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Amethyst. New! Perhaps the most double form of all hardy 
asters. The large blue flowers deeply shaded purple are lavish- 
ly produced on strong well proportioned plants. Height 3 feet. 
Each 30c, 3 for 75c. 
Barr’s Pink. A very strong growing Aster often reaching 4 
to 5 ft. Flowers are large, of excellent substance, and a pure 
bright pink. A showy variety for the back of the border. Each 
25c, 3 for 60c. 
Beechwood Challenger. This new Aster came to us last year 
and we think it is the finest red in our collection. The color is 
a shade deeper than Red Rover. The medium sized flowers are 
produced on strong upright branching stems. Height 2 to 3 
feet. Each 30c, 3 for 75c. 
Blue Bouquet. Plants are covered with violet blue flowers with 
small yellow centers all during September. Excellent habit of 
growth. Height 18 inches. Each 35c, 3 for 90c. 
Blue Gem. Considered the best double all blue aster in culti- 
vation. Color, a deep striking blue. Flowers 14 inches across. 
Excellent for mass effect. Height 3 ft. Each 25c, 3 for 65c. 
Blue Gown. The finest late blue variety. Huge semi-double 
blossoms of deep china-blue on tall branching stems. Ideal for 
cutting. Height 3 to 4 ft. Each 35c, 3 for 90c. 
Constance. We consider this the finest dwarf Aster ever de- 
veloped. Pure shell-pink flowers produced by the thousands 
completely covering the rounded plant in September. Height 
10 to 12 inches. Each 30c, 3 for 75c. 
Countess of Dudley. A very dwarf charming clear pink flow- 
ered variety. Very bushy habit of growth. Height 10 inches. 
Each 25c, 3 for 65c. 
Harrington’s Pink. Matching perfectly the deep rose-pink of 
Ridgeway’s color chart, this is the first true pink variety de- 
veloped. Growing to a height of 4 feet or more, it completely 
eclipses Barr’s Pink or any of the older favorites. A grand sub- 
ject for autumn gardens and a fine cut-flower. Stock limited. 
Each 35c, 3 for $1.00. 
Lady Henry Maddocks. Clear pale pink flowers are produced 
by the thousands on dwarf compact plants. Height 12 inches. 
Each 20c, 3 for 50c. 
Ivy Logan. This is perhaps the best new Aster that came to 
us last year. Lovely, brilliant electric blue flowers abundantly 
produced on graceful branching plants. Very striking in masses. 
Different from any other Aster. Height 3% ft. Each 30c, 
3 for 75c. 
Lilac Time. We consider Lilac Time and Constance the two 
finest dwarf Asters. Lilac Time makes a dense bushy growth 
about 1 foot high and as far across. During September this 
mound is completely smothered with lovely soft lilac flowers. 
An ideal variety for edging purposes. Each 25c, 3 for 65c. 
Maid of Athens. Glorious flowers of a shade of rose-pink pro- 
duced on strong plants during September. Height 18 inches. 
Each 25c, 3 for 65c. 
Marjorie. Bushy plants profusely covered with bright light 
pink flowers in September. Height 12 inches. Each 25c, 3 
for 65c. 
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thrifty plants. I’m a new customer and so well pleased 
shall be back in the Spring with an order for more plants. 
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Asters 
Mt. Ranier. A fine white companion to Harrington’s Pink, 
Red Cloud and Barr’s Pink. Large strong plants to 4 ft. tall 
with massive heads of large pure white flowers with yellow 
centers. In bloom from September to hard freezing weather. 
Each 30c, 3 for 75c. 
Nancy. Another bushy little plant covered with flesh pink 
flowers in September. Height 12 inches. Each 20c, 3 for 50c. 
Petunia. One of the newest and one of the best hardy Asters. 
The dense neat branching plants are literally covered with very 
double glowing petunia-purple flowers. Very outstanding in the 
garden. Height 2% to 3 ft. Each 35c, 3 for 90c. 
Queen Mary. A charming large flowered variety. The large 
flowers are produced on strong well proportioned plants. Color 
pleasing rosy-lavender with a decided pink cast. A very showy 
variety. Height 3 ft. Each 25c, 3 for 65c. 
Red Cloud. The same type as Harrington’s Pink and Mt. 
Ranier. The color is a bright rosy-red that does not fade in 
sunlight. Good, strong growth up to 4 ft. Offered here for the 
first time. Each 35c, 3 for $1.00. 
Red Rover. The first good red Aster. Color a bright rosy-red 
with yellow center. Plant habits excellent. A Must Have. Height 
30 inches. Each 25c, 3 for 65c. 
Ronald. The rose-pink buds opening to clear lilac-pink com- 
pletely hide the foliage during mid-September. Height 12 inches. 
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Royal Blue. Early erect growing variety with multitudes of 
rich royal blue flowers. Height 2% ft. Each 25c, 3 for 65c. 
St. Egwin. A row of this variety makes a dense hedge of 
bright rose-pink during September. Plants often completely cov- 
ered by flowers. Very free flowering. Height 2 feet. Each 25c, 
3 for 65c. 
Strawberries & Cream. A lovely combination of deep rose-pink 
buds with softer tones of pink from the opened flowers. A 
grand novelty. Be sure and plant this one. Height 3 to 3% ft. 
Each 30c, 3 for 75c. 
Sunset. A glorious new pink Aster producing a lavish display 
of thousands of bright pink flowers in September. Compact 
plants. Excellent landscape variety. Don’t Miss This One. Height 
2 feet. Each 25c, 3 for 65c. 
Sunset Glow. An improvement on the variety Sunset. A very 
useful clear rich pink in full glory in early September. Each 
30c, 3 for 75c. 
Victor. The dwarf round cushion-like plants are completely 
covered with lavender-blue flowers in August and September. 
The earliest dwarf Aster. Fine for bordering and rock garden. 
Height 10 to 12 inches. Each 25c, 3 for 65c. 
White Lady. Good sized semi-double pure white flowers pro- 
duced by the thousands on lateral branches from ground to 
the tip. A well flowered plant of this variety is a breath-taking 
picture in white. Height 24% to 3 feet. Each 25c, 3 for 65c. 
Winchell Variety. This is the largest flowered variety in our 
collection. Imagine a hardy Aster with blue flowers 2% inches 
in diameter produced by the hundreds on strong well propor- 
tioned stems. Color soft lavender blue. One of the earliest 
blooming varieties. Height 3 to 4 ft. Each 30c, 3 for 75c. 
Ypres. A neat variety with rosy-red flowers. Height 20 inches. 
Each 25c, 3 for 65c. 
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