MICHELL’S SUPERB ASTERS 9 
We wish to emphasize the fact that our Asters are grown for us by specialists, and nearly all varieties under our own supervision. 
Michell’s “Distinctive” Quality is nowhere more prominent than with our Asters, and we can recommend them with the utmost 
confidence to produce the very best results. Our seed is grown from plants which are free from disease. 
SPECIAL NOTE. —In growing Asters, old soil and flats should never be used the second time without thoroughly sterilizing, to 
avoid the numerous diseases to which Asters are so susceptible; barnyard manure should never be employed as a fertilizer; we recommend 
the use of finely ground bone meal. Asters should not be grown in the same location two years in succession. 
Illustration showing a portion of a field of New Super Giant Los Angeles Aster 
1934 NOVELTY ASTER 
NEW SUPER GIANT LOS ANGELES 
AMERICAN BEAUTY 
Similar in type of flower and growth to the late Branching 
Aster; plants grow about 2 to 3 feet high. Commences to bloom 
in September, continuing until frost; large double flowers on long 
heavy stems. 
Trade pkt. 
Oz. 
Trade pkt, 
, Oz. 
Azure Fairy 
. . . .$0.30 
$1.50 
Purple. 
.$0.30 
$1.50 
Carmine Rose . .30 
1.50 
Shell Pink . 
.30 
1.50 
Crimson. . . . 
.30 
1.50 
White. 
.30 
1.50 
Mixed. 
.25 
1.25 
BALL’S WHITE 
A medium type, coming into flower between Royal and Late 
Branching; grows about 2 feet high, with full centered blossoms; 
ideal for shipping. Trade pkt., 40c.; $2.00 per oz. 
BOLTZE’S DWARF BOUQUET 
A splendid dwarf form of Aster, each plant forming a neat 
bouquet; most suitable for pot culture. 
TYflHp nkt 
Finest Mixed Colors .$0.30 $1.50 
CALIFORNIA GIANT 
A splendid variety with flowers of the Crego type and with the 
habit of growth and long stems of the Beauty type. The large 
flowers stand up well when shipped as cut flowers; very attractive 
when arranged in floral work. 
Trade pkt. Oz. 
Dark Purple .$0.50 $2.50 
Deep Rose .50 2.50 
Light Blue .50 2.50 
Trade pkt. Oz. 
Peach Blossom. $0.50 $2.50 
White.50 2.50 
Mixed.40 2.25 
A marvelous new Giants of California late type, the largest 
yet introduced; the flowers are not only very large, but most 
artistic, due to the unusual curling and interlacing of the petals. 
Color, pure shell pink; stems unusually long; no disbudding is 
necessary, due to its non-lateral habit. Trade pkt., 75c.; $4.00 
per oz. 
HEART OF FRANCE 
Flowers of large size and full to the center; opens ruby red, 
deepening with age; plants are of branching type and very robust. 
Trade pkt., 30c.; $1.50 per oz. 
FUSARIUM WILT RESISTANT STRAINS 
We take pleasure in offering the following varieties of 
Wilt Resistant Asters. These we believe to be practically 
immune to this disease. We feel sure that by using this 
seed many disappointments due to crop failures will be 
eliminated. 
Improved Queen of the Market. Crimson, Dark Blue. 
Early Royal. Azure Blue, Purple, Rose Pink, White, Mixed. 
Improved Crego. White, Deep Rose, Shell Pink, Violet, 
Mixed. 
Semple’s Branching. Azure Blue, Deep Rose, Purple, Shel^ 
Pink, White, Mixed. 
Ball’s White. A splendid late large flowered, long-stemmfed 
branching type. 
Heart of France. Ruby red. 
Any of the above varieties, 50c. per trade pkt.; per oz., $2.00. 
NEW GIANT PEONY FLOWERED 
This is an exceptionally fine strain; the flowers are of immense 
size, very double and borne on long stout stems, quite free from 
laterals. They are good shippers and keep longer after cutting 
than any other aster. 
Trade pkt. Oz. 
Azure Fairy. Clear azure blue.$0.50 $2.50 
Maiden’s Blush. Delicate flesh color.50 2.50 
Swansdown. Pure white.50 2.50 
New Giant Peony Flowered Aster 
Please read instructions for ordering Flower Seeds on page 6 of this catalog 
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