Curries (MOICH ASTERS 
NEW PRINCESS ASTERS 
(Wilt Resistant) 
The large double flowers have a full crested center, surrounded by 
Asters 
GIANT OF 
CALIFORNIA ASTERS 
Characterized by the well-known 
Crego or Ostrich Feather type of 
flower, combined with the Beau- 
ty Aster’s long, non-lateral stems 
and sturdy habit of growth, the 
California Giant type heads the 
list of the finer type Asters, not 
only for florists’ use, but also for 
private gardens where quality is 
appreciated. The large flowers 
are packed with broad, graceful 
petals, borne on stems over 2 
feet long. The plants grow from 
2% to 3 feet, starting to flow- 
er in late August. 
Apple Blossom Carmine Rose 
Peach Blossom _ Light Purple 
Light Blue Dark Purple 
Deep Rose White 
Silvery Rose Crimson 
Any of the above—Pkt., 15c. 
1 Pkt. each of the above, $1.25. 
Mixture of above—lg oz., 50c; 
Pkt., 15c. 
EARLY BEAUTY TYPE 
(Wilt Resistant) 
Planted at the same time this 
type flowers with American 
Branching and Crego, but not 
as early as Queen of the Market. 
Azure-Fairy- Purple 
Light Blue September Beauty 
Crimson —Pink 
Lavender White Mixed 
Any of the above, Pkt., 15c. 
1 package of each of the above 
ose Asters (value 90c) for 
c. 
GIANT 
IMPERIAL RED 
This is a Giant Single Aster with 
beautifully curled and interlaced 
petals. An intense brilliant red, 
which is emphasized by the 
bright yellow center. Is Wilt Re- 
sistant. Pkt.. 15c. 
New EARLY 
GIANT ASTERS 
(Wilt Resistant) 
(All American Selections) 
EARLY GIANT PEACH BLOSSOM 
—A giant early blooming vari- 
ety, similar to the Giants of 
California, the flowers are full 
petaled and open almost white 
and flushes light pink then lav- 
ender pink. Pkt., 20c. 
EARLY GIANT LIGHT BLUE—An 
extremely large early flowering 
Aster, the color is a clear, rich 
light blue, a shade which blends 
in beautifully with either deeper 
or lighter tones. Pkt., 20c. 
ROSE MARIE — Best cut-flower 
color of rose pink; high fluffy 
centers and long narrow petals 
on 4” flowers, borne on long, 
clean stut stems, earlier than 
the Giants of California class. 
Pkt., 20c. 
Super 
GIANT ASTERS 
EL MONTE—Deep glowing crim- 
son blooms composed of daintily 
interlaced, plume-like petals. 
The huge flowers are borne on 
unusually heavy, non - lateral, 
base-branching stems. Early 
blooming. Special Mention, All- 
American Selections for 1936. 
Vg oz., 50c; Yq oz., 85c; Pkt., 
Ne 
LOS ANGELES—Wonderful As- 
ter. The color is a pure shell- 
pink. Stems are long and strong, 
and no disbudding is necessary 
due to the non-lateral habit. 
2 to 3 feet tall. Vg oz., 50c; 
V4 oz., 85c; Pkt., 15c. 
ASTER GIANT CALI- 
FORNIA SUNSHINE 
This fascinating new Aster type, 
rightly called the most beautiful 
in the world, is fast becoming 
the most popular Aster. The 
flowers, 4-5’ across, are com- 
posed of a single row of loosely 
placed outer petals which con- 
trast with the unique yellow 
quill-like center disc. Stems are 
long and heavy, on plants from 
2 to 3 feet in height. 
MIXED COLORS—Pkt., 20c. 
several rows of strong guard petals and measure 3” to 31/2” 
Plants grow about 2 feet in height and have strong stems of 
flowering, making 
eter. 
good length, 
cut flowers. 
very free 
PRINCESS ANNE—The well-known peach blossom shade, 
delicate pink and turning rose pink. 
in diam- 
it an ideal variety for 
opening 
PRINCESS BONNIE—A beautiful soft salmon rose with the center rich 
gold while opening. A luscious new color combination in Asters. 
PRINCESS MARSHA—A strong, vibrant cinnabar scarlet boldly con- 
trasted with the rich gold center of the young flowers. As the flowers 
open and mature the golden center turns a silvery cinnabar. An ex- 
citing~new color note to the garden. 
Any of the above—Pkt., 25c; 3 Pkts., 65c. 
NEW HARMONY ASTERS 
(Wilt Resistant) 
The harmony type is an excellent cutting strain, the large double 
flowers have full double quilled rounded centers, surrounded by sev- 
eral broad short guard petals. 
basal branching stems, carrying four 41/2” 
Plants are 21% feet tall, with long 
blooms. 
MOONLIGHT—A beautiful, soft azure blue, highlighted by the gold 
of the center as the flower opens. 
Pkt., 25c. 
SUNRISE—A very exquisite, delicate shade of apricot pink, with a rich 
apricot gold center. This is one of the pastel shades so much in demand 
by both the cut flower grower and the home gardener. 
1 of each of the above, 40c. 
Giant CREGO or 
COMET 
(Wilt Resistant) 
Beautiful large colorful flowers, 
4° to 5” in diameter. Blooms 
are fully double, about 21/4” 
thick, carried on long, strong 
stems. The individual petals are 
gracefully curled and twisted, 
giving the whole flower an artis- 
tic appearance not unlike a Jap- 
anese Chrysanthemum. Plants 
grow 2 ft. tall, and bloom from 
late August until the end of 
September. 
Crimson Ruby 
Dark Blue Shell Pink 
Light Blue Violet 
Peach Blossom Salmon Queen 
Deep Rose White 
Mixed Colors 
Any of the above, Pkts., 10c; 
3 for 25c. 
Special collection offer, 1 of each 
10 Pkts. for 80c. 
GIANT COMET ILLUSION — 2 
feet. A soft pastel apricot pink, 
especially fine for cutting. Plants 
are upright, stems short. It is 
customary to cut the whole 
plant for cut flowers. Pkt., 20c. 
AMERICAN 
BRANCHING 
(Wilt Resistant) 
A beautiful class of Asters of 
strong and vigorous habit. The 
flowers are large and double with 
twisted petals and borne on Iona, 
strong stems, from mid-season 
until late in fall. 
Purple Azure Blue 
Scarlet Crimson 
Shell Pink Light Rose 
White Deep Rose 
Mixed Colors 
Any of the above, Pkt., 10c. 
Special collection of 1 each of 
above colors, 60¢ (value 80c) 
BALLS WHITE—This is ao pure 
white medium early Aster and is 
the branching variety, one of 
the finest of the white Asters. 
Pkt., 15c. 
CURRIE BROTHERS CO., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 
Pkt., 25c. 
QUEEN OF THE 
MARKET 
(Wilt Resistant) 
An extra early class, coming in 
three or four weeks ahead of 
any other. The flowers are very 
double and are borne on long 
stems. 
Peach Blossom Light Blue 
Purple Pink 
Scarlet White 
Choice Mixed 
Each, per Pkt., 10c; 4 oz., 60c. 
HEART OF FRANCE 
ASTER 
(Wilt Resistant) 
Opens red as the purest ruby, 
deepens with age and retains its 
remarkable color to the very 
end. The petals appear change- 
able, showing now a glow and 
sheen quite unique, now a soft 
warm velvety texture. 18” to 
24”. Vg oz., 35c; 3 Pkts., 40c; 
Pkt., 15c. 
SINGLE GIANTS OF CALIFOR- 
NIA, MIXED—Flowers large, 3” 
to 4’ in diameter; petals grace- 
ful; stems 18” to 24"; blooms in 
mid-September. % oz., 50c; 
Pkt., 15c. 
Currie’s Mixture of 
Giant Flowering 
ASTERS 
To enable those of our cus- 
tomers who wont a mixture 
of the best Asters for cutting, 
we hove prepared this mix- 
ture of the finest flowering 
varieties, blended so as to 
make the best assortment of 
colors, coming into flower at 
different times, from early 
summer until late in the fall. 
Vg oz., 35¢; Pkt., 10c. 
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