H. G. Hastings & Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia. 
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ELastin^s* Unrivalled Mixed Asters. Pkt. 1 O ots.; 3 for 23 cts 
ASTERS 
HASTINGS’ 
UNRIVALED 
^ MIXED 
Onr Mixed Asters are well worthy of the name of unrivaled. 
Onr mixture has no rival. It is made up by ourselves of 26 va- 
rh'ties of the finest Asters grown for us by one oi the greate.sl 
Aster specialists of Germany. 
No such superb collection has ever been offered by any 
seedsman before. It contains the German, Boltze’s Dwarf 
Bouquet, Mignon, Q 'een. Pyramidal Bouquet, Chrysanthe¬ 
mum, Victoiia, Crown, Perfection, German Quilled, Comet, 
Giant Comet, Lady, Queen of the Market, Victoria Needle, 
Washington , Imbricated Pompon, Jewel, Betteridge's Quilled, 
Cocardeau, Tall Chrysanthemum, and Vick's White Branch¬ 
ing, each of them except the last being in assorted colors. 0\ir 
universal mixture will make a magnificent display, one that 
should be in every Uower garden in the Soutn. Packet, 10 
cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 
/■' No one flower has had more attention paid to it by 
\JlIllUrC 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 eat h plant, flowers are large as ordinary 
chrysanthemums can be had, and before the chrysanthemum 
conies in. Tlie 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 tile house anil transplanted to tlie open after danger 
of hard frost is past. Sow seed in open ground in shallow drills 
when trees start to leaf out, and when 2 to 3 inches high trans¬ 
plant to beds where they are to bloom. For late fall flowering, 
seed may be sown in Mayor June. They grow luxuriantly in 
any good garden soil and the mass ot 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 that 
the plants have full chance for development. 
12 ROSES 
3 Red, 3 Yellow, 3 Pink, 3 TfT oi'n 
White, all different varieties / Ij l^l\ 
of everblooniers, postpaid: lllWl 
See illustration of each variety in natural colors on next to 
last pa^e of cover. 
SEPARATE VARIETIES OF ASTERS lEU^S^'lendW^dv^rf 
variety with large flowers. Fine mixed colors. Packet, 10 cents. 
TRUFFAUT’S PEONY FLOWERED PERFECTION—One of the best. 
Flowers large and very double. Finest mixed colors. Packet, 10 cents. 
VICTORIA—Flowers large and showy and perfectly double. Growth 
about 20 inches in height. Mixed colors. Packet, 10 cents. 
COMET—Very beautiful and distinct class. Long, curled and twisted 
ipetals formed into a loose halt globe resembling Japanese Chrysanthe- 
'mums. All colors mixed. Packet, 10 cents. 
WHITE BRANCHING—Pure white. Resembles a large white chrys¬ 
anthemum, nearly 4 inches in diameter. Flowers borne on long, stilT 
stems which branch freely. Packet, 10 cents. 
BRANCHING ASTERS MIXED—This type forms broad, handsome 
bushes covered with large, long-petaled flowers that are graceful and 
feathery in efl'ect. Mixed colors. Packet, 10 cents. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET—Gracefulspreadinghablt. Flowers early, 
nearly two weeks ahead of other varieties. Mixed colors. Pkt.. 10 cts. 
TRIUMPH—Flowers of Peony form; petals beautifully Incurved. Color 
scarlet, very rich and brilliant. Packet, 10 cents. 
Our Free Flower Seed Offer 
We believe thorougbly in the beautifying of homes in the South 
through the use of flowers. We want to live to see the day when every 
home, no matter bow humble, will be surrounded with beds of flowering 
plants. They add to the beauty of beautiful places, they give a touch oi 
color to the weather beaten and run down places. We want to do our share toward encouraging a more general planting of flowers around 
Southern homes. That’s why we are making our splendid offer of 5 packets of flower seed on every order amounting to 50 cents or over. 
These are illustrated in colors on the second page of our catalog cover and full particulars of the offer will be found on page 1 of this catalogue. 
A A Commonly called “California” or “Sand Ver- 
-AJjXt.bena.” 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 lo stand. 
ABRONIA—Mixed—Best shades of yellow and rosy pink, from best 
I varieties Including large flowered varieties. Packet, 5 cents. 
I Abobra Viridiflora 
i A splendid summer climber, from Brazil. 
I Fine for porch shade, tiellises or fences. 
I Fruits are a rich, brilliant scarlet, resem¬ 
bling small, brilliantly colored gourds. Sow 
seed alter danger of frost is past, where 
! plants are to stand. Packet, 5 cents. 
! Balsam Apple ciimbefs°wuh 
I ornamental foliage and interesting and 
valuable fruits which are much esteemed for 
their medicinal purposes. This fruit burst¬ 
ing and throwing the seed a considerable 
distance is a source of amusement for the 
children. Packet, 6 cents. 
i Balloon Vines dobing piami 
from the East Indies. It is a general favorite. 
A rapid growing annual climber delighting 
in warm situation. Small white flower, fol¬ 
lowed by Inflated seed vessel resembling 
miniature balloons. Packet, 6 cents. 
Abronia or Sand Verl ena 
AMARANTHUS 
Annual plants, grown both for 
foliage and the showy flower clus¬ 
ters. There are two types, one 
valued for the brilliant coloring of 
the leaves, the other for large 
feathery plumes or spray of rich 
crimson flowers. Sow in March and 
April. 
Amaranthus Caudatna (Love 
Lies Bleeding)-Plants of still’, erect 
growth, 3 feet high, with numerous 
sprays of rich crimson flowers. 
Packet, 5 cents. 
Amaranthns Tricolor (Jos¬ 
eph’s Coat)—Has a single, erect stalk 
and brilliant colo’-ed leaves when 
full grown. The rich yellow and red 
markings are very distinct. Pkt., 5c. 
Amaranihus Crnentua (Prince's 
Feather)—From Asia. Tall growing, 
with leaves purple or purplish green. 
Packet, 6 cents. 
Amaranihns Salicfolios (Foun¬ 
tain plant)—Grows 2 to 3 feet high, 
branching freely and of pyramidal 
form. Packet, 5 cents. 
Arnwr anthnw TricoloC 
