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AABLINC-BOYCE SEED CO., SEATTLE 
ASTERS 
We are offering below a variety of Asters 
that can not be excelled anywhere. Besides 
the Branching Asters, we offered in the novel- 
ties, we have the well known Comet, Hercules, 
Victoria and Elegance. The best results are 
obtained by planting in boxes and transplant- 
ing, although they can be raised successfully 
by planting outside in the open ground. 
GIANT COMET ASTER. A taller variety of 
the Comet type with branching stems and very 
valuable for cutting. White, Peach Blossom, 
Scarlet, Dark Blue, in separate colors, and 
these varieties in a mixture. Pkt., 10c; or 4 
varieties for 30c. 
HERCULES ASTER. One of Benary’s most 
modern introductions. It has long curly petals 
which droop and curl gracefully from the cen- 
ter and resembles a Chrysanthemum and often 
measures 5 inches across. They need rich soil 
and careful attention to bring out these results. 
Pkt., 25c. 
VICTORIA. One of the best bedding varie- 
ties of the smaller sized blossoms. They grow 
from 12 to 14 inches high, and are great bloom- 
ers. White, Rose Blue. Pkt., 5c; mixture of 
all colors, pkt., 5c. 
SEMPLE or GIANT BRANCHING. This is 
the favorite amongst the branching Asters. It 
is a well known variety and does excellent in 
this locality. The flowers are large, and the 
coloring exquisite. White, Lavender, Pink, 
Dark Blue. Pkt., 10c, or a mixture containing 
all colors, pkt, 10c. 
SINGLE ELEGANCE. Something new and 
very fine. Only in mixed colors. Pkt., 10c. 
ASTER, NEW ENGLAND PERENNIAL 
(Michaelma Daisy). A splendid flower, grows 
four to five feet. Hardy and a wild flower in 
New England. A very handsome flower. Mixed 
colors, pkt., 15c. 
BACHELOR’S BUTTON (Corn Flower). A 
hardy annual easily cultivated, and our seeds 
are the improved sort that produce handsome 
flowers of a great variety of rich colors. Pkt., 
5c. 
Emperor William. The latest introduction, 
very rare. Pkt., 10c. 
BALLOON VINE (Love-in-a-puff). Climbing 
annual, kowers small but the seed pods are 
curiously swelled and quite attractive. Pkt., 5c. 
BALSAM (Lady’s Slipper). A tender annual 
with brittle stems and foliage. Grows twelve 
inches high. Flowers both single and double 
in very bright colors, are waxy and very at- 
tractive. Double varieties, Rose, Scarlet and 
Lilac. Pkt., 10c. 
BEGONIA. Usually grown from bulbs. See 
Bulbs. 
BROWALLIA. A half hardy annual making 
a fine bedding plant, blooms profusely. The 
flowers are bright ultra marine blue, and also 
sky blue with white centers. Pkt., 5c. 
WHITE EMPRESS CANDYTUFT. 
CANDYTUFT. A hardy annual growing 
from six to ten inches high according to the 
variety. It is amongst the most highly prized 
of garden annuals. Grows easily and does ex- 
ceedingly well in this locality. Excellent for 
borders, bedding or masses. 
Common sweet scented variety. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 20c. 
White Empress, very large heads and long 
spikes. Pkt., 10c; oz„ 50c. 
Carmine-purple, or White Rocket. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 40c. 
Gibraltarica. A perennial lilac shading to 
white. Pkt., 10c. 
CANNA CROSBY. Mixture of the popular 
varieties of the new type. Flowers red and 
yellow; foliage very large and striking. Pkt., 
10c. 
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