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ASTER. 
Since the introduction of this beautiful garden Flower into England 1 by the lato 
Mr. James Carter, about the year 1830, continuous skilful cultivation has produced the 
present phenomenal development in form and colour. 
The whole group may be best 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 ong, 
and are effective until spoilt by the frosts of autumn. r I he magnificent White Plume , sec^ page^ 1 14 , 
see page x 1 5, and the fashionable Single types on page 117, together with the Com 
should be largely grown in every garden. 
Comet. —A very attractive class, with flowing petals. 
Height about I i feet. 
No. 
No. 
202 
1334 
'335 
'336 
4 
203 
Pure white 
Rose and white ... 
Crimson and white 
Blue and while ... 
Victoria , 
t class described below, 
For pot work or planting out. Fine for cutting. 
it. 
6 
6 
6 
6 
6 
6 
Per packet — f. 
.. IS. & I 
d. 
6 
No. 1337. 
Scarlet 
Per packet — s. 
IS. & I 
.. IS. & I 
6 
,, 201, 
Rose 
... IS. & I 
.. is. Sc 1 
6 
,, ' 33 8 - 
Light blue ... 
... IS. & I 
.. IS. & 1 
6 
„ 200. 
Dark blue 
IS. & I 
6 selected choice colours, separate (100 seeds each) 
Superb mixture, in sealed packets 
Improved Comet. — We effer a limited quantity of a large-flowered selection from the last-named. 
Per packet — s. it. 
No. 1339. Azure blue 
,, 13.10. Dark blue... 
,, 1341. Blue and white .. 
,, 1342. Crimson 
Chrysanthemum-Flowered. — A dwarf variety of great beauty, the sort most used for bedding. 
The petals are reflexed ; effective as a pot plant. Height, I foot. 
No. 
' 343 - 
' 344 - 
' 345 - 
■ 346 - 
Pink ... 
Pink and white 
White 
Mixed, all colours 
is. 6d. & 
Per packet- 
No. 11. 8 superb selected colours, separate 
(100 seeds each) 5 
,, 12. 8 superb selected colours, smaller 
packets (50 seeds each) 2 
„ 215. Choice mixture, in sealed packets 
is. & 2 
Extra Early Feather.— Very early ; pure white. 
Per packet — s. d. 
Dwarf Bouquet. — Flowers in profuse bunches, fine 
for front row. Height, about 9 inches. 
No. 13. 12 choice select varieties, separate (100 seeds 
each) ... ... _ .- ••• 5 0 
,, 14. 12 choice select varieties, separate, smaller 
packets (50 seeds each) 2 6 
,, 220. Splendid mixture, all colours, sealed packets 1 o 
Crown, or Cockade.— Very interesting. The outer 
petals of various colours, with centre of pure white. 
Height, feet. 
No. 16. 6 best selected colours, separate (100 seeds 
each) ... 26 
,, 2Mi. Splendid mixture, all colours, sealed packets 1 o 
Queen of the Market.— A very early class. Height, 
about 15 inches. 
No. 7. 6 finest selected varieties, separate (100 
seeds each) ... 2 6 
,, 223. Mixed packets of all colours, sealed packets 1 o 
Conqueror. 
No. 205. Fiery red. Early, incurved petals. Height, 
1 foot 2 6 
Coronet. 
No. 206. Pure white. Curiously backed with petals. 
Height, i£ feet 1 6 
Flying: Scud. 
No. 207. Snow white. Early Comet type. Height, 
15 inches 1 6 
Quilled. — Improved strain. 
No. 226. Best mixed ... > ... ••• 1 0 
,, 227. Chinese quilled, ordinary 3d. & 06 
,, 1. 12 colours, separate (100 seeds each) ... 2 6 
,, 2. 12 ,, „ (50 n >» ) ... 1 6 
Emperor.— A grand variety. Hi ight, 2 feet. 
No. 228. Choice mixed. All colours 1 o 
,, 17. 6 colours, separate (100 seeds each) .. ... 2 6 
Ball, or Jewel. — Incurved petals; for pots. Height, 
1 foot. 
No. 229. Choice mixed ••• ••• 1 6 
No 
212. 
1347 - 
213. 
214. 
1348. 
' 349 - 
Dark blue 
Fiery scarlet ... 
Crimson 
White... 
Purplish violet 
Rose ... 
1 
No. 1307. Per packet, is. 
Per packet — s. 
Carters’ Meteor. — Majority of blooms brilliantly 
striped with carmine, the lower petals deep maroon 
crimson ; habit compact. Height, 1$ feet. 
No. 230 & 2 
Globe Quiilcd. 
No 3. 12 colours, separate (100 seeds each) 
Pyramidal. — Free growing, bushy varieties. 
No. 231. Mixed. All colours 
n 5. 12 varieties, separate (100 seeds each) 
,, 6. 12 varieties, separate (50 seeds each) 
Pompone. 
No. 232. Choice mixed. All colours ... 
,, 15. 12 varieties, separate (100 seeds each) 
Queen.— Free-blooming. 1 foot. 
No. 233. Finest mixed. All colours 
,, 19 6 colours separate (100 seeds each) ... 
Shakespeare— Wonderful bloomer. 
No. 234. Choice mixed. All colours. 9 inches 
Triumph. — Rich colours. 1 foot. 
No. 235. Price, in sealed packets 
Wash ingjton.— Large Emperor type. 
No. 236. Mixed, all colours. feet 
La Super be. -Paeony-flowered. 
No. 237. Rose. Bright colour, ii feet 
,, 238. White. Large, pure. i£ feet 
Porcupine.— Fluted petals. 12 inches. 
No. 8. 6 select colours, separate (100 seeds each) ... 
,, 224. Choice mixture, all colours 
Yellow Quilled. 
No. 225. Distinct and curious. In sealed packets ... 
Michaelmas Daisies. — Hardy perennials. Sow in 
early spring in gentle heat, and prick off. Useful for 
mixed borders, and cut flowers in autumn. We can 
also supply rooted plants. Send for List. 
No. 239. Splendid mixture. Height, various is. & 
6(1. 
6d. & 
6d. & 
237, 238, & 97, High Holuokn, London.— 190^. 
