ELLIS BBOTHEBS’ CATALOaUE. 
Cinnabar Crimson and White, White, turning to azure blue; Apple Blossom, Indigo 
and White, Harlequin striped, assorted colors with white centers ; Light Pink and 
White, and many varieties in fancy shades. We think Aster seed has never been 
offered by any seedsmen, combining so many shades in one package. It will please 
customers to be able to procure so large a variety' at so small a cost. Price 20<5ls. 
Aster, Yellow. The nearest approach to pure yellow yet found in Asters. Color, 
pure bright sulphur yellow, the center made up in globe shape, very solid with yeliow 
quilts, and bordered with wider petals of a lighter shade. Price lo <5ls. 
Aster, Lady in White. The leaves of this variety are of a long and very narrow 
shape, giving to the plants an extremely' graceful appearance, and relieves them of 
that stiffness common to most other classes of Aster. It flowers gradually and so 
prolongs the blooming period into the late autumn. It is of great value for bedding, 
for pots, and especially' cut flowers and floral work. Pure white. Price lo <5ls. 
Aster, Comet Pink. A fine early' blooming variety, color pink. Price lo dls. 
Aster, Comet Blue. Same as above except in color. Price lo dls. 
Aster, Comet White. A new, mammoth white variety of this popular strain. 
Flower similar to pink and blue “ Comet,” except they are larger, more fluffy and 
graceful, and plants are much larger and stronger in growth. One of the most pleas- 
ing of all varieties, either for ornamental beds or cutting. Price lo (5ls. 
Aster, Comet. Above sorts mixed. Price lo <5ls. 
The shape of the flowers in the above new class, differs from all other Asters in 
cultivation, resembling closely the large flowered Japanese Chrysanthemums. The 
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. 
Mignon. Flowers small to medium in size and pure white; a profuse 
bloomer. The fine qualities of this Aster have been amply demonstrated by the ex- 
perience of last season, and it will rank henceforth as one of the most desirable kinds ; 
fine for cutting. Price, mixed, lo <5fs. ; pure white, lo <5ls. 
Aster, Mary Semple. New Chrysanthemum-flowered Aster, of a beautiful shade 
of pale pink, the finest late variety we have ever grown. Price lo dls. 
Aster, Semple's White. Similar to above, only pure white. Price lo dls. 
Aster, Semple’s Lavender. A pleasing shade of light lavender. Price lo <5ls. 
Aster, Semple's Crimson. Fine crimson. Price lo (5ls. 
Aster, Semple’s MLed. Mixed seed of above four sorts. Price lo dls. 
The above Asters originated with Mr. James Semple of Pennsylvania, and we 
pride ourselves in being the first retail 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. 
Round Rond, Me. — Jsttis Bros. I>ear Sirs: 1 must not fail to speak of the “ Semple” Asters which 
I raised from seed ordered from you last year. They were the most beautiful Asters I ever saw and were 
greatly admired by all. Vours truly, MRS. W. C. 'FHOMRSON. 
Belfast, Me. — Kllis Bros. 1 have sent one order for seed, for my own planting, but my friends 
want some Asters like those 1 grew last vear, “ .Mary Semple” and “Semple’s White,” and so I send 
again. Our florist does not grow any like fiiern. 'They are the finest Asters I have grown; last year all 
of my Asters were a failure, except tnese. Vours respectfully, MRS. GKO. F. RYAN. 
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. A single plant develops as many as thirty 
pure white flowers, which, by reason of their refined form, may be utilized with the 
greatest advantage for all purposes for which white flowers are in request; they re- 
main longer in good condition than any others. Price lo dls. 
