. New Aster Early Wonder. The flowers showi on the plate opposite are reproductions of photographs, and are two-thiriis natural size. A number of beautiful Asters have originated in the United States in the last few years, of which the six sorts shown on the plate opposite, and offered be- low, are the finest. Being of American origin, they seem to suit our climatic conditions better than many of the imported varieties. All are of strong, sturdy growth, free-flowering and strictly first-class in every way. 1311 Daybreak. Of symmetrical growth and habit; attains a height of 18 inches, and produ
. New Aster Early Wonder. The flowers showi on the plate opposite are reproductions of photographs, and are two-thiriis natural size. A number of beautiful Asters have originated in the United States in the last few years, of which the six sorts shown on the plate opposite, and offered be- low, are the finest. Being of American origin, they seem to suit our climatic conditions better than many of the imported varieties. All are of strong, sturdy growth, free-flowering and strictly first-class in every way. 1311 Daybreak. Of symmetrical growth and habit; attains a height of 18 inches, and produces during August in the greatest profusion perfect globe-shnped double flow- ers, which are of a delicate pink tint. 7353 Lavender Gem. One of the most beautiful Asters. It is of true Comet type, with iarge, artistic, loosely-arranged flowers on long, wiry stems of the most charming shade of lavender imaginable. 1395 Purity. This variety is identical in every way to- Daybreak, being of the same symmetrical growth, height and free-flowering qualities; the flowers, how- ever, instead of being pink, are pure glistening white. 1441 Snowdrift. A most valuable variety, coming into flower in July, and, unlike many things which have only their earliness to recommend them, this has superb plumy snow-white flowers Ostrich-feather type, borne on long, strong stems ; invaluable for cutting. 1482 Violet King. A new and distinct variety, similar in habit to the Late Branching type, with long, strong stems, and per- fectly double flowers of a pleasing, soft shade of violet. 1494 White Fleece. The largest and most perfect of the Comet type we have ever seen, bearing flowers 5 inches and over across, formed into a plumy globe of glistening white. Price, any of the above, 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 1449 Collection of a packet each of the 6 sorts, 60 cts. NEW ASTER EARLY WONDER. 1345 We had this variety on trial in our experimental grounds last year, and have no hesitation in saying t
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