THE JOSEPH F. MARTIN CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO 3 


Selected varieties of splendid form 
practical and beautiful utility 
favorites on the cut flower market 
appealing color tones . 
in garden plantings . 
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 4/2 feet. Flowers in September and October. 
Very worthwhile. 
21,"" Pots, Per 10, $3.00; Per 100, $25.00 
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. 
21," Pots, Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.50 
BEECHWOOD CHALLENGER. Erect grower, of medium height, producing 
brilliant crimson-red flowers. We highly recommend this variety for florist 
cutting or landscape use. 
214" Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
BEECHWOOOD CHARM. A neat, well defined compact plant, which pro- 
duces clear deep rosy red flowers in great abundance. Its regularity and 
high flower productivity make it a striking and clean cut Aster admirably 
suited both for use in any part of a landscape and for cutting and decor- 
ating. Grows to 4 feet, flowers September to frost Delivery May 1 only. 
2," Pots, Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
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. 
214” Pots, Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
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= BLUE CLOUD. The blooms on this Aster have remarkable resis- 2 
| tance to freezing temperatures. Plants grow 3 feet hight in round- | 
| ed upright clumps of fluffy green foliage which becomes almost | 
z entirely covered with single soft lavender blue flowers with yel- £ 
| low centers. An excellent variety for cutting. | 
| 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 | 
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| good companion for Blue Cloud. | 
| Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 | 
| RED CLOUD. A rare and very fine novelty. Produces pure deep i 
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| Completes the companions. | 
| Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 i 
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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, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
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, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
CLIMAX. One of the best and showiest, with large pyramidal spikes of 
large light lavender blue flowers. Very free. 
21"' Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 

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| Lavender-blue flowers from 2 to 2 inches across, produced | 
| from June until the middle of November. Does exceedingly | 
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| 21/4" Pots, Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $17.50 | 
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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, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
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, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
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. 
214," Pots, Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $18.00 
HILDA BALLARD. The enormous flowers are beautiful opalscent 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 geen leaves. One of the finest. 
2%,"" Pots, 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. 
21,” Pots, Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $17.50 
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. 
214,” Pots, Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $17.50 
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. 
24" Pots, Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $17.50 
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. 
214"" Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
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. 
214" Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
