ASTERS 
Botanically the annual types are hybrid 
forms of Callistemon cbinensis. Asters are 
more satisfactory if grown strictly for cut- 
ting rather than as border subjects. 
Asters should have an open, sunny position. They 
prefer rich loamy soil and should not be grown 
on the same ground for two years in succession 
Seed is preferably started in a sunny window, 
hotbed or coldframe in March, the seedlings trans- 
planted 1> 2 feet apart in May. Fcr late bloom 
seed may be planted in the open ground. All 
varieties are wilt-resistant unless noted. 
Annual Types 
Princess Asters 
An exciting new strain of asters — differ- 
ing from standard varieties in form and 
in exquisite colors. Flowers have a deeply 
quilled cushion, completely hiding the 
center disc even when fullv expanded. 
Flower stems average 12 inches, side 
blooms being as fine as those on the cen- 
tral stem. Plants produce 6 to 10 flowers, 
each measuring 3 to 3Vq inches. The 
strain is resistant to rust and ships well 
without bruising. Unquestionably the 
finest aster for market, for bedding and 
for cutting. 
1170 Aurora, Golden Sheaf. Deep 
yellow. 
1213 *Princess Annie. Peach-blossom. 
1214 Princess Barbara. Orchid. 
1215 *Princess Elizabeth. White. 
1216 Princess Bonnie. Rose-salmon. 
1218 *Princess Linda. Pure rose. 
1217 *Princess Marsha. Cinnabar-red 
1219 *Princess Margaret. True rose. 
1217A Princess Pat. Bright crimson. 
1219A *Princess Susan. Cleardeep blue. 
1220 Princess Mixed. Splendid blend. 
Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. 60c; y 4 oz. $1 
• COLLECTION 2991: 6 pkts. 
marked * SI. 
Invincible or Early Royal. 
A superior aster, robust and wilt-resistant. 
Flowers are like chrysanthemums in form, 
i\o to 4 inches across, double to the very 
center. Stems are long and ideal for cutting. 
Flowering is continuous from summer to 
frost. 
1191 Lavender 
1192 Violet-Purple 
1195 Pearl-Pink 
1196 Carmine-Rose 
1197 Pure White 
1198 Crimson-Brilliant 
1200 Mixed Colors 
Pkt. 15c; V4OZ. 50c; oz. $1.50 
• COLLECTION 2934: Pkt. each of six 
colors 75c. 
Early Giant 
Asters fully double, 4 to 5 inches across, and 
possessing great decorative value for arrange- 
ments. Plant height 2 } 2 feet. 
1221 Light Blue. Bright, light tint to blend 
with other pastels. 
1223 Rose Marie. Bright rose. 
1225 Peach Blossom. Lavender-pink. 
Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. 60c; 6 pkts. $1.10 
• COLLECTION 2936: Pkt. each of 3 
colors 65c. 
Queen of the Earlies (Market). Valuable 
for early flowers. The medium-sized asters 
are very full, with good texture, desirable 
form, and long stems. 18 inches. 
1178 Crimson 1184 Rose-Pink 
1180 Dark Blue 1186 White 
1182 Lavender 1189 Mixed 
Pkt. 15c; 3 pkts. 40c; 6 pkts. 75c 
• COLLECTION 2933: Pkt. each of 5 
colors 60c. 
Improved Crego. In color, page 23. 
Finest of the fancy Comet asters, with 5-inch 
flowers on long stems. 
1207 Orchid 
1208 Shell-Pink 
1210 White 
1212 Mixed Crego 
4OZ. 60c; oz. $2 
1201 Azure-Blue 
1202 Crimson 
1204 Dark Blue 
1205 Deep Rose 
Pkt. 15c; 
1259 Single Comet, Mixed 
A distinctive type for arrangements, having 
large flowers 5 to 6 inches across in a choice 
blend of colors. 
Pkt. 15c; ' 4 oz. 50c; oz. $1.50 
Late Branching or Semple's. In color, 
page 23. 
Flowers of extraordinary size, standing erect 
on long, graceful stems. Flowers open about 
the first of September, \\2t0 2 feet. 
1247 Crimson 1251 Pure White 
1249 Lavender 1253 Rose-Pink 
1250 Purple 1254 Sensation 
1256 Shell-Pink 1258 Mixed 
Pkt. 15c; Vioz. 60c; oz. 52 
Little Giants Wilt-Resk 
A new and distinct type growing in 12-inch 
mounds, with numerous Crego-shaped, 
4 to 5-inch flowers on each plant. Fine for 
bedding. 
1236A Azure Fairy. Purr, cle r 
1237A Rosamond. ,nk. 
1238 White Mound. Glistc 
Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. 60c; 6 pkts. $1.10 
Giant Sunshine Aster. 
Not wilt-resistant. Flowers arc spectacular. 
4 to 6 inches across, with cushiony centers 
of petals and pointed outer petals. 3 feet. 
1261 Mixed Colors. 
Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. 60c; 6 pkts. $1.10 
1174 Santa Maria Super Giant. Six-inch 
flowers are double and pure white, with 
gracefully curled petals interlacing at the 
center. Stout stems 2} 2 feet long branch 
freely at the base. 
Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. 60c; 6 pkts. $1.10 
1171 Ball's White. The tines midseason 
white aster. Flowers measure 4 inches and 
have broad keeled petals. 
Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. 60c; 6 pkts. $1.10 
1172 Heart of France. The best red as 
Plants 2 feet high bear large, rich deep ruby 
red flowers on long, strong stems. 
Pkt. 15c; 3 pkts. 40c; 6 pkts. 75c 
Perennial Types 
1263 Aster alpinus. ROCK ASTER. 
Large, soft blue flowers on 9-inch plants in 
May and June. 
Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. 60c; 6 pkts. SI. 10 
1267 A. alpinus, Mixed. Blues, purples, 
violets and whites, averaging 1 foot high. 
Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. 60c; 6 pkts. $1.10 
BABY'S BREATH— See Gypsophila, 
page 12. 
BACHELOR'S BUTTON— see Centaurea, 
page 9. 
BALLOON - FLOWER— see Platycodon, 
page 20. 
1274 BALLOON-VINE. A LOVE-IN-A- 
PUFF. An interesting 10-foot vine for 
trellises. Small flowers and pufTy green 
fruits nearly globular and three angled. 
Pkt. 15c; 3 pkts. 40c; 6 pkts. 75c 
BALSAM. A LADY'S SLIPPER. Im- 
patiens Balsamina. An erect plant with 
sparkling double or single flowers close to 
the stem. A line short-blooming border 
flower useful in arrangements. 
1279 Double Camellia-Flowered, Mixed. 
Flowers are spotted, blotched or self-colored. 
Pkt. 15c; Vioz. 50c; oz. $1.50 
1285 Double Bush-Flowering, Mixed. 
Basal-branching plants covered with double 
flowers. Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. 60c; 6 pkts. $1.10 
1276 BAPTISIA australis. T FALSE 
INDIGO. A hardy, July-flowering border 
plant growing 3 feet high, with spikes of 
dark blue, pea-shaped flowers and bluish 
green leaves. 
Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. 60c; 6 pkts. $1.10 
Aster, Early Royal 
