HALLAWELL SEED CO. FLOWER SEEDS SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF 
Aster, California Giants 
LATE BEAUTY —A comparatively new type of Aster which comes 
into bloom early in September and lasts until late in the fall. 
The straight petaled flowers are large and densely double and 
borne on long and stout stems from 18 to 24 inches. Azure 
Fairy (light blue). Crimson Beauty, Peach Blossom (delicate 
pink). Purple Beauty, Rose Beauty, White Beauty —Any of 
the above, Per pkt., 15c. 
Collection of one packet each of the above 6 sorts for 75c. 
Mixture of all colors, pkt., 15c.; Y\ oz., 60c. 
POMPON —A pretty little Aster bearing a great profusion of dainty 
button-like flowers with quilled petals. Grows 12 to 15 inches 
high. Rose, White, Blood Red, Light Blue, Violet —Any of 
the above, Per pkt., 15c.; Ys oz., 50c. 
Collection of one packet each of the above 5 sorts, 65c. 
Mixture of all colors, Pkt., 15c.; Ys oz., 50c.; Y<\ oz., 90c. 
SEMPLES or LATE BRANCHING— The plant grows 2 to 3 feet 
high and about 18 inches in width. The blossoms are large, 
full and straight petaled and are borne on long stems or 
branches. Comes into flower late in the autumn. Lavender, 
Blood Red, Pink or Rose, Purple, White, Shell-Pink— 
Any of the above. Per pkt., 10c.; Y\ oz., 50c. 
Collection of one packet each of the above 6 colors, 50c. 
Mixture of all colors, Pkt., 10c.; Y\ oz., 50c.; oz., $1.50. 
SINGLE or SOUTHCOTE BEAUTY— A distinct single type. 
Flowers are 2 to 3 inches in diameter with small yellow centers. 
Free blooming and fine for cutting. Set plants 15 inches apart. 
Rose-Pink, White, Dark Blue, Light Blue — Any of the 
above. Per pkt., 15c. 
Mixture of all colors, Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 40c. 
Aster Perennial 
(Michaelmas Daisies) 
Beautiful hardy fall flowering perennials. Flowers are 
single in shades of lilac, blue and mauve. 
SUB-COERULEUS —Forms a dense tuft of leaves from which 
issue many leafless stems 12 inches high bearing light blue 
flowers 3 inches in diameter in great profusion during June and 
July. Useful for edging and rockeries. Pkt., 15c. 
NEW LARGE FLOWERED— Mixed, 1 to 3 feet tall. Pkt., 15c.; 
Ys oz. 75c. 
Asters 
Asters are one of the most popular half hardy summer 
and fall flowering annuals; excellent for bedding and cut¬ 
ting. Sow the seed in boxes from February to June and 
transplant 1 foot apart each way when danger from frost is 
over. 
ASTERMUM —The largest flowering type of all Asters with a 
Chrysanthemum-like appearance. The plants grow 2 feet high 
with strong long stems. White, Pink, Lavender — Any of the 
above, Per Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 60c. Mixture of all colors, 
Pkt., 10c.; Y\ oz., 50c. 
CALIFORNIA GIANTS— A splendid new strain of branching 
habit, plants grow 3 to 3 y 2 feet high with long strong stems 
18 to 24 inches in length bearing beautifully formed curled 
interlaced flowers 5 inches and over across. Deep Rose, Light 
Blue, Peach Blossom (delicate pink). Dark Purple, White 
—Any of the above, Per pkt., 15c.; Ys oz., 50c. 
Collection of one packet each of the above 5 sorts for 65c. 
Mixture of all colors, Pkt., 15c.; Ys oz., 45c.; Y\ oz., 80c. 
CREGO GIANT —This fine variety grows over 2 feet tall and is 
well branched; of free sturdy growth. The fluffy, graceful 
flowers are rarely less than 4 inches across and frequently 
over 5 inches. Fine for cutting. White, Delicate Pink, Rose, 
Crimson, Lavender, Purple —Any of the above, Per pkt., 10c. 
Collection of one packet each of the above 6 colors, 50c. 
Mixture of all colors, Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 50c. 
EARLY ROYAL —An early large blooming type of Aster, coming 
into bloom in July or early August, with rounded double flow¬ 
ers carried on long stems. The plant grows 2 feet high and 
branches near the ground which insures long stems for cutting. 
Deep Rose, White, Lavender, Shell Pink, Purple —Any of the 
above. Per pkt., 10c.; Y\ oz., 60c. 
Collection of one packet each of the above 5 colors, 45c. 
Mixture of all colors, Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 50c. 
IMPROVED CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE— Plants of this new type 
grow 3 feet high and bear blossoms 5 and 6 inches across on 
long, stiff stems. The color in these new Asters is startlingly 
beautiful. The disc-like center is a lovely light yellow and the 
outer or ground petals are varying shades of pink, rose, blue 
and lavender. Pkt., 20c.; Ys oz., 65c. 
HEARTS OP PRANCE —The best of the red Asters, the color 
being a rich garnet. The plants are of free branching habit, 
growing 18 inches high and producing flowers about 3% inches 
across. Pkt., 15c.; Ys oz., 40c. 
LOS ANGELES (New Superb Giant)— G iant shell-pink flowers 
which are beautifully curled and interlaced and carried on long, 
strong stems. Pkt., 25c. 
Aster, Early Royal 
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