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Asters are the glory of the garden in August and September, 
just when good flowers for cutting and garden display ore wanted 
in masses. They are greatly different from other summer bloom¬ 
ing plants in their color effect, for no harsh red or yellow shades 
are found among them. There is an immense number of different 
types of Asters, in all of which similar colors have been produced. 
From time to time we add such of these newer types as have 
proved meritorious, discarding older Asters which no longer com¬ 
pete with these new developments. 
During the past few years Aster growers have worked toward 
true wiit-resistant strains, and while they cannot yet claim per¬ 
fection, the results have shown great improvement in this direc¬ 
tion. 
GIANT COMET ASTERS 
Elegant flowers resembling the finest Japanese Chrysanthemums. As bor¬ 
der subjects these Asiers make a brilliant display, and are particularly valu¬ 
able as cut flowers for bold decoration in large vases. Height 18 inches. 
617. Giant Mixed l^er packet 15c 
SUTTON’S GIANT RAY ASTERS 
Immense flowers with long slender petals radiating from the center. 
Plants of robust habit; invaluable for cutting. Stands well in a wet autumn. 
Height 2 feet. 
577. Giant White Ray Per packet 25c 
580. Giant Pink Ray Per packet 25c 
583. Giant Salmon-Rose Ray Per packet 25c 
586. Giant Mauve Ray 
Per packet 25c 
SUTTON’S SOUTHCOTE BEAUTY (SINGLE) 
A popular strain of branching habit wh'ch may be described os a giant 
Single Ostrich Plume Aster. The flowers have long, perfectly formed petals, 
with comparatively small golden yellow centers. They are carried on long, 
stiff stems from 12 to 20 inches in length. White, pink, scarlet, mauve, 
and purple are now saved separately, and the mixed seed includes other 
beautiful colors. Sutton's Southcote Beauty is of greaf value as a border 
plant, attaining a height of 2 to 21/2 feet, and is probably unrivalled by 
any other Aster for cutting and house decoration. 
810. White Per packet 25c 
813. Pink 
816. Scarlet 
819. Mauve 
822. Purple 
825. Special Mixture 
Per packet 25c 
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SUTTON’S OSTRICH PLUME 
Extremely graceful Aster, with large, loose, feathery heads, unsurpassed 
for table decoration. The branching habit makes this a conspicuous border 
plant. Height 18 inches. 
541. White Per packet 25c 
562. Azure Blue. Per packet 25c 
A delicate shade of paie blue. 
571. Dark Blue 
550. Rose-Pink. 
Lovely soft color. 
547. Pale Salmon-Pink 
544. Delicate Rose 
556. Old Rose 
574. Special Mixture 
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SUTTON’S SPECIALTIES IN ASTERS 
758. Sutton’s Amethyst packet 40c 
A very handsome globular flower of the Peony or incurved-petalled type, 
which mokes on aoreeab'e change from the feathery heads of the Ostrich 
Plume class. In color this variety is a delicate sMvejy-liloc, and it should 
be largely grown for its extremely long lasting qualities both in the border 
and as a cut flower. Height 18 inches. 
755. Sutton’s Scarlet King packet 40c 
A most brilliant color and a distinct advance on all other scarlet Asters. 
In shape the flowers are intermediate between the Victoria and the in¬ 
curved Gant French, not offered, and are freely produced on plants of 
erect habit. Height 18 inches. 
767. Sutton’s Meteor Per packet 40c 
Magnificent Comet Aster of surpassing beauty; large, massive cinnabar- 
carmine flowers which ere very effective in a mass. Height 15 inches. 
776. Sutton’s SHell-Pmk Per packet 40c 
A real giant California Aster, but with still larger flowers, produced 
somewhat earlier. Aport from its v'olue in the garden, our Shell-Pink Is 
one of the most decorative ver'eties when cut, the pink petals being 
attractively curled and interlaced, and the blooms borne on extra long 
stems. Height 2 to 3 feet. 
BALSAM 
Balsams are excellent for conservatory decoration, and they are also 
freely used as border plants and for bedding. Considering the fleshy nature 
of the stems, it is surprising how well these flowers endure dry seasons and 
severe storms. Half-hardy annual. 
923. Sutton’s Improved Camellia-Flowered P*^r packet 2Sc 
in its extraordinary size, perfect form and brilliant colors this fine strain 
of Balsam surpasses all others. Height 18 inches. Illustrated. 
BEGONIA - Fibrous-Rooted Varieties 
Although the Fibrous-Rooted Begonia is best known as a bedding plant 
it also meets o great need in the greenhouse during the late summer and 
early autumn months, especially to follow annuals grown under glass for 
spring and early summer blooming. Sow the seed in February or March, and 
transplant the seedlings 2 inches opart into boxes. When large enough 
transfer to pots those required for indoor decoration. 
1025. Sutton’s Brightness (Winter-Tlowering) Per packet 40c 
Prior to the introduction of fhis variety by us in 1935, it had not been 
possible to offer seed of a Fibrous-Rooted Begonia which would flower 
during fhe winter months. Sutton's Brightness, however, is especially 
suitable for this purpose, and seed should be sown in July, while if a 
further sowing is made in November a good display may be obtained in 
the spring. This Begonia can also be used fer summer bedd ng in the 
same way as the other Fibrous-Rooted varieties. The flowers are glowing 
carmine-pink with light green foliage. 
1028. Sutton’s Loveliness Per packet 25c 
One of the largest-flowered Fibrous-Rooted Begonias, and the clear rose- 
pink blossoms have made it a great favor.te both for greenhouse and for 
bedding. 
1034. Sutton’s Coral-Pink Per packet 25c 
Equally showy as a pot plant or for bedding out. 
964. Begonia Lloycii (Tuberous-Rooted) Per packet 40c 
This Begonia has attained a great popularity, and now occupies a position 
among Begonias similar to that of the SteJIata classes of Cineraria and 
Primula. As a pot plant it is very beautiful, but a still more striking 
effect is produced in hanging-boskets. Mixed colors. 
Sutton’s Double Tuberous-Rooted Begonia 
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