. Boddington's quality bulbs, seeds and plants / Arthur T. Nursery Catalogue. BODDINGTONS ~&)Ul4:itita/ SEEDS 21 ASTERS continued Hercules. imposing aspect, the plants throw up a very strong stem, 15 to 20 inclies high, which Ijegins to branch al),)Ut 4 inches from the ground, and bears at its summit the main cen- tral flower, while on the side-shoots appear four to six secondary blooms. The latter, borne on re- markably strong stalks, are all the purest white, of thegenuine Hohen- zollern form, with very long petals, and attain the enormous diameter of 6, or, with good cultur
. Boddington's quality bulbs, seeds and plants / Arthur T. Nursery Catalogue. BODDINGTONS ~&)Ul4:itita/ SEEDS 21 ASTERS continued Hercules. imposing aspect, the plants throw up a very strong stem, 15 to 20 inclies high, which Ijegins to branch al),)Ut 4 inches from the ground, and bears at its summit the main cen- tral flower, while on the side-shoots appear four to six secondary blooms. The latter, borne on re- markably strong stalks, are all the purest white, of thegenuine Hohen- zollern form, with very long petals, and attain the enormous diameter of 6, or, with good culture, as much as 7 inches. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. for $1. Cardinal. color, is as its name implies, a beautiful shade of cardinal. The growth is similar to the Branching Asters, but some dwarfer, but not so dwarf as to prevent its being one of the very best varieties for cut- ting purposes. The flowering sea- " son begins about tiie miildle of August and the flowers retain their brilliant coloring for many weeks. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. for $1. Sunset. A novelty of sterling merit, and a variety that will please all ; a seedling from Daybreak. The habit of the plant is the same as the well-known va- rieties Daybreak and Purity. The color of the flowers is a delicate shade of light pink, shading to a deep rich pink in the center, mak- ing a beautiful combination of col- ors in one flower. The flowers are globe-shaped and are borne on long stems in profusion. Pkt. 25c., 5 pkts. for $1. Collection of preceding varieties for $2. 14. Asters, Single-flowered Comet Single Comet Asters These are becoming very popular with those of esthetic tastes and where pretty decorative effects are desired. Flowers measure 4 to 6 inches across. (See illustration, above.) Pkt. '/8"Z White $0 10 $0 50 Light Rose 10 50 Brilliant Rose 10 50 Collection 0! above 5 Light Blue Violet Mixed varieties for 40 cts. Pkt. .$0 10 ... 10 ... 10 Veoz. to 50 5" 50 HARDY ASTERS (Michaelmas Daisies) H P. Very b
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