HARDY , NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS 
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EMMA V. WHITE’S 
American Beauty Asters 
Similar in type and growth to the Late Branching Asters, large, full flowers with incurve petals 
and stout stems from 15 to 24 inches in length and longer flowering than any other aster. Should 
be planted early to give it a longer season of growth and it will continue blooming until killed by 
the frost. Especially desirable for cut flowers and recommended for florists* use. 
ROSE, PKT., 10c; LAVENDER, PKT., 15c; PURPLE, PKT„ 10c; SEPTEMBER PINK, PKT., 15c; 
y 4 OZ., $1.00. WHITE OR MIXED, PKT., 10c 
COLLECTION NO. 903‘^One packet each, five colors American Beauty Aster, 40c. 
BALL’S WHITE FLOWER 
is a sphere of pure white petals, borne on a 
long, stout stem, a mid-season variety. PKT., 
15c; y s OZ., 50c. 
GIANT CREGO ASTER 
Pronounced by many the best Comet, or Os¬ 
trich Plume strain. The blossoms measure 4 to 
5 inches, their graceful Chrysanthemum effect 
being heightened by the much twisted petals. 
PKT., 100 SEEDS, 5c; *4 OZ., 40c. LAVEN¬ 
DER, PURPLE, WHITE, ROSE, MIXED. 
HEART OF FRANCE ASTER 
Claimed to be the best red aster ever introduced. Opens red and retains its remarkable 
beauty to the very end. Plants large and robust, branching type, long stems with few laterals. 
Flowers large and full, with never a trace of hollow center. Mid-season. PKT., 15c; % OZ., 75c. 
ASTERS—CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE. HsrrcSSS X 
blooms are especially artistic, the outer petals being long and narrow, whereas the center petals 
are tubular in shape. Stems measure two to two and one-half feet making this variety excellent for 
cutting. The flowers themselves are very dainty. We offer California Sunshine in a mixture includ¬ 
ing Flesh, Pink, Carmine, Lavender and Violet at a price which should make this new novelty 
very attractive. 
PKT. 15c; TRADE PACKET 25c 
ASTER—PEERLESS YELLOW. ,£r.T„ r£l 
and have at last developed one that is extremely good. It can be described as of American 
branching habit, height about two feet, flowers of good size and form, petals slightly incurved 
but with no trace of quills as in the earlier forms of yellow asters. The color is a deep yellow 
when first opened and fades slightly as it ages. PACKET 20c; TRADE PACKET 35c 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS 
If you want asters at the earliest possible date, this should be in your purchase. It comes 
from 2 to 4 weeks earlier than any other sort and is besides a handsome flower. PKT., 100 
SEEDS, 5c; 3 PKTS., 12c; % OZ., 40c. 
CRIMSON, BLUE, ROSE, LAVENDER, MIXED, PINK, PURPLE, WHITE. 
GIANT COMET ASTERS 
A splendid new type of the Ostrich Plume Aster, with large Chrysanthemum-like flowers. 
PKT., 50 SEEDS, 5c; OZ., 50c. 
LAVENDER, PURPLE, WHITE, ROSE, CRIMSON, MIXED. 
VICK’S CARDINAL 
A dark red aster, splendid for bedding, mak¬ 
ing a brilliant show from early August till the 
close of the season. Used in a mass they are 
as handsome as a bed of geraniums. PKT., 50 
SEEDS, 8c; OZ., 40c. 
WHITE PERFECTION 
In form it is like the Upright Branching, 
the plants being tall, with abundant flowers of 
exquisite shape and very double, the centers 
strongly whorled, and with long, strong stems, 
splendid for cutting. PKT., 50 SEEDS, 8c; 
y H oz., 40c. 
LADY ROOSEVELT ASTER 
This is an exceedingly mammoth Aster and 
is a rampant grower, producing immense flow¬ 
ers, 5 to 6 inches in diameter. The long, broad 
petals are curled, giving an appearance of a 
graceful chrysanthemum. Color of ® deep rose- 
pink. PKT., 75 SEEDS, 8c; % OZ., 35c. 
VICK’S LAVENDER GEM 
The best Lavender Aster. Comet form and 
excelling all other Lavender Asters In its dell- 
50 SEEDS, 8c; % OZ., 4©c. 
Five years ago we introduced the 
Everlasting Flesh Aster which when 
The past season we found a similar mutation in rose 
of Aster. For a winter bouquet in your home 
cate shade. PKT 
ASTER—EVERLASTING ROSE. 
cut and dried retained its color and shape, 
which adds another shade to this odd or fancy type 
be sure and plant Everlasting Rose. 
PACKET 15c 
