ASTERS 
NEW TYPES 
The queen of the summer-blooming 
plants. The Aster has progressed and 
improved by cultivation until many of the 
new varieties in their improved form 
bear a striking resemblance to the Chrys¬ 
anthemum. Asters thrive in any good 
soil, prepared the same as for a crop of 
vegetables. Any extra care taken in the Aster, 
preparation of the soil and cultivation is repaid by larger and more 
beautiful flowers. They require a sunny exposure and a well 
enriched soil. Sow in hotbeds, pots or boxes in the house in March 
and April. Transplant 18 inches apart after danger of frost is past. 
The seed can be sown in open ground in May. Cultural leaflet on 
request. 
Early Royal. An early branching large-blooming type with elegant 
round double flowers carried on very long stems. 2 ft. tall. 
Deep Rose, Lavender or Azure-Blue, Purple, Shell-Fink, 
White. Bach of the above: Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 30c. 
Mixed. All colors. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c. 
Sunshine. A beautiful new type of Aster, anemone-flowered; par¬ 
ticularly fine for cutting. All colors, mixed. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 
35c. 
Yellow—Peerless. A new large type of branching, producing 
yellow blossoms of good size. When first out are very yellow, 
gradually changing to a creamy yellow. Is much admired. Pkt. 
10c. 
American Branching*. Known as Vick’s Branching. Our stock is 
grown and carefully selected at the Bodger Farm where “Asters 
are King.” They are improved to be very large, well branched, 
and on long stems. For home gardens they are next in quality 
to the new Beauty type. Grow 24 to 30 inches tall. 
Crimson, White, Lavender or Azure Blue, Purple, Deep 
Rose, Shell-Fink. 
Bach of the above: Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c. 
All Colors Mixed. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 20c; Vi oz. 35c. 
The Early Beauty Aster. A good branching type on long stems. 
This is the latest and grandest of Bodger’s productions. The 
blooms are semi-compact, incurved petals. Grow 24 to 30 inches 
tall. Crimson, Purple, Lavender, Rose, White Beauty. 
Bach of the above: Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 35c. All colors of 
Beauty Asters mixed, pkt. 10c; y B oz. 30c; Vi oz. 50c. 
GOOD MIXED ASTERS. Many types and colors of Tall Asters. 
Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 25c; oz. 75c. 
Wilt Resistant Asters 
any apparent cause encourages us to urge the use of these wilt- 
resistant strains. Our supply from the grower is yet in limited 
quantity. American Branching* Wilt Resistant. In the fol- 
- lowing colors: Crimson, Purple, Azure-Blue, Lig*ht Rose, 
Shell-Pink and White. 
Each: Pkt. 15c; y B oz. 50c. 
Giant Crego Wilt Resistant. The tests of the last season con¬ 
vinces us that this particular strain from the Bodger Farm is 
with special merit. In the following colors: Deep Rose, Crim¬ 
son, Shell-Pink, Royal Purple, Pure White. Each, Pkt. 
15c; y B oz. 45c. 
For Aster Plants, see pag*e 19. 
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California Poppy 
Mixed. Orange, yellow, white. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 25c; Vi lb. 75c. 
Crimson. Pkt. 10c; V4 oz. 25c; oz., 
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The True California Poppy. A 
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beautiful orange color. One foot 
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high. Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 
The Geisha. Brilliant gold inside, 
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orange-crimson outside. Fluted 
petals. Dwarf type. Pkt. 15c. 
Fringed Yellow. Buttercup-yellow 
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with fringed petals. Pkt. 10c; V4 
OUR ASTER COLLECTION 
Consists of five 10c packets, separate colors, and one 
American Branching Mixed, put up in one large illustrated 
envelope, for 50c, postpaid. 
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Bachelor’s Button. See Centaurea. 
Dolcom Lady’s Slipper—Double-flowered, Mixed. Pkt. 
»aisam ioc; Vi oz. 25 c; oz. 75 c. 
5c; 2 ozs. 10c; 
Scarlet Runner—Climber. Pkt. 
Vi lh. 15c; Vi lb. 25c; lb. 45c. 
Blue Bonnet. See Lupines. 
Beans 
f* 2 irAli 2 s Tassel Flower!—Flora’s Paint Brush. Each 
vacaiia blossom is ai miniature paint brush, usually scarlet, a 
few come orange color; they make an excellent cut flower. Pkt. 
10c; 14 oz. 25c. 
Palfinfinla Pot Marigold—Double, Mixed. Shades of 
Vdlcnauid yellow and orange. Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 15c; oz. 
25c. 
Orange Xing. Glowing orange. Pkt. 5c; Vi OZ. 15c. 
Lemon Queen. Sulphur-yellow. Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 15c. 
Ball’s Supreme. Orange with dark center. Pkt. 15c. 
The Ball. Orange with light center. Pkt. 15c. 
Sensation—Campfire. Pure orange. Pkt. 15c. 
Radio. Clear orange with quilled petals. Pkt. 10c. 
Ball’s Gold Improved. Golden yellow. Pkt. 15c. 
oz. 20c; oz. 60c. 
Annual. 
Calliopsis Mixed, of 
bright colors. Pkt. 5c; Vi 
oz. 15c; oz. 40c. 
Canterbury Bell 
A newly introduced Annual 
Campanula, that grows and 
blooms in one season if 
started early. Our seed in¬ 
cludes pink, rose, blue and 
white in a mixture. Pkt. 25c; 
y B oz. 75c. 
Canary-Bird Vine 
Annual. 15 to 20 feet. Clean, 
handsome foliage, with an 
abundance of bright canary- 
yellow blossoms; resembling 
canaries. Pkt. 10c; V4 oz. 
20c; oz. 60c. 
California Poppy. 
Annual Campanula. 
OaHflifhiH Among the best for edg- 
canoyiun ing an( j bedding and for 
cutting. Hardy and easy to grow. 
Giai)t Empress. Hyacinth-flowered, 
large, pure white; a very select strain. 
Pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 20c; oz. 50c. 
Lilac. This color has become very popu¬ 
lar. Grows 6 to 8 in. tall. Pkt. 10c; 
Vi oz. 20c; 1 oz. 50c. 
Dwarf Hybrids. Mixed. Pkt. 10c; 
Vi oz. 20c; oz. 60c. 
All Colors Mixed. Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 
15c; oz. 25c. 
ranna Crozy Hybrids. Produces in 
Manila variety. Start seed very early. 
Pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 20c. 
For Canna Bulbs, see page 18. 
i, I-. „ Child’s Jewel Vine. Attractive 
Larainai Olimper rapid Climber; fernlike foliage; red 
morning-glory-like flowers. Pkt. 10c; *4 oz. 35c. 
Sanguineus. Green leaves; red stem. 6 feet. 
Candytuft. 
10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 50c. 
Castor Beansp^t: 
Zanzibariensis. Very ornamental, with brilliantly colored seed 
pods. 10 feet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; *4 lb. 75c. 
Silene Armeria. A showy annual producing heads 
VaiCnTiy of white, pink, and red flowers, making a good bed¬ 
ding plant. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c; oz. 45c. 
Centaurea 
eluded such popular annuals 
as the Cornflowers, Sweet 
Sultans, Bachelor’s Button, 
etc. They are favorites in all 
sections of the country. Will 
grow and do well almost any¬ 
where and are much in de¬ 
mand as cut flowers and table 
decorations. 
Centaurea Cyanus—Bach¬ 
elor’s Button. Single and 
double, mixed. Pkt. 5c; Vi 
oz. 15c; oz. 40c. 
Cornflower — Emperor 
William. Double blue. 
Double Rose Fink. A 
beautiful shade. 
Double White. Pure 
white. 
Either above separate col¬ 
ors. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 20c; 
oz. 60c. 
Centaurea Cyanus. 
Candidissima. Silver-white leaves. Used chiefly as a border 
edging plant. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 75c. 
Gymnocarpa—Dusty Miller. Foliage finely cut of silver 
gray. Pkt. 10c. 
Imperialig—Giant Sweet Sultan. Lavender (deep). White, 
Yellow, Rose. 
Each of the above Imperialis. Pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 25c. 
All colors, mixed. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 20c; oz. 60c. 
Sweet Sultan, Moschata. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. 
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