179-181 Commercial Street, Worcester, Mass 
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Ross’ Choice Annual Flower Seeds 
Asters—Queen of the Flowers 
GIANT BRANCHING COMET 
Distinct and valuable; flowers resemble the Japanese Chrysanthe- 
mum. Not only larger, but petals are longer and somewhat broader 
than the old Comet section. The plant is of vigorous, luxuriant 
growth and produces freely its long-stemmed graceful flowers, H/z 
to 2 f eet. 
70 White. 74 Lavender. 
71 Light Yellow. 75 Crimson. 
73 Rose. 76 Shell Pink. 
Each, pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 40c. 
80 MIXED COLORS. Many colors and shades. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz 
40c. 
AMERICAN BRANCHING 
A superior late-blooming strain of American origin. The flowers 
are of the largest size, borne on long, graceful stems often 15 or 
more inches in length, are exceedingly beautiful and unsurpassed 
for cutting. The plants are of extra large and strong growth, and 
bloom profusely. 2Vi feet. 
108 White. Ill Crimson. 
109 Pink. 112 Purple. 
110 Lavender. 116 Mixed Colors. 
Each, pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 40c; Y 4 oz., 75c. 
SEMPLE S BRANCHING 
The plants of this Early Branching Aster attain the size and vigor 
of the famous American Branching, but bloom from 10 days to 2 
weeks earlier. Extra large, perfectly formed flowers on long, stiff 
stems make them especially desirable for cutting, for exhibitions or 
for sale. 
118 Lavender. 121 Crimson. 
119 White. 122 Mixed. 
120 Shell Pink. 
Each, pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 40c; */4 oz., 75c. 
124 WORCESTER MIXTURE 
Our own mixture of the leading choice varieties includes every 
color and shade known among Asters, and will afford, especially if 
purchased in bulk, the greatest discovery of both colors and types. 
Purchaser of a single packet may be certain of securing a choice 
collection of desirable varieties. Pkt., 10c; '/s oz., 40c; 1/4 oz., 75c; 
oz., #2.75. 
American Branching Aster. 
125 GOOD MIXED 
Our own mixture of many varieties; a wide range of colors. Pkt., 
10c; Yg oz., 30c; */» oz., 50c; oz., #1.75. 
ASTERMUM 
A strain of Giant Comet Asters which, on account of their im- 
mense size and Chrysanthemum-like appearance, have appropriately 
been named Astermums. The plants grow about 2 feet high with 
long, strong stems and should come into bloom about the middle 
of August. 
126 White. 127 Pink. 128 Lavender. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 35c. 
Ageratum (Floss Flower) 
Hardy Annual 
A plant of the greatest beauty and value for garden or window, 
unexcelled for border, rock garden or bedding. Early and constant 
bloomer. 
148 MEXICANUM. Blue. IV 2 feet. Pkt., 10c; V 4 oz., 30c; oz., 
80c. 
149 MEXICANUM ALBUM. White, IV 2 feet. Pkt., 10c; V 4 oz., 
30c; oz., 80c. 
151 LITTLE DORRIT. Azure-blue. 8 inches. Pkt.,- 10c; V 4 oz., 
30c; oz., 80c. 
153 LITTLE BLUE STAR. A miniature variety with beautiful 
mauve flowers. 5 inches. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 60c; *4 oz., #1.00. 
154 BLUE PERFECTION. Large heads of Amethyst-blue flowers; 
plant of very even growth, about 8 inches high. Pkt., 10c; 
Va oz., 25c. 
155 DWARF BLUE CAP. This is by far the best all around 
dwarf Ageratum yet produced. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz -> 50c; % oz., 90c. 
158 MIXED COLORS. All varieties mixed. Pkt., 10c; V 2 oz., 30c; 
Acroclinium (Everlasting Flower) 
One of the so-called everlasting flowers, which, when cut and 
dried, is very valuable for winter bouquets. A graceful plant, grow¬ 
ing about 15 inches high and bearing lovely rose and white flowers, 
which are very effective in beds or borders during the summer, but 
it is for their use in a dried state during the winter that they are 
extensively grown. 
139 Light Rose and Pure White. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 20c. 
Agrostemma 
Pretty, free-blooming plants 
of easy culture, especially de¬ 
sirable for dry situations. Ex¬ 
cellent for cutting. 
160 COELI-ROSA (Rose of 
Heaven). Rose, white cen¬ 
ter. Hardy annual. 1 Vi feet. 
Pkt., 10c; Ys oz., 35c. 
oz., 55c. 
Ageratum—Little Blue Star. 
Amaranthus 
Brilliantly colored foliage, and bearing peculiarly 
formed flowers. While in rich soil the plants and 
leaves are much larger, the colors are seldom as 
brilliant as when grown on rather poor soil. Of eas¬ 
iest culture. Give plenty of room to develop. 
175 CAUDATUS (Love-Lies-Bleeding). Long, 
drooping flower, blood red. Half-hardy annual. 
2 feet. Pkt., 10; Vs oz., 25c. 
178 TRICOLOR SPLENDENS (Joseph’s Coat). 
Red, yellow, and green foliage. One of the most 
beautiful of ornamental-leaved Amaranthus. Pkt., 
10c; V-t oz., 50c. 
Acroclinium. 
