. ' 3275 Carters Rose and White. * 3280 Carters Choice Mixture. 
_ . . . 100 seeds. 200 seeds. 400 seeds. 1,000 seeds. 
Price of the above ... 10 1S .25 .so 
IMPROVED COMET. 
A very attractive class, with flowing petals, for pot work or planting out. Fine for cutting. A great improvement on the original Comet. 
Ht. about 2 ft. 
3302 Azure Blue. 
3303 Dark Blue. 
3304 Blue and White. 
3305 Crimson. 
3306 Pink. 
3307 Pink and White. 
Price of the above 
100 seeds. 
.10 
200 seeds. 
.15 
400 seeds. 
.25 
1,000 seeds. 
.60 
3308 White. 
3311 Carters Choice Mixed, 
all colours. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM-FLOWERED. 
A dwarf variety of great beauty, the Aster most used for bedding. The petals are reflexed. Effective as a pot plant. Ht. 1 ft. 
3314 Dark Blue. 
3315 Fiery Scarlet. 
3316 Crimson. 
3317 White. 
3318 Purplish Violet. 
3319 Rose. 
3321 Carters Choice Mixture. 
CARTERS SINENSIS SINGLE. 
A free-growing single Aster, suitable for vases and house decoration. Ht. li ft. 
| 3327 Mauve. | 3328 Pink. | 
3329 White. 
Price of the above 
100 seeds. 
.10 
200 seeds. 
.15 
400 seeds. 
.25 
1,000 seeds. 
.60 
3332 Extra Early Midsummer Scarlet.— Comes into bloom 
about middle of June ; a striking pot plant. 
_ . 100 seeds. 200 seeds. 400 seeds. 1,000 seeds. 
Price ... , 0 1S 25 60 
3336 Carters Extra Early Ostrich Feather.— A noble flower 
of tlie purest white, long curved flowing petals. Grand for 
exhibition or table ; blossoms 7 to 8 in. across. 
3338 Crown or Cockade.— Very interesting. The outer petals of 
various colours with centre of pure white. Carters splendid 
mixture, all colours. Ht. li ft. Price 
, at. . 100 seeds. 200 seeds. 400 seeds. 1,000 seeds. 
Price of the above ... 10 15 <2 5 .60 
VICK’S LATE BRANCHING ASTER. 
A very popular and vigorous type of Aster, the plants of which produce an abundance of graceful feathery typed flowers, which stand erect 
on strong stems. 
3350 Blue. ) 3351 Crimson. | 3352 Pink. I 3353 White. | 3354 Mixed. 
100 seeds. 200 seeds. 400 seeds. 1.000 seeds. 
.10 .15 .25 .60 
3339 Queen of the Market. — A very early class. Carters choice 
mixed, all colours. Ht. about li ft. 
3340 Quilled. — Improved strain. Carters choice mixed. 
100 seeds. 200 seeds. 400 seeds. 1,000 seeds. 
Price of the above ... J0 15 >2 5 .60 
3347 Perennial [Michaelmas Daisies ). — Hardy perenuials. Sow 
in early spring, in gentle heat, and prick off. We can also 
supply rooted plants. Carters splendid mixture. Ht. various. 
250 seeds. 500 seeds. 1,000 seeds. 
.10 
.15 
.25 
Price of the above 
