SPECIAL ASTER NOVELTIES, WILT-RESISTANT 
As each year speeds by, our plant specialists are presenting to us new or improved and intriguing 
types in many lines; improved forms, improved colors and improved plants. The work of the Bodgers 
with Asters is outstanding. We are delighted to be able to offer to our flower-friends these fine Asters 
in wilt-resistant varieties. Each one attractive and different and the best of its class. Pkt. 5c. 
AURORA GOLDEN SHEAF, 21/2 ft. The only wilt- 
resistant yellow Aster. Flowers are of good size 
with a full-cushioned center of quill-like petals 
surrounded by several rows of broad longer 
petals. Deep yellow in bud turning to rich 
cream when open. Very attractive and desira¬ 
ble novelty of great beauty. 
BETTERIDGE'S QUILLED, 21/2 ft. An improved 
late Aster with quilled petals; mixed. 100 s. 
RODGER'S MAMMOTH PERFECTION, 3 ft. Our 
seeds are direct from Dodger, and will not only 
grow, but produce the finest and best flowers. 
We challenge a competetive trial of these 
Asters with those of any other strain, regard¬ 
less of price. The Bowers are prodigious in 
size, rich and varied in colors, wonderfully 
showy in beds and unsurpassed for cutting. 
This is the last word in Improved Double Asters 
and we offer from 90 to 100 seeds (measured) 
Sioi 5 cents, that will produce plants for a large 
and handsome bed. A blend prepared espe¬ 
cially for us, and sure to give satisfaction. 
RODGER'S GIANT COMET OR CREGO, 3 ft. Of 
all Asters, this is considered the most beautiful 
and most useful. The long-stemmed flowers are 
great fluffy balls, 5 to 8 inches across, rivaling 
the finest Chrysanthemums, and lasting better 
than others when cut. You make no mistake 
in getting this Aster. As the countryman says, 
it's a "humdinger," what more can be said? 
Colors : Crimson, Deep Rose, Lavender Pink, 
Royal Purple, Shell Pink, White; separate or 
mixed. 100 s 5 cts. 
EARLY BEAUTY, 2 V 2 ff- A type of Aster that has 
been on the market for several years, and has 
received deserved popularity, coining in ten 
days before the American Beauty. Plants are 
sturdy, stems long and strong, bearing well- 
formed flowers. The petals are broad, firm and 
incurved, having a slight whirl at the center, 
a very lovely type that blooms for weeks and 
is both showy in beds and fine for cutting. We 
offer the following colors : Brilliant Crimson; 
Deep Rose, a rich bright rose; Light Lavender; 
Purple, a very dark blue; September Beauty, 
delicate pink; White and mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 
EARLY ROYAL, 18 in. Following Queen of the 
Market, a new Branching Aster especially suited 
for beds and borders, although desirable for 
cutting; flowers full, fluffy, very handsome; 
will become popular when better known. Azure 
Blue, Lavender Pink, Deep Rose, Royal Purple, 
White; separate or mixed. 
ASTERMUM, 2 ft. Branching plants, erect, bearing 
large double flowers not unlike a fine Chrysan¬ 
themum. 100 s mixed. 
EDELWEISS, 6 in. Delightful Tom Thumb variety 
in lovely white wilt-resisting strain. 
Aster Early Beauty 
Aster Aurora Golden Sheaf 
GIANT VICTORIA, 3 ft. The old Victoria Aster 
enlarged and improved; plants with short strong 
branches, the flowers of immense size, well de¬ 
veloped and showy. One of the good modern 
Asters. 100 s mixed, 5 cts. 
HEART OF FRANCE, 2 ft. Rich dark red Aster; 
very large and double; blooms during Sept. 
KING ASTER, 2 ft. Known as Needle Aster; is a 
splendid keeping variety. The petals are slen¬ 
der and pointed at the tips. The flowers are 
quite large and handsome, attaining from 3 
to 31/2 inches in diameter. Colors : Rich Crim¬ 
son, Lavender or Azure Blue, Shell Pink, Bril¬ 
liant Rose, White and mixed. 
OSTRICH-FEATHER IMPROVED, 21/2 ft. Tall 
branching, robust, splendid for beds; flowers 
immense fluffy balls, showy, long-stemmed, ex¬ 
cellent for cutting. This is one of the largest 
and most beautiful of all double Asters. It's a 
"top-notcher." Colors : Deep Rose, Crimson, 
Lavender Pink, Royal Purple, Azure, White; 
separate or mixed, 100 s 5 cts. 
PEERLESS PINK, 21/2 ft. Lovely new shade of 
shell pink. Strong grower, flowers large, double 
and of fine form. Seeds taken from best select¬ 
ed stock. Sure to grow, sure to please. Pkt. 5c. 
PEERLESS WHITE. Companion to Peerless Pink. 
Splendid form; fully double. 5 cts. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET IMPROVED, 15 in. The 
earliest wilt-resisting Aster; plants branch, pro¬ 
duce long leafy stems surmounted with large, 
very double Asters of fine form; wonderfully 
showy in beds, fine for cutting. We supply 
Crimson, Dark Blue, Scarlet, White; separate or 
mixed, 100 s 5 cts. 
SINGLE GIANT IMPERIAL RED is a new and 
lovely Aster to., be added to your wilt-resistanf 
collection. 'The plant is a strong grower, pro¬ 
ducing many giant, single, intense red flowers 
with a contrasting yellow center. The curled 
and interlaced petals and fine stems have put 
this wonderful flower in Class A. Do not miss 
it. A splendid cut-flower. 
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