Annuals 
Exceptionally Fine New Class 
Mammoth 
Peony-Flowered Asters 
An exceptionally fine late-flowering Aster. The immense 
double blooms measure 4 to 5 in. across and are composed of 
numerous petals which fold gracefully toward the center as 
in Peonies. They are almost round and have a grace that 
makes them desirable for garden display and for cutting. 
The flowers are borne on sturdy stems 15 to 20 in. long. 
Very vigorous plants growing 2K to 3 ft. tall. 
1590 Azure Fairy—Rich azure-blue. 
1591 Maiden’s Blush—Delicate flesh color. 
1592 Peach Blossom—Bright pink. 
1601 Purple Robe—Deep purple-blue. 
1597 Rosebud—Clear, deep rose. 
1602 Silvery Rose—Rich rose with silvery sheen. 
1593 Swansdown—Pure white. 
Any of these separate varieties: 
Pkt. 250; Vs oz. 650; Vi oz. $1.20. 
1594 Giant Peony-Flowered, Mixed All 
the seven varieties above in a well-blended mixture. 
Pkt. 200; Vs oz. 600; Vi oz. $1.00; x / 2 oz. $1.75. 
Fordhook Favorite 
Mixed Asters 
1735 All Types and Colors Mixed A charming mixture 
of all types and colors of our double Asters, which will 
furnish gorgeous blooms for garden display and cutting 
throughout the summer and fall up to the time when most 
other annuals have finished blooming. Pkt. 100; Vs oz. 300; 
Vi oz. 500; y 2 oz. 850; oz. $1.50. 
Beautiful Asters in the border 
7780 Special Collection Offer 
Seven Mammoth Peony-Flowered Asters 
All seven varieties offered in this class. 
One Pkt. each (value $1.75) for $ 1.25 
1728 Single-Flowering 
Asters, Mixed Colors 
Daisy-like flowers, 3 in. across, yellow centers and petals of 
pink, rose, lavender, blue, red, etc. 2 ft. Midseason. 
Pkt. 100; y s oz. 20jz5; Vi oz. 350; V 2 oz. 60j t \ oz. $1.00. 
Miscellaneous Asters 
1736 Apricot Large Peony-shaped flowers opening 
light apricot-yellow, changing to a beautiful salmon-golden 
shade. The plants are of upright growth and average 2K 
ft. in height. Coming into bloom late in season, it will 
make a gorgeous display when all other flowers are well 
past their prime. Pkt. 300; Vs oz. 850; Vi oz. $1.50. 
1734 Ball’s White A medium early variety of 
branching habit growing about 2 ft. tall. The white ball¬ 
shaped double flowers, 3 to 4 in. across, are long-stemmed. 
Pkt. 150; Vs oz. 400; Vi^oz. 700; y 2 oz. $1.25. 
1589 Crimson Giant Enormous double flowers 
of a rich brilliant crimson shade on stems 15 to 18 in. 
long. Blooms during midseason on plants 2K ft. tall. 
Pkt. lOjzf; Vg oz. 350; Vi oz. 600; V 2 oz. $1*00. 
1604 Indian Summer This is an outstanding 
new variety of the Ostrich-Feather type. The large flowers 
are fluffy and of shaggy appearance. The color is truly 
glorious—a rich warm terra-cotta-rose with a decided cop¬ 
pery cast as the flowers fully expand. 2K ft. tall. j 
Pkt. 15jz5; Vi oz. 450; Vi oz. 750; V 2 °z. $1.25. 
1630 Peerless Pink Almost globular, 4 in., shell- 
pink flowers. Branching plants 2 to 2K ft. Late flower¬ 
ing. The long, strong stems make this a fine cut-flower. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 350; Vi oz. 60j t; l / 2 oz. $1.00. 
1631 Peerless Yellow Considered the best yellow 
double Aster. Branching type. Midseason; 2 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 200; Vi oz. 550; Vi oz. $1.00; y 2 oz. $1.75. 
1643 Heart of France This is without question 
the finest pure red Aster ever introduced. The medium¬ 
sized, well-rounded flowers measure 3 to 4 in. across and 
bloom during midseason. The brilliant color, which is best 
described as vivid blood-red with a luminous cast of ruby, 
lasts remarkably well. Of branching habit; 18 in. tall. 
Pkt. 150; Vi oz. 400; Vi oz. 700; Vi oz. $1.25. 
3059 Heart of France — Wilt-Resistant 
This is a new Wilt-Resistant strain of the glorious Heart of ! 
France described above and absolutely immune to it. I 
Pkt. 250; Vi oz. 650; Vi oz. $1.20; Vi oz. $2.00. 
1667 Giant Comet, Mixed Colors An ex¬ 
cellent type of Asters suitable for beds, borders, pot- 
culture and cutting. The plants are of upright growth and 
produce an abundance of double flowers, 3 to 4 in. across, 
during midseason. The flowers are composed of long nar¬ 
row petals, which are slightly curled in the center while the 
outer petals gracefully recurve. A splendid mixture of all 
colors. 2 ft. Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 300; Vi oz. 500; Vi oz. 850. 
1725 Dwarf Bouquet (Bedding), Mixed 
Colors 8 to 10 in. plants with small double flowers, 1 
to iy 2 in. Midseason. Fine for bedding, edging, and pot- 
culture. Pkt. 150; y 8 oz. 400; Vi oz. 700; Vi oz. $1.25. 
1621 King Asters, Mixed Colors The me¬ 
dium-sized flowers are distinguished by their long, nar¬ 
row petals which are folded lengthwise and appear quilled. 
Upright habit (IK to 2 ft.), except Rose and Violet, which 
are branching. Early midseason blooming. Pkt. 100; 
y 8 oz. 300; Vi oz. 500; y 2 oz. 850; oz. $1.50. 
1628 Vick’s Rochester, Mixed Colors 
Shaggy Chrysanthemum-like blooms, 4 to 5 in. across. 
Branching; 2 ft. Midseason. Pkt. 150; Vi oz. 400; 
y 4 oz. 700; y 2 oz. $1.25. 
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Perennial Aster Seeds are offered on page 58 of this book 
