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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE.
ASTERS-Gontinued
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I A P A NF^P ^ ^^'^^ ^®^ distinct and attractive class. The plants
J/\r /\l^CrOl-« are vigorous and produce very large and strikingly-
beautiful flowers made up of exceedingly long tubular and twisted
petals. Should be included in every collection Pkt. 1 Octs
Jewel, or Ball Shaped. The /^S^^V/^.^
round, ball-like flowers of ^ c^ ^X^i«/^#A 7 /^^ '
this variety are formed of
broad, comparatively
short petals and
are borne on long,
graceful stems.
Its size, brilliancy
of color and per-
fect symmetry,
make it very pop-
ular -wherever it
is known. Mixed
colors . .Pkt. 10c
Diamond, has
large, double flowers of rich
and varied colors. One of
the best for cut flowers;
eighteen inches high. All
colors ?H ixed.. Pkt. 1 octs
Princess (Pure White, or Snowball)
\ beautiful and distinct variety having
semi-spherical, pure white flowers re-
sembling Lilliput Dahlias. The flowers
are composed of short, very thickly set
imbricated petals, and are borne so abundantly as to
give the plant a charming appearance. A single plant
often produces as many as 30 perfectly formed flowers^ Equally
valuable for cut flowers and pot culture Pkt. lOcts
ASTER,
QiANT White
Comet.
VirTOPF A '^^'^ ^^^^^ ^^ asters is
T IVl v/I\Irl. QQiy equaled in per-
fection of form and variety and pu-
rity of colors by TruffauVs Poeony
Flowered. The petals of the latter
curve upward and inward while
those of the Victoria grow out and
down, over-lapping like the petals of
the Double Dahlia. Height about
two feet.
Victoria, Bright Red Pkt. lOcts
Peach Blossom.
Violet
PureWIiite
White, turning
to azure blue .
Mixed, including
all colors.
lOcts
lOcts
lOcts
lOcts
lOcts
Dwarf Victoria, like tall Victoria in
habit. Of great utility for edgings
and pot culture. Height about
twelve inches. All colors mixed.
Pkt. lOcts
ASTER,
Victoria
C'C^r^ PT '^^^^ distinct class of asters resembles the
Wvri iL-* 1 Japan Chrysanthemum in size and shape
of flowers. They have a wide range of handsome
colors and are extremelv floriferous. Finest
Mixture \ Pkt. locts
COMET, QIANT WHITE
This variety is an improvement on the
well-known Comet Aster, the plant
being taller and of greater vigor. The
pure white flowers are of extraordi-
nary size and surprisingl.- resemble
theVeflex forms of Japanese Chrys-
anthemums Pkt. locts
Comet, Giant mixed " locts
Pyramidal Bouquet, dwarf, forming
a complete pyramid shaped bou-
,\ quet, carrying from fifteen to twenty
I flowers, which nearly hide the foli-
age; height one foot. A fine range
of colors mixed Pkt. lOcts
Giant Emperor. The snow white flowers
are verj' double and of enormous size;
height two feet. A very handsome and
showy variety Pkt. 1 Octs
Qoliath, Mont Rose, splendid, large flowers
of a charming peach-color; plants large,
branching Pkt. 1 Sets
Qoliath, Mont Blanc, similar to Mont Rose, except with white flowers Pkt. locts
Qoliath, Crimson, valuable for florists Pkt. locts
White Branching (Semple's). The plants are very large and come into bloom
quite late. The flowers are of such immense size that when cut they are often
taken for Chrysanthemums; they are borne on exceptionally long stems and are
gi'eat favorites with florists. _rsSWi ^irv
Pkt. lOcts _^J*«fel^ 1l '"N.
Pink Branching (Semple's'). Like
the preceding but of a very delicate
and beautiful shade of pink.
Pkt. lOcts
Lavender Branching (Semple's). a delicate
shade of pale lavender Pkt. lOcts
Semple's Branching, mixed ....Pkt. lOcts
Washington. Flowers are very large
and often measure four inches in diam-
eter; plants two feet high. Mixed
colors Pkt. locts
ASTER, Comet.
..AURIGUUA..
Called also Primula Auricula and French Cowslip. This Js an
old and well-known favorite. Culture same as for Pi'imrose. Ten-
der perennial; height six inches.
Alpine the most hardy variety Pkt. 1 Sets AURICULA