Plant Tail’s Thoroughbred Seeds 
Giant 
Peony Flowered 
Aster 
Rosebud 
ASTERS 
Tait^s Thoroughbred Strains 
In beauty of form and color the Aster has few rivals among 
annuals, and their usefulness as cut flowers makes them fine 
for rnarket as well as the home garden. We use the greatest 
care in our selections, and as a result our list comprises only 
the very best sorts. The varieties offered represent the finest 
Asters introduced to date, and should be in every garden where 
high quality is appreciated. The early sorts begin blooming in 
July, followed by the mid-season varieties, which are usually 
at their best in August and September. 
Asters will thrive in most any situation, but prefer one in 
which they get the morning sun. It is well to remember that 
any extra care taken in the preparation of the soil is repaid 
by finer plants, larger blooms with longer stems and more 
profuse flowering. They should have an open position, and 
prefer a good, heavy loamy soil, enriched with a liberal quan¬ 
tity of bone meal, or garden fertilizer. When wanted for 
cutting with long stems they should be set out not closer 
than twelve inches apart in the rows. For mass effect in beds 
they may be planted from 9 inches to a foot apart. To destroy 
the black aster beetle, which is the Aster’s worst enemy, use 
Arsenate of Lead. 
TAIT’S AMERICAN BRANCHING 
ASTERS 
Wilt Resistant 
For several years it has been difficult in many localities to grow asters, because of “Fusarium” or “Wilt.” We offer this 
year the eight splendid wilt-resisting asters listed below, which are of American origin, and especially adapted to our 
climatic conditions. The plants form strong bushes 2 to 2% feet high, and when properly fertilized and cultivated, produce 
wonderful flowers 4 to 5 inches across on long stout stems. 
Per Pkt. 
Azure Blue—Bluish lavender..$ .15 
Crimson—Glowing crimson .l5 
Purple—Deep purple.15 
Rose—Bright rose.15 
Per Pkt, 
Shell Pink—Soft pink.$ .15 
White—Pure white .15 
Lavender .15 
Mixed.10 
COLLECTION—Package each of 7 varieties, 90 cts.—or any 4 varieties, 50 cts. 
FIVE SPLENDID ASTERS 
New Ball’s Early White 
habit. Flowers pure white and of good size. Height 2 feet. 
Pkt. 15 cts. 
I aVGnder OgITI ^ iiiost beautiful flower of comet type. 
Silvery white when young, changing 
to light lavender when fully expanded. Height 18 inches. 
Pkt. 15 cts. 
r^rimcnn A wilt resistant aster of branching 
v^iimaun vjidltt bearing large flowers of a beau¬ 
tiful bright crimson color. Height 2 feet. Pkt. 15 cts. 
T AC A II O’ p1 PC ^ super-giant branching aster. The 
AJUP .rx igc CO flowers are a lovely shade of bright shell 
pink. Height 2 feet. Pkt. 15 cts. See page 64. 
Rosebud deep rose. Entirely new in Giant Mammoth Peony Flowered type. 
_Flowers large and well formed and borne on stout stems. Pkt. 15 cts. 
COLLECTION—Package each of the 5 varieties, 60 cts. 
IMPROVED EARLY QUEEN OP THE MARKET 
Wilt Resistant 
A wilt resistant strain of this well-known early flowering Aster. It is of branching habit, bearing good size flowers 
on long stems. Height IV 2 feet. 
Light Blue .Pkt. 10 cts. Purple .Pkt. 10 cts. Crimson .Pkt. 10 cts. 
White .Pkt. 10 cts. Rose .Pkt. 10 cts. Mixed .Pkt. 10 cts. 
COLLECTION—Package each of 5 Colors, 40 cts. 
Remember we deliver free at catalogue prices—except where noted. Write for special prices in large quantities. 
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