Branching Aster 
Wilt-resistant Branching Aster 
While all Asters are very 
beautiful, the variation in the 
shape of the flowers is re¬ 
markable. On this and the 
next page we show pictures 
illustrating seven of the most 
important types, any of which 
may be had in almost the full 
gamut of Aster colors. Be¬ 
sides, they vary in habit of 
plant, earliness and lateness 
of flowering, and the size of 
individual blooms. While 
their beauty is, as a rule, best 
appreciated as cut-flowers, 
they make showy masses of 
color in the garden, espe¬ 
cially those early branching 
types with the erect, short- 
rayed, incurved flowers. 
Heart of France. See page 17 
Aster—Queen of the Annuals 
The Aster is the most popular annual fall flower grown, and 
justly so because of its easy culture, season of bloom, and 
lasting qualities, both in the garden and as a cut-flower. To 
cut Asters abundantly as long as possible, several sowings 
should be made of the early, midseason, and late-flowering 
types. To succeed with Asters sow the seed in flats in the house 
or hotbed in March; transplant the seedlings 2 inches apart in 
boxes, when they are large enough to handle; and move to 
permanent beds in May. Make the second sowing in the cold- 
frame the latter part of April, and the third the latter part 
of May. Set the plants of early varieties 10 inches apart, and 
of later varieties 18 inches apart. The richer the ground the 
better your flowers will be, and water is very necessary 
Wilt-resistant Branching Asters cuit .3 
This new strain will successfully solve your past difficulty in 
growing these beautiful fall flowers. Many gardeners have had 
to abandon all attempt to grow Asters because of wilt. No 
practical wilt-control has yet been discovered. This highly 
resistant strain has been developed from plants which, through 
several years of production under severe wilt conditions, have 
survived unscathed. The resultant seed now makes possible 
perfect fall displays of this popular annual. The very large, 
many-petaled, full-double flowers have won numerous high 
awards at flower shows. Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts.; 35 cts. 
Also in separate colors: Azure-Blue, Crimson, Shell-Pink, 
Purple, Deep Rose, and White. Each, pkt. 20 cts.; J^oz. 45 cts. 
Special Collection Offer 
Of Wilt-resistant Branching Asters in 6 colors. One pkt. of each 
color—all beautiful shades and easy to grow—(6 pkts.) for $1. 
Also V&oz. of each of the 6 colors for $2.25. 
Forbes Branching Culture 3 
This superb strain forms strong, branching bushes, 2 to 3 
feet high, bearing on long, strong stems their chrysanthemum¬ 
like, large, fluffy blooms, double to the center, of exquisite 
form and delicate color, and the petals broad and undulating. 
They bloom usually at their best during September. Crimson, 
Lavender, Shell-Pink, Purple, Deep Silvery Rose, White, 
and Mixed. Each, pkt. 10 cts.; 3d$°z. 25 cts. 
We offer fresh seeds of over 700 of the world’s finest 
Flower Strains and show all in color in our store. 
Annual Flower Seeds 
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