Flower Seeds 
For Florists 
BALL Resistant Asters 
W E HAVE not only pioneered interest in rot resistant asters, but we are very 
much interested, with Bodger Seeds, Ltd. of California, in developing this 
resistance in all varieties. In the following list the degree of resistance to rot 
will be found higher in some than in others,- in none is it less than 70% in our si ck soil. 
Most of them will stand up practically 100% in ordinarily clean soil. On the other 
hand, we occasionally get complaints to the contrary. It is perfectly clear to us that 
where these varieties fail to come clean, the cause will be found in diseases other than 
the common or wide-spread form of stem rot they are bred to resist. We are glad to 
say many favorable reports on the value of the resistant strains have been received by 
us from all sections of the U. S. Even in soil not infected with rot, we feel certain 
these strains will be found more vigorous and safer than the ordinary ones. All the 
varieties listed on this and the following page are resistant. A few words about colors. 
In our market the demand centers largely on white. Good white asters are usually at 
a premium in any market. In the order of their value we should list the colored ones as 
follows: Azure Blue,- Rose Pink/ Deep Rose,- Shell Pink,- Lavender Blue,- Purple,- Blush or 
Peachblossom Pink; Blackish Blue/ Cattleya or Orchid an d Cri mson. 
The varieties starred we find especially resistant and valuable cut flower colors, and we believe most 
growing conditions and markets will find them the same. 
*BALL WHITE LATE. This is a splendid strain of long stemmed, large flowered white. It belongs to 
the late branching class, flowering around September 15. Fairly resistant. Trade Packets only. 
*BALL WHITE EARLY. This is a resistant bred strain of the well known original Ball white. Sep¬ 
tember 1 to 5. Offered this season in trade packets only. 
*AMERICAN BRANCHING WHITE. We offer a Bodger grown resistant strain of this late-branching 
type. Long-stemmed, nice size and pure white. The right type of flower for market and shipping. 
*BALL DEEP ROSE. Long stemmed, extra bright deep rose color. A very pleasing shade, with 
incurved petals, a fine form for shipping. This variety opens about September 1 with our regular 
Ball white from which it is a break. Practically 100% resistant with us the past two seasons. 
*BALL PURPLE. Deep bright purple with the same incurved shape of Ball deep rose. It is also 
extra long stemmed and highly resistant, flowering around September 1. The above two varieties 
are the season’s first good long stemmed ones with us. Both follow and greatly improve the Royals. 
CALIFORNIA GIANT DARK PURPLE. The first of the late Giants to be offered in a resistant strain. 
This variety provides the latest flowering purple and the shade of this is exceptionally rich. Offered 
in trade packets only. 
*SEMPLE PINK. A resistant form of the well known Mary Semple. The stock we are offering this 
season was turned over to us by the University of Wisconsin in 1932 and it clearly improves in 
vigorous growth and flower stems the stock sent out last season. This is a pleasing shell pink and a 
popular color in most markets. Seotember 5 to 10. 
GlANT BRANCHING PHLOX PINK. This is a light shade of rose pink that deepens as the flower 
fully develops. Of true American branching form and habit. September 15 to 20. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY SHELL PINK. Semple pink shade and highly resistant. October 1 to 15. 
Unless protected, too late for our latitude. 
^AMERICAN BEAUTY AZURE FAIRY. Very attractive mid-blue with true incurved Beauty form, 
and of fine size. October 1 to 10. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY CRIMSON. Highly resistant and extra long stemmed, but of only medium 
size. September 25. 
NOTE: The Beauty varieties, Shell Pink, Azure Fairy and California Giant dark purple, should not be 
planted outdoors in sections liable to early frost. We find Azure Fairy and the Giant purple 
profitable to use in cold greenhouses. Because of their color they easily compete with mums. 
*AMERICAN BRANCHING AZURE BLUE. Clear mid-blue. One of the most attractive commercial 
colors and highly resistant. Don’t miss it. September 20. 
AMERICAN BRANCHING BLACKISH BLUE. Very dark. A limited amount of this is liked. 
September 15. 
KING BLACKISH BLUE. The needle type of the Kings is attractive in any color. September 15. 
KING CRIMSON. September 15. 
UPRIGHT BRANCHING WHITE. Extra large full petaled and long stemmed. September 20. The 
Uprightsjdo not spread and will stand closer planting than the Branching kind. 
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