H. G. Hastings & Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta. Georgia 
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HASTINGS’ 
UNRIVALED 
MIXED.... 
Packet 10 
Cts.;Three 
Packets, 
25 Cents. 
Our Mixed Asters are well worthy of the name of unrivaled. Our 
mixture has no rival. It Is made up by ourselves of 26 varieties of the 
finest Asters grown for us by one of the greatest Aster specialists of 
Germany. 
No such superb collection has ever been offered by any seedsman 
before. It contains the German, Boltze’s Dwart Bouquet. Mlgnon, 
Queen, Pyramidal Bouquet, Chrysanthemum, Victoria, Crown Per¬ 
fection, German Quilled, Comet. Giant Comet, I.ady, Queen of the 
Market, Victoria Needle, Washington, Imbricated Pompon, Jewel, 
Betteridge’s Quilled, Cocardeau, Tall Chrysanthemum, and Vick's 
White Branching, each of them except the last being in assorted 
colors. Our universal mixture will make a magnilicent display, 
one that should be in every flower garden in the South. Packet, lu 
cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 
^ lx No one flower has had more attention paid to it by seed 
VjlIllUrC growers than the Aster and none show greater improve¬ 
ments than it does. Here in the South it gives marked success and by 
a little disbudding, letting only a lew blossoms come on each plant, 
flowers as 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 e.xtended culture in the South. 
For early flow'ering, seed may be sown in January and February in 
boxes in the house and transplanted to the open alter danger of hard 
frost is past. Sow seed in open ground in shallow' drills when trees 
start to leaf out, and w hen 2 to 3 inches high transplant to beds where 
they are to bloom. For late fall flowering, seed may be sown in May 
or June. They grow luxuriantly in any good garden soil and the mass 
of bloom from a small bed will repay you for the slight trouble nec¬ 
essary to grow them to perfection. Keep the beds weeded and free 
from'grass so that the plants have full chance for development. 
SEPARATE VARIETIES OF ASTERS 
DWARF CHRYSANTHEMUM FUOWERED-Splendid dwarf 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 la''ge and showy and perfectly double. 
Growth about 20 inches in height. Mixed colors. Packet. 10 cents. 
COMET-Very beautiful and distinct class. Long, cnrled and 
twisted petals formed into a loose half globe resembling Japanese 
Chrysanthemums. All colors mixed. Packet, 10 cents, 
WHITE BRANCHING—Pure white. Kesembles a large white 
chrysanthemum, nearly 4 inches in diameter, flowers borne on long, 
still stems which branch freelv. Packet. 10 cents. 
BRANCHING ASTERS MI.XED—This type forms broad, hand¬ 
some bushes covered with large, long-petaled flowers that are grace¬ 
ful and feathery in effect. Mixed colors. Packet, 10 cents. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET—Graceful spreading habit. Flowers 
early, nearly two weeks ahead of other varieties. Mixed colors. Pack- 
10 CGI) tS 
TRIUMPH— Flowers of Peony form; petals beautifully incurved. 
Color scarlet, very rich and brilliant. Packet, 10 cents. 
12 ROSES 
3 Red, 3 Y’ellow, 3 Pink. 3 W K 
W’lihe, all different varieties / 
of everbloomers, postpaid. 
Hastings* Unrivaled Mixed Asters (Packet. 10 cents; 3 for 25 cents) 
A TIT? A 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. Seeds are en¬ 
closed in a husky covering, which should be removed before sowing. 
ABRONIA—Mixed— Best shades of yellow and rosy pink, from best 
varieties including large flowered varieties. Packet, 5 cents. 
Abobra Viridiflora 
A splendid summer climber, from Brazil. 
Fine for porch shade, trellises or fences. 
Fruits are a rich, brilliant scarlet, resem¬ 
bling small, brilliantly colored gourds. Sow 
seed after danger of frost is past, where 
plants are to stand. Packet, 6 cents. 
Balsam Apple ^um&wuh 
ornamental foliage and interesting and valu¬ 
able 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, 5 cents. 
Balloon Vines Ltawn/pVam! 
from the East Indies. Itis 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, 5 cents. 
AbroDia or Sand Verbena 
AMARANTHUS 
Annual plants, grown both for 
foliage and the showy flower clus¬ 
ters. 0 here 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. 
Amaranthns Cau<Iatus(Love 
Lies Bleeding)- Plants of stiff, erect 
growth. 3 feet high, with numerous 
sprays of rich crimson flowers. 
Packet, 5 cents. 
Amaranthns Tricolor (Jos¬ 
eph’s Goat)—Has a single erect 
stalk and brilliant colored leaves 
when full grown. The rich yellow 
and red markings are very distinct. 
Packet 5 cents. 
Amaranthns Cruenins (Prince’s 
Feather)—From Asia. Tall growing, 
with leaves pnrple or purplish 
green. Packet, 5 cents. 
Amaranthns Salicfollns (Foun¬ 
tain plant). Grows 2 to .‘J feet high, 
branching freely and of pyramidal 
form. Stems and narrow leaves i 
slender, feathery spikes. Packet. 5 
Amaranthns Tricolor 
ol a deep purple coloring, with 
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