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BRISTOL NURSERIES, Inc., BRISTOL, CONK 
New Dwarf Hybrid Asters 
An entirely distinct type that 
will prove of great value, particu¬ 
larly for the rock-garden or for low 
edging, because a mass of color is 
assured in September when it is 
most needed. This type is low and 
compact, not over 1 foot in height 
and of greater width, so densely 
covered with small, daisy-like 
flowers that a single plant is effec¬ 
tive. Perfectly hardy, distinct, and 
desirable. 
COUNTESS OF DUDLEY. A 
very charming clear pink with 
yellow eye and of dwarf, bushy 
habit. Late September. Height, 
9 inches. 
LADY HENRY MADDOCKS. 
Clear pale pink flowers. Very free 
flowering and of compact habit. 
September. Height, 1 foot. 
MARJORIE. A charming plant 
of compact habit, bearing large 
flowers of a bright rose-pink. Mid- 
September. Height, 1 foot. 
NANCY. Of dwarf, bushy habit 
and very free flowering, the plants 
being covered with pale flesh-pink 
flowers toward the end of Sep¬ 
tember. Height, 1 foot. 
RONALD. Forms a dwarf bush 
covered with flowers of a pleasing 
bright shade of lilac-pink. 
SNOW SPRITE. Cushions of pure white flowers. Very effective and clean. Dwarf, compact, and bushy. 
September. Height, 1 foot. 
VICTOR. The dwarfest of all and very pretty. Flowers are of good size and of a beautiful clear pale lavender- 
blue. A charming rock-plant, flowering in early September. Height, 1 foot. 
Above varieties, 35 cts. each, 90 cts. for 3 of one kind, $3.50 per doz. 
SPECIAL OFFER F: One each of above 7 Hybrid Asters, $2 
New Dwarf Hybrid Asters, Lady Henry Maddocks 
Hardy Asters (Michaelmas Daisies). Choice Kinds 
These are improved forms of our beautiful wild Asters, flowering so profusely throughout New England in late 
summer and fall. Those marked “N.A.” are of the Novae-angliae type and are tall and erect in habit; “N.B.,” 
the Novi-belgi type, are more profuse in branching and flowering. Either is of great value for grouping in garden 
background or for naturalizing, and each season a better appreciation is shown of this splendid native flower. 
They are entirely distinct from the annual China Aster, with which they are sometimes confused. 
Barr’s Pink. N.A. Undoubtedly the best Aster of this 
type so far introduced. Strong-growing, shapely 
plant 5 feet in height and flowering profusely from 
early September on. Individual flowers are large, 
pure bright pink in color, and carried on rigid, 
branching stems. 
Blue Gem. N.B. A profuse bloomer in September and 
October, with large, double flowers of rich true blue. 
Height, 3 to 4 feet. 
Climax. N.B. An old favorite. Large, light blue flowers 
with golden central disk. September and October. 
Height, 4 to 5 feet. 
Ethel Ballard. N.B. A splendid new variety carrying 
quantities of soft pink flowers on upright, pyramidal 
branches. The entire plant is completely covered 
with blossoms from early September until mid- 
October. Height, 23^ to 3 feet. 
Freedom. N.B. Plant is completely covered with large 
flowers of a rich violet-blue shade. It blooms fully 
two weeks earlier than Queen Mary. Height, 3 feet. 
Frikarti (Wonder of Staefa). Large flowers of a wisteria- 
violet shade with large yellow centers. Has a longer 
blooming period than any other variety, flowering 
from late August to frost. Excellent for cutting. 
Height, 2 to 2^ feet. 50 cts. each, $5 per doz. 
Hybridus luteus. This Aster resembles a glorified 
goldenrod in its flowering habit. During late August 
and early September- it is a gorgeous mass of small 
golden yellow flowers, produced in long, densely 
covered sprays. Height, 23^ feet. 
Maid of Athens. N.B. A vigorous, branching beauty, 
completely covered with large, single flowers of a 
glorious shade of rose-pink in late September and 
early October. Height, 33^ feet. Best pink. 
Queen Elizabeth. An improved white variety. From 
early September on the plant is a mass of glistening, 
snow-white, semi-double flowers from top to bottom. 
Individual flowers are large, of excellent substance, 
and nicely placed on branching sprays. Height, 3 feet. 
Queen Mary. N.B. Very large individual flowers 
averaging 2J^ inches across, rich, glistening, brilliant 
blue in color. Flowers carried in loosely conical 
trusses form an attractive, shapely compact plant. 
Height, 3 feet. Flowers in late September. 
Red Rover. N.B. (New.) The nearest approach to a 
true red—in bud the color is a glowing red, opening 
wine-red. Medium-sized flowers in immense sprays. 
An acquisition. 50 cts. each, $1.25 for 3, $5 per doz. 
Royal Blue. N.B. A mass of rich deep blue flowers 
covers the plant from early September on; golden disk 
at center adds to its attractiveness. Fine for cutting. 
Royal Pink. N.B. Compact-growing plant carrying a 
profusion of soft pink flowers during September and 
early October. Height, 23^ to 3 feet. 
Skyland’s Queen. Flowers are large, an attractive 
shade of light blue, completely covering the plant, 
which is dense and spreading in habit. From late 
August on; splendid for cutting. Height, 23^ feet. 
Ypres. N.B. Neat rosy red flowers; compact growth. 
Height, 2 to 3 feet. September and October. 
All Hardy Asters, unless otherwise noted, are 65 cts. for 3 of one kind, $2.50 per doz. 
