KENDALL & WHITNEY, PORTLAND. MAINE 
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Asters 
On account of their easy culture and vigorous growth, Asters are deservedly popular. For blooming in Sep¬ 
tember and October, when they flower at their best, sow the seeds in the open ground early in May. If earlier 
blooms are wanted, they may be sown in cold-frames or in boxes or pots in the house. Cover the seeds about 
% inch with rich, light soil. When the plants have three or four leaves, transplant 18 inches apart in beds in 
which well-decayed (not fresh) manure has been thoroughly incorporated. A good dressing of wood ashes stirred 
into the surface of the bed is very beneticial to the growth of plants and prevents disease. 
EARLY DAWN, Apple Blossom. A new extra 
early strain. Plants 14 in. high. Flowers pink, 
4 in. diameter. Pkt., 15c. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET. (Wilt Resisting) A 
handsome, profuse early blooming class of 
graceful, spreading habit, producing finely 
formed, double flowers two or three weeks be¬ 
fore most others begin to bloom; extensively 
grown for cutting. 1% ft. Pkt., 10c. 
CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE. Very beautiful with 
quill-like center of light yellow surrounded by 
a single row of outer petals of various colors. 
4 to 5 ins. across. Pkt., 15c. 
Shell Pink. Pkt., 15c. 
Light Lavender. Pkt., 15c. 
Purple. Pkt., 15c. 
White. Pkt., 15c. 
Mixed. Pkt., 15c. 
TRUFFAUT’S MAMMOTH PEONY-FLOWERED. 
A superb strain with immense fully double 
flowers. Mixed colors. 2 ft. Pkt., 10c. 
SUPER GIANT EL MONTE. Large, fluffy, 
feathery crimson flowers. Pkt., 15c. 
SUPER GIANT LOS ANGELES. The color is 
pure shell-pink, unusually large, yet artistically 
graceful in the feather effect of the interlacing 
petals. In the garden they show up best com¬ 
bined with the Blue Lace Flower. Pkt., 15c. 
Aster Mammoth Peony-Flowered 
GOLDEN SHEAF. The deepest yellow Aster yet offered 
and wilt-resisting. Flowers fully double and very 
attractive. Pkt., 15c. 
GIANT BRANCHING COMET. Distinct and valuable; 
flower resembles the Japanese Chrysanthemum. Not 
only larger, but petals are longer and somewhat 
broader than the old Comet section. The plant is of 
vigorous, luxuriant growth, producing freely long¬ 
stemmed graceful flowers. 1% to 2 feet. Pkt., 10c. 
CARTER’S WHITE PLUME. One of the most mag¬ 
nificent white Asters yet produced; height, about 
fifteen inches. Pkt., 10c. 
CALIFORNIA GIANT. Flowers of the Crego type. One 
of the finest for private gardens or florists’ use. Blos¬ 
soms of large size with long stem. Per pkt., 15c. 
HEART OF FRANCE ASTER (Wilt Resisting). The 
best pure red Aster ever introduced. Heart of France 
opens red as the purest ruby. The flowers are large 
and full with never a trace of a hollow center. The 
stems are long. Pkt., 10c. 
IMPROVED CREGO (Wilt Resisting). Plants robust, 
branching, about 2V 2 ft. Flowers large, double and 
well formed; one of the finest varieties for all purposes. 
Lavender, w T ilt resisting. Pkt., 10c. 
Pink, wilt resisting. Pkt., 10c. 
White, wilt resisting. Pkt., 10c. 
Mixed, wilt resisting. Pkt., 10c. 
AMERICAN BRANCHING (Wilt Resisting). The flowers 
are like beautiful Chrysanthemums, large, very grace¬ 
ful. produced on long stems, well above the foliage; 
grand for cutting. Plants extra large and of strong 
growth: one plant will cover a space 2 l /-> ft. square. 
By far the most satisfactory grown. 
Lavender, wilt resisting. Pkt., 10c. 
Pink, wilt resisting. Pkt., 10c. 
Crimson, wilt resisting. Pkt., 10c. 
White, wilt resisting. Pkt., 10c. 
Purple, wilt resisting. I’kt., 10c. 
Finest Mixed, wilt resisting, all colors. Pkt., 10c. 
Balsam 
BACHELOR’S BUTTON OR CORNFLOWER. Popular hardy 
annual of the easiest culture, blooming quickly after seed is 
sown and for a considerable time if flowers are kept w r ell cut. 
2 feet. , . . 
Jubilee Gem. About one foot high, covered thickly with vivid 
blue flowers. Pkg., 20c. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt., 10c. 
Double Blue. Pkt., 10c. 
BALSAM (Lady Slipper). This favorite annual has been con¬ 
tinually improved for several years, the flowers of some 
strains being perfectly double and of immense size, rivaling in 
beauty those of Camellia. The strain we offer is of this 
improved type, and is remarkable for bright and effective 
colors, embracing varied and brilliant self-colors, also superbly 
mottled and striped varieties. Tender annuals. 
Double Fine Mixed. Pkt., 10c. 
BALLOON VINE. A tender annual climber of rapid growth, 
bearing small white flowers, followed by curious inflated seed- 
vessels, somewhat resembling a balloon. 10 to 15 feet. Pkt., 10c. 
B4RTONIA AUREA. Showy, hardy annual of distinct character, 
its "olden yellow flowers being freely produced. It grows well 
in partial shade, but should not be crowded. Pkt., 10c. 
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