EARLY BEAUTY. 2i/? ft. A type of Aster that has 
been on the market for several years, and has 
received deserved popularity, coming in ten days 
before the American Beauty. Plants are sturdy, 
stems long and strong, bearing well-formQ,d flow¬ 
ers. 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, a delicate pink; White and 
mixed. 
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. 
Azure Blue, Lavender Pink, Deep Rose, Royal 
Purple, White; separate or mixed. 
Single Giants ol California 
Regular pkt. 5c. 
Asters Continued 
OSTRICH-FEATHER IMPROVED, 21/2 ft Tall branch¬ 
ing, robust, splendid for beds; flowers immense 
fluffy balls, showy, long-stemmed, excellent for 
'cutting. This is one of the largest and most beau¬ 
tiful of all double Asters. Colors: Deep Rose, 
Crimson, Lavender Pink, Royal Purple, Azure, 
While; separate or mixed. 
QUEEN or 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, While; separate or 
mixed. 
IMPROVED GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA. These are 
now in great demand. The plants reach a height 
of 3 ft. and carry 10 to 12 long strong stems with 
flowers that are large, full and curly tipped. 
Extra fine. Azure Fairy. Large, full double soft 
light-blue flowers on 3 ft. plants. Loveliness. 
Long heavy non-lateral stems bearing extra large 
graceful petaled flowers of rich pink touched 
with salmon. 
CALIFORNIA GIANT SUNSHINE. The most beauti¬ 
ful Aster in the world. Fascinating new type. The 
mammoth 5 in. flowers are composed of a single 
row of loosely placed outer petals contrasting 
with great charm to the unique quill-like yellow 
center. Plants grow to a height of 2 to 3 ft. and 
bear splendid heavy stems. We offer an excellent 
assortment of colors all with varying shades of 
yellow centers. Alpenglow, purple; Blue Moon, 
light blue; Lavender; Moonbeam, snow white; 
Rainbow, rose pink; Stratosphere, dark blue; 
Enchantress, salmon pink. Separate or in splen¬ 
did mixture. 
SPECIAL ASTER VARIETIES 
ASTERMUM, 2 ft. Branching plants, erect, boaring 
large double flowers not unlike a fine Chrysan¬ 
themum. 100 s. mixed. 
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 yellov/ in bud turning to rich cream 
when open. Very attractive and desirable nov¬ 
elty of great beauty. 
BEACON. 18 in. Brilliant copper scarlet, large 
flowers and very free-blooming. 
EDELWEISS, 6 in. Delightful Tom Thumb variety 
in lovely white wilt-resisting strain. 
FIRELIGHT. New, branching habit, tall growing, 
very double, beautiful bright red. 
HEART OF FRANCE. 2 ft. Rich dark red Aster; 
very large and double; blooms during Sept. 
IMBRICATED POMPON. 1 ft. Early-flowering, of 
upright habit. The plants bear small round 
cushioned firs, in profusion; delightful and 
charming for table decorations. We offer the 
finest colors in a splendid mixture. 
LILLIPUT, 1 ft. The Lilliput or Button Asters differ 
from the Imbricated Pompons in being flat-topped, 
button-shaped, and are well adapted for pots and 
beds. Finest colors mixed. 
SINGLE GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA. Among the 
continually popular varieties is the original type 
of single Asters, now greatly improved in the 
single Giants of California. The firs are large, 
attaining a diameter of 3 to 4 in. The broad 
heavy petals are set closely around the large 
yellow eye. Plants sturdy, stems fine. We offer 
this mid-season popular variety in choice mixture, 
many colors. 
SINGLE IMPERIAL RED is a new and lovely Aster 
to be added to your wilt-resistant collection. The 
plant is a strong grower, producing many giant, 
single, intense red flowers with a contrasting 
yellow center. The curled and interl^.ced petals 
and fine stems have put this wonderful flower in 
Class A. Do not miss it. A splendid cut-flower. 
Jumbo pkt. 10c. 
GREENWOOD. SOUTH CAROLINA 
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