EVERYONE CAN HAVE ASTERS WITH WILT-RESISTANT STRAINS 
Royal Aster 
Single Aster, Southcote Beauty 
Aster, California Giants 
Waterer’s Superb Asters 
HA, HP 
There are few flowers that make a better show in the fall than the 
Asters. They are, perhaps, the most popular annual flower grown, 
and justly so on account of their ease of culture, season of bloom, 
and lasting qualities, both in the garden and as a cut-flower. To be 
able to cut Asters abundantly and over the longest possible period, 
jmu should make several sowings of the early, midseason, and late- 
flowering types. In the following list you will find not only the 
standard varieties of merit, but many of the newer sorts which we 
know are sure to please. 
The varieties marked WR are Wilt-Resistant and are highly immune 
to the fusarium wilt disease 
Early-flowering Asters ha 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET. WR. These well-known, early- 
flowering Asters are of a branching habit, about 1feet high, and 
come into bloom directly after the Extra-Early Express. The 
perfect flowers are borne on long stems and in great variety of 
colors, making them extremely useful for cutting. 
Crimson Flesh-Pink Peach-Blossom 
White Light Blue Purple 
Each, pkt. 10 cts.; Vsoz. 35 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 50 cts. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 30 cts. 
EARLY ROYAL. WR. One of the best early-flowering sorts. It is 
quite similar in type of flower to the Late Branching, but will come 
into bloom only about a week later than Queen of the Market. 
Very desirable for beds or borders and an excellent variety for 
cutting. 
Lavender Rose-Pink Shell-Pink 
Purple Peach-Blossom White 
Each, pkt. 10 cts.; Vgoz. 40 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 50 cts. 
Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; Hoz. 35 cts. 
SINGLE ASTER, SOUTHCOTE BEAUTY. This fine race of 
giant single Ostrich Plume Asters has become very popular. The 
large flowers have long, perfectly formed petals, but the golden 
yellow centers are comparatively small. They are carried on long, 
stiff stems. Of branching habit, they attain a height of 2 to 2}/^ feet. 
Dark Blue Rose White 
Light Blue Scarlet Mixed 
Each, pkt. 15 cts.; VsOz. 50 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 5 colors, 60 cts. 
Midseason Asters ha 
GIANT COMET. WR. An ideal class for cut-flowers, being not 
only most profuse bloomers, but each individual flower is borne 
on a stiff stem and resembles an exquisitely curled and twisted 
Jajianese chrysanthemum. 2 feet. 
White Rose Light Blue 
Shell-Pink Crimson Purple 
Each, pkt. 10 cts.; Ygoz. 40 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 50 cts. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; Hoz. 35 cts. 
KING. WR. A magnificent class of Asters, distinct from all others 
in the character of the flower. The long, narrow petals are folded 
lengthwise, appearing almost as though quilled. The flowers are of 
great size and substance and last longer when cut than those of 
any other class. 
White Rose Azure-Blue 
Peach-Blossom Crimson Shell-Pink 
Each, pkt. 10 cts.; %oz. 35 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 50 cts. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; Koz. 30 cts. 
SINGLE GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA. The flowers are large, 
measuring 3 to 4 inches across, with stems to 2 feet in length, 
and the petals have a slight twist, which adds a piquant touch to 
their beauty. In the garden, they add a charming note of simpUcity. 
White Light Blue Finest Mixed 
Rose Purple 
Each, pkt. 10 cts.; Vsoz. 35 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 4 colors, 35 cts. 
HOSEA WATERER : PHILADELPHIA 
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