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Late Branching Aster 
Beauty Aster 
S. & W. CO.’S SUPERB ASTERS 
LATE-BLOOMING ASTERS 
S. & W. Co.’s Late Branching Asters 
Although we placed this variety on the market only a few years 
ago, today every florist has a fine stock of the flowers in his window 
just before the chrysanthemum comes in; and it is often mistaken for 
the chrysanthemum, which it so much resembles. The flowers are of 
extraordinary size—much larger than other varieties—and stand 
erect on long, graceful stems, well above the foliage; flower-stems 15 
to 20 inches long. Grand for cutting. Plants extra large and of strong 
growth. 
Pure White Rose-Pink Purple 
Shell-Pink Lavender Crimson 
Mixed 
Any of the above colors, or Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., V^oz. 50 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 50 cts. 
Beauty Asters 
This is a recently developed late-flowering strain, coming into 
bloom late in September and being at its best through October. 
The plants grow nearly 3 feet high and bear their very large, densely 
covered flowers on long, strong stems. Excellent for cutting. 
Light Blue Carmine-Rose Purple 
Light Pink White Mixed 
Any of the above colors, or Mixed, pkt. 15 cts., V^oz. 75 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 5 colors, 60 cts. 
Single Comet Asters 
This type of Asters has met with considerable demand recently. 
From a decorative point of view the possibilities are immense. Their 
large blooms, often measuring s to 6 inches across, make them truly 
conspicuous. 
White Light Rose Scarlet 
Light Blue Dark Blue Mixed 
Any of the above colors, or Mixed, pkt. 15 cts., V^oz. 60 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 5 colors, 60 cts. 
Giant California Sunshine Asters 
The Most Beautiful Aster in the World 
This new strain of supremely beautiful Asters is the result of a 
direct cross between our now well-known California Giants and the 
dwarf, much-branched Sunshine type, hence the name. Plants of 
this new race grow 3 feet high and bear blossoms on long, stiff stems, 
admirable for cutting. The individual blooms are enormous, 4 to 5 
and 6 inches in diameter. The grace and beauty of build, with 
cushiony centers of tubular bifurcate petals and the rim of exquisitely 
poised out-guard petals surrounding the central disk, make for a lace- 
like perfection and daintiness of form and contour that must appeal 
to the most aesthetic taste. 
We offer this magnificent strain of Asters in Mixed Colors of 
Enchantress Pink, Appleblossom, Deep Rose, Blue, and Lavender, 
all with disk of lovely light yellow. Pkt. 25 cts., V^oz. 75 cts., 
ViOz. $1.25, oz. $4.50. 
MISCELLANEOUS ASTERS 
AufOra. This Aster is an innovation and quite different from any 
' other. The center of the flower is bright yellow, with an 
outer circle of delicate blue, forming a very striking contrast. The 
plants are of robust growth, averaging 2 feet in height. Pkt. 15 cts., 
V 4 OZ. $1.25. 
Heart of France. Jhis recent introduction is the largest 
■ flowering of the very dark red sorts, ihe 
plants grow about 2 feet high, are nicely branched, and bear their 
long, rich, deep ruby-red flowers on long, strong stems. Blooms 
with the late-blooming sorts. Pkt. 25 cts., V^oz. $1.25. 
To vender Gem Truly a gem and easily the finest early laven- 
- I der. In the full, double flower, the feathery 
effect of the ostrich-feathered type is enhanced by the fact that it 
bears long, partly tubular florets that are irregularly cut and slashed, 
resembling ragged chrysanthemums. Pkt. 15 cts., Vioz. $1.25. 
Peerless Yellow. ^ splendid new Aster with flowers some- 
* times 5 inches across. It has a border of 
curled, recurved, strap-shaped florets of pure white; the center con¬ 
sists of recurved and incurved disk-florets of deep yellow. The whole 
effect is novel and beautiful. Pkt. 15 cts., Vioz. $1.25. 
Moreton Pink. This beautiful Aster is a beautiful shade of 
■ flesh or Malmaison pink, and is v'ery desirable. 
It blooms about a week earlier than Autumn Glory. The flowers are 
full, double, of medium length, and very broad. A splendid variety 
for cutting. Pkt. 15 cts., y^oz. 75 cts. 
Ball’s White. Finest midseason white Aster in cultivation. 
-1 The flowers are 4 inches in diameter and ex¬ 
quisite in form, and the plants are taller than those of the late upright 
Asters. When first open the entire flower is whorled, producing a 
charming effect; the broad petals are slightly folded lengthwise, 
making them appear rather narrow. The plants are extremely vigor¬ 
ous, and they carry about twelve large flowers on strong stems free 
from side branches. Pkt. 25 cts., V4oz. $1.25. 
Hardy Perennial Asters 
Michaelmas Daisies 
Single, summer and fall-flowering, hardy herbaceous plants which 
thrive in any good garden soil. 
Alpinus. Large bluish purple flowers in May and June. Good rock- 
garden plant. Height 9 inches. Pkt. 15 cts., yioz. Si, ) 4 oz. $1.50. 
Alpinus albus. White form of above. Pkt. 150., yioz. Si, >^oz. Si.50. 
Amellus bessarabicus. Large, rich violet flowers in profusion in 
August and September. Height 2 feet. Pkt. 15 cts., ) 4 oz. $1.50. 
Novse-anglise, Mixed. Good-sized flowers in .September and Octo¬ 
ber. Height 4 feet. Colors, Violet-Purple, Reddish Crimson, and 
Pink. Pkt. 15 cts., yioz. Si, J^oz. Si.50. 
Subcseruleus. Compact, tufted plants with solitary, glowing purple 
flowers 2 to 3 inches across, on 18-inch stems, in June and July. 
Pkt. IS cts., ) 4 oz. Si. Xoz. Si.50. 
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