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I. N. SIMON & SON, 529 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA 
SIMON’S PERFECTION ASTERS 
The most popular of all annual flowers and easy of culture, being invaluable for garden decoration and for cutting. The varieties 
listed represent the finest Asters of the early, Mid-season and late types, and will give a profusion of bloom from July to late October. Asters 
require good rich soil and during the growing period should be well supplied with water. Wood ashes or slacked lime worked into the soil 
before planting will prevent stem and root disease to which Asters are liable. 
SELECT LIST OF SPECIALTIES 
Simon’s Six New Asters 
These Asters, of American origin, are of great beauty and should be in every collection. All the varieties are strong growers and 
produce immense flowers on long stems making them invaluable for exhibition, or for garden display. 
PEERLESS PINK 
A splendid new Aster of the branching type producing very large 
flowers, 4 to 5 inches in diameter, of a pleasing shell pink color, 
splendid for cutting. Oz., $1.50; 34 oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c. 
LADY ROOSEVELT 
The flowers are enormous; of a deep rose-pink color. A very 
robust plant whose stout stems are crowned with blooms resembling 
Chrysanthemums. A mid-season bloomer. 
Oz., $1.50; 34 oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c. 
HEART OF FRANCE 
This is the most striking novelty introduced in late years. The 
flowers which are borne on long stems, are very large, of rich ruby 
red color which deepens with age, command instant attention. The 
plants are of the branching type and of very robust habit. 
Oz., $1.50; 34 oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c. 
RED SENSATION 
The reddest of all red Asters, flowers being borne on long stems. 
Oz., $1.50; 34 oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c. 
CRIMSON GIANT 
This variety is of upright growth, the plants growing about 2*4 feet 
tall, and producing large double bright crimson flowers on stems 15 
inches, a splendid variety for cutting or the border. 
Oz., $1.50; 34 oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c. 
LAVENDER GEM 
A beautiful variety of the Comet type. The flowers are silvery 
white when first opening, changing to a beautiful shade of lavender 
when fully expanded. Oz., $1.50; 34 oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c. 
Special Collection, one packet 
NEW SUPER GIANT ASTER, LOS ANGELES 
The finest double variety yet introduced. Flowers froVn 6 to 8 
inches in diameter, with long curled and interlaced petals which 
produce an artistic effect. The color is a lovely soft shell pink. The 
plants which are non-lateral produce long stems and grow 234 to 3 
feet high. 20c. per pkt.; large pkt., 75c. 
GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE ASTERS 
This fine new variety is a direct cross between the California 
Giants and the Sunshine type. The flowers, 4 to 5 inches across, 
are borne on long, stiff stems, and are two-toned; a wonderful effect 
being produced by the light yellow and blue centers and the contrast¬ 
ing colors of the outside petals. 
Choice Mixed Colors. Pkt., 15c. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTERS 
This handsome new variety is of 
branching habit, and produces immense 
flowers on long stout stems, the plants 
growing from 234 to 3 feet high, and 
blooming from early September until 
frost. A splendid cut flower variety. 
American Beauty 
Oz. 
34 oz. 
Pkt 
Carmine Rose. 
$1.50 
$0.50 
$0.10 
Crimson. 
. 1.50 
.50 
.10 
Lavender. 
1.50 
.50 
.10 
Purple. 
. 1.50 
.50 
.10 
Sheil Pink 
. 1.50 
.50 
.10 
White 
1.50 
.50 
.10 
Finest Mixed. 
. 1.25 
.40 
.10 
ROYAL ASTERS 
An early flowering strain of the Late Branching Aster, of dwarf 
habit, producing large flowers of perfect form during July, and lasting 
in good condition for a long time. A fine midseason variety, useful 
for cutting. 0z | Moz pkt 
Lavender. $1.50 $0.50 $0.10 
Purple. 1.50 .50 .10 
Shell Pink. 1.50 .50 .10 
Deep Rose. 1.50 .50 .10 
White. 1.50 .50 .10 
Choice Mixed. 1.25 .40 .10 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS 
An extra early variety, bearing large double flowers, plants of 
branching habit, having long stems, 2 feet. 
Finest Mixed 
f Oz. 14 oz. Pkt. 
$0.75 $0.25 $0.10 
each of 4 the*six"New Asters, 50c. 
GIANT COMET ASTERS J J 
An exceptional variety. Flowers are 
extra large, with long, wavy, curled 
petals, similar to Japanese Chrysanthe¬ 
mums. Plants attain a height of 234 
feet; branching habit and long stems. 
This variety can also be supplied in the 
new wilt resistant strain. Colors as 
under. 
WILT RESISTANT STRAIN 
Oz., $2.50; 34 oz., 75c.; pkt., 15c. 
STANDARD STRAIN 0 z. 
34 oz. 
Pkt. 
Crimson. 
.$1.25 
$0.40 
$0.10 
Dark Blue. 
. 1.25 
.40 
.10 
Light Blue. 
.. . 1.25 
.40 
.10 
Rose... 
. 1.25 
.40 
.10 
Shell Pink. 
. 1.25 
.40 
.10 
White. 
. 1.25 
.40 
.10 
Finest Mixed. . . 
. 1.00 
.30 
.10 
A packet each of six colors, 50c. 
Giant Comet 
IMPROVED GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
This splendid new variety, which is an improvement of the Giant 
Comet type, produces large flowers resembling Chrysanthemums in 
size of flowers and length of stems. A fine cut-flower variety. 
H <•' i 1 Li- i k L k i 1 
Oz. 
34 oz. 
Pkt. 
$2.50 
$0.75 
$0.15 
2.50 
.75 
.15 
2.50 
.75 
.15 
2.50 
.75 
.15 
2.50 
.75 
.15 
2.25 
.65 
.15 
AMERICAN LATE BRANCHING ASTERS 
This vigorous variety forms tall, bushy plants. Flowers extra 
large, borne on long stout stems. It is a great favorite with the 
florists for late cutting, 234 feet. Oz. 34 oz - Pkt. 
Crimson.$1.25 $0.40 $0.10 
Dark Blue. 1.25 .40 .10 
Light Blue. 1.25 .40 .10 
Rose. 1.25 .40 .10 
Shell Pink. 1.25 .40 .10 
White. 1.25 .40 . .10 
Finest Mixed. 1.00 .30 .10 
A packet each of 6 colors, 50c. 
NEW WILT RESISTANT ASTERS 
With the introduction of these new strains it is possible to grow 
good Asters more than one year in the same soil. 
American or Late Branching: Crimson, Deep Blue, Light Blue, 
Rose, Shell Pink, White and Choice^'Mixed. 
Oz., $2.50; 34 oz., 75c.; pkt., 15c. 
