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special Aster Novelties, Wilt-Resistant 
Aster King or Needle Tjrpe (Center) 
Aster Early Beauty (Bottom) 
Aster Aurora Golden Sheaf (Top) 
King Aster 2ft., known as Needle Aster, is a 
splendid keeping variety. The petals are slender 
and pointed at the tips. The flowers are quite large 
and handsome attaining 3 to 3| inches in diameter. 
Colors: Rich Crimson, Lavender or Azure Blue, 
Shell Pink, Brilliant Rose, White and Mixed. 
As each year speeds by, our plant 
Specialists are presenting to us new or 
improved and intriguing types in 
many lines; improved forms, improved 
colors and improved plants. The work 
of the Bodgers with Asters is outstand¬ 
ing. In addition to the listings upon 
page 27, we are delighted to be able to 
offer to our flower-friends these fine 
Asters in wilt-resistant varieties. Each 
one attractive and different and the 
best of its class. Pkt. 5c. 
Aurora Golden Sheaf, 2| ft. The 
only wilt-resistant yellow Aster. Firs, 
are of good size with a full cushioned 
center of quill-like petals surrounded 
by several rows of broad longer petals. 
Deep yellow in bud turning to rich 
cream when open. Very attractive 
and desirable novelty of great beauty. 
Single Giant Imperial Red is a new and lovely Aster to be added to your wilt-re¬ 
sistant collection. The plant is a strong grower, producing many giant, single, intense red 
flowers with a contrasting yellow center. The curled and interlaced petals and fine stems 
have put this wonderful flower in Class A. Do not miss it. A splendid cut-flower. 
Edelweiss, Gin. Delightful Tom Thumb Variety in lovely white wilt-resisting strain. 
Early Beauty, 2|ft. A type of Aster that has 
been on the market for several years; and has re¬ 
ceived deserved popularity, coming in ten days be¬ 
fore the American Beauty. Plants are sturdy, stems 
long and strong bearing well-formed flowers. The 
petals are broad, firm and incurved, having a slight 
whirl at the center, a very lovely type that blooms 
for weeks and is both showy in beds and fine for 
cutting. We offer the following colors: Brilliant 
Crimson; Deep Rose, a rich bright rose; Light Lav¬ 
ender; Purple, a very dark blue; September Beauty, 
delicate flesh pink; White and Mixed. Pkt. 5c. 
Peerless Pink, ft. Lovely new shade of shell 
pink. Strong grower, flowers large, double and of 
fine form. Seeds taken from best selected stock. 
Sure to grow, sure to please. Packet only 5 cts. ^ 
