Beckert Seed and Bulb Company's 



Supreme Asters 



California Giant Aster 



WILT- RESISTANT CALIFORNIA 

 GIANT. New race of Asters that 

 surpasses, by far, any previously 

 introduced. Plants strictly branch- 

 ing 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 Rose. Rich clear rose. 



823 Light Blue. Clear light lavender- 

 blue. 



824 Peach Blossom. Peach-blossom- 

 pink. 



825 White. Pure snow white. 



830 Supreme Mixed. A fine mixture 

 containing all the above and other 

 colors. Each, pkt., 25c; H oz., 75c. 



Many flower lovers omit Asters from their gardens, under the impression 

 that they are difficult to grow, but during the past summer we have seen 

 them growing side by side under what appeared to be the worst possible con- 

 ditions with such hardy carefree flowers as Calliopsis, Poppies and 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 21/2-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 

 Y 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. 



The Aster Beetle has not been so bad the past few years, but is easily kept 

 in control by the use of an arsenical spray. 



Single Chinese 

 Aster 



With a charm all their own 

 the single Asters make ideal cut 

 flowers. Plants are well branched 

 and about 2 feet high; flowers 

 are 2'/2 to 3 inches in diameter, 

 with flat petals, closely placed. 



854 Carmine-Rose. 



852 Dark Blue. 



855 Bright Scarlet. 



853 Light Blue. 

 860 Mixed. 



Each, Pkt., 15c; 4 pkts., 50c. 



ADCO MAKES MANURE 



Adco when applied to a 

 pile of vegetable matter makes 

 excellent manure. See page 

 55. 



American Beauty Aster 



829 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 5 colors, $1.10. 



WILT-RESISTANT LATE AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTER. The latest and the finest 

 of all Asters. Plants 2 to 3 feet high, branching type. Commence to bloom in early 

 September. Flowers are extremely large and are borne on l'/ 2 ' to 2-foot stems. They 

 ship well and last a long time in water. 



871 Carmine-Rose. The original Amer- 

 ican Beauty Aster. 



872 Crimson. Rich deep crimson. 



873 Lavender. Light grayish lavendei. 



874 Purple. Deep royal purple. 



875 September Beauty. Flesh-pink. 



876 White Beauty. Mammoth in size. 

 880 Finest Mixed. All colors blended. 

 Each, pkt., 15c; U oz., 75c. 



879 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of 

 the above 6 colors, 75c. 



SUPER GIANT ASTERS. By far the finest and largest full double Asters grown. 

 Plants are strong and robust, about 2'/ 2 feet tall with 6 to 8 non-lateral branches. 

 Flowers are truly immense in size, often 6 to 8 inches across, with beautiful, 

 graceful, interlacing petals. Blooms in September. 



935 Los Angeles. Delicate shell-pink. Pkt., 25c. 



936 El Monte. Brilliant crimson, blooms a little earlier than Los Angeles. Pkt., 25c. 



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Single Chinese Aster 



