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COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 
A grand cut flower and a highly pay¬ 
ing crop for that purpose. The most 
popular colors are the soft pink and 
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Asters ~.- 
lavender shades They-a^e extraordim 
when planted in masses. The*, will stahd more co jfc 
and can be n^wn or set, out.Jffiite early. If sown alp 
arily showy 
late as June 1st, will give a'good faff bl^pm even m the Xoit 
LAVENDER GEM is. th^^ieffiout ffi$$er variety, KOflcW 
best for early market, DAYBREAK^e idefil for pots, design work, 
bedding and borders. All these are extra good and early. MIKADO 
are medium early, a good type of branching asters, but they are not 
worth much for shij*g>g. CREGO, OSTRICD FEATHER PEER¬ 
LESS PINK, HEAR# OR FRANCE, AUTUMN GLORY, AMERICAN 
BEAUTY, KING are all late varieties. *,$>f all asters KING is the, 
best shipper and popular in cut flower marked. Most beautifu 
all asters is CALIFORNIA GIANTS variety. x The easiest a 
disbud is AMERICAN:. 1!EAL’TY. In clean soil and on a 
land with perfect dfMBagev asters are seldom attacked by any 
of disease. 
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CULTURE—Sow outside the latter part of April, cover thq» s|ed 
not more than % of an inch, transplant ipto rows 2 feet apart an cl 
a foot apart in the rotv, las soon as the ^seedlings are large enough 
to handle. Early transplanting insures vigorous and healthy 
growth, the plants will be less apt to suffer from .disease;. If for 
bedding, space them foot apart each way. ... • 
If you want to sell the blooms, plant in ijch soil, cultivate every 
two weeks until the bftdg appear, whCn you must stop all cultiva¬ 
tion and keep the patch clean by pulling' the .weeds by hand. \\ hen 
they start to bloom mulch with tobajtsjjo' Stems to kill the root lice 
and keep the weeds in check. In blooming time keep a sharp watch 
for black beetle. Go through the field three times a day. If the 
beetles do show up, put about a pint of water and a halfpint ot 
gasoline in an old can and hold it under the bugs. They drop 
into it. These pests last only for a few days so the task is n °t as 
arduous as one might imagine. Or you can destroy these beetles 
by dusting with arsenate of lead, washing the open flowers clean 
before marketing them. 
For early blooming the seed is sown in March in pots, boxes, 
hot beds or greenhouse, but nothing is gained by sowing earlier. 
Plants from seed sown in January or February will not bloom a 
bit earlier than from seeds sown in March. 
In order to get choice extra large blooms you must not allow 
more than about 10 blooms to each plant. It will pay you to disbud, 
as choice flowers always sell for a good price. 
In the South Asters suffer from blight much more than in the 
North. The florists there grow asters under glass only, use the 
cleanest dirt they have and water them late enough in the afternoon 
to prevent burning but in time so that the foliage may get dry 
before night. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTER 
In bloom from early July until killed by frost. Flowers 
almost globular, fully double, never showing any yellow cen¬ 
ters, born on extra stout stems 18-24 in. long. Of unsur¬ 
passed keeping qualities, excellent for shipping. Height 3 ft. 
BOSE-PINK—CKIMSON—LIGHT BLUE—CARMINE ROSE- 
PURPLE — LAYENDER — WHITE — SEPTEMBER PINK — 
BLACK BLUE, MIXED —Any color: T. pkt. 10c; y 8 oz. 20c; 
oz. $1.40; lb. $14.00. 
ASTER CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE 
A single branching aster with a cushion center and twisted, 
sometimes quilled petals. A strong tall grower, medium early. Many 
colors mixed. Height 2 ft. T. pkt. 15c; 1 oz. $1.60. 
GIANT IMPROVED CREGO ASTER 
A magnificent American strain especially adapted to our 
climatic conditions. The plants form strong, branching 
bushes about 2 feet high bearing on long stems their hand¬ 
some chrysanthemum-like flowers averaging 4 inches or 
more across. They come to bloom from 2 to 3 weeks after 
the average type thus lengthening the aster season until 
after frost. Extremely free flowering and a grand cut 
flower. 
AZURE BLUE, CRIMSON, FLESH PINK, LAVENDER, PURPLE, 
INDIAN SUM3IER, ROSE PINK, SHELL PINK, WHITE. YEL¬ 
LOW, LAVENDER PINK, CATTLEYA, DARK VIOLET, MIXED. 
Any color: T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. $1.00; lb. $12.00. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTER 
An early aster, usually in full bloom, weeks before most other 
sorts begin to blossom. Plants are about 15 inches high, of graceful 
spreading habit; flowers of good size borne on long stems, making 
them valuable for cutting. 
CRIMSON, ROSE PINK, FLESH, LIGHT BLUE, WHITE. SCAR¬ 
LET, DARK BLUE, DARK LAVENDER, PURPLE, MIXED. Any 
color: T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $8.00. 
THE ROYAL ASTER 
In size like Crego Aster, earlier, remaining in bloom for a 
longer period, the petals are broad, distinctly shell-shaped, giving 
an effect of shading that enhances the beauty of the color produc¬ 
ing a striking effect. Splendid for bouquets. Height about 2 feet. 
BLUE, WHITE, SHELL PINK, ROSE PINK, LAVENDER, PUR¬ 
PLE, MIXED. T. pkt. 10c; y 8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00. 
ASTER AURORA 
A new type, flowers about 5 in. across, with well-built cushion¬ 
like centers, composed of tubular petals and several rings of broad, 
substantial regular petals for a border. The center is delicate canary- 
yellow, the border clear light blue, the whole flower a combination of 
grace, daintiness and refined beauty. Branching type, medium early, 
40 in. tall. T. pkt. 20c; % oz. 35c; oz. $2.00. 
KING ASTER 
These have very narrow petals like needles, are very doable a«d 
bloom from August to October. Invaluable for cutting. Height 20* 
Inche®. 
BLACKISH BLUE, CRIMSON, LAVENDER, SHELL PINK. BRIL¬ 
LIANT ROSE, WHITE, MIXED.—Any of the above: 1-8 oz. 15c: 
og. ,S0c; lb. $10.00; T. pkt. 10c. 
' ASTER DWARF BOQUET 
An extra eftHy flowering class of dwarf upright, compact growth, 
bearing double flowers about 1% in. across. An ideal plant for spring 
sales especially when potted. Height 10 in. Many colors. MIXED. 
T. pkt. 10c; Ys oz. 20c; oz. $1.40. 
