PLANT WILT-RESISTANT ASTERS FOR A SURE CROP 

 Wilt-resistant Strains of Asters 1 V"^ 



The Fusarium Wilt to which the Aster has in the past been subject 

 has now been brought under control by the introduction of these 

 new wilt-resistant strains, which withstand the attacks of the wilt 

 fungus, where non-resistant strains will succumb. 



QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS 

 (Wilt-resistant) 



The first to bloom. Of medium height and branching habit. 

 Popular for early cut-flowers. Ht. l}4 ft. 



2221 Blush-Pink 2223 Dark Blue 2226 White 



2222 Crimson 



Each of above, pkt. 10 cts.; Vioz. 75 cts. 

 2229 COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 4 colors 35 cts. 

 2228 Choice Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; }4,oz. 65 cts. 



EARLY ROYAL ASTERS 



(Wilt-resistant) 



These follow the Queen of the Market Asters. Large, full, double 

 flowers on long, straight stems. Free blooming and fine for cutting. 

 Ht. 2 ft. Blooms late July and Aug. 



2231 Azure-Blue 2233 Purple 2237 Choice Mixed 



2232 Deep Rose 2235 White 



Each of above, pkt. 15 cts.; y 8 oz. 40 cts. 

 2239 COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 4 colors 50 cts. 



LATE AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTERS 



(Wilt-resistant) 



Rivaling the chrysanthemum in size, this variety is preeminently 

 desirable for late cut-flower purposes. The flowers are full centered 

 within curving petals. 2 to 3 ft. Blooms Sept. and Oct. 



2211 Crimson 2213 Purple 2215 White 



2212 Lavender 2214 Rose 



Each of above, pkt. IS cts.; Vi°z. 75 cts. 

 2219 COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 5 colors 65 cts. 

 2217 Choice Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts.; Moz. 65 cts. 



ASTERS, CREGO'S (Wilt-resistant) 



Sturdy, branching plants, 2 feet tall. Large, fluffy flowers with flat, 

 recurved, twisted petals on good stems. Fine for bedding or cutting. 

 Blooms late Aug. to frost. 



2288 Blue Flame 2281 Purple 2283 White 



2280 Crimson 2282 Rose 2284 Choice Mixed 



Each of above, pkt. 15 cts.; Vsoz. 40 cts. 



2289 COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 5 colors ©0 cts. 



2293 Enchantress. A thoroughly dependable Wilt-resistant Aster 

 of a luscious shade of salmon-rose, distinct from all other Aster 

 colors yet developed. The flowers are large, of good substance, 

 and there are a lot of them produced on long stems on strong, 

 branching plants, which bloom quite early. This is a grand Aster 

 that anyone can grow. Pkt. 25 cts. 



AMERICAN LATE-BRANCHING ASTERS 



(Wilt-resistant) 



Blooming in late August until frost, these are the most popular 

 and widely grown of all the Asters. Vigorous plants, 2J^ feet or more 

 in height, covered with large, double flowers on extra-long stems. 

 Excellent for cutting. 



2261 Crimson 2264 Purple 2266 White 



2262 Deep Rose 2265 Shell-Pink 2268 Choice Mixed 



2263 Lavender 



Each of above, pkt. 15 cts.; y 8 oz. 40 cts. 

 2269 COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors 70 cts. 



Four Superb Asters 



2285 Aurora. Bright yellow center with delicate blue petals. Quite 

 distinct from other Asters. Ht. 2 ft. Pkt. 15 cts.; ^oz. $1.00. 



2286 Crimson Giant. Showy bright crimson flowers of large size 

 on long, strong stems. Ht. 2J^ ft. Pkt. 15 cts.; %oz. 75 cts. 



2287 Lavender Gem. Flowers of the Ostrich-Feather type which 

 are silvery white when young and change to light lavender when 

 fully expanded. Ht. about 1}4 ft- Pkt. 15 cts.; J^oz. 75 cts. 



2290 Peerless Yellow. The best of the yellow Asters. Plants 2 

 feet tall with clear yellow flowers of good size and form on long 

 stems. Fades slightly as it ages. Pkt. 15 cts.; J^oz. $1.00. 



Aster, California Giants 



Balsam • Lady's Slipper 



Culture B. Cover seeds V 4 in. Ht. 2 ft. Blooms July and Aug. 

 An old garden favorite producing brilliant, double, camellia-like 

 flowers. 



2302 Crimson 2304 Salmon-Pink 2305 White 



2303 Purple 



Each of above, pkt. 10 cts.; Vioz. 35 cts. 

 2309 COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 4 colors 35 cts. 

 2307 Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; Hoz. 30 cts. 



Begonia 



Culture E. Sow seed on top of soil and firm down with a flat board. Ht. various. 

 Blooms summer and fall, and indoors in winter 



The following varieties of Begonias are all of the everblooming type, 

 forming sturdy, well-shaped plants literally covered with blossoms 

 the year around when grown in pots for home decoration. They do 

 equally well as bedding or border plants in sun or shade. Easily 

 grown from seeds, they should be started indoors or in a hotbed. 

 2311 Erfordi. Handsome dark foliage and rosy carmine flowers. 



Ht. 10 in. Pkt. 25 cts. 



2313 Gracilis luminosa. Fiery, dark scarlet flowers. Satiny brown 

 foliage. Fine for winter flowering. Ht. 10 in. Pkt. 25 cts. 



2314 Gracilis, Prima Donna. Large, handsome plants covered 

 with bright rose-pink flowers. Shining green foliage. Ht. 10 to 12 

 in. Pkt. 25 cts. 



2315 Semperflorens, Albert Martin. Extra-large flowers of 

 bright crimson-scarlet. Dark foliage. Ht. 14 in. Pkt. 25 cts. 



2316 Semperflorens, Salmon Queen. A most attractive new 

 variety with large, salmon-colored blossoms and dark foliage. 

 Ht. 12 in. Pkt. 25 cts. 



2317 Semperflorens, Vernon. Often grown as a Christmas-flower- 

 ing pot-plant and fine for bedding. Branching habit. Dark green 

 foliage shaded bronzy red. Carmine-scarlet flowers. Ht. 12 in. 

 Pkt. 15 cts. 



2318 Semperflorens, Dwarf Vernon. Forms small, round, com- 

 pact plants which are literally covered with brilliant red flowers. 

 Foliage deep, brownish red. fit. 8 to 10 in. Pkt. 15 cts. 



2319 Semperflorens, Christmas Cheer Red. Dark crimson- 

 scarlet blooms, 2 inches in diameter. Splendid for pots for Christ- 

 mas. Ht. 10 in. Pkt. 25 cts. 



2310 Semperflorens, Choice Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Blue Lace Flower • Didiscus 



Culture A. Cover seeds Vs in. Ht. 2 ft. Blooms July and Aug. 

 2328 Cserulea. The spreading flower-heads are made up of small, 

 azure-blue flowers. Nice for cutting. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34oz. 50 cts. 



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