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ASTERS hha 



No garden Is complete without the China Asters. Lovely in form and 

 color and easy to grow, they make most attractive beds and are the lead- 

 ing cut-flower from midsummer until the appearance of the chrysanthe- 

 mums. They come in many types, differing in form of flower, habit of 

 growth, and season of bloom. 



Asters delight in a rich, moist soil and, to produce the largest and finest 

 flowers, they should have plenty of room and be given frequent cultiva- 

 tion. For the earliest flowers, start the seed indoors in March and trans- 

 plant the seedlings to the open ground when they are about 4 inches high. 

 For later bloom, the seed may be sown in the garden in May after the 

 soil is warm. The plants should be thinned out to stand at least a foot 

 apart. 



CALIFORNIA GIANT ASTERS 



In this splendid new strain, the earliness and the beau- 

 tiful fluffy Comet type of flower of the Crego Asters is 

 combined with the giant size and vigor of the American 

 Beauties. The flowers are full-centered and substantial, 

 averaging 5 to 6 inches across, and produced on stout 

 stems 18 to 24 inches long without disbudding. We urge 

 all who grow Asters for cut-flowers to try the California 

 Giants, believing they are destined to become the most 

 valuable of all Asters for cutting. 



2200 Deep Rose. 2202 Peach Blossom. 2204 White 



2201 Light Blue. 2203 Purple. 2206 Mixed 

 Pkt. 20 cts., % oz. 75 cts. 



2209 COLLECTION. One pkt. each of the above 5 colors 

 90 cts. 



LATE AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTERS 



The American Beauty Asters produce the largest flowers on 

 the longest stems of any of the Asters, rivaling the Chrysan- 

 themums In aize and beauty. On account of their immense size 

 and long, stout stems they are pre-eminently desirable for cutting. The 

 flowers have the incurving petals and full-centered form of the popular 

 Late Branching type. Height 2 to 3 feet. 



2211 Crimson 



2212 Lavender 



2213 Purple 



2214 Rose 



2215 White 

 2217 Mixed 



Each, pkt. 15 cts., l A ox. 75 cts. 

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



Early Branching Royal Asters 



Early Branching Royal Asters 



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

 double flowers on long, straight stems. Free-blooming and 

 fine for cutting. Height 2 feet. 



2231 Bright Rose 2233 Purple 2235 White 



2232 Lavender 2234 Shell-Pink 2237 Mixed 



Each, pkt. 10 cts., % ox. 60 cts. 

 2239 COLLECTION. One pkt. each of the above 5 colors 40 cts. 



Queen of the Market Asters 



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

 Popular for early cut-flowers. Height 18 inches. 



2221 Blush-Pink 2223 Dark Blue 2225 Scarlet 



2222 Crimson 2224 Lavender 2226 White 



2228 Mixed Colors 

 Each, pkt. 10 cts., % ox. 50 cts. 

 2229 COLLECTION. One pkt. each of the above 6 colors 50 cts. 



Crego's Giant Comet Asters 



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

 with flat, recurved, twisted petals on good stems. Fine for 

 both bedding and cutting. 



2251 Crimson 2253 Lavender 2255 Shell-Pink 



2252 Deep Rose 2254 Purple 2256 White 



2258 Mixed 

 Each, pkt. 10 cts., % oz. 60 cts. 

 2259 COLLECTION. One pkt. each of the above 6 colors 50 cts. 



American Late Branching Asters 



Blooming in September, 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 2263 Lavender 2265 Shell-Pink 



2262 Deep Rose 2264 Purple 2266 White 



2268 Mixed 

 Each, pkt. 10 cts., Vi oz. 60 cts. 

 2269 COLLECTION. One pkt. each of the above 6 colors 50 cts. 



WILT RESISTANT STRAINS OF ASTERS 



Early Royal and Crego's Giant Comet 

 The greatest contribution towards the advancement of the 

 Aster, has been the introduction of wilt resistant strains. 

 See Specialties Page 5 for Full Description 



The King Asters 



A distinct and most attractive type, producing large flowers 

 with straight, quilled petals on long, stiff stems. Height, 1% 

 feet. 



2271 Crimson 2273 Rose 2275 Violet 



2272 Lavender 2274 Shell Pink 2276 White 



2278 Mixed 

 Each, pkt. 10 cts., V* ox. 65 eta. 

 2279 COLLECTION. One pkt. each of the above 6 colors 50 cts. 



Six Superb Asters 



2285 Aurora. Bright yellow center with delicate blue petals. 

 Quite distinct from other Asters. Height 2 feet. Pkt. 15 

 cts., i/4 oz. $1.00. 



2286 Crimson Giant. Showy bright crimson flowers of large 

 size on long, strong stems. Height 2% feet. 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. Height about 18 inches. Pkt. 

 15 cts., Vi ox. 75 cts. 



2288 Peerless Pink. Considered the finest pink of the large 

 late branching type. Color rich shell pink with large 4 to 

 5 inch blooms on long stems. Robust plants about 2 feet 

 in height. Pkt. 15 cts., *4 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., % 

 on. $1.00. 



2291 Sensation. Deep blood red double blooms averaging 

 3% inches across, on long stems. Height about 18 inches. 

 Pkt. 15 cts., % oz. $1.00. 



To secure finest blooms, use Peat Moss as a summer mulch in the Flower Garden 



