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petals are long, somewhat twisted or wavy-like, are recurved from the center of the 
flower to outer petals in such a manner as to form a loose, but still dense, half globe. 
Aster, Mignon. Flowers small to medium in size, a profuse bloomer. One of 
the most desirable kinds ; fine for cutting or for any purpose. 
Price, mixed, lo &.s . ; pure white, lo As. 
Aster, Mary Semple. New Chrysanthemum-flowered Aster, of a beautiful shade 
of pale pink, the finest late variety we have ever grown. Price lo As. 
Aster, Semple’s White. Similar to above, only pure white. Price lo As. 
Aster, Semple’s Lavender. A pleasing shade of light lavender. Price lo As. 
Aster, Semple’s Crimson. Fine crimson. Price lo As. 
Aster, Semple’s Mixed. Mixed seed of above four sorts. Price lo As. 
The above Asters originated with Mr. James Semple of Pennsylvania, and we 
pride ourselves in being the first retaii seedsmen in the country to offer them to their 
customers. All are of the branching class, long stems, requiring plenty of room, not 
nearer than fifteen inches each way, and if ground is good you will have Asters that 
are the wonder of your friends. 
Belfast Me.— £//is Bros. I have sent one order for seed, for my own plantinB, but my friends 
want some Asters like those I grew last year, “ Mary Semple ” and Semple’s White, and so I send 
again. Our florist does not grow any like them. I'hey are the hnest Asters I hav^ grown, lastyrar all 
of my Asters were a failure, except these. Yours respectfully, MRS. GRO. f . RYAIN. 
Aster, Princess (or Snowball). One of the finest white Asters. Resembling a 
white Liliput Dahlia. In form they are semi-spherical and composed of quite short 
and very thickly set imbricated petals. By reason of their refined form, may be 
utilized with the greatest advantage for all purposes for which white flowers are in 
request ; they remain longer in good condition than any others. Price lo As. 
Aster, Sinensis. The single flowering Asters of our grandmothers and great 
grandmothers, in many fine colors. At this time single fiowers are having a great 
many admirers, in fact the single form of many flowers are much the most graceful. 
Few except the very oldest people now living have seen the earliest form of this 
popular annual ; therefore quite a novelty to the present generation. Price 5 As. 
Aster, Ostrich Feather. A magnificent white Aster of the Comet type ; flowers of 
immense size with wavy twisted petals. Fine for cutting. This is also called Ray 
Aster, one of the most graceful of all the pure white varieties. Price 10 As. 
Aster, Trujaut's Perfection. This improved Perfection Aster is now acknowl- 
edged as among the finest for ornamental beds, for cutting purposes or for exhibition, 
being of strong growth, large bloom, which is extra double, and of fine form. (See 
also Collection Packet.) The above in following colors separate, viz : Snow white, 
blood red, pink and blue. Price, either color, 10 As. 
Aster, Truffaut's Perfection. Many colors, extra fine, mixed. Price 10 As. 
Aster, Truffaut’s Perfection. Good quality, mixed. Price 5 As. 
Aster, Rose Flowered. The flowers are large and double, the outer petals finely 
recurved and the inner ones incurved like a rose; two feet in height; extra choice 
mixed. A splendid Aster, fine for cutting. Price 10 As. 
Aster, Victoria Needle. One of the finest of the quilled Asters. Price 10 As. 
Aster, Vick's Branching. A largely advertised white Aster, quite similar 
“ Semple’s White.” We offer genuine stock. Price 10 As. 
Aster, Dwarf Chrysarithemum-Flowered. A splendid race of dwarf, compact 
habit, nine inches in height; flowers large and produced when other varieties are out 
of bloom ; mixed. Price 5 As. 
Aster, Dwarf Pyramidial Bouquet. Grows only about one foot high, growing 
in bouquet shape ; mixed colors. 
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Price 10 As. 
