FLOWER SEEDS 
ASTERS 
GILL’S HIGH GRADE ASTERS 
t Marked are asters of the wilt resistant strains. 
We aim to supply the very best Asters that can 
be grown or purchased, and the mosi up-to-date 
varieties and types will be found in our list. Asters 
are one of the best cut flowers that can be grown. 
Sow seeds in boxes inside or in frames, about 
February 25th to March 15th, and transplant during 
May. In ordering, simply say Crego White,. Beauty 
Pink, etc. Splendid blooms can be obtained by 
planting the seed in the open about May 1. 
NEW SUPER GIANT LOS ANGELES — This 
new giant aster is pure shell pink, fully double, 
and on good stems. Wonderful cut flower. Pkt. 25c. 
LILLIPUT FLOWERED — New. These baby 
flowered asters are small and button-like in form, 
making a very colorful border. Mixed colors. Pkt. 
10c. 
CALIFORNIA GIANT SUNSHINE MIXED—A 
cross between California Giant and Sunshine type. 
Flowers 6 inches across on plants 3 feet tall. Long 
wiry stems. A fine novelty. Pkt. 20c; Vs oz. 50c. 
AURORA—A striking novelty. The outer row of 
large petals is azure blue. The full double center 
of quilled petals is yellow. Pkt. 15c. 
♦OREGON LOVELINESS—This marvelous new 
aster originated in Oregon and is the most dis¬ 
tinct color we have ever seen. It is a large flower 
of the Crego type, fully double and carried on fine 
stems. The color opens a distinct rosy salmon with 
silvery reflection but as the flowers fully develop 
the color deepens to a rich coppery salmon. Some 
describe it as a rust color or rose ash. Be sure to 
include this wonderful new aster. It will be in de¬ 
mand by all florists. Pkt. 20c; Vs oz. 75c; oz. $3.75. 
LATE BEAUTY—A new type with giant flowers 
produced on plants 2 to 3 feet high and on stems 
18 to 24 inches long. They start blooming in Sep¬ 
tember and last till frost. Their late maturity, 
large size and long, strong stems make this type 
a grand acquisition for florists and home gardens. 
WHITE, PEACH BLOSSOM, ROSE, LAVENDER, 
PURPLE, CRIMSON, MIXED. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 35c. 
EARLY BEAUTY MIXED—Earlier than the late 
Beauty Asters and flowering along with Crego type. 
Characteristics same as Late Beauty. CRIMSON, 
LAVENDER, ROSE, PEACH BLOSSOM. BLACK 
PRINCE, WHITE, MIXED. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 35c. 
CALIFORNIA GIANTS—This giant new class 
has the strong vigorous habit and long stems of 
the Beauty type but has Crego type of bloom. The 
immense flowers, often 5 to 6 inches in diameter 
produced on long stems make them exceptional cut 
flowers. PEACH BLOSSOM, LIGHT BLUE, 
DEEP ROSE, PURP'LE, WHITE, MIXED. Pkt. 
10c; Vi oz. 40c. 
CALIFORNIA GIANT SINGLE—Flowers 3 to 4 
inches across on stems, 18 to 24 inches long. 
WHITE, ROSE, LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE, MIXED. 
Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 40c. 
GIANT CREGO ASTERS 
Immense fluffy flowers averaging 4 to 6 inches 
in diameter. Vigorous plants producing abundance 
of these large flowers on good stems. Offered in 
tSHELL FINK, tORCHID, tWHITE, fCRIMSON, 
tAZURE BLUE, LAVENDER, fPINK, fDEEP 
ROSE, fPURPLE, fMIXED. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 25c. 
GILL’S FANCY MIXED —A mixture of all colors 
in popular types. Pkt. 10c; Vt oz. 35c. 
fHEART OF FRANCE— A beautiful new rich 
dark red; two feet high; branching habit. Pkt. 10c. 
PEERLESS YELLOW—The best yellow aster; 
fairly large and fully double. Pkt. 10c. 
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Anemone Flowered Aster 
SUNSHINE OR ANEMONE FLOWERED 
Sturdy plants with long stems. Some flowers have 
twisted petals while others have quilled petals; all 
have a cushion center of fine quills in a contrasting 
color. PINK, WHITE, LAVENDER, VIOLET, 
MIXED. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 40c. 
EVERLASTING ASTER—Resembles large straw 
flowers, and when cut and dried retain their color 
and shape like an everlasting flower. Offered in 
tFLESH FINK, fROSE and fMIXED. Pkt. 10c. 
ASTER COLLECTION OFFER 
We offer any 10i packets, your choice of those 
priced at 10c; sent postpaid for 65c. 
ASTER, HARDY PERENNIAL 
Single, fall flowering hardy perennflals. New 
shades of pink, blue and white in mixture. Pkt. 10c. 
ACANTHUS (Bear’s Breach) 
Hardy perennial; giant decorative leaves 2 feet 
long and 1 foot wide. Pkt. 10c. 
ACHILLEA 
Hardy perennial of easy culture. Large clusters 
of small, double pure white flowers. A fine ever¬ 
lasting flower for winter bouquets. Pkt. 10c. 
ACONITUM (Monkshood) 
NAPELLUS —Hardy perennial, growing spikes of 
curious shaped blue and white flowers. Pkt. 15c. 
ADONIS 
FLOS—Rare, small flowers of brilliant scarlet, 
suited for cutting. Pkt. 10c. 
AFRICAN DAISY 
Sow seed same as asters and plant in sunny 
position. They bloom all summer. 
AURANTICA —Flowers iVz to 3 inches across of 
glossy orange, with dark disc and halo. Pkt. 10c. 
NEW HYBRIDS —Shades of white, yellow, orange 
and salmon zoned with a black disc. Pkt. 10c. 
AGERATUM 
Annuals, suited for boxes, pots and borders. 
BLUE PERFECTION— Dwarf, deep blue. Pkt. 10c. 
DWARF WHITE— 8 inches high. Pkt. 10c. 
MIXED —All colors. Pkt. 10c. 
