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J. J. BUTZER, PORTLAND, OREGON 
ASTERS 
This grand old fall favorite of our 
grandmother’s garden still continues to 
beautify our garden. By gradual selec¬ 
tion this plant now blooms from early 
summer until frost and its usefulness as 
a cut flower is unlimited. Our seed is 
produced by our own growers from 
stock seed especially selected and con¬ 
trolled by us. 
Culture—Sow either in the open 
ground in May or in March or April in 
cold frame, spent hot-beds or pots or 
boxes in the house, covering the seed 
with about ^i-inch of good rich soil ; 
when the plants are strong enough, 
transplant about 18 inches apart in 
deeply-dug, well-prepared beds. Asters must not be planted in 
freshly manured soil nor in soil that has been planted to Asters for 
two or three years previous. Slaked lime or fresh wood ashes are 
beneficial if stirred in the soil a little before planting and are said 
to counteract the ravages of the aster blight. A few soakings with 
tobacco water around the roots during the growing season is also 
recommended. 
ASTERS, QUEEN OF THE ANNUALS 
In recent years we have paid particular attention to American 
grown Asters, for they have greatly increased the popularity of this 
flower. We know of no other flower so easily raised from seed, 
which combines so much beauty with grace and usefulness and is 
more satisfactory than Asters. They make a brilliant effect when 
grown in masses and furnish a constant supply of cut flowers. Every 
garden, large or small, should contain Asters. 
BUTZER’S ROSE CITY MIXTURE OF ASTERS 
This special mixture includes all of the newest and is truly 
an unrivaled mixture. This mixture will afford a splendid 
supply of flowers during the entire season. The best mixture 
5n the market. Pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c. 
CALIFORNIA GIANT DOUBLE AMERICAN BEAUTY 
We take pleasure in recommending this type as the 
best Aster on the market today. Characterized by 
the well known Crego or Ostrich Feather type of 
flower, combined with the Beauty Asters’ long, non¬ 
lateral branching stems and sturdy habit of growth, 
the California Giant Double type of Aster stands at 
the head of the list, not only for florists’ use but also 
for private gardens where quality is appreciated. 
Peach Blossom. White. 
Light Blue. Dark Purple. 
Light Purple. Mixed. 
Deep Rose. Per pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. for 25c 
Pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 30c; Vs oz. 50c; X A oz. 90c 
MIXTURE OF ABOVE—Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 40c; X A 
oz. 75c; Vz oz. $1.40. 
SINGLE GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
It was developed out of the Double Giants of Cal¬ 
ifornia type. The flowers are large, measuring three 
to four inches across, with stems 18 to 24 inches in 
length. The petal has a slight twist, which adds a 
piquant touch to its beauty. The white blossoms 
resemble Shasta Daisies in appearance, but their 
greater length of stem makes them more graceful and 
better adapted to florist’s use. In the garden, the 
Single Giants of California add a charming note of 
simplicity among the fuller types of Asters. We be¬ 
lieve this new, single type of Aster is destined to 
become very popular. We can supply this in White, 
Rose, Light Blue, Purple, and Mixed, at 15c per pkt., 
2 pkts. 25c. 
GIANT CREGO ASTERS 
The Crego is one of the largest of all Asters, the 
petals being exceedingly long and wavy and the 
flowers borne on stems some fifteen inches in length. 
It is a monster among Asters. A real treat awaits 
anyone who plants this variety. 
Crego Pink. Crego Rose Pink. 
Crego Blue. Crego-Shell Pink. 
Crego Deep Rose. Crego Crimson. 
Crego Purple. Crego White. 
Crego Lavender. Crego Mixed. 
Per pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c 
HEART OF FRANCE ASTER 
Heart of France opens red as the purest ruby, deep¬ 
ens with age and retains its remarkable color to the 
very end. The petals appear strikingly changeable, 
showing now a glow and sheen quite unique, now a 
soft warm velvety texture. In any light, natural or 
artificial, Heart of France is startlingly beautiful and 
will command instant admiration. Pkt. 10c. 
Similar in type of flower and growth to the well 
known Late Branching Asters, but differs in that all 
the large blossoms are produced on much longer and 
heavier stems. Some of the individual stems measure 
more than two feet in length. It makes a very heavy 
growth, and is one of the latest flowering Asters that 
we know. This should be in every garden. 
Carmine Rose. Pink. 
Crimson. Rose. 
Lavender. White. 
Peach Blossom. Mixed. 
Purple. 
Per pkt. 10c; any 3 pkts. for 25c 
PEERLESS YELLOW ASTER 
This the best yellow Aster. The flowers are of fair 
size; they are borne on long stems; the color is a 
pleasing light yellow. Pkt. 15c. 
GIANT OSTRICH FEATHER ASTER 
The finest type of the Giant Comet, or Ostrich 
Feather type of Aster. Much larger than the Giant 
Comet, the petals longer, more twisted, and produced 
in greater abundance. Borne 
cut-flowers par-excellence. 
Shell Pink. 
Rose. 
Crimson. 
Light Blue. 
Dark Blue. 
Each of the above, pkt. 
Mixed, all colors, pkt. 10c. 
on long stems, they make 
Rose Pink. 
Pink. 
Sky Blue. 
White. 
10c; any 3 pkts. for 25c. 
THE KING ASTER 
The habit is similar to the popular Giant Branching, 
vigorous in growth, long stiff stems. In form the 
flower is entirely distinct from any other variety; 
petals somewhat resemble the quilled varieties, but are 
much larger and broader, those in the center being 
curled and incurved, completely covering the crown. 
In shape and size the bloom is round, full and very 
large. 
White. Crimson. 
Pink. Violet. 
Rose. Lavender. 
Blackish Blue. Mixed, all colors. 
Each of the above, pkts. 10c; any 3 pkts for 25c. 
Aster Giant Mammoth Paeony Flowered —Rosebud. 
Aster Giant Mammoth Paeony Flowered —Silver 
Rose. 
Aster Lilliput Flowered. 
Aster Los Angeles. 
For these four new Asters see page 1 
