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KENDALL & WHITNEY, PORTLAND, MAINE 
Asters 
On account of their easy culture and vigorous 
growth, Asters are deservedly popular. For bloom' 
ing in September and October, when they flower at 
their best, sow the seeds in the open ground early in 
May. If earlier blooms are wanted, they may be sown 
in cold-frames or in boxes or pots in the house. Cover 
the seeds about Yl inch with rich, light soil. When the 
plants have three of four leaves, transplant 18 inches 
apart in beds in which welbdecayed (not fresh) manure 
has been thoroughly incorporated. A good dressing of 
wood ashes stirred into the surface of the bed is very 
beneficial to the growth of plants and prevents disease. 
Early Varieties 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET. A handsome, profuse 
early blooming class of graceful, spreading habit, 
producing finely formed, double flowers two or three 
weeks before most others begin to bloom; extensively 
grown for cutting. V/l ft- Pkt., 10c. 
Aster. 
Mid-Season Varieties 
VICTORIA. O ne of the finest for beds and borders. 
Grows about twelve inches high and blooms pro¬ 
fusely. Mixed, pkt., 10c; white, pkt., 10c. 
BLUSH QUEEN. Large flowers of a delicate blush 
color, and borne in great profusion. Pkt., 10c. 
TRUFFAUT’S PEONY-FLOWERED PERFECTION. 
A beautiful early flowering variety. Mixed colors. 
2 ft. Pkt., 10c. 
SUPER GIANT LOS ANGELES. The color is pure 
shell-pink, unusually large, yet artistically graceful in 
the feather effect of the interlacing petals. In the 
garden they show up best combined with the Blue 
Lace Flower. Pkt., 15c. 
Late Varieties 
GIANT BRANCHING COMET. Distinct and valu¬ 
able; flower resembles the Japanese Chrysanthemum. 
Not only larger, but petals are longer and somewhat 
broader than the old Comet section. The plant is of 
vigorous, luxuriant growth, producing freely long¬ 
stemmed graceful flowers. I /2 to 2 feet. Pkt., 10c. 
CARTER’S WHITE PLUME. One of the most mag¬ 
nificent white Asters yet produced; height, about fif¬ 
teen inches. Pkt., 10c. 
BETTERBRIDGE QUILLED. Perfectly double 
quilled flowers of beautiful mixed colors. Pkt., 10c. 
CALIFORNIA GIANT. Flowers of the Crego type. 
One of the finest for private gardens or florists’ use. 
Blossoms of large size with long stem. Per pkt., 15c. 
IMPROVED CREGO. Plants robust, branching, about 
2/l ft. Flowers large, double and well formed; one 
of the finest varieties for all purposes. 
Lavender, wilt resisting. Pkt., 10c. 
Pink, wilt resisting. Pkt., 10c. 
White, wilt resisting. Pkt., 10c. 
Mixed, wilt resisting. Pkt., 10c. 
NEW BRANCHING. The flowers are like beautiful 
Chysanthemums, large, very graceful, produced on 
long stems, well above the foliage; grand for cutting. 
Plants extra large and of strong growth; one plant 
will cover a space 2/2 ft. square. By far the most 
satisfactory grown. 
Lavender, wilt resisting. Pkt., 10c. 
Pink, wilt resisting. Pkt., 10c. 
Crimson, wilt resisting. Pkt., 10c. 
White, wilt resisting. Pkt., 10c. 
Purple, wilt resisting. Pkt., 10c. 
Finest Mixed, wilt resisting, all colors. Pkt., 10c. 
HEART OF FRANCE ASTER. The best pure red 
Aster ever introduced. Heart of France opens red 
as the purest ruby. The flowers are large and full 
with never a trace of a hollow center. The stems are 
long. Pkt., 10c. 
BACHELOR’S BUTTON OR CORNFLOWER. Popular hardy 
annual of the easiest culture, blooming quickly after seed is 
sown and for a considerable time if flowers are kept well cut. 
2 feet. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt., 10c. 
Double Blue. Pkt., 10c. 
(Lady Slipper). This favorite annual has been con¬ 
tinually improved for several years, the flowers of some strains 
being perfectly double and of immense size, rivaling in beauty 
those of Camellia. The strain we offer is of this improved type, 
and is remarkable for bright and effective colors, embracing 
varied and brilliant self-colors, also superbly mottled and striped 
varieties. Tender annuals. 
Double Fine. Mixed. Pkt., 10c. 
BALLOON VINE. A tender annual climber of rapid growth, 
bearing small white flowers, followed by curious inflated seed- 
vessels, somewhat resembling a balloon. 10 to 15 feet. Pkt., 10c. 
BARTONIA AUREA. Showy, hardy annual of distinct character, 
its golden yellow flowers being freely produced. It grows well 
in partial shade, but should not be crowded. Pkt., 10c. 
Aster. 
