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STUMPP & WALTER CO., NEW YORK 
CITY 
Improved Crego Aster 
S. & W. CO.’S SUPERB ASTERS 
For the purpose of aiding our patrons in making easy selections of the kind of Asters they desire to grow, we are listing the varieties 
under the headings Early, Midseason, and Late. The early sorts, such as Early Wonder, Queen of the Market, Lavender Gem, and Early 
Royal, begin blooming in July, followed by the midseason varieties, such as the Kings, Improved Cregos, California Giants, White Perfection 
and the Astermums. Then come the late-flowering varieties, such as S. & W. Co.’s Late Branching, the Beauty Type, Autumn Glory, Heart 
of France, and Pink Enchantress which come into bloom from the end of August on through September into October. It is quite easy, there¬ 
fore, with a little care in the selection of the varieties, to have Asters in bloom from early July to hard frost. 
EARLY-BLOOMING ASTERS 
Early Wonder. We consider this the earliest Aster in our list, 
-—-— flowering in early July from seeds sown in the 
open ground at the end of April, or, if sown indoors in March, can be 
had in bloom before the close of June. The flowers are of good size, 
quite double, and are borne on good, long, stiff stems, which, added to 
their extremely early flowering, makes them of great value for cutting. 
Carmine-Rose White Light Rose 
Light Blue Dark Blue Crimson and Mixed 
Any of the above colors, or mixed, Trade Pkt. 25 cts., y 4 oz. 60 cts., 
oz. $2, y 4 lb. $7.50 
Queen of the Market. This well-known, early-flowering 
--- Aster is of a branching habit, growing 
about I y!i feet high, and comes into bloom directly after Early Wonder. 
White Crimson Flesh-Pink 
Rose Dark Blue Light Blue 
Mixed 
Any of the above colors, or mixed, y 4 oz. 30 cts., oz. $1, y 4 lb. $3.50 
Early Royal. (Branching Type.) This type of Aster is of re- 
-- cent development and is best described as an 
early-flowering form of our Superb Late Branching Aster, having all 
the good qualities of the latter, but coming into bloom in early August. 
It is a splendid type of Aster for beds or borders, and its long-stemmed 
flowers are ideal for cutting. 
White Rose-Pink Shell-Pink 
Lavender Purple Mixed 
Any of the above colors, or mixed, y 4 oz. 30 cts., oz. $1, V41b. $3.50 
MIDSEASON-BLOOMING ASTERS 
The Six King 1 Asters. This magnificent class of Asters is 
-- distinct from all others in the char¬ 
acter of the flowers. The long, narrow petals are folded lengthwise, 
appearing almost as though quilled. The flowers are of great size and 
substance, and last longer when cut than any other class. 
The plants are large, and the stems exceptionally long and strong. 
They bloom very profusely and will pay handsomely for cutting. 
Lavender King Violet King Rose King 
Pink King White King Crimson King 
The above colors and mixed, Vi oz. 30 cts., oz. $1, y 4 \b. $3.50 
MIDSEASON-BLOOMING ASTERS, continued 
Improved Crego or Ostrich-feathered, (improved 
- — - - - Comet 
Type .) This is considered to be the finest and largest of all the 
Comet Asters. The flowers are borne on long, stiff stems and are of 
a fluffy character, frequently measuring 5 inches and over in diameter. 
They are splendid for cutting purposes on account of their good keep¬ 
ing qualities. 
White Purple Lavender Crimson 
Azure-Blue Pink Deep Rose Mixed 
Any of the above colors, or mixed, Trade Pkt. 25 cts., l^oz. 50 cts., 
oz. $1.50 
Improved Giants of California. Our grower, after 
- several seasons of 
hybridizing and selecting, is now able to offer a type characterized 
by the Beauty’s vigorous growth and the Crego or Ostrich-feather 
type of flowers—a true nonlateral Aster. The flowers are much larger 
and more substantial than the Improved Crego, measuring 5 to 
6 inches in diameter and standing up well when shipped as cut-flowers. 
Dark Purple, Light Blue, Light Purple, Peach Blossom, Rich 
Rose and White. 
Trade Pkt. 25 cts., V4oz. 60 cts., oz. $2 
Astermums. The Pl ants are of upright growth, frequently hav- 
--- ing twelve to fifteen strong, sturdy stems 1V2 to 
2 feet long, each carrying enormous flowers of splendid form, the 
petals completely covering the center so as to give the impression 
of one of the large Japanese chrysanthemums. 
Snow-White Rose-Pink Lavender Mixed 
The above colors, Vioz. 30 cts., oz. $1 
Giant California Sunshine Asters 
The Most Beautiful Aster in the World 
Plants of this new race grow 3 feet high and bear blossoms on long, 
stiff stems, admirable for cutting. Individual blooms are enormous 
—4 to 6 inches in diameter. The grace and beauty of build, with 
cushiony centers of tubular, bifurcate florets, and the rim of exqui¬ 
sitely pointed outguard florets surrounding the central disk, make 
for a lace-like perfection and daintiness of form and contour that must 
appeal to the most esthetic taste. An improved strain. 
Pale Pink Salmon-Pink Rich Rose Mixed 
Lavender Light Blue White 
Any of the above colors, or mixed, Trade Pkt. 25 cts., y 4 oz. 75 cts., 
oz. $2.50 
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