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New Aster, “HERCULES.” 
This new variety—from the German 
raiser of t he Hohenzollern Asters — is 
reported to be a marvel, surpassing all 
other Aster flowers in size, graceful 
form and doubleness. The plants 
throw up a strong central stem 15 to 
20 inches high, surmounted by an 
enormous double flower 6 to 7 inches 
across, of the finest Comet form, so 
double that no yellow centre shows, 
while the long encircling side branches 
also carry exceedingly large double 
flowers. Color, purest white.. .Pkt. .25 
Hem Aster, “GLORIE.” 
Very striking coloring—rich scarlet 
— with sharply defined purest white 
centre. Good size, double. Victoria- 
like flowers ; plant branching, 18 in¬ 
ches high .. Pkt. .15 
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OF OSTRICH PliflJUE ASTERS. 
It would seem as if the highest possible perfection 
had been at tained in these truly grand Asters. They 
win enthusiastic admiration from all who see them. 
The flowers are of immense size, often 6 inches across 
composed of long, wavy, twisted petals, gracefully 
formed into loose, yet denselv double, half-globes, 
resembling some of the finer Japanese Chrysanthe¬ 
mums. These giant varieties diner from the older, 
well-known Comet Asters, not only in bearing much 
larger flowers, but the petals are longer and broader. 
The plants are of luxuriant growth, attaining a 
height of 15 inches, each plant bearing from 20 to 30 
of these magnificent flowers on long stems, which 
give them an added value for cutting for vases. 
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Giant Comet, Mixed. Per 1,000 seeds, 50c. Pkt .10 
“ Crimson.10 
" White.10 
“ Rose-Pink.10 
“ Deep Blue.10 
“ Lavender.10 
“ Yellow. 10 
“ Bride, white, changing to rose.10 
“ Salmon-Rose.10 
Collection Giant Comet Asters, 6 separate colors, 50c. 
“/ have no doubt you will be getting orders from the 
gardeners here next spring, as they all proclaimed the 
Giant Comet Asters J got from you were the finest ever 
exhibited in Montreal : they were magnificent, no mis¬ 
take. I cut over 100 blooms of the different kinds, and 
F oiled 14 plants of them out of my garden for exhibition. 
did not compete but got a special first prize. These 
Asters made a beautiful show. So much for an amateur!' ’ 
WM. WALKER, Montreal, Can. 
“ The Giant Comet Asters I got from you last year 
were the handsomest I ever saw; they caused much ex¬ 
citement around here. One plant had 52 blossoms on 
at one time; they were beauties.” 
Mrs. NANCY L. POTTER , McGrawville, N. Y. 
CROWN COMET ASTERS, 
Strikingly beautiful varieties of the large comet 
type. The centre of the flower is a crown of pure 
white surrounded by some rich color, making an 
effective contrast. These Asters were awarded a 
diploma of honor by the French Society of Horti¬ 
culture. 
Crown Comet, Rose, with white crown. Pkt. . 10 
“ “ Blue, with white crown.10 
“ “ Carmine with white crown. . .10 
One pkt. each of the above 3 Crown Comet Asters, 25c. 
EXPRESS COMET ASTERS. 
A new early-flowering section of great merit, not 
only for garden purposes, but of even more value for 
early cut flowers. Extra early flowering Asters have 
heretofore been produced at the expense of either 
size, doubleness, substance or length of stem, but the 
Express Comets are equally as good as later-flowering 
sorts and come into bloom in the open ground with 
us by the middle of July. The biggest early Asters 
we know of; really large, fine flowers, 3£ to 4 inches 
across, of very double graceful comet type; splendid 
substance and long stems; plants healthy and sturdy, 
of branching habit, 18 inches high; free bloomers. 
Express Comet, Pure White. Pkt. .15 
“ “ Dark Blue.15 
“ ** Rose-Pink.15 
Henderson’s Sqperior VICTORIA ASTERS. 
Magnificent flowers, massive and showy, with regular overlapping 
petals double clear to the centre. The flowers measure 4 to 5 inches 
across, and the colors include many extremely delicate and some 
gorgeous shades. The plants grow very evenly, about 18 inches 
high, and carry from 25 to 40 flowers on a plant. Perhaps the hand¬ 
somest Asters, taken all in all, for size, color and profusion of bloom. 
(See cut.) 
Victoria, Finest Mixed. Per 1,000 seeds, 50c., Pkt. . 10 
Pure White . ? .10 
Purple .10 
Scarlet, dark and rich.. . 10 
Sky-Blue.10 
White, Tinted Rose.10 
Peach Blossom-Pink. . .io 
Miss Alice Roosevelt, new: a blending of primrose 
and flesh-pink. .15 
Maroon, new: dark blood-red, almost black.15 
Collection of 6 colors, 40c.; 12 colors. 76c. 
To every purchaser of Aster seed we will 
send free, if requested, our leaflet, 
“ Latest and Best Methods of Growing Asters, 
** which tells how to grow them to perfection, both 
in the garden beds and for cut flowers. 
