ASTERS (. Annual) 
HOW TO GROW 
Asters prefer an open sunny position, good 
soil, deeply spaded and well enriched with 
hone meal or other fertilizer, and an ad¬ 
dition of air-slaked lime.. They should not 
be grown on the same ground two years in 
succession, as this invites disease. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY ( Late) 
This beautiful strain is rapidly supersed¬ 
ing American Branching for general use. 
Plants are of the non-lateral branching type, 
grow 2-3 ft. tall, and produce enormous 
flowers on long, strong stems. Bloom from 
August to frost. Superb for cutting and 
display. 
1100 Carmine Rose.... % oz. 35c; pkt. 15c 
1101 September Beauty, flesh pink 
Vs oz. 35c; pkt. 15c 
1102 Azure Fairy, clear lavender-blue 
Vs oz. 35c; pkt. 15c 
KING ( Midseason) 
An American type of distinctive beauty, 
unlike any other aster grown. Flowers are 
large and full with long, narrow petals beau¬ 
tifully quilled. The plants are of strong 
upright growth, attaining a height of 
18-24 inches. King Asters are famous for 
their great substance and wonderful keeping 
qualities. 
1116 Rose King. Vs oz. 30c; pkt. 10c 
1119 Mixed Colors ....Vs oz. 30c; pkt. 10c 
WILT RESISTANT ASTERS 
Wilt disease is caused by a parastic fun¬ 
gus, which when once introduced into the soil 
persists indefinitely and attacks the plants 
at any stage of growth. Only through the 
use of wilt resistant strains is it possible to 
grow asters more than one year in the same 
soil. 
Wilt resistant asters can be grown in, any 
soil, whether infected with the wilt fungus 
or free from infection. We offer the follow¬ 
ing wilt resistant strains: 
EARLY ROYAL. 
1125 Rose. 1127 Lavender. 
1128 Purple. 1130 Mixed. 
GIANT COMET OR OSTRICH FEATHER. 
1146 Mixed Colors. 
Each of the above.Pkt. 15c 
Long Season Collection 
1 pkt. Early Wonder. 
1 pkt. King. 
1 pkt. American Beauty. 
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Gold Medal Collection 
1 pkt. Aurora, Azure Blue. 
1 pkt. Salmongold. 
1 pkt. Heart of France. 
J JC 
Aurora Aster “Azure Blue.’’ 
For Aster Plants, 
see page 26. 
American Beauty Asters. 
EARLY ROYAL (Early Midseason) 
These come into bloom directly after the Early Wonder. The flowers are 
large and very double, with broad incurved petals; stems are long and 
upright, branching from the base of the plants. Height of plants about 2 
feet. We offer the following wilt resistant varieties: 
1125 Royal Rose, wilt resistant...Pkt. 15c 
1127 Royal Lavender, wilt resistant.Pkt. 15c 
1128 Royal Purple, wilt resistant.Pkt. 15c 
1130 Royal Mixed, wilt resistant.......Pkt. 15c 
EARLY WONDER or EXPRESS COMET {Extra Early ) 
The best extra early variety. Flowers are double and well-formed, 
3% inches across, of splendid substance, on long, erect stems. Plants 
grow 16-18 inches high and bloom profusely. 
1135 Mixed Colors. ... Vs oz. 30c; pkt. 10c 
GIANT MAMMOTH PEONY FLOWERED ( Midseason) 
A superb new strain, with immense double flowers of perfect form, 
borne on long stout stems characteristic of the true Peony flowered 
type. Wonderful for cut flowers, and a splendid keeper and shipper. 
Plants grow 2%-3 feet tall, and bloom from July until frost. 
1140 Finest Mixed Colors ...Pkt. 20c 
HARDY ASTER or Michaelmas Daisy ( Perennial ) 
1145 Height 2-3 ft. Splendid for permanent position in the hardy border, where 
their masses of brightly colored, dainty blossoms liven up the garden in late 
autumn. The colors are shades of blue, pink and white. Plants form large, 
bushy clumps which should be divided and reset every 3 years.Pkt. 15c 
GIANT COMET or Ostrich Feather ( Midseason) 
The finest and largest of all Comet type asters. The massive chrysanthemum-like 
flowers are borne on stems 12-18 inches in length. The petals are charmingly curled 
and interlaced, giving a light feathery effect. The plants of luxuriant branching 
growth, attain a height of 2 Vz feet. Should be grown in every garden where quality 
is appreciated. 
1146 Finest Mixed Colors, wilt resistant.Pkt. 15c 
AURORA ASTER, AZURE BLUE 
The delicate beauty and coloring of this aster is hard to describe. The flowers 
are large and full, with beautiful azure-blue petals surrounding a cushion center of 
yellow quills. Height of plant about 2 feet, with upright stems. Excellent as a cut 
flower. 
1150 Azure Blue...Pkt. 15c 
GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE ASTERS {Midseason) 
The most beautiful and artistic of all asters. The flowers have cushion centers 
of light yellow tubular petals, surrounded by broad guard petals of pink, rose, blue 
or lavender, producing a wonderful color contrast, and presenting an airy, lace-like 
effect. Individual blooms are 5-6 inches in diameter, and are borne on long, stiff 
stems exceptionally fine for cutting. Plants grow 2^-3 feet high. 
1169 Mixed Colors.... Vs oz. 35c; pkt. 15c 
SE ASTER “SALMONGOLD” 
1170 An aster of surpassing loveliness. The flowers open a pure salmon-yellow, 
changing to salmon-pink as they develop. They are from 3-4 inches in diameter, 
round and double to the very center. The plants branch freely, and carry an 
abundance of fine blooms on long stems.Pkt. 20c 
HEART OF FRANCE 
1175 Conceded to be the finest red aster. Its remarkable color of rich glowing red, 
deepens with age. The flowers are of good size, very full and double, and are 
borne on long stiff stems. Plants are of strong branching habit, 114-2 feet 
tall . f ...Pkt. 15c 
BALL’S IMPROVED WHITE 
1180 A pure white aster with quilled petals, so double that it has the appearance 
of a perfect hemisphere. . ...Pkt. 15c 
SOLEIL D’OR, Golden Sun Aster 
1195 The best yellow aster. The flowers are very full and double, with quilled petals. 
Long slender stems, fine for cutting.Pkt. Ijc 
Paper Pots and Plant Bands guard young plants against cutworms. See page 8 
for description and prices. _ _ 
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Giant Comet or Ostrich Feather Aster. 
