F O IV- CL U A L I T Y 



Asters 



[hhA] China 



American-Grown Florists' Strains 



Asters will make a brilliant display in the garden during the late summer and fall. We are offering 

 below a range of varieties that differ in form and blooming season. In order to obtain the finest flowers, 

 care should be taken that there is no check to their growth from time of starting until flowering season. 

 If early flowers are desired, seed should be started indoors and transplanted after danger of frost has passed. 

 For autumn flowers, seed may be sown outdoors. When long stems for cutting are desired, plants should 

 be set not closer than 12 inches apart. 



Stokes Wilt-resistant Strains. After many years' work, wilt-resistance has been developed in many of the 

 leading varieties of Asters. These strains will produce healthier plants of sturdier substance than the 

 old types. Wilt-resistance is not to be confused with disease-resistance as, unfortunately, there is no 

 known way to combat other Aster diseases except by growing the plants in an enclosed space, thereby 

 keeping the leaf-hoppers away from them. We are marking with a * all varieties on which we are offering 

 Wilt-resistant strains. 



IMPROVED CREGO GIANT 



[2ft.] 



A midsummer variety. The fluffy flowers, with 

 long, shaggy twisted petals are considered the finest 

 of the Ostrich-PIume or Comet types. They are 

 excellent for cutting as they will keep a long time 

 in water. 



620 Shell-Pink 



621 Azure- Blue 



622 Rose-Pink 

 624 White 



626 Orchid. New 

 623 Crimson 

 625 Dark Blue 

 630 Mixed 



Any of the above: Pkt. 10 cts.; y 8 oz. 25 cts.; 

 V 4 oz. 40 cts.; oz. $1.25 



COLLECTION: One pkt. each of 6 

 separate colors for 50 cts. 



627 Indian Summer. New. The brilliant copper- 

 rose flowers are of true Ostrich-PIume type. 

 Pkt. 25 cts.; y%oz. 40 cts.; }ioz. 75 cts. 



685 



^HEART OF FRANCE 



[2ft.] 



This beautiful, distinct Aster will always com- 

 mand admiration. It is the largest of all red Asters, 

 opening pure deep ruby-red and darkening with age. 

 15 cts.; H°z- 35 cts.; 3^oz. 65 cts.; oz. $2. 



Pkt. 



^AMERICAN LATE BRANCHING 



[2ft.] 



The spreading branches of this type produce 

 long-stemmed, chrysanthemum-shaped flowers often 

 measuring 5 inches across. Flowers two weeks later 

 than Crego. 



640 Azure-Blue 644 Mary Semple. 



641 Crimson Shell-pink. 



642 Deep Blue 645 White 



643 Deep Rose 



650 Mixture of all 6 varieties 



Any of the above: Pkt. 10 cts.; V 8 oz. 25 cts.; 

 V 4 oz. 40 cts.; oz. $1.25 



COLLECTION: One pkt. each of the 6 

 separate colors for 50 cts. 



IMPROVED NEW GIANT 

 CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE ASTERS 



_ [3ft.] 



This new Aster is distinctly unique and is bound 

 to command attention everywhere. Lacy petals in 

 lovely clear shades of pink, rose, blue, and lavender 

 are loosely placed about a cushion-like, quilled 

 center, sometimes yellow, sometimes white. It is 

 difficult to describe the loveliness of this dual-tone 

 effect. The enormous blooms, 4 to 5 inches across^ 

 are borne on long stems, making this new race 

 valuable for cutting. The type is not yet set and 

 will come about 50 per cent variable, with the best 

 blooms coming late. 



687 Mixed. Pkt. 25 cts.; ^oz. 40 cts.; y 8 oz. 75 cts. 



£ 



Crego Giant Aster 



Asparagus 



[tA-3ft.] Old World 

 Because of its foliage it is often called "Asparagus 

 Fern." Grows easily and quickly in a good sunny 

 window. Valuable for cutting and as a pot-plant. 



610 Plumosus nanus. The delicate foliage of this 

 variety is highly valued by florists for cutting. 

 Pkt. 15 cts.; 100 seeds 35 cts.; 1000 seeds $1.50. 



611 Sprengeri. (Emerald Feather.) Its graceful, 

 drooping foliage makes this very desirable for 

 hanging-baskets and cutting._ May be grown 

 outdoors during summer or indoors in winter. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; 100 seeds 20 cts.; 1000 seeds $1.10. 



Balsam • Lady-Slipper 



India 



695 Double Camellia-flowered, Mixed. [hA-18in.] 

 This lovely old-fashioned garden flower produces 

 a gorgeous mass of brilliant colors from early 

 summer until fall. Pkt. 10 cts.; j^oz. 25 cts.; 

 oz. 75 cts. 



715 Blue Lace Flower • Didiscus caerulea 



[hA-2V 2 ft.] Australia 

 Gardeners and florists everywhere appreciate the 

 charm of the lovely airy clusters of lavender-blue 

 florets. Their long stems and fine keeping qualities 

 make them invaluable for cutting. Sow the seed 

 outdoors in a bed after the ground, warms. Pkt. 

 10 cts.; 34oz. 50 cts. 



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