James Vick’s Sons, Seedsmen, Rochester, N. Y. 
Flower Seeds 
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VICK’S BRANCHING ASTERS 
Vick’s Early 
Branching 
To obtain all the good 
qualities of the Branching in 
an early variety was our 
aim and ambition for years, 
and at last we succeeded. 
In 1908 we offered for the 
first time an Early Branch¬ 
ing Aster with all the good 
points of the Late Branching. 
Vick’s Early Branching 
Asters are a distinct advance 
in the branching class,attain¬ 
ing the size and vigor of 
Vick’s Late Branching, and 
coming into flower about two 
weeks earlier. The plants 
have but few branches, free 
from side buds, the whole 
strength of the plant being 
given to the development of 
the few very large and per¬ 
fect flowers which are borne 
on extra long stems. We offer 
two colors only for this year. 
Early Branching White, 
packet, 15 cents; two for 
25 cents. 
Early Branching Rose, 
packet, 15 cents; two 
for 25 cents. 
JJJE picked asters by the thou- 
** sands and stilt had abund¬ 
ance at home. They certainly 
proved a blessing and a joy. 
Miss Elizabeth Johnson. 
Franklinvilie . N. Y\ 
VICK'S LATE BRANCHING ASTER 
Vick’s Late Branching 
This magnificent Aster still reigns supreme. It is as well known 
among European as American growers, and every up-to-date florist 
has a fine display in his show windows just before the Chrysanthemum 
comes in,—in fact it is often mistaken for the Chrysanthemum, 
which it very much resembles. It begins blooming about August 
15th and continues throughout the season. The flowers are of 
extraordinary size, and are borne on long, graceful stems from 
fifteen to twenty inches in length. The plants are extra large and 
of strong growth, one plant often covering a space of two and one- 
half feet square. It is unexcelled for cutting, and is by far the most 
satisfactory late Aster grown. The time of blooming can of course 
be regulated to some extent by sowing the seed in the house in 
March or April. 
Snowy-White, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Purple, Dark Violet, Lav¬ 
ender, each.10 
One packet each of the seven colors for 50 
Above colors mixed.10 
Vick’s Branching Rosy Carmine 
This distinct color in the Branching Aster family possesses all 
the good qualities of its parent. In our opinion, it is one of the 
best colors for cutting we have ever introduced. The time of 
blooming is close to that of the other Branching Asters, while 
the size and beauty of the flower fully sustains the high reputa¬ 
tion of the family. A vase on the table will light up the whole 
surroundings, or in a window will attract the attention of every 
lover of a beautiful flower. Packet, 25 cents. Two for 40 cents 
Semple’s Pink Branching 
The flowers are very large and the color is an exquisite shade 
of light pink. Stems long and stiff. Packet, 10 cents. 
Branching Aster Collection — White. Pink, Rose, Crimson, 
Purple, Dark Violet, Lavender, 1 packet each color, 50 cts., postpaid. 
