JACKSON, MICHIGAN 
Isbell 's i i s i Seeds 
Flower Seeds 73 
BEAUTIFUL ASTERS 
For Choice Cut Flowers 
The Asters are great favorites for garden display and desir¬ 
able for cut flowers as the blooms last a long time in water. 
Asters prefer an open, sunny position and good soil that has 
been enriched with bone meal; they should receive frequent 
cultivation to produce extra large flowers on long stems. For 
early flowering, the seeds should be started in a sunny window, 
hotbed or cold frame. For fall blooming sow the seed outdoors 
in May and reset 1 to 2 feet apart each way. 
American Branching Aster 
Large Flowers — Tall Plants 
This Aster is a strong grower, 2 to 2% feet high, well branched. The 
flowers are borne on very long stems and are 4 inches and more in 
diameter. Unexcelled for cutting. 
White. Crimson. f Per pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; Vi oz -» 
Lavender. Azure Blue. 50c; y 2 oz., 80c ; any color. 
MIXED VARIETIES.—Pkt., 5c; % oz., 40c; Vz oz., 70c; oz., $1.25. 
Isbell’s Excelsior Mixture of Tall Asters 
This is a mixture of the most beautiful, striking and distinct colors of all 
the tall-growing Asters, including the Victoria, Peony, Giant Comet, Em¬ 
press, Late Branching, and other desirable sorts. Finest mixture of Tall 
Asters ever offered. Per pkt., 15c; 3 pkts., 40c; *4 oz., 95c; Vz oz *» $1.75. 
Mixed Asters 
DWARF SORTS MIXED.—Good selection. Pkt., 5c; *4 oz., 40c; oz., $1.35. 
TALL SORTS MIXED.—Nice varieties. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 30c; oz., $1.00. 
Crego Mammoth Aster. 
Plants grow from 18 to 24 inches 
high; the flowers are borne on 
long, wiry stems, are large, from 
3 to 4 inches in diameter, and very- 
double. The petals incurve, giving 
the flowers a ball-like appearance. 
Midseason bloomer. Finest mixed 
colors, pkt., 15c; Vs oz., 45c; 
Vi oz., 75c; Vz oz., $1.25. 
THE NEW WILT-RESISTANT 
ASTERS are described on page 4 
of this catalog. 
Isbell’s Excelsior Mixture of Dwarf Asters 
Some of our customers may find it difficult to choose among the 
many strains of Dwarf Asters, and where not desired for an even 
bed or border, we would recommend the planting of our Excelsior 
Mixture. It is composed of distinct and desirable colors of the differ¬ 
ent classes of Dwarf Asters and we guarantee it to give entire satis¬ 
faction. Pkt., 15c; 3 pkts., 40c; Vs oz., 50c; Vi °z„ 85c; Vz oz., $1.50. 
Aster, California Giants 
Extra large and full flowers with broad, graceful petals that 
are curled and interlaced, a truly beautiful Aster. The plants 
reach a height of three feet, blooming from midsummer until 
frost. Long-stemmed flowers of marvelous size for those who 
want the finest in their garden and for cut flowers. 
Mixed Colors. Pkt., 15c; Vs oz., 40c. 
New Daybreak Aster 
Most beautiful bushy branching Asters, growing about 15 to 
18 inches high, with large double flowers, composed of incurved 
petals almost as regularly placed as in a Dahlia. The plants 
bloom early and for a long season. 
Mixed Colors. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c; Vi oz., 50c. 
Crego Mammoth Aster 
Plants grow about 2 feet in height, branch well, have long 
and strong stems, and bear most artistic, fluffy, chrysanthemum¬ 
like flowers, often 5 inches in diam¬ 
eter. 
White. Crimson. Lavender. 
Pink. Purple. 
Pkt,. 10c; Vs oz., 30c; *4 oz., 50c. 
MIXED.—Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 40c; 
Vz oz., 70c. 
Heart of France Aster 
Heart of France opens as red as 
the purest ruby, deepens with age 
and retains its remarkable beauty. 
The flowers are large and full, car¬ 
ried on long, sturdy stems. The 
plants begin to bloom quite early 
in the season. 18 to 24 inches. 
Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 40c. 
New Wilt Resistant 
Asters 
See Color Illustration on 
Back Cover 
These new strains are immune 
from wilt. Only through these re¬ 
sistant stocks is it possible to grow 
Asters on wilt-infected soil. See 
page 4 for full description. 
American Branching Aster. 
Queen of the 
Market Aster 
Very early. A fine dwarf Aster, 
branching in habit, with large 
flowers, of good size, double, and 
are borne on long stems. Plants 
grow about 15 inches high. Mixed 
colors, pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 35c; Vz oz., 
60c; oz., $1.00. 
Peony-Flowered 
Aster 
