ARTHUR PAPKE, SEEDSMAN 
ASTERS 
American Beauty. This is one of the finest types 
of Asters coming into bloom late in September and 
lasting -well into October. Often produces its finest 
flowers after a light frost. Vigorous and strong 
branching 3-foot plants, bearing very large blooms, 
completely double to the very center. Outer petals 
reflex and center ones curve gracefully inward. 
Magnificent for both garden display and cutting. 
Wilt Resistant. 
Finest Mixture—Crimson, rose, lavender, pur¬ 
ple, pink, and other shades. 
Packet.10c 
Improved Crego's Giant Comet. This type is 
one of the most popular with American gardeners. 
Elegant, refined flowers, 5 inches or more across, 
resembling the finest Japanese Chrysanthemum, 
are produced in great quantities on sturdy, well 
branched plants 2 feet tall. Splendid for garden 
display, blooming from August until frost; and 
keep well as cut flowers for bold, decorative pur¬ 
poses. Wilt Resistant. 
Finest Mixed—All the beautiful colors common 
to Asters. 
Packet.10c 
Giant Late Branching. Considered the best late 
flowering type and one of the best for cutting 
or bedding. The plants grow into strong, well 
branched bushes 2 to 2^ feet high, bearing a 
large number of giant blooms which under ordi¬ 
nary cultivation will average 5 inches across. Best 
blooms during September. Reselected strain, the 
best money can buy. Wilt Resistant. 
Finest Varieties Mixed—Packet.10c 
Improved Queen of the Market. The earliest 
wilt resistant Aster, blooming in July. Large, fully 
double, well-formed, handsome blooms on long 
slender stems; ideal for cutting. Graceful spread¬ 
ing plants, 18 inches tall. A favorite early variety. 
Finest Mixed—Packet.10c 
