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Asters J yp t e L and Wilt ' 
9 Resistant Strains 
Asters are the glory of our gardens in August and September, 
just when good flowers for cutting and garden display are 
wanted. To cut Asters abundantly as long as possible, several 
sowings should be made of the early and late flowering types. 
To succeed with Asters, sow the seed in flats in the house or 
hotbed in March. Transplant the seedlings two inches apart in 
boxes, and when they are large enough to handle, move to 
permanent beds in May. Make the second sowing in the cold 
frame the latter part of April, and the third sowing in the open 
ground about May. Set the plants of the early varieties ten 
inches apart, and of the later varieties eighteen inches apart. 
The richer the ground, the better your flowers will be, and 
water is very necessary. 
New Super Giants 
<139 XiOS ANGELES, The first variety of this giant race. The 
color is a serenely pure shell pink, flowers are full-petalled, 
deep and unusually large, yet artistically graceful in the 
feathery effect of the interlacing petals. In the annual border, 
or cut flower bed in the garden, they stand above their fel¬ 
low Asters and show up to best advantage when combined, 
with a planting of the Blue Lace Flower, Didiscus. Pkt., 25c. 
Giant: Mammoth Peony-Flowered 
The flowers are immense, very double, borne on long stout 
stems, free from laterals. Splendid for cutting as they keep 
longer than any other variety. 
440 AZURE FAIRY. Clear azure blue. Fit., 15c. 
441 MAIDENS BLUSH. Delicate flesh. Fkt., 15c. 
442 PEACH BLOSSOM. Fkt. 15c. 
443 ROSEBUD. For complete description, see Novelty page 30. 
Fkt., 20c. 
444 SILVERY ROSE. For complete description, see Novelty 
page 30. Fkt., 20c. 
445 SWANSDOWN. Pure white. Fkt., 15c. 
446 FINEST MIXED COLORS. Pkt., 15c. 
New Giant California Su nshine 
447 FINEST MIXED COLORS. This lovely Aster has been 
rightly called the most beautiful Aster in the world. The flow¬ 
ers are large, 4 to 5 inches across, in shades of pink, apple 
blossom, deep rose, blue and lavender, contrasting with the 
light yellow or blue centers. The outer petals are somewhat 
loosely placed, giving an airy, lace-like effect which is alto¬ 
gether charming. This strain is not yet entirely fixed as to 
type. About 60% to 65% will be true. It should be borne in 
mind that the true type is the last to flower. Fkt., 15c. 
California Giant Asters 
A new variety of the Crego type, with the robust habit of 
growth and long stems of the Beauty type. The flowers are much 
larger and more substantial than the Improved Crego. They 
measure 5 to 6 inches in diameter and stand up well when ship¬ 
ped as cut flowers. Their immense size and beauty, as well as 
their long and sturdy stems, make them very attractive. 
448 WHITE. y 8 oz., 50c; pkt., 15c. 
449 PEACH BLOSSOM. Y 8 OZ., 50c; pkt., 15c. 
450 LIGHT BLUE. Ya oz., 50c; pkt., 15c. 
451 DEEP ROSE Ya oz., 50c; pkt., 15c. 
452 DARK PURPLE. Ya oz., 50c; pkt., 15c. 
453 MIXED COLORS. Ya oz., 40c; pkt., 15c. 
2453 COLLECTION. One pkt. each, above 5 colors, 60c. 
Early Royal Asters 
An early, large-blooming type of Aster with elegant rounded 
double flowers carried on very long stems. The plant branches 
near the ground, which insures long flower-stems for cutting. 
454 AZURE BLUE. Ya oz., 35c; pkt., 10c. 
455 PURPLE. Ya oz., 35c; pkt., 10c. 
456 DEEP ROSE. Ya oz., 35c; pkt., 10c. 
457 SHELL PINK. Ya oz., 35c; pkt., 10c. 
458 WHITE. Ya OZ., 35c; pkt., 10c. 
459 FINEST MIXED. Ya oz., 30c; pkt., 10c. 
2459 ROYAL COLLECTION. One pkt. each of the above 5 va¬ 
rieties, 40c. 
BALSAM - Lady’s Slipper 
An old-fashioned flower which is generally popular in all 
gardens. It bears flowers of various shades, white, pink, red, 
yellow, purple, etc., some of which are beautifully striped and 
: potted. Hardy annual. 
475 DOUBLE MIXED. Yl OZ., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
BALSAM FEAR OR APPLE. See page 62. 
BACHELOR’S BUTTON. See Centaurea. 
BLACK-EYED SUSAN. (Thunbergiaf. See page 63. 
Aster, Peony-Flowered. 
Wilt-Resistant Asters 
Wilt-resistant Asters will successfully 
solve your past difficulty in growing these 
beautiful fall flowers. Many gardeners have 
had to abandon all attempt to grow Asters 
because of wilt. No practical wilt control 
has yet been discovered. The following high¬ 
ly resistant strains have been developed 
from plants which through several years of 
production under severe wilt conditions, 
have survived untouched. The resultant 
seed now makes possible perfect fall dis¬ 
plays of this popular Annual. 
Wilt-Resistant Early Royal Asters 
460 AZURE BLUE. Ya OZ., 50c; pkt., 15c. 
461 DEEP ROSE. Ya oz., 50c; pkt., 15c. 
462 PEACH BLOSSOM. Ya oz., 50c; pkt., 15c. 
463 PURPLE. Ya oz., 50c; pkt., 15c. 
464 WHITE. Ya oz., 50c; pkt., 15c. 
465 FINEST MIXED. Ya oz., 40c; pkt., 15c. 
Wilt-Resistant Crego Asters 
466 CATTLEYA. Ya OZ., 50c; pkt., 15c. 
467 CRIMSON. Ya oz., 50c; pkt., 15c. 
468 DEEP ROSE. Ya oz., 50c; pkt., 15c. 
469 PEACH BLOSSOM. Ya oz., 50c; pkt., 15c. 
470 PINK. Ya oz., 50c; pkt., 15c. 
471 PURPLE. Ya oz., 50c; pkt., 15c. 
472 WHITE. Ya oz., 50c; pkt., 15c. 
473 FINEST MIXED. Ya oz., 40c; pkt., 15c. 
Wilt-Resistant Ball's White 
474 BALL’S WHITE. A pure white Aster of 
branching habit and a great favorite as a 
cut flower. 1/16 oz., 35c; pkt., 15c. 
Perennial Asters see page 53. 
Aster, Giant California Sunshine. 
