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CARTERS TESTED SEEDS— BE AUTIEUL FLOWERS. 
The following are packed in 8d. 1/- and 1/6 packets. 
ASTER] 
A^»TER The whole group may be described as half-hardy 
1 t,r *' 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. 
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 prettily arranged quilled petals. Fine for cutting, as they 
last a week in water if cut before fully expanded. Ht. li ft. 
No. 
3225 Carters Crimson 
3226 Carters Dark Blue 
3227 Carters Carmine Rose 
3228 Carters Pale Mauve 
3229 Carters Azure Blue 
3230 Carters Pure White 
3231 Carters Mixed Ray 
The separate colours come 
quite true from seed, and 
are all distinct and pleasing 
shades. 
Some very effective combi- 
nations and contrasts can be 
obtained by a judicious use 
of the various colours. 
CARTERS PLUME. 
We particularly recommend these varieties for cutting. The 
blooms, equalling Chrysanthemums in form, are borne on long 
stems, and the 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 1* ft. 
( See PJiotograph.) 
3261 Carters White. 326 4 Carters Terra Cotta. 
3262 Carters Blue. 3267 Carters Choice Mixed. 
3263 Carters Rose. 
CARTERS VICTORIA ASTER. 
A beautiful type. The blooms are large (5 to 6 in. across), profuse, 
and handsome, whether grown in beds or pots. It has a good habit, 
and makes a grand end of summer bedding plant, lit. lift. (See 
Photograph.) 
3234 Carters Dark Blue 
3235 Carters Lig^ht Blue 
3237 Carters Rose 
3239 Carters Sulphur Yellow 
3240 Carters White 
3241 Carters Crimson 
3242 Carters Spendid Mixture 
v Being of rather compact 
type, this class of Aster is 
particularly suited for bed- 
ding use. Very pleasing 
combinations may be ob- 
tained by using the follow- 
ing colours : Light Blue 
and Rose; Crimson. Dark 
Blue, and White; Sulphur 
./ Yellow and Rose. 
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. ( See Photograph.) 
3258 Carters Choicest.— All colours mixed. 
CARTERS P/EON Y-FLOWERED. 
A very fine type for bedding, large 
curving inwards. Very hardy. 15 ft. 
3270 Carters Crimson 
3271 Carters Blue 
3272 Carters Rose 
3273 Carters White 
3280 Carters Choice Mixture 
well-shaped blooms, petals 
( All these colours are of 
/ pleasing shades for out- 
I door or indoor decorations. 
3269 
! j Carters Largre-flowered. — A very 
NO VELTY. | fine strain of tall open habit. The large 
— — . well-formed blooms are carried on very 
long stiff stems, and are splendid for decoration. Principally 
bright cerise, medium blue, pale blue, shell pink, delicate rose, 
and pure white. (See Photograph.) 
3285 | I Carters Comet Carmine Queen.— 
NOVELTY. | a novel introduction of great beauty. 
1 " 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. 
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[AUBRIETIA 
COMET ASTER. 
A very attractive class, with flowing petals. For pot work or 
planting out. Fine for cutting. Ht. about li ft. 
No. 
3286 Pure White 
3287 Rose and White 
3290 Scarlet 
3291 Rose 
3292 Ligrht Blue 
3293 Dark Blue 
3296 Carters Superb Mixture 
' The separate colours 
have been carefully 
selected from the exten- 
sive range of shades 
which occur in this class 
of Aster. Those offered 
can be grown by the 
discriminating cultivator 
\ with every confidence. 
IMPROVED COMET. 
We again offer a limited quantity of a large-flowered selection 
from the last-named, the finest types for cutting, the huge blooms 
being borne on long stiff stems. 
3302 Azure Blue. 3305 Pink 
3304 Blue and White. 3308 White. 
3305 Crimson. 3311 CartcrsChoice 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. Valuable for 
obtaining light decorative effects. lit. 1 ft. 
3314 Blue 3317 White 
3315 Fiery Scarlet 3319 Rose 
3316 Crimson 3321 Carters Choice Mixture 
CARTERS SINENSIS SINGLE. 
A free-growing single Aster, suitable for vases and house decora- 
tion. All pleasing colours. Ht. li ft. 
3326 Blue 3329 White 
3327 Mauve 3330 Carters Choice Mixture 
3328 Pink 
VARIOUS ASTERS. 
3332 Extra Early Midsummer Scarlet.— Comes into bloom 
about middle of June ; a striking pot plant. 
3334 Japanese. -Mixed colours. Needle-shaped petals, tapering 
to a point; graceful forms. l£ ft. 
3335 Unicum. -Pure white, similar to White Plume, with thread- 
like petals, prettily twisted. l£ ft. 
3336 Carters Extra Early Ostrich Feather. -Purest White, 
long curved flowing petals. Grand for exhibition or table; 
blossoms 7 to 8 in. 
3337 Dwarf Bouquet.— Flowers in profuse bunches, fine for front 
row. Splendid mixture, all colours. lit. 9 in. 
3338 Crown or Cockade.— Interesting. Outer petals of various 
colours with centre of pure white. Splendid mixture, all colours. 
Ht. ft. 
3339 Queen of the Market.— Very early. Carters choice mixed, 
all colours. About lj ft. 
3340 Quilled.— Improved strain. Choice mixed. 
3343 Pyramidal.— Free-growing bushy varieties. Carters choice 
mixed, all colours. 
3347 Perennial (Michaelmas Daisies).— II ardy perennials. Sow 
in early spring, in gentle heat; prick off. Splendid mixture. 
Ht. various. 
AUBERGINE.— See Egg Plant. 
AUBRIETIA. —Great favourites for spring bedders. rockeries, 
&c. Perennial, quite hardy. Bright perpetual bloomers. Easily 
raised from seed sown in spring. Ht. 4 in. 
3130 Whitewell Gem.— Originally found in an old Shropshire 
garden twenty years ago. Continual selectiou has improved and 
fixed the strain. The individual flowers are large and of an 
intense glowing reddish purple, freely produced on long stems. 
The plants are remarkably vigorous, and remain in flower for 
many weeks. 
3131 Deltoidca.— Blue. 
3133 Graeca.— Pale mauve. 
3134 Purpurea.— Dark. 
3135 Choice Hybrids. 
The above are packed in 8d. 1/- and 1/6 packets. 
Seedsmen to H.M. the King, RAYNES PARK, LONDON, S. IV . I<J. 
