34 FLOWER SEEDS 



The J. Bolgiano Seed Co., Baltimore, Md. 



ASTERS 



Selected and Improved Strains 



Asters are the most popular annual flower on account of ease of 

 culture, season of bloom, and lasting qualities, both in the garden and 

 as cut-flowers. To be able to cut Asters abundantly over the longest pos- i\ 

 sible period, several sowings of the early, midseason, and late-flowering 

 types should be made. Sow the seed in shallow boxes in the 

 house or hotbed in March; transplant the seedlings 2 inches 

 apart in boxes, when they are large enough to handle; and s^x 



plant in permanent beds in May. The second sowing can be 

 made in the coldframe the latter part of April. The third 

 sowing should be made the latter part of May. Set the plants 

 of early varieties 10 inches apart in the row, and those of the 

 later varieties 15 to 18 inches apart. The richer the ground 

 the better the flowers will be. Water is very necessary. Asters 

 are wonderfully adaptable and make fine single specimens, a 

 perfect border, a gorgeous display of massed colors, and a '" 

 graceful effect in shrubbery. 



California Double Giants 



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We recommend this type as the best Aster on the market 

 today. Characterized by the Crego or Ostrich Feather type of ', 



flower, combined with the Beauty Aster's long, non-lateral 

 branching stems and sturdy habit of growth, the California 

 Double Giant type of Aster stands at the head of the list, not only for 

 florists' use, but also for private gardens where quality is appreciated. 

 White Light Purple Dark Purple 



Peach Blossom Deep Rose Mixed 



Light Blue Any of above, pkt. 20 cts. 



Collection: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, $1 



American Branching (Vick's Branching) 



Plants 2J^ to 3 feet high, of branching, robust habit. Flowers large, 

 double, and of fine form. 



White Peerless Pink Crimson 



Lavender Azure-Blue Purple 



Any of the abeve, pkt. 10 cts.; y^oz. 50 cts. 

 Collection: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 50 cts. 

 Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 50 cts.; oz. $1.50. 



Amterican Beauty 



Branching plants about 2 to 3 feet high, commencing to 

 bloom in early September and lasting until destroyed by frost. 

 The large flowers are borne on stout stems, 18 to 24 inches long. 



California Double Giant Aster 



Crimson 

 Deep Rose 

 Lavender 



Flesh-Pink 

 White 



Purple 

 Finest Mixed 



Any of the above, pkt. 15 cts.; Vioz- $1 



Sunshine Aster 



Crego's Giant Comet 



We consider this the finest of Comet Asters, bearing immense 

 fluffy flowers, 5 inches and over in diameter. They bloom profusely 

 from August until the end of September. 



White Crimson Azure-Blue 



Purple Rose Mixed 



Flesh-Pink Lavender 



Any of the above, pkt. 10 cts.; Vioz. 65 cts. 



King (Needled Type) 



Mostly of upright habit, 1 H to 2 feet high. Flowers large and 

 double, petals quilled, making them distinct from all others and a 

 very desirable class. 



Crimson Rose (brilliant rose). Violet 



Lavender White Mixed 



Shell-Pink 



Any of the above, pkt. 10 cts.; y^oz. $1 

 Collection: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 50 cts. 



New Sunshine 

 Improved Anemone-flowered 

 See inside front cover for colored illustration 

 We have trained ourselves so long to admire the fully double Asters 

 that it comes as a considerable shock to see how much more ex- 

 quisitely beautiful this new single type can be. The outer circle of 

 rays is most daintily colored, while the starry golden crest in the 

 center gives a most arresting effect. Stems are long and strong for 

 cutting. The light blue and rose varieties are especially fine. 

 White Light Blue Lavender Rose Finest Mixed 



Any of the above, pkt. 25 cts.; 4 pkts. 75 cts. 



Queen of the Market 



The very best early-flowering Aster, coming into bloom during 

 July. Its large, graceful flowers, are borne on long stems, making 

 them especially valuable for cutting. 



White Lavender Crimson 



Dark Blue Rose Mixed 



Flesh-Pink 



Any of the above, pkt. 10 cts.; Vioz. 50 cts. 

 Collection : One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 50 cts. 



