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ASTER. 
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. The 
magnificent Ray varieties, see page 129; White Plume , see page 132; Victoria, see page 130, 
and the fashionable Single Comet types on page 131, together with the Comet and Chrysanthemum- 
flowered 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 — s. < 
... ... ... 6d. & 1 
No. 1532. 
.. 15 53 - 
NEW 
Blue 
Mauve 
No. 256. 
6d. & 1 
No. 1534. 
.» 1535 - 
Pink 
White 
Per packet — s. 
... 6d. & I 
.. 6d. & I 
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 
Comet.— A very attractive class, with flowing petals. 
Height about ij foot. 
No. 232. Pure white 
233. Rose and white 
234. Crimson and white 
235. Blue and white 
4. 6 selected choice colours, separate . 
240. Carters Superb Mixture. 
Per packet, is. & is. 6d. 
For pot work or planting out. Fine for cutting. 
Fer packet- 
. bd. & 
-s. 
I 
d. 
O 
No. 236. 
Scarlet 
Per packet — f. 
6d. & I 
d. 
O 
. 6d. & 
1 
O 
,, 237. 
Rose 
6d. & 1 
O 
. 6 d. & 
I 
O 
238. 
Light blue ... 
bd. & 1 
O 
. 6d. & 
I 
O 
239. 
Dark blue 
6d. & 1 
O 
is. & 
Improved Comet. — We again offer a limited quantity of a large-flowered selection from the last-named 
No. 
241. 
2^2. 
243 - 
244 - 
Azure blue 
Dark blue... 
Blue and white 
Crimson ... 
Per packet- 
IS. & 
IS. & 
IS. & 
IS. & 
Per packet — s. 
No. 245. Pink is. & i 
,, 246. Pink and white is. & I 
,, 247. White is. & 1 
,, 248. Carters Choice Mixed, 
all colours ... is., is. 6d., & 2 6 
Chrysanthemum-Flowered. — A dwarf variety of great beauty, the Aster most used for bedding. 
The petals are reflexed ; effective as a pot plant. Height, 1 foot. 
No. 
Per packet — r. d. 
No. 11. 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 pteony-flowered type ; beautiful colours. 
Per packet — s. d. 
No. 257. Carters Choice Mixed . 6d. & 1 o 
249. 
250. 
251. 
252. 
253 - 
254 
2 feet. 
Dark blue 
Fiery scarlet ... 
Crimson 
White 
Purplish violet 
Rose 
Per packet — s. 
6d ft 
6d. & 
6d. & 
6d. & 
6d. & 
6d. & 
Per packet — s. </. 
No. 1 7. 6 colours, separate 
Extra Early Midsummer Scarlet. — No. 258. Comes into bloom about middle of June; a striking 
pot plant. Per packet, 6d., is., and Is. 6d. 
237, 238, & 97, High Holborn, London.— 1909. 
