Beckert Seed and Bulb Company's 



Supreme Asters 



WILT-RESISTANT ASTERS. The dreaded Aster-wilt has caused 

 many gardeners to omit this beautiful flower from their gardens. 

 Now with these wilt-resistant strains, developed after years of work, 

 it is again possible to grow these lovely annuals, no matter how badly 

 the soil is infested. No treatment of seed or soil is necessary before 

 planting. These Asters are not resistant to the Aster Yellows, which 

 is a disease carried by leaf-hoppers, the same as malaria is transmitted 

 by mosquitoes, but the leaf hoppers can be controlled by frequent 

 spraying with Ever Green Spray. See page 56. 



930 CALIFORNIA GIANT SUNSHINE ASTER. A superb new Aster, 

 the result of a direct cross between the Double California Giants and 

 the old Sunshine type. Plants grow 2Yi to 3 feet high, and bear long 

 stemmed flowers 5 to 6 inches across. Colorings are just as vivid as those 

 of the old Sunshine type, yellow center discs and encircling guard petals 

 with outer rows either pink, rose or blue. Pkt., 25c. 



WILT RESISTANT ROYAL ASTER. Blooms early and over a long 

 period, flowers are fairly large and are borne on long stems suitable for 

 cutting. 



841 Lavender 843 Rose 845 White 



842 Purple 844 Shell-Pink 850 Mixed 



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



849 Collection: One pkt. of each of the above 5 colors, 60c. 



WILT RESISTANT QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTER. These start 

 the Aster season in July. The plants are bushy, branching freely and 

 bear full, double flowers. 



901 Crimson 904 Lavender 



902 Dark Blue 905 Scarlet 



903 Flesh-Pink 906 Pure White 

 910 All Colors Mixed 



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

 909 Collection: One pkt. of each of the above 

 6 colors, 75c. 



WILT RESISTANT AMERICAN LATE 

 BRANCHING ASTER. The flowers are large 

 and full-centered, borne on long, strong stems, 

 making them ideal for cutting. 



801 Crimson 805 Copper-Rose 



802 Dark Blue 806 Pure White 



803 Light Blue 810 All Colors Mixed 



804 Shell-Pink 



Each, pkt., 10c; M oz., 75c. 

 809 Collection: One pkt. of each of the above 6 

 colors, 50c. 



Giant Sunshine Aster 



Aurora Asters 



A distinct type from Italy, 

 somewhat similar to Sunshine 

 Asters, but the guard petals are 

 much closer together and centers 

 are full. 



940 Azure Blue. Guard petals 

 are clear azure-blue with 

 bright yellow center quills. 

 Plants strong and vigorous, 

 about 2 feet high. Pkt., 25c. 



941 Golden Queen. Similar to 

 the above but outer guard 

 petals are creamy white, while 

 the quills are a deeper yellow 

 at the center. Pkt., 25c. 



King Aster 



Aurora Aster 



THE KING or NEEDLE TYPE ASTER. Quite distinct in form, with narrow, 

 quilled petals, like a fine Cactus Dahlia. Flowers large, on long, stiff stems. 

 Last for a long time in water. 



861 Crimson King 863 Pink King 866 White King 



862 Lavender King 864 Violet King 870 Mixed King 



Each, pkt., 10c; J4 oz., 75c. 

 869 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 5 colors, 40c. 



SPECIAL VARIETIES OF ASTERS 

 937 New Fancy Yellow Aster. A yellow Aster that is really worth while. 

 Flowers are fairly large, borne on long stems, and clear yellow in color. 

 Pkt., 20c; 14 oz., $1.25. 



934 Peerless Pink. Lovely light rose-pink. Large, late, and one of the best cut 

 flowers. Pkt., 15c; J4 oz., $1.00. 



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