Heatherhome’s “Guaranteed” Seeds 
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Seeds of Annuals 
Aster Heatherhome’s Sea Shell 
Novelty 1914 
Our Own Introduction and Distributed By Us Exclusively 
The most highly perfected Aster introduced within recent years was the Astermum. In 
size, in form and in habit “Sea Shell” is a wonderful advance over the last-named Aster. 
Form.—If we combine the beauty of a globe-shaped Chrysanthemum, including its 
depth and symmetry, arid a perfect Cactus Dahlia as a bast), we shall give the reader some 
idea of the perfect form of this flower. It is certainly unlike any other Aster offered to-day. 
The base is composed of a multitude of finer petals, partially curving downward and partially 
extending outward, while the balance of the flower forms a deep, perfect globe, but showing a 
most perfect centre. Never have we seen an open or imperfect centre. 
Size. — The average flower is 4 inches across and many are 5 inches. 
Habit. — From the centre of a most luxuriant foliage arises a stout stem from which later 
emanate six to eight side shoots.growing 2J4 feet high and producing each one perfect flower, 
'fhe centre shoot is best pinched back after branching, as it grows to a height of 1 foot only. 
Color.--A delicate shell pink, unlike any other Aster. It is the charming even color, 
more than the other notable features, which make this Aster stand out as a “Queen of All.” 
Soason. If given good cultivation and seeds are started early, this Aster will be in bloom 
by middle of August. It, therefore, is a midseason Aster. 
$ 350 . . .Pkt., S .25; 5 pkts., $1.00 
New “Art” Asters 
Novelty 1916 
The True Pastelle Shades 
We are proud to be the exclusive distributor of this novelty, which is of “American” 
origin. In form, this type is the equal of the largest and most perfect “Ostrich Feather,” but 
its true originality lies in the coloring of the flowers. Every shade hitherto known exists in this 
class, but each has a sheen of copper drawn over the original color, creating a most artistic 
effect, which can only be described with the word “Pastelle.” You must see these flowers to 
appreciate their true beauty. This, no doubt, will be the forerunner of more artistic shadings in 
flowers. 
360. —.Pkt., $ .25 
Aster—Early Flowering 
These Asters, if started early, can be had in bloom early in July and supply a valuable cut 
bloom early in the season. The flowers of this strain are fairly large, rather flat in form, and 
are produced on stems about 10 to 12 inches tall. The plants flower freely, and if allowed to 
bloom undisturbed make a veritable mass of color in the garden. Allow 6 inches space in planting. 
§400. - White.Pkt., $ .10; large pkt., S .50 
§405. - Peach Blossom Pink.Pkt., .10; large pkt., .50 
§410. - Cloar Sky Blue (J{ Ilortense Violet).Pkt., .10; large pkt., .50 
§415. - Brilliant Pink.Pkt., .10; large pkt., .50 
§420. - Dark Blue.Pkt., .10; large pkt., .50 
425. - All Shades Blended.Pkt., .10; large pkt., .50 
Please Order all Seeds by Number Only 
