Title: Barnard's seeds, bulbs, shrubs 1922
Identifier: barnardsseedsbul1922wwba (find matches)
Year: 1922 (1920s)
Authors: W. W. Barnard & Co; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs
Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : Barnard
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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48 The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W, Madison St, Chicago ASTERS Asters are one of the most important summer and autumn flowers, and receive special care at our hands. Our list comprises only such sorts as can be planted with perfect confidence that nothing better is procurable, no matter at what price or from what source. The early sorts begin blooming in July, fol- lowed by the midseason kinds, which flower dur- ing August; then the late-flowering varieties, which are at their best through September. It is quite easy, therefore, with a little care in the selection of the varieties, to have Asters in flower from the first days in July until hard frost. Asters will thrive in any good soil, prepared in the same way as you would for a crop of vege- tables, but it is well to remember that any extra care taken in the preparation of the soil is repaid by finer plants, larger blooms, with longer stems and more profuse flowering. They should have an open, sunny position, and prefer a good, heavy, loamy soil, enriched with a liberal quan- tity of thoroughly rotted manure, and the addi- tion of wood ashes or air-slaked lime, and we do not advise growing them on the same ground two years in succession. Sow either in the open ground in May, or in March or April in cold frame, spent hotbed or pots or boxes in the house, covering the seed with about one-fourth inch of good soil. When the plants are strong enough transplant about 18 inches apart in deeply dug, well-prepared beds. Half hardy annuals. SELECTED NAMED ASTERS For several years we have been making trials at our nursery of the many classes and strains of asters now in cultivation. We believe the list which follows contains the most desirable sorts now in cultivation. The seed we send out was grown by experienced specialists, both American and European. 2213— American Beauty. A most distinct and valu- able variety. It is similar in type of flower and growth to the well-known Late Branching- Asters, but differs in that all the large blossoms are produced on much longer and heavier stems. It is the first of a new strain of late branching habit, and of robust growth. Plants will average two and one-half to three feet in height, according to location, while the immense flowers, usually four to five inches in diameter, are often borne on heavy stems which may be cut two feet in length. The flowers are fully double to the last, and are a most lovely shade of bright carmine-rose, almost identical with the Famous American Beauty Rose. Yq oz., 40c; 15c pkt. 2214— Cardinal. In growth resembling the Branch- ing Aster, but a little more dwarf; in color a beautiful shade of cardinal. Com- mences to bloom in August, retaining the beautiful color for many weeks. 10c pkt. 2215— Crimson Giant. A splendid upright-growing sort, producing very large, well-formed, dark crimson flowers. Its brilliancy of color and erect habit make it desirable for garden culture. 10c pkt. 2220— Daybreak. The flowers are round as a ball, very large and full, on long stems; the color a lovely sea-shell pink. 10c pkt. 2221— Enchantress. Color, soft delicate pink that does not fade. The plants are tall and strong; the flowers are large, made up of broad petals loosely arranged. 10c pkt. 2226— Hercules. The plants throw up strong stems 15 to 20 inches high, which branch about 4 inches from the ground, bearing at their summit many central flowers, while on the side shoots appear four to six secondary blooms. The flowers are of different colors with very long petals, and attain the enormous diameter of 6 to 7 inches. Mixed. 20c pkt. 2227— lavender Gem. An early branching sort of the Comet type, with large, double, wavy-petaled flowers of an exquisite shade of lavender so much admired. 10c pkt.
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American Beauty Aster 2213A, B, C—American Beauty. This season we are offering this splen- did aster in the following new colors: 2213A, Light Pink, 2213B, Lavender; 2213C, Purple. Each, per ya oz., 40c; per pkt., 15c 2237— Mauve Queen. An Aster of the Comet type. Very large flowers of mauve color. They are similar in form to Hercules, 10c pkt. 2238— Mikado. A grand midsummer Aster. The outer petals show to their full - extent, while toward the center they curl across each other, making a large, fluffy flower. 2238—Pink. 2239—White. 15c pkt. 2240— Purity. Similar in form and habit of growth to Daybreak. Double pure white flowers. 10c pkt. 2241— Rosy Morn. Large, well-formed flowers of a handsome shade of rose. Very double; one of the best of the Daybreak group. 10c. pkt. 2242— Royal Purple. Large flowers with full cen- ters and of a rich shade of royal purple. Plants of branching habit and me- dium to late flowering. 10c. pkt. 2243—Salmon King*. conspicuous. 2244—Snowdrift. white flowers. Color is novel and pleasing shade, bright enough to be 15c pkt. One of the earliest, with im- mense perfectly double snow- 10c pkt. 2245—Rose King". Color, a bright, deep rose. It differs only in color from the now well-known Violet King. 10c pkt. 2249—Violet King-. The long, narrow flower petals are folded lengthwise and have a quilled appearance. The bloom is round, full and very large, measuring from 4 to 5 inches in diameter. The color is a soft violet-lilac. 10c pkt. Asters continued on following* page. We supply Aster plants at proper time to set out.

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