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I. N. SIMON & SON, 529 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA 
SIMON’S PERFECTION ASTERS 
The most popular of all annual flowers and easy of culture, being invaluable for garden decoration and for cutting. The varieties 
listed represent the finest Asters of the early. Mid-season and late types, and will give a profusion of bloom from July to late October. Asters 
require good rich soil and during the growing period should be well supplied with water. Wood ashes or slacked lime worked into the soil 
before planting will prevent stem and root disease to which Asters are liable. 
SELECT LIST OF SPECIALTIES 
Simon’s Six New Asters 
These Asters, of American origin, are of great beauty and should be in every collection. All the varieties are strong growers and 
produce immense flowers on long stems making them invaluable for exhibition, or for garden display. 
PEERLESS PINK (WILT RESISTANT) 
A splendid new Aster of the branching type producing very large 
flowers, 4 to 5 inches in diameter, of a pleasing shell pink color, 
splendid for cutting. Oz., $1.50; 3^ oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c. 
BALL DEEP ROSE (WILT RESISTANT) 
Extra bright shade of deep’rose with attractively incurved petals, 
medium size, extra long stem and highly resistant. 
Oz., $1.50; }/2 oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c. 
HEART OF FRANCE (WILT RESISTANT) 
This is the most striking novelty introduced in late years. The 
flowers which are borne on long stems, are very large, of rich ruby 
red color which deepens with age, command instant attention. The 
plants are of the branching type and of very robust habit. 
Oz., $1.75; 34 oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c. 
RED SENSATION (WILT RESISTANT) 
The reddest of all red Asters, flowers being borne on long stems. 
Oz., $1.50; 34 oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c. 
Special Collection, one packet 
CRIMSON GIANT (WILT RESISTANT) 
This variety is of upright growth, the plants growing about 234 feet 
tall, and producing large double bright crimson flowers on stems 15 
inches, a splendid variety for cutting or the border. 
Oz., $1.50; 34 oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c. 
BALL PURPLE (WILT RESISTANT) 
Attractive bright deep purple; in flowering season and long stem, 
this is an exact duplicate of our Ball Deep Rose. An extra fine cut 
flower variety. Oz., $1.50; 34 oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c. 
each of the six New Asters, 50c. 
NEW SUPER GIANT ASTER, LOS ANGELES 
The finest double variety yet introduced. Flowers from 6 to 8 
inches in diameter, with long curled and interlaced petals which 
produce an artistic effect. The color is a lovely soft shell pink. The 
plants which are non-lateral produce long stems and grow 234 to 3 
feet high. 15c. per pkt.; large pkt., 50c. 
GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE ASTERS 
This fine new variety is a direct cross between the California 
Giants and the Sunshine type. The flowers, 4 to 5 inches across, 
are borne on long, stiff stems, and are two-toned; a wonderful effect 
being produced by the light yellow and blue centers and the contrast¬ 
ing colors of the outside petals. 
Choice Mixed Colors. Pkt., 15c. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTERS 
(WILT RESISTANT) 
This handsome new variety is of 
branching habit, and produces immense 
flowers on long stout stems, the plants 
growing from 234 to 3 feet high, and 
blooming from early September until 
frost. A splendid cut flower variety. 
Oz. 
34 oz. 
Pkt. 
Carmine Rose. 
$0.50 
$0.10 
Crimson. 
.50 
.10 
Lavender. 
.50 
.10 
Purple. 
.50 
.10 
Shell Pink. 
. 1.50 
.50 
.10 
White. 
.50 
.10 
Finest Mixed. 
.40 
.10 
American Beauty 
ROYAL ASTERS (WILT RESISTANT) 
An early flowering strain of the Late Branching Aster, of dwarf 
habit, producing large flowers of perfect form during July, and lasting 
in good condition for a long time. A fine midseason variety, useful 
for cutting. 
Lavender.$1.50 
Purple. 1.50 
Shell Pink. 1.50 
Deep Rose. 1.50 
White. 
Choice Mixed. 1.25 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS (WILT RESISTANT) 
An extra early variety, bearing large double flowers, plants of 
branching habit, having long stems, 2 feet. 
Oz. oz. Pkt. 
Oz. 
34 oz. 
Pkt. 
$1.50 
$0.50 
$0.10 
1.50 
.50 
.10 
1.50 
.50 
.10 
1.50 
.50 
.10 
1.50 
.50 
.10 
1.25 
.40 
.10 
Finest Mixed. $1.00 .30 $0.10 
NEW SUPER GIANT ASTER EL MONTE 
Deep glowing crimson, composed of abundant quantities of 
daintily interlaced plume-like petals, the flowers are extremely 
large and fluffy, borne on heavy non-lateral, basal branched stems. 
It is very early blooming, coming in before the California Giant 
varieties, and remaining in flower over a long period. 
Per pkt. 15c.; large pkt., 50c. 
GIANT COMET ASTERS 
(WILT RESISTANT) 
An exceptional variety. Flowers are 
extra large, with long, wavy, curled 
petals, similar to Japanese Chrysanthe¬ 
mums. Plants attain a height of 234 
feet; branching habit and long stems. 
An exceptionally fine cut flower variety 
and a splendid keeper. 
Giant Comet 
Oz. 
34 oz. 
Pkt. 
Crimson. 
.$1.25 
$0.40 
$0.10 
Dark Blue. 
. 1.25 
.40 
.10 
Light Blue. 
. 1.25 
.40 
.10 
Rose. 
. 1.25 
.40 
.10 
Shell Pink. 
. 1.25 
.40 
10 
White. 
.1.25 
.40 
.10 
Finest Mixed. 
... 1.00 
.30 
.10 
A packet each of six colors, 50c. 
IMPROVED GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
This splendid new variety, which is an improvement of the Giant 
Comet type, produces large flowers resembling Chrysanthemums in 
size of flowers and length of stems. A fine cut-fiower variety. 
Oz. 34 oz. Pkt. 
Deep Purple.$2.25 $0.65 $0.15 
Light Blue. 
. 2.25 
.65 
.15 
Peach Blossom Pink. 
. 2.25 
.65 
.15 
Deep Rose. 
. 2.25 
.65 
.15 
White.. 
.65 
.15 
Choice Mixed. 
. 2.00 
.60 
.15 
AMERICAN LATE BRANCHING (WILT RESISTANT) 
This vigorous variety forms tall, bushy plants. Flowers extra 
large, borne on long stout stems. It is a great favorite with the 
florists for late cutting, 2>^ feet. Oz. K oz. Pkt. 
Crimson.$1.25 $0.40 $0.10 
Dark Blue. 1.25 .40 .10 
Light Blue. 1.25 .40 .10 
Rose. 1.25 .40 .10 
Shell Pink. 1.25 .40 .10 
White. 1.25 .40 .10 
Finest Mixed. 1.00 .30 .10 
A packet each of 6 colors, 50c. 
