THE JOSEPH F. MARTIN CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO 7 
sters 
Hardy 
EVERY ONE A FALL LEADER 
Many available in field grown plants for the first time. 
With the active, fast-moving progress that the Hardy Asters, as a family, have known, their complete all-around 
worth has become practically inestimable. Today's range of varieties includes plants of splendid form, ranging 
from one foot to three feet tall, and running the whole gamut of exciting and appealing color tones. Their util- 
ity in garden planting is unlimited and the ultimate profit from their use as a cut flower depends only upon the 
quantity grown. From May until late fall you'll find them well among the leaders in the popularity parade of 
your fine perennials. These are all strong field grown plants. 
ADORABLE. This variety was introduced a little after the well-known 
Harrington’s Pink. Habit and growth are similar, but the color is a 
slightly deeper pink. Height 41 feet. Flowers in September and October. 
Very worthwhile. 
Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
BARR’S PINK. This is of the Novae Angliae type, a strong vigorous 
grower forming shapely plants from four to five feet tall, the finest 
bright pink. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
BEECHWOOD RAY. New variety of the Novae-Belgi type. Medium sized 
flowers of rich deep pink color are carried in greatest profusion. Height 
3 feet. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
BLUE CLOUD. A new, late blooming variety which helps extend the flow- 
ering season into late fall, when some flowers have already succumbed to 
the touch of frost. The blooms on this Aster have remarkable resistance 
to freezing temperatures. Plants grow 3 feet high in rounded upright 
clumps of fluffy light green foliage which become almost entirely covered 
with single soft lavender blue flowers with yellow centers. An excellent 
variety for cutting as it harmonizes beautifully with late flowering 
Chrysanthemums. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
ROSE CLOUD. A little more spreading in growth than Blue Cloud, but 
otherwise similar in habit. The attractive, rose flowers are a little larger 
and are produced in graceful sprays, making them ideal for use in floral 
arrangements. A very good companion to grow with Blue Cloud as they 
both flower at the same time. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
RED CLOUD. A rare and very fine novelty. Produces pure deep pink 
flowers in September and October. Height 4 to 5 ft. 
Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
BLUE GOWN. The finest late blue variety. Huge blossoms with a thick 
row of petals on tall arching stems. This is similar to the variety Climax 
but the color is a deeper blue. Most ideal for cutting. 
Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
BLUE PLUME. A very choice introduction, valuable for its stately, digni- 
fied appearance. The rich, deep purple, nearly double flowers appear on 
spikes of splendid form, making it well adapted to cutting as well as for 
the landscape. 
Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
CLIMAX. One of the best and showiest, with large pyramidal spikes of 
large light lavender blue flowers. Very free. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
FRIKARTI—WONDER OF STAFFA. Lavender-blue flowers from 2 to 2/2 
inches across, produced from June until the middle of November. Does 
exceedingly well in light shade and comes to perfection in full sun. A con- 
stant rich display of flowers is kept up the entire summer. Flowers are ex- 
cellent for cutting. 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $17.50 
GAYBORDER BLUE. A wonderful tall border variety, good for cutting. 
Clear intense blue flowers with bright yellow eye. Grows 5 feet tall; 
blooms from September to frost. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
GAYBORDER QUEEN. Bright pink, medium-sized blossoms in compact,- 
branching, densely flowered sprays. Height 21% feet. 
Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
GAYBORDER SUPREME. A brilliant new introduction, taking its place 
among the finest Hardy Asters. The flowers are large, semi-double, and 
toned clear rose pink—a color that is something different in the Aster 
range. Blooms very early. 
Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
HARRINGTON’S PINK. Produces fine silvery rose flowers in clusters, con- 
tinuously from early September until cut down by frost. It makes a strik- 
ing show in the garden, and florists will find this a valuable cut flower 
for use in the larger vases and floral arrangements. 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $17.50 
HILDA BALLARD. The enormous flowers are beautiful opalescent mauve 
or lilac, each blossom with a deep fringe of rays which are particularly soft 
in appearance. It is strong growing, branching, with very dark stems 
and rich green leaves. One of the finest. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
HYBRID LUTEUS. Resembles a glorified Goldenrod in its flowering habit. 
It is a gorgeous mass of small golden yellow flowers, produced in long, 
densely covered sprays, during late August and early September. Height 
2\> feet. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
LITTLE PINK LADY. Medium dwarf grower, height about 14 inches. 
Produces fine pink flowers, which due to their pleasing shade, blend very 
nicely with other flowers in the garden. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
MAID OF THE MIST. Nicely described by its name. The flowers are a 
lovely mauve and are double. It is erect in habit and perfectly adapted 
to any colorful flower border or for cutting. 
Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
MT. EVEREST. A wonderful white Aster of exceptional value, forming tall, 
well-shaped, pointed pyramids with an abundance of lateral growth flow- 
ering right down to the ground. Flowers in September and grows to a 
height of about 3 to 4 feet. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
MOUNT RAINIER. A rare and beautiful novelty. Straight, upright 
grower, producing fine quality pure white flowers in September and Octo- 
ber. Grows to a height of 4 to 5 feet. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
MULBERRY. Here is a real new color in Hardy Asters. The flowers are a 
real mulberry red. This is a good strong growing variety, producing excep- 
tionally heavy clusters of flowers. A very worthy addition to the now 
up-to-date fist of Hardy Asters. Height 3 to 4 feet. 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $17.50 
PALMYRA. An extremely interesting novelty in the Novae Belgii class. 
Absolutely hardy and vigorous, grows to a medium height. The flowers 
are semi-double, pure pink and make up into perfect pyramids. This 
variety will rate among the highest in your Aster group. 
Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
RED ROVER. A delightful novelty. The flowers are as near pure red as 
possible, Compact habit, very free blooming from September to frost. 
Height 3 to 4 feet. 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $17.50 
ROYAL BLUE. A deep blue in color which to date has been lacking in 
the Hardy Asters. Produces very showy large flowers in myriads. Height 
3 feet. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
ROYAL PINK. One of the best and a most prolific bloomer literally smoth- 
ered with bright pink flowers. We recommend this variety to be included 
in your assortment of better Hardy Asters. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
SKYLAND QUEEN. One of the earliest and best fall Asters. Large light 
blue blossoms, dark green, disease resistant foliage. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM. When the flowers first open they appear 
as a deeper pink and these with the softer pink open flowers make a lovely 
combination of color. Height 4 feet, blooms the end of September. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
