
THE JOSEPH. F. MARTIN COMPANY , 5 

baal Asters 
These Asters are varieties of splendid form . . . Exciting and appealing color tones that ring with harmony. 
. . . . Practical and beautiful utility in border plantings . . . . Favorites on the cut flower and pot plant 
market. 
BEECHWOOD CHALLENGER. Erect grower, of medium height, producing 
brilliant crimson-red flowers. We highly recommend this variety for florist 
cutting or landscape use. 
21," Pots — Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
BEECHWOOD 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. 
214". Pots — Per 10, $2.50: Per 100, $20.00 
BEECHWOOD RAY. New variety of the Novae-Belgi type. Medium sized 
flowers of rich pink color are carried in greatest profusion. Height 
3 feet. 
214" Pots — Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
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. 
214". Pots — Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
BLUE LAGOON. A new and charming variety of the Novi-Belgi type, 
producing blue flowers quiet and lovely. One of the best. 
214" Pots — Per 10, $3.00; Per 100, $22.50 
BLUE PLUME. A very choice introduction, valuable for its stately, digni- 
fied appearance. The rich, deep purple, nearly double flowers appear on 
spikes of slendid 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. 
2/2"" Pots — Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
FRIKARTI—WONDER OF STAFFA. Lavender-blue flowers from 2 to 21% 
inches across, produced from June until the middle of November. Does 
exceedingly well in light shade and comes to perfection in full sun. A 
constant rich display of flowers is kept up the entire summer. 
214" Pots — 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. 
+ 214’ Pots — Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
HARRINGTON’S PINK ADORABLE. Produces fine silvery rose flowers in 
clusters, continuously from early September until cut down by frost. It 
makes a striking show in the garden, and florists will find this a valuable 
cut flower for use in the larger vases and floral arrangements. 
21," Pots — Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
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. 
214" Pots — Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
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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. 
214"" 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, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
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. 
214” Pots — Per 10, $2.25; Per 100. $18.00 
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 
RED CLOUD. A rare and very fine novelty. Produces pure deep 
pink flowers in September and October. Height 4 to 5 feet. Completes 
the companions. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
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. 
21%," Pots — Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
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. 
21%," Pots — Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
ROYAL PINK. One of the best and a most prolific bloomer literally 
smothered with bright pink flowers. We recommend this variety to be 
included in your assortment of better Hardy Asters. 
21,"" Pots — Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
STAR OF WARTBURG. It has maintained every qualification ascribed to 
it, has proven so valuable that it is assured of a permanent popular 
position. The flowers are large, lilac, blue, with a striking orange center 
and are produced on 12 to 14 inch stems, beginning around the middle 
of June. Plan to make Aster Star of Wartburg a permanent item in your 
Aster group. 
214," Pots — Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
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. 
214" Pots — Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
VIOLETTA. New, and the best Novi-Belgi blue yet. The flowers are a 
deep violet purple and unusually double. Blooms early, producing pro- 
lific crops from September to frost, on sturdy, thickly foliaged 4 feet 
plants. 
21%," Pots — Per 10, $3.00; Per 100, $22.50 
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All are selected cut flower and decorative types .. . A double utility that makes these Buddleias one of the most 
practical plant opportunities on the market today!! 
ROYAL RED 
Patent No. 556 
Hardy, prolific, brilliantly beautiful. Cut for modern floristry under 
lights, it is breath-taking, flowers completely out from the tip down at 
the same time. 
214," Pots — Per 10, $3.00; Per 100, $25.00 
PINK CHARMING 
Remains the best pink yet. Definitely a separate color in the Buddleia 
range. 
212" Pots — Per 10, $3.00; Per 100, $22.00 
ORCHID BEAUTY 
Soft cottleya-orchid with a brilliant orange eye. It’s a splendid plant 
and carries our finest recommendation. No other variety represented 
as it is, will compare with it. 
21." Pots — Per 10, $3.50; Per 100, $25.00 
ILE DE FRANCE 
Individual flower heads often measure ten inches, these on three to 
four foot stems, color brilliant rosy purple with violet suffusion, frag- 
rant. 
2/2". Pots — Per 10, $3.00; Per 100, $25.00 
HARTWEGI 
Large bright lavender panicles that do not sunburn, compact pleasing, 
both cut and in decorative planting. Very similar to Fortune, no 
patent. 
2142" Pots — Per 10, $3.00; Per 100, $22.00 
ELEANOR 
A new type that shades from a pure, tasteful lavender, to Eleanor 
blue. Tremendously long well filled spikes, and good foliage make it 
a leader in the lavender-blue types. 
2Y2"" Pots — Per 10, $3.00; Per 100, $22.00 
DUBONNET 
The color is remarkably similar to the shade of the French Wine, Dubonnet. 
It is a distinctly different shade in Buddleias. In sunshine and under lights 
it seems to glow with a reddish cast. The spikes are solid and well rounded and the florets large. Growth is robust and erect, stems are strong. 
212” Pots — Per 10, $3.00; Per 100, $22.00 
