Ostrich Plume Asters 
Large, shaggy and fluffy flowers are produced in the greatest pro¬ 
fusion on well-branched plants about 1 ft. tall. Fine for beds, borders 
and cutting. We offer a very select range of colors. 
3062 Light Blue 
3063 Dark Blue 
3072 Crimson 
3065 Rose-Pink 
3067 Dark Scarlet 
3068 White 
1604 Indian Summer Terra-cotta-rose suffused copper. 
3069 Mixed Colors Blend of all varieties. 
Any of the above: Pkt. 15^; Ys ox. 40jzi; ox. 70^. 
7498 COLLECTION One pkt. each of the above seven sepa- , 
rate varieties (value $1.05) for only • 
Single Giants of California 
Largest single Asters, 3 to 4 in. across, are made up of a row of long, 
rather narrow petals surrounding a small, yellow, contrasting center. 
Branching plants, 2^2 ft. tall. Bloom profusely in midseason. 
1677 Light Blue. . . 
1678 Purple. 
1669 Rose. 
1668 White. 
1679 Mixed Colors 
Any of these separate 
colors or mixture: 
Pkt. 10^; Vs ox. 30^; 
V4 ox. 50^; Yz ox. 85^. 
New Type Aster—Violet Glory 
7765 COLLECTION One pkt. each of the above 4 separate 
colors (value 40ji‘) for only 
Queen of the Market—Early 
Plants are of open, spreading growth and branch freely near the 
ground, thereby giving long stems to the flowers, which are nearly 
round, fully double, and measure 3 in. across. What the flowers lack 
in size is made up in earliness. 15 to 18 in. 
1688 Blue 
Dark lavender 
3274 Crimson* 
1681 Lavender 
3275 Flesh Pink* 
3276 Purple* 
1683 Deep Rose 
3277 Scarlet* 
1783 Bishop’s Violet 
3280 White* 
Any of the above: Pkt. 15^; Vs ox. 35^; Vi ox. 60^. 
3281 Mixed Colors Showy. Pkt. 10^; Vs ox. 30fz!; Vi ox. 50^. 
Special Collection Offer 
5 Wilt-Resistant Queen of the Market Asters 
Crimson, Flesh Pink, Purple, Scarlet, 
and White. 
7776 One pkt. each of these 5 pretty colors , 
(5 pkts. in all, value 7Si) for only Ov/0 
Burpee’s Extra-Early 
3087 Violet Glory 
Earliest of all Asters; long stems, large flowers—a 
welcome new type for the home gardener and 
florist. Flowers are of a rich shade of deep purple- 
violet, 3 to 3K in. across, fully double and almost 
globular. Plants grow IK ft. tall and are of 
open, spreading habit, about 2 ft. across. Cutting 
stems may be had 12 to 15 in. in length. 
Pkt. 25^; 2 pkts. 45^; 5 pkts. $1.00. 
Giant Comet 
Plants grow uniformly 1 ft. tall, are upright and 
neat in appearance. They are extremely florifer- 
ous over a long period, making them most desirable 
for bedding, borders, edgings and cutting. 
1577 Lobelia Blue. 
1578 Lilac Pink. 
1582 Rich Salmon Rose... . 
1583 Bishop’s Violet. 
1585 Pure White. 
1667 Mixed Colors. 
A ny of these 
Giant 
Comet Asters: 
Pkt. 15^; 
Vs oz. 
Y 4 ox. 60^. 
7497 COLLECTION One pkt. each of the above 
five separate colors (value 75{S) for only 45(6 
* Varieties marked 
with asterisk are 
Wilt-resistant 
Mammoth Peony- 
Flowered Aster, 
Swansdown 
Mammoth 
Peony-Flowered 
An exceptionally fine, late-flowering Aster. The im¬ 
mense double blooms measure 4 to 5 in. across, and 
are composed of numerous petals which fold grace¬ 
fully toward the center, as in Peonies. Desirable for 
garden display and for cutting. The flowers are borne 
on sturdy stems, 15 to 20 in. long, quite free from 
laterals. 2^2 to 3 ft. tall. 
1590 
1591 
1592 
1601 
1597 
1602 
Azure Fairy Rich blue. 
Maiden’s Blush Flesh... 
Peach Blossom Pink.... 
Purple Robe Deep purple 
Rosebud Clear, deep rose 
Silvery Rose Bright rose 
with silvery sheen. 
1593 Swansdown Pure white. . 
'Any of these 
^seven lovely 
colors: 
Pkt. 
Vs oz. 50^; 
Ya ox. 85^. 
1594 Mixed Colors All the above colors. 
Pkt. 15^; Ys ox. 45^; Vi oz. VSfl; V 2 oz. $1.35. 
Special Collection Offer 
7 Mammoth Peony-Flowered 
Asters 
7780 One pkt. each of the above 7 colors qcS./ 
(value $1.40) for only OOp 
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