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BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY 



B. S. & B. Co's 



American Beauty Aster. 



Many flower lovers omit Asters from their 

 gardens, under the impression that they are 

 difficult to grow, but during the past Sum- 

 mer we have seen them growing side by 

 side under what appeared to be the worst 

 possible conditions with such hardy care- 

 free flowers as Calliopsis, Poppies ana 

 Bachelor Buttons; there was even one lot 

 interspersed, with a most brilliant effect, in 

 a shrubbery border. 



Culture. Plant Aster seed indoors or in 

 a hotbed in March for early blooms. When 

 plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin out or 

 transplant to stand 4 inches apart each way 

 or into 2^ -inch pots. When 6 inches high, 

 plants should be set in their permanent 

 position, never closer than 12 inches apart. 



Excellent results are also obtained by 

 sowing seed where plants are to bloom. We 

 have found that in many instances Aster- 

 wilt and the yellows are less prevalent on 

 plants raised in this manner. Sow seed in 

 same manner as other annuals in a fine seed 

 bed and do not cover too deeply. When 

 large enough, thin out or transplant as 

 given above. 



Aster Diseases. Damping-off and Aster- 

 wilt may be prevented by treating the seeds 

 with Semesan before planting, or the roots 

 may be dipped in a normal solution of 

 liquid Semesan when transplanting. See 

 page 83 for Semesan. 



The Aster Beetle has not been so bad the 

 past few years, but is easily kept in con- 

 trol by the use of an arsenical spray. 

 LATE AMEBIC AIT BEAUTY ASTEB. The 

 latest and the finest of all Asters. Plants 

 2 to 3 feet high, branching type. Com- 

 mence to bloom in early September. Flow- 

 ers are extremely large and are borne on 

 1%- to 2-foot stems. They ship well and 

 last a long time in water. 



871 Carmine Rose. The original American 

 Beauty Aster. 



872 Crimson. Rich deep crimson. 



873 Lavender. Light grayish lavender. 



874 Purple. Deep royal purple. 



875 September Beauty. Flesh-pink. 



876 White Beauty. Mammoth in size. 

 880 Finest Mixed. All colors blended. 



Each, pit., 15c; % oz., 50c; oz., $3.50. 



879 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the 

 above 6 colors, 75c. 



Supreme Asters 



AMERICAN LATE BRANCHING- ASTEB. 



Most popular with many gardeners for 

 they come during September when flow- 

 ers are welcome, and bloom profusely for 

 a long period. The flowers are large and 

 full-centered, borne on long strong stems, 

 making them ideal for cutting. 



801 Crimson. 804 Shell Fink. 



802 Dark Blue. 805 Rose- Pink. 



803 Light Blue. 806 Pure White. 



810 All Colors Mixed. 

 Each, pkt., 10c; % oz., 75c; oz., $2.50. 



809 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the 

 above 6 colors, 50c. 



CALIFORNIA GIANT ASTEB. A superb 

 new race of Asters that surpasses, by far, 

 any previously introduced. Plants strict- 

 ly branching type, bearing their blooms 

 on long, strong stems. The flowers them- 

 selves leave nothing to be desired. They 

 are the same type as the Crego or Ostrich 

 Feather Aster, with long, twisted, and 

 curled petals, full double, and when well 

 grown 5 to 6 inches in diameter. 



821 Deep Purple. Royal purple. 



822 Deep Bose. Rich clear rose. 



823 Light Blue. Clear light lavender-blue. 



824 Peach Blossom. Beautiful peach-blos- 

 som pink. 



825 White. Pure snow white. 



830 Supreme Mixed. A fine mixture with 

 the same robust growth and enormous 

 flowers of the type, containing all the 

 above and many other colors. 



Each, pkt., 25c; y B oz., 75c. 



829 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the 

 above 5 colors, $1.10. 



California Giant Aster. 



ASTEB PLANTS TO AN OUNCE 



There are between 10 to 12 thousand 

 Aster seeds to an ounce, according to 

 variety, and under average conditions an 

 ounce of seed will produce 5,000 to 6,000 

 strong, healthy plants. 



