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New Sunshine Asters 

 NEW CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE ASTERS 



791. The Sunshine Asters are a truly beautiful type. The plants form 

 ■well-branched bushes and carry an abundance of excellent large flowers. 

 The blooms themselves are most artistic. The outer petals are long and 

 narrow whereas the center petals are tubular with a small four-pointed 

 star at the end. Choice mixed. Pkt. 15 cts. ; 14 oz. 75 cts. 



QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS 



790. The earliest aster, producing a profusion of fine blooms. Mixed. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; 14 oz. 35 cts.; oz. $1.20. 



AMERICAN ASTERS 



Asters are one of the most popular annuals and do well everywhere. 

 Seed may either be planted early indoors or later in the open border. 

 We suggest that you include some of the named varieties in your order. 



IMPROVED GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 



This splendid new strain bears wonderfully formed flowers of the 

 Featherbloom type five to six inches in diameter, each one packed with 

 broad petals that twist and interlace in a most beautiful fashion. The 

 strong plants grow 3 to 31,2 ft. hiph with stems 18 to 24 inches long. 

 Season, medium to late. We offer the following colors : 



1003. Peach blossom. 1005. Deep rose. 



1004. Dark purple. 1006. White. 



792. Light purple. 

 Pkts. 15 cts. ; 2 for 25 cts. The 5 for 60 cts. 



793. GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA MIXED. Pkt. 10 cts.; % oz. 75 cts. 



BOLGIANO'S FEATHERBLOOM ASTERS 



Large flowers four to five inches in diameter. The petals are beau- 

 tifully curled and twisted much like Japanese Chrysanthemums. 



777. White 779. Lavender. 781. Purple. 



778. Pink. 780. Azure blue. 



The above varieties, Pkt. 10 cts.; 14 oz. 45 cts.; oz. $1.50. 



782. FEATHERBLOOM MIXED. Many colors. Pkt. 10 cts.; % oz. 

 40 cts.; oz. $1.25. 



AMERICAN BRANCHING ASTERS 



Large double flowers, fine form. Plants 2^,^ to 3 feet high, branching 

 and robust habit. 



783. White. 786. Lavender. 



784. Pink or Mary Semple. 787. Azure blue. 



785. Crimson. 738. Purple. 

 The above varieties, Pkt. 10 cts.; '^ oz. 45 cts.; oz. $1.50. 



789. AMERICAN BRANCHING MIXED. Many colors. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 ^/i oz. 45 cts.; oz. $1.45. 



HEART OF FRANCE ASTER 



794. As beautiful a red as the purest ruby. The flowers are borne 

 on strong branching plants 2 ft. high, during September and October. 

 Their glowing beauty commands instant admiration. Pkt. 10 cts.; % 

 oz. 60 cts. 



ASTERS P. 



996. MICHELMAS DAISY. One of the showiest of our late flowering 

 perennial plants ; star like single flowers. If sovm early in spring will 

 flower the same season. Choice mixed. Pkt. 10 cts. ; Ys oz. 35 cts. 



ANTIRRHINUM A. (Snapdragon) 



Snapdragons are among the easiest flowers to raise. Rich earth and 

 a sunny bed will produce long spikes of fragrant, gorgeously colored 

 blooms. Fine for cutting. 



MAXIMUM GIANT FLOWERED. This wonderful new type grows 4 to 

 5 feet high. Blooms measure 2 to 3 inches across and are closely placed 

 on the stem. 



802. Apple Blossom. Soft pink. 



1007. Canary Bird. Canary yellow. 



1008. Snowflake. Pure white. 

 The above three, 15 cts. per pkt.; 3 for 40 cts. 



803. MAXIMUM GIANT FLOWERED. Mixed. 

 The above three and many other briliant colors. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; 1/1 oz. 30 cts.; oz. $1.00. 



HALF DWARF LARGE FLOWERED. A fine 

 type espef'ially for bedding purposes, growing 

 about 18 inches high. 



804. Amber Queen. Amber, suffused chamois. 

 1056. Firebrand. Brilliant fiery scarlet. 



1009. Gloria. Rich deep rose pink. 



1010. Silver Pink. Soft pearly pink. 

 The above 15 cts. per pkt. ; 4 for 50 cts. 



805. HALF DWARF LARGE FLOWERS. 

 MIXED. Pkt. 10 cts.; % oz. 40 cts.; oz. $1.25. 



BALLOON VINE A. 



808. An attractive climber of quick growth 

 and bears profusely inflated seed capsules. -Pkt. 

 10 cts. ; 14 oz. 15 cts. ; oz. 25 cts. 



BALSAM (LADY SLIPPER) A. 



809. DOUBLE CAMELLIA FLOWERED. All 

 Colors Mixed. These are very beautiful for bor- 

 ders. The plants make perfect little bushes wtih 

 brilliantly colored flowers. Some of the colors 

 are crimson, lemon, pink, lilac and pale rose. 

 Height, IV2 to 2 feet. Pkt. 10 cts.; % oz. 20 

 cts. ; oi. 60 cts. 



BALSAM APPLE A. 



810. A very curious climbing vine having glossy green foliage and 

 golden yellow apple-shaped fruits. Rapid grower. Pkt. 10 cts.; Vz oz. 

 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 



BLUE LACE FLOWER 



932. DIDISCUS CAERULEA. The plants grow 

 2 feet high and branch freely, each stem crowned 

 with an imibel of delicate, sky— blue flowers resem- 

 bling Queen Anne's Lace. It is easy to grow and 

 blooms from July to November. Pkt. 10 cts.; % 

 oz. 30 cts.; 14 oz. 50 cts. 



CALENDULA DOUBLE A. 



(Pot Marigold) 



Does well in cool location. Should be planted 

 either singly or in masses. Plants grow 12 inches 

 high, branch freely and bear throughout the season 

 large double flowe'-s 3 inche: in diameter. 



8II: ORANGE KING. Rich orange red. Pkt. 

 10 cts. ; oz. 35 cts. 



1011. LEMON QUEEN. Lemon yellow. Pkt. 

 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 



812. METEOR. Striped orange and cream. 

 Pkt. 10 cts. 



1012. THE BALL. Rich golden orange with 

 a light center. Large double flowers on long 

 strong stems. Excellent for cutting. Pkt. 15 cts. 



813. DOUBLE MIXED. A fine mixture of 

 yellow and orange shades. Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 25 cts. 



Antirrhinum (Snapdragon) 



CALENDULA 



9-87. RADIO. A new introduction from 

 Europe and quite distinct from any other. 

 The petals of the large, perfectly double 

 flowers instead of being flat are beautifully 

 quilled forming an almost globular flower. 

 Color a rich glittering orange. See exact 

 shape and color back outside cover of this 

 catalog. Pkt. 15 cts.; % oz. 30c; oz. $1.50. 



