11. G. Hafitings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia. 
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A ^ J. ^ ^ ^ HASTINGS’ 
11 C T ^ Q UNRIVALED 
9 mixed (707) 
Our mixed asters are well worthy of the name of unrivaled, 
Hastings’ mixture has no rival. It is made up by ourselves 
of over twenty varieties of the finest asters grown for us by 
several great aster specialists of this country. 
No such superb collection has ever been offered by any 
seedsman before. It contains the Boltze’s Dwarf Bouquet, 
Mignon, Queen, Pyramidal Bouquet, Chrysanthemum Flow- 
ered, Victoria, Crown, Perfection, Quilled, Comet, Giant 
Comet, Lady, Queen of the Market, Victoria Needle, Wash- 
ington, Imbricated Pompon, Jewel, Betteridge’s Quilled, Co- 
cardeau, Tall Chrysanthemum, and White Branching, each 
of them except the last being in assorted colors. Our unri- 
valed mixture will make a magnificent display, one that 
should be in every flower garden in the South. Packet, 10 
cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 
Ollltlircik flower has had more attention paid to it 
wUIEUrc py seed growers than the aster, and none show 
greater improvements than it does. Here in the South it gives 
marked success, and by a little disbudding, letting only a few 
blossoms come on each plant, flowers are large as ordinary 
chrysanthemums can be had, and before the chrysanthemum 
comes in. The Aster is constantly growing in popular favor 
and is worthy of more extended culture in the South. For 
early flowering, seed may be sown in January and February 
in boxes in the house and transplanted to the open after dan- 
ger of heavy frost is past. Sow seed in open ground in shallow 
drills when trees start to leaf out, and when 2 to 3 inches high 
transplant to beds where they are to bloom. For late fall flow- 
ering, seed may be sown in May or June. They grow luxuri- 
antly in any good garden soil and the mass of bloom from a 
small bed will repay you for the slight trouble necessary to 
grow them to perfection. Keep the beds weeded and free from 
grass so the plants will have full chance for development. 
3 Red, 3 Yellow, 3 Pink, 3 
White, all different varie- 
ties of ever-bloomers, post- 
paid 
See illustration of each variety in colors on inside back 
cover page of this catalogue. 
12 Roses 
85c 
Hastings’ Unrivaled Mixed Asters— -Packet, 10 Cents; 3 Packets for 25 Cents 
SEPARATE VARIETIES OF ASTERS 
DWARF CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED (No. 708)— Splendid 
large flowered variety. Fine Mixed colors. Packet, 10 cents. 
TRUFFAUT’S PEONY FLOWERED PERFECTION (No. 709) — 
One of the best: flowers large and double: mixed colors. Pkt., lOc. 
VICTORIA (No. 710) — Flowers large, showy and perfectly double. 
Grow about 18 inches in height. Mixed colors. Packet, 10 cents. 
COMET (No. 711) — Very beautiful and distinct class. Long, curled 
and twisted petals formed into a loose half globe resembling Japa- 
nese Chrysanthemums. All colors mixed. Packet, 10 cents. 
Amaranthus Caudatus 
AMARANTHUS 
Annual plants, grown for foliage 
and the showy flower clusters. 
There are two types, one valued for 
the brilliant coloring of the leaves, 
the other for large feathery plumes 
or sprays of rich crimson* flowers. 
Sow in March and April. 
Amaranthus Caudatus (No. 718) — 
(Love Lies Bleeding). Of stiff, erect 
growth, 3 feet high, with numerous 
sprays of rich crimson flowers, 
which hang gracefully over, as 
shown in the illustration, giving 
the romantic name of “Love Lies 
Bleeding.” Packet, 10 cents. 
Amaranthus Tricolor (No. 719) — 
(.Joseph’s Coat). Has a single erect 
stalk and brilliant colored leaves 
when full grown. The rich yellow 
and red markings are very distinct. 
Packet, 5 cents. 
Amaranthus Salicifolius (No. 721) 
— (Fountain Plant). Grows 2 to 3 
feet high, of pyramidal form. Pack- 
et, 10 cents. 
Amaranthus Cruentus (No. 720) — 
(Prince’s Feather). From Asia. Tall 
growing, with purple or purplish 
green leaves. Heavy feathery heads, 
drooping, like a large ostrich plume, 
with beautiful effect. Packet, 5c. 
TO OUR CUSTOMERS 
Remember, when you buy seeds 
from Hastings’ you are getting the 
finest seeds grown. You may pay 
much more for similar seeds else- 
where, but you can rely on it that 
there are none siiperior. 
WHITE BRANCHING (No, 712)— Pure white. Resembles a large 
white chrysanthemum, nearly 4 inches in diameter. Flowers borne 
on long, stiff stems which branch freely. Packet, 10 cents. 
BRANCHING ASTERS MIXED (No. 713)— This type forms broad 
handsome bushes covered with large, long-petaled flowers, graceful 
and feathery in effect. Mixed colors. Packet, 10 cents. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET- (No. 714) — Graceful spreading habit. 
Flowers early, nearly two weeks ahead of other varieties. Mixed 
colors. Packet, 10 cents. 
ABRONIA 
More commonly called “California” or “Sand 
Verbena.” Especially adapted to the light, sandy 
and clay lands of the Lower South. A trailing plant that grows 
luxuriantly in dry, open soils. Sow seeds in April where plants are 
to stand. 
ABRONIA — Mixed (No. 716) — Best shades of yellow and rosy 
pink — best varieties of the larger flowered sorts. Packet, 10 cents. 
Balsam Apple (No. 727) 
and valuable fruits which are esteemed for medicinal purposes. The 
fruits burst and throw the seed a considerable distance, a source of 
amusement for the children. It is often used with other climbing 
plants for shading porches, balconies and outdoor seats. Pkt., 10c, 
Balloon Vine (No. 728) 
East Indies. A general favorite. 
Rapid growing annual climber delighting in warm situation. Small 
white flower, followed by inflated seed vessels like miniature bal- 
loons. Packet, 5 cents. 
Beilis Perennis (No. 730) 
(Double English Daisy) — The true Eng- 
lish daisy, perfectly hardy and suited to 
cool, rather moist locations. Blooms in 
earliest spring and late fall. Sow seed 
early in boxes or shallow drills, then 
transplant to permanent location. Treat 
same as violets. Can be flowered through 
the winter if placed in boxes in pits or 
planted out in cold frames. Flowers very 
double. Plants spread rapidly in rich soil. 
Finest Mixed. Packet, 10 cents. 
Rrvsinnneie ^ very attractive 
Dryanupsis climbing vine of quick 
/ IIa 79 Q ^ growth with ornamental deep 
^nUi I aU J Quf; foliage. Flowers small 
and quickly succeeded by small, round 
dark green seed pods striped with lines 
of pure white. The plants are quickly 
covered with brightly marked fruits, mak- 
ing a very showy and pleasing effect. Very 
pleasing to children. Packet, 10 cents. 
Abronia or Sand Verbena 
