ASTER. 
Since the introduction of this beautiful garden Flower into England 
by the late Mr. Janies 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. The 
magnificent Ray varieties, see page 129; White Plume, see page 132; Victoria, see page 130, 
and the fashionable Single types on page 134, together with the Comet and Chrysanthemum- 
flowered types described below, should be largely grown in every garden. 
NEW I Carters’ Extra Early Ostrich Feather.— A noble flower of the purest 
I white, long curved flowing petals, grand for exhibition or table ; blossoms seven <o 
eight inches across Per packet, is. & is. 6d. 
Comet.— A very attractive class, with flowing petals. For pot work or planting out. 
Height about ij feet. 
Per packet — s. d. 
No. 232. 
Pure white 
... 6d. & I 
0 
No. 236. 
Scarlet 
.. 233- 
Rose and white 
... 6d. & I 
0 
„ 237. 
Rose 
.. 234. 
Crimson and white 
... 6d. & I 
0 
238. 
Light blue ... 
.. 235. 
Blue and white 
... 6d. & i 
0 
.. 239. 
Dark blue 
.. 4- 
6 selected choice colours. 
separate ... 
,, 240. 
Carters’ Superb Mixture 
Fine for cutting. 
Per packet — /. d. 
... 6d. & I o 
... 6d. & I o 
... 6d. & I o 
... 6d. & I o 
2 6 
I 6 
Improved Comet. — We again offer a limited quantity of a large-flowered selection from the last-named 
Per packet — s. ti. 
245- I’inlt IS. & I 6 
246. Pink and white ... ... is. & i 6 
247. White is. & I 6 
248 Carter’s Choice Mixed, 
all colours ... is., is. 6d., & 2 6 
No. 
241. 
Azure blue 
Per packet- 
... IS. & 
—s. 
d. 
6 
No. 
»> 
242. 
Dark blue... 
... IS. & 
6 
*1 
>) 
243- 
Blue and white ... 
... IS. & 
I 
6 
if 
») 
244. 
Crimson 
... IS. & 
I 
6 
*) 
Chrysanthemum-Flowered.— A dwarf variety of great beauty, the Aster most used for beddinc. 
The petals are reflexed ; effective as a pot plant. Height, i foot. “ 
Per packet — s. d. 
No. II. 8 superb selected colours, separate 5 o 
„ 12. 8 superb selected colours, smaller 
packets 2 6 
255. Carters’ Choice Mixture, 
6d., IS., & 2 6 
Emperor. — A grand pseony-flowered type ; beautiful 
No. 249. 
Dark blue 
Per packet — .. 
... 6d. & I 
d. 
0 
>> 250. 
Fiery scarlet ... 
... 6d. & I 
0 
„ 251. 
Crimson 
... 6d. & I 
0 
M 252- 
White 
... 6d. & I 
0 
.. 253. 
Purplish violet 
... 6d. & I 
0 
.. 254. 
Rose 
... 6d. & I 
0 
colours. 2 feet. 
No. 257. Carters* Choice Mixed 
Per packet— j. d. 
... 6d. & I o 
No. 1 7. 6 colours, separate 
Per packet— J-. d. 
2 6 
Extra Early Midsummer Scarlet.— No. 258. Comes into bloom about middle of June- a striking 
pot plant. Per packet, 6d., Is., and is. 6d. ’ “ 
^37i ^ 97i High Holiorm, London. — 
