14 Flower Seeds 
HOSEA WATERER, Philadelphia 
Royal Aster 
Single Aster 
Giant Comet Aster 
Branching Aster 
WATERER’S SUPERB ASTERS 
There are few flowers that make a better show in the fall than the Asters. They are, perhaps, the most popular annual flower grown, 
and justly so on account of their ease of culture, season of bloom, and lasting qualities, both in the garden and as a cut-flower. To be able 
to cut Asters abundantly and over the longest possible period, you should make several sowings of the early, midseason, and late-flowering 
types. Sow the seed in shallow boxes in the house or in the hotbed in March; transplant the seedlings 2 inches apart in boxes, when they 
are large enough to handle; and plant to permanent beds in May. The second sowing can be made in the coldframe the latter part of April. 
The third sowing should be made the latter part of May. Set the plants of early varieties 10 inches apart in the row, and those of the 
later varieties 15 to 18 inches apart. The richer the ground the better your flowers will be, and water is very necessary. In the following list 
you will find not only the standard varieties of merit, but many of the newer sorts which we know are sure to please. 
American Beauty 
Giant Late Branching 
This beautiful variety is, beyond doubt, one of the grandest sorts 
in cultivation. It is of the Late Branching type, growing from 2 to 
2}/2 feet high. The flowers are large and full, with incurved petals 
measuring from 4 to 5 inches in diameter, and are borne on stems from 
15 to 20 inches Iong.pkt. Yoz. Pkt. ^oz. 
Shell-Pink. . . . 
...$0 15 
$0 50 
Purple. 
.$0 15 
$0 50 
Deep Rose.... 
15 
50 
White. 
. 15 
50 
Crimson. 
15 
50 
Mixed. 
. 15 
40 
Azure Blue . . 
15 
50 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 75 cts. 
Aster, California Giant 
This superb strain is of American origin and is especially adapted 
to our climatic conditions. The plants form strong, branching bushes, 
2 to 2}/^ feet high, bearing on long, strong stems their handsome 
chrysanthemum-like flowers, which under ordinary cultivation, 
average 4 inches across. The form of the flowers, together with the 
length of the stems, places them at the head of Asters for cutting. 
They come into bloom from two to three weeks after the average 
type, usually being at their best during September. 
Crimson. 
Pkt. 
. ...$0 10 
Xoz. 
$0 60 
Shell-Pink. 
Pkt. 
.$0 10 
Yoz. 
$0 60 
Lavender .... 
10 
60 
White. 
10 
60 
Purple. 
10 
60 
Finest Mixed .. . 
10 
50 
Rose-Pink . . . 
10 
60 
Oz. $1.50. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 50 cts. 
Royal 
One of the best early-flowering sorts. It is quite similar in type of 
flower to the Late Branching, but will come into bloom only about a 
week later than Queen of the Market. Very desirable for beds or 
borders and an excellent variety for cutting. 
Pkt. 
OZ. 
Peach-Blossom. 
Pkt. 
.SO 10 
VsOZ. 
$0 40 
Lavender. 
...$0 10 
$0 40 
Shell-Pink_ 
10 
40 
Purple. 
10 
40 
White. 
10 
40 
Rose-Pink. . . . 
10 
40 
Mixed. 
10 
35 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 50 cts. 
California Giants 
Crego or Ostrich Feather type, having very robust habit and long 
stems. Flowers are much larger and more substantial than the Crego, 
often measuring 5 to 6 inches in diameter. A good keeper and makes 
an excellent shipping flower. Their immense size and beauty, as 
well as their long and sturdy stems, make them very attractive for 
both garden and vase. 
Pkt. Large pkt. Pkt. Large pkt. 
Peach Blossom . 
.$0 25 
$0 75 
Dark Purple. . 
. .$0 25 
$0 75 
Light Blue. 
25 
75 
White. 
.. 25 
75 
Light Purple.. . . 
25 
75 
Mixed. 
.. 25 
75 
Deep Rose. 
25 
75 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, $1.25 
Queen of the Market 
These well-known, early-flowering Asters are of a branching habit, 
about 1 ]/% feet high, and come into bloom directly after the Extra Early 
Express. The perfect flowers are borne on long stems and in great 
variety of colors, making them extremely useful for cutting. 
Pkt. Yoz. 
Pkt. 
Hoz. 
Rose. 
..$0 10 
$0 35 
Crimson . . . . 
....$0 10 
$0 35 
Lavender. 
10 
35 
White. 
. . . . 10 
35 
Purple. 
10 
35 
Pink. 
. . . . 10 
35 
Finest Mixed. . 
10 
30 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 50 cts. 
