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JOSEPH BRECK & SONS 
(Corporation) 
Aster, Vick’s Branching 
NEW EARLY NON-LATERAL BRANCHING.— 
A distinct advance in the branching class. 
Coming into bloom about two weeks earlier 
than the late branching. The few branches 
are free from side-buds. The whole 
strength of the plant being given to the 
development of extra large perfectly formed 
flowers on extra long stems, making them 
very desirable for cutting. 2 ft. *4 oz. Pkt. 
276. Crimson . 1.00 .10 
277. Lavender . 1.00 .10 
278. Rose . l.oo .10 
279. White . 1.00 .10 
AMERICAN BRANCHING.—A free growing 
variety with large flowers, which are borne 
on long stems. A late variety exception¬ 
ally good for cutting. 2% ft. Oz. 
280. Pure White. 2.00 .60 .10 
281. Shell Pink . 2.00 .60 .10 
282. Lavender . 2.00 .60 .10 
283. Purple . 2.00 .60 .10 
284. Crimson . 2.00 .60 .10 
285. Mixed . 2.00 .60 .10 
GIANT COMET. BRECK’S SPECIAL STRAIN.— 
These are the most popular of all Asters. 
Enormous flowers with long, wavy, twisted 
petals, resembling Japanese Chrysanthe¬ 
mums. 214 ft. 
299. Dark Blue . 3.00 1.00 .10 
300. The Bride. Pure white. 3.00 1.00 .10 
301. Light Blue . 3.00 1.00 .10 
802. Lilac . 3.00 1.00 .10 
303. Crimson . 3.00 1.00 .10 
304. Peach Blossom . 3.00 1.00 .10 
305. Rose . 3.00 1.00 .10 
306. Sulphur Yellow . 3.00 1.00 .10 
308. Rose and White. 3.00 1.00 .10 
309. Finest Mixed . 3.00 1.00 .10 
Collection, 10 distinct colors, 75 c. 
Collection, 6 distinct colors, 50c. 
290. CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED 
DWARF PERFECTION.—The plants only 
attain a height of about 12 inches, but the 
flow'ers are large and double like Clirysan- % oz. Pkt. 
themums .Oz. 2.50 .75 .10 
Imported Collection of 12 distinct colors, 75c. 
Imported Collection of 6 distinct colors, 50c. 
GIANT CREGO.—This Aster, through the most 
careful selection, has been brought to a 
state of perfection hitherto unknown in 
this type. The plants grow to a height of 
over 2 feet, with long well-branched, strong 
stems and fluffy graceful flowers as fine as 
any Chrysanthemums. When cut they keep 
longer in good condition than other Asters 
of this type. 
293. Giant Mixed .75 .10 
294. Giant Dark Blue . 1.00 .10 
295. Giant Deep Pink . 1.00 .10 
296. Giant Snow White . 1.00 .10 
297. Giant Shell Pink . 1.00 .10 
298. Giant Lavender . 1.00 *.10 
OSTRICH PLUME MODEL.—This is a dis¬ 
tinct variety with the true Ostrich Feather 
form. The plants are of a dwarf compact 
habit, being only six inches in height and 
very free-flowering; especially good for 
borders. 
350. Pure White . 2.00 .15 
351. Bright Rose . 2.00 .15 
Brock’s Mid-summer Aster 
