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In comparing values, "bear in mind our packets of Asters contain 300 seed or more. 
Condon’s “Giant Flowered’’ Asters 
Wilt Resistant Strains That Bloom on the Sickest Soil 
Giant Crego Asters 
C'rego’s Giant Asters are one of the most popular 
types of all Asters. The flowers are of immense size, 
usually measuring 4 to 5 inches in diameter and 
they are quite thick through the center. The petals of 
the flowers are most attractively curved and twisted, 
resembling in looseness an ostrich feather. The flowers 
are double to the very center. They are borne on long 
and strong stems measuring 12 or more inches in length. 
The plants are of sturdy branching habit, growing 2 
to 2 y 2 feet high. Crego’s Giant Asters are a midseason 
type. Valued for their immense freedom of bloom and 
their artistic appearance. 
2038 Giant Crego Pink 
A soft delicate shell pink. Pkt., 10 cts.; Vs oz., 40 
cts.; y 4 oz., 70 cts.; y 2 oz., $1.25; oz., $2.25. 
2037 Giant Crego Lavender 
A beautiful deep lavender. Pkt., 10 cts.; y 8 oz., 40 
cts.; y 4 oz., 70 cts.; y 2 oz., $1.25; oz., $2.25. 
" Helen Condon wStTw 
See photograph of the originator. 
Thousands of customers from all parts of the 
country report this as the most beautiful white 
aster in cultivation. It is simply gorgeous, flow¬ 
ers often measuring better than six inches 
across. All double and semi-double, borne on 
long, upright, branching stems, making it truly 
a prize sort for massing in beds,' bouquets or 
cut flower purposes. All lovers of flowers should 
surely try this grand Aster. Pkt., 10 cts.; y a oz., 
40 cts.; 14 oz., 70 cts.; 14 oz., $1.25; oz., $2i.25. 
2031 American Beauty Aster 
Identical in coloring as the world’s famous 
American Beauty Rose. It is without question 
a most distinct and valuable variety. Similar in 
type of flower and growth to Helen Condon, The 
Purity White only color a deep Rose. Pkt., 10 
cts.; y H oz., 40 cts.; 14 oz., 70 cts.; y 2 oz., $1.25; 
oz., $2,25. 
NOTICE—For many years Aster growers have been 
troubled in various sections of the country with 
Aster Wilt. In many cases this disease has com¬ 
pletely ruined what otherwise would have been 
beautiful, gorgeous beds of Aster blooms in 
every conceivable color and shade. Scientists 
have worked on this for several years and we 
are now in position to offer you a complete list 
of Wilt Resistant Strains of Asters as featured 
on pages 128, 129, 130 and front cover of this 
Catalog. 
Wilt Resistant Asters in our trials have with¬ 
stood the attacks of the fungus and developed 
strong, healthy plants with gorgeous blooms on 
long, stately stems. We highly recommend these 
Wilt Resistant Strains of Asters to you with 
confidence that they will give you perfect satis¬ 
faction. 
Your Asters and Sweet Peas are wonderful, writes Mrs. H. W. King, Elkhart, Ind. 
