16 Flower Seeds 
HOSEA WATERER, Philadelphia 
Royal Aster 
Single Aster 
Giant Comet Aster 
Branching Aster 
WATERER’S SUPERB ASTERS 
There are few flowers that make a better show in the fall than the Asters. They are, perhaps, the most popular annual flower grown, 
and justly so on account of their ease of culture, season of bloom, and lasting qualities, both in the garden and as a cut-flower. To be able 
to cut Asters abundantly and over the longest possible period, you should make several sowings of the early, midseason, and late-flowering 
types. Sow the seed in shallow boxes in the house or in the hotbed in March; transplant the seedlings 2 inches apart in boxes, when they 
are large enough to handle; and plant to permanent beds in May. The second sowing can be made in the coldframe the latter part of April. 
The third sowing should be made the latter part of May. Set the plants of early varieties 10 inches apart in the row, and those of the 
later varieties 15 to 18 inches apart. The richer the ground the better your flowers will be, and water is very necessary. In the following list 
you will find not only the standard varieties of merit, but many of the newer sorts which we know are sure to please. 
EARLY-FLOWERING ASTERS 
MIDSEASON ASTERS 
Express, Extra Early Aster 
Early-flowering Asters of great merit, not only for garden purposes 
but of even more value for early cut-flowers, as they come into bloom 
in the open ground with us by the middle of July. They are the 
largest early Asters of which we know, of double Comet type, splen¬ 
did substance and long stems; plants healthy, sturdy, of branching 
habit, 13 ^ feet high; free bloomers. 
Pkt. 
Hoz. 
Pkt. 
ksOZ. 
Dark Blue. 
.$0 15 
$0 50 
White. 
..SO 15 
$0 50 
Rose. 
15 
50 
Light Blue. 
15 
50 
Carmine-Rose.. 
15 
50 
Finest Mixed. . 
15 
40 
Crimson. 
15 
50 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 75 cts. 
California Giants 
Crego or Ostrich Feather type, having very robust habit and long 
stems. Flowers are much larger and more substantial than the Crego, 
often measuring 5 to 6 inches in diameter. A good keeper and makes 
an excellent shipping flower. Their immense size and beauty, as 
well as their long and sturdy stems, make them very attractive for 
both garden and vase. 
Pkt. 
^arge pkt. 
Pkt. Large pkt. 
Peach-Blossom . 
.$0 25 
$0 75 
Dark Purple.. 
..$0 25 
$0 75 
Light Blue. 
. 25 
75 
White. 
.. 25 
75 
Light Purple.... 
25 
75 
Mixed. 
.. 25 
75 
Deep Rose. 
25 
75 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, $1.25 
Queen of the Market 
These well-known, early-flowering Asters are of a branching habit, 
about 1 34 feet high, and come into bloom directly after the Extra Early 
Express. The perfect flowers are borne on long stems and in great 
variety of colors, making them extremely useful for cutting. 
Pkt. Hoz. 
Pkt. 
Hoz. 
Rose. 
..SO 10 
so 35 
Crimson. . . . 
....$0 10 
$0 35 
Lavender. 
10 
35 
White. 
.... 10 
35 
Purple. 
10 
35 
Pink. 
10 
35 
Finest Mixed. . 
10 
30 
Giant Comet 
An ideal class for cut-flowers, being not only most profuse bloomers, 
but each individual flower is borne on a stiff stem and resembles an 
exquisitely curled and twisted Japanese chrysanthemum. 2 feet. 
Pkt. 
Hoz. 
Pkt. 
Hoz. 
White. 
...SO 10 
$0 40 
Lavender. 
..SO 10 
SO 40 
Shell-Pink. . . 
10 
40 
Purple. 
10 
40 
Rose. 
10 
40 
Finest Mixed. . 
10 
35 
Crimson. 
10 
40 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 50 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 50 cts. 
Early Royal 
One of the best early-flowering sorts. It is quite similar in type of 
flower to the Late Branching, but will come into bloom only about a 
week later than Queen of the Market. Very desirable for beds or 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 50 cts. 
King 
A magnificent class of Asters, distinct from all others in the char¬ 
acter of the flower. The long, narrow petals are folded lengthwise, 
appearing almost as though quilled. The flowers are of great size 
and substance and last longer when cut than those of any other class. 
The plants are large and the stems exceptionally long and strong. 
borders and 
an excellent variety for cutting. 
Pkt. 
Hoz. 
Pkt. 
Hoz. 
Pkt. 
Hoz. 
Pkt. 
Hoz. 
Feach-Blossom. 
SO 10 
so 40 
White. 
.SO 10 
$0 35 
Violet. 
■ SO 10 
SO 35 
Lavender.. 
.SO 10 
SO 40 
Shell-Pink. 
10 
40 
Peach-Blossom . 
10 
35 
Lavender. 
10 
35 
Purple.... 
. 10 
40 
White. 
10 
40 
Rose. 
10 
35 
Finest Mixed.. 
10 
30 
Rose-Pink. 
. 10 
40 
Mixed. 
10 
35 
Crimson. 
10 
35 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 50 cts. 
Single Aster, Southcote Beauty 
This fine race of giant single Ostrich Plume Asters has become 
very popular. The large flowers have long, perfectly formed petals, 
but the golden yellow centers are comparatively small. They are 
carried on long, stiff stems, 12 to 20 inches in length. Of branching 
habit, they attain a height of 2 to 234 feet and are unrivaled for cut 
ting and house decoration. 
Pkt. Hoz. Pkt. 54oz. 
Dark Blue .$0 15 $0 50 I Scarlet .$0 15 $0 50 
Light Blue . 15 50 1 White . 15 50 
Rose . 15 50 | Mixed . 15 50 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 5 colors, 60 cts. 
Single Giants of California 
The flowers are large, measuring 3 to 4 inches across, with stems 
134 to 2 feet in length, and the petals have a slight twist, which adds 
a piquant touch to their beauty. In the garden, they add a charming 
note of simplicity among the fuller types of Asters. 
Pkt. Hoz. Pkt. 34oz. 
White.$0 10 $0 35 Purple.$0 10 $0 35 
Rose. 10 35 Finest Mixed. ... 10 35 
Light Blue. 10 35 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 4 colors, 35 cts. 
IMPROVED CALIFORNIA GIANT SUNSHINE. See Novelties 
and Specialties, page 6. 
