PLANT WILT-RESISTANT ASTERS FOR A SURE CROP 



Asters 



Culture A. Cover seeds '/ 8 in. Ht. various 



A reasonably fertile garden soil, enriched by an application of 

 bonemeal the previous fall and in a sunny location, will give very 

 satisfactory results in the culture of Asters. 



GIANT SUNSHINE, IMPROVED 



A supremely beautiful cross between California Giants and Dwarf 

 Sunshine types. Growing fully 3 feet high, the enormous blooms, 

 5 to 6 . inches across, with deep, cushiony centers, are carried on 

 stiff stems. 



2240 Apple Blossom 2242 Lavender 2244 White 



2241 Deep Rose 2243 Purple 



Each of above, pkt. 25 cts.; Vgoz. 75 cts. 

 2249 COLLECTION: One pkt. each of the above 5 colors (1.00. 

 2245 Choice Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts.; y g oz. 65 cts. 



CALIFORNIA GIANT IMPROVED 



The flowers are perfect in form and enormous in size, 5 to 6 inches 

 across and fully double, carried on stout stems \\i to 2 feet long. 



2200 Deep Rose 2202 Peach Blossom 2204 White 



2201 Light Blue 2203 Purple 



Each of above, pkt. 20 cts.; Vgoz. 75 cts. 

 2209 COLLECTION: One pkt. each of the above 5 colors 85 cts. 

 2206 Choice Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts.; J^oz. 65 cts. 



SPECIALLY SELECTED ASTERS 



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

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



2286 Crimson Giant. Showy bright crimson flowers of large size 

 on long, strong stems. Ht. 2)^ ft. Pkt. 15 cts.; Jioz. 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 1H ft- Pkt. 15 cts.; Hoz. 75 cts. 



2291 Los Angeles (Super-Giant). The largest and most fully double 

 Aster known. The flowers, 6 to 8 inches across, are a lovely shell- 

 pink blending to a creamy pink at the center. The plants are non- 

 lateral with 6 to 8 long stems. Pkt. 25 cts.; JiJoz. 75 cts. 



Wilt-resistant Strains of Asters 



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. 



CHINA, EARLY GIANT (Wilt-resistant) 



2292 Light Blue. Silver Medal, 1939 All-America Selections. 

 Extremely large, beautifully formed flowers, light blue in color, 

 on long, stiff stems. Exceptionally well suited for cut-flower pur- 

 poses. Pkt. 25 cts.; }4oz. 85 cts. 



QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS 

 (Wilt-resistant) 



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

 Popular for early cut-flowers. Ht. 1J^ ft. 



2221 Blush-Pink 2223 Dark Blue 2226 White 



2222 Crimson 



Each of above, pkt. 10 cts.; V t oz. 65 cts. 

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

 2228 Choice Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; y x oz. 50 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 2235 White 



2232 Deep Rose 



Each of above, pkt. 15 cts.; Vioz. 75 cts. 



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

 2237 Choice Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 65 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. 15 cts.; Vioz. 75 cts. 

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

 2217 Choice Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; Moz. 65 cts. 



CREGO'S ASTERS (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 



Each of above, pkt. 15 cts.; Vioz. 75 cts. 



2289 COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 5 colors 60 cts. 

 2284 Choice Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; ^oz. 65 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, 2^£ 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 



2263 Lavender 



Each of above, pkt. 15 cts.; Vioz. 75 cts. 

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

 2268 Choice Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 65 cts. 



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