A geratum “Blue Cap’’ is a beautiful dwarf deep blue 
To produce a high 
grade flower seed re¬ 
quires untiring ef¬ 
fort and diligence in 
keeping the colors 
and strains sep¬ 
arated. 
During the flower¬ 
ing season we make 
daily inspections of 
the blooms, rogueing 
out those flowers 
that do not come up 
to standard. 
From the time 
the seeds are sown 
until they are finally 
packeted for you we 
exert every possible 
care to make them 
of the finest quality. 
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ANTIRRHINUM 
MAJUS GRANDIFLORUM. A tall growing- variety. 
The flowers are not as large as A. Maximum, 
but the colors are just as clear and true. Fine 
for cutting or for bedding. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 
25c. 
Atrococcineum. Vivid deep scarlet. 
Brilliant. Bright crimson and deep yellow. 
Cottage Maid. Clear pink with white throat. 
Defiance. A dazzling orange scarlet. 
Luteum. Large clear sulphur yellow. 
Queen Victoria. Large pure cream white. 
Venus. Deep rose with white markings. 
Mixed. The finest balanced mixture. 
Your Choice of 4 Packets—30c 
“Prince of Orange.’’ An English introduction 
that is distinctly different. A perfect blending 
of gold and orange. The standards are soft 
maize heavily overlaid with golden apricot. The 
falls are a deep chamois in color, and the lips 
a rich orange. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
“Sentinel.” This recent novelty from England 
has met with wide approval. One of the most 
brightly colored of all Snapdragons. The out¬ 
standing shade is a vivid orange scarlet which 
is gently toned with a clear white throat. Pkt. 
20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
MAJUS NANUM. Large flowered dwarfs which are 
especially valuable for bedding. Rich clear 
colors. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
Amber Queen. Deep amber, shaded chamois, 
rose. 
Apricot Queen. A lovely apricot orange. 
Flamingo. Terra cotta yellow with white throat. 
Golden Morn. A beautiful shade of golden yellow. 
His Excellency. A pure vivid scarlet. 
Madonna. Large flowered clear white. 
Mauve Beauty. A pretty lavender mauve. 
Nelrose Improved. Extra quality bright pink. 
Prlma Donna. Unusual buff pink with white. 
Mixed. The finest balanced mixture. 
Your Choice of 4 Packets—30c 
ASTERS 
The following list of Asters presents those vari¬ 
eties which have proven themselves to be the best 
for their individual purpose. As a cut flower—for 
bedding purposes—as a bright touch of color in the 
garden, the Aster is unrivaled. 
Early Wonder. The earliest of all Asters. Comet 
type. Branches from the ground with four to 
six slender stems that are crowned with good 
sized blossoms. A quick grower, and must not 
be checked in growth or it will dwarf. White, 
Rose, Light Blue, Purple, or Mixed. Pkt. 10c, 
Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
Lavender Gem. A fine upright Aster. Never has 
a yellow center. Good sized true lavender flow¬ 
er on long stems. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
Queen of the Market. An especially good cut 
flower. Large blossoms of perfect form. White, 
Rose, Flesh, Lavender, Purple, Crimson, and 
Mixed. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
Royal. An early form of the branching Asters. 
An important variety for the cut flower trade. 
Clear and distinct colors. White, Shell-Pink, 
Lavender-Pink, Purple, Lavender, Rose, or 
Mixed. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
Sawyer Asterum. A nice variety for the garden, 
flowers being well formed and colorful. Mixed. 
Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
Early Beauty Type. The same habits as the 
American Beauty type, being a fine grower, but 
is earlier. Lavender, Purple, Shell Pink, Rose, 
White, Crimson, September Beauty, and Mixed. 
Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
Single or Marguerite. Artistic daisy-like flowers 
in soft pastel shades. Mixed. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 
25c. 
Ball’s White. A new White branching Aster that 
is easy and free growing. Has attracted a lot 
of attention. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
California Giants. One of the most popular in the 
entire list, and one of the most satisfactory. 
Very large and strong grower. White, Light 
Blue, Deep Rose, Purple, Peach Blossoms and 
Mixed. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
Single California Giants. A delightful addition to 
the garden Asters. Very showy and dependable. 
Large single flowers in a fine mixture of soft 
shades. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
Super Giant “Los Angeles.” A magnificient new 
introduction being the first of a new race of 
giant Asters. Unusually large, full petaled 
flowers of bright shell pink. Artistically grace¬ 
ful in the feathery effect of the interlacing 
petals. In a border they stand majestically 
above the other Asters, and when combined 
with the Blue Lace Flower, Didiscus, it makes 
an arresting picture. Pkt. 25c, Tr. Pkt. 65c. 
Mammoth Peony Flowered. This is one of the 
finest new Asters introduced. Flowers are of 
immense size, very double, borne on long, stout 
stems. Recommended as a fine cut flower va¬ 
riety. Swansdown, pure white; Maiden’s Blush, 
delicate pink; Azure Fairy, light blue. Rosebud, 
bright rose; and Mixed. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
IMPROVED CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE. A 
recent introduction of merit. Comes in vary¬ 
ing shades of pink, old rose, sky-blue, and 
lavender with many dual toned effects 
through contrasting centers of yellow or 
deep blue. The outer petals are somewhat 
loosely placed creating a lace-like effect that 
is charming. Flowers measure four to five 
inches across. Strongly recommended as a 
cut flower or as a garden variety. Pkt. 20c, 
Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
Improved Crego. Large, well formed double flow¬ 
ers of the Comet type. Robust growers about 
two feet high. A fine mid-season variety that 
is a splendid cutter. White, Pink, Lavender, 
Deep Rose, Purple, and Mixed. Pkt. 10c, Tr. 
Pkt. 26c. 
Improved Crego “Indian Summer.” One of 
the choice novelties of the season. Extra 
large flowers, 4 to 5 inches in diameter, of 
the popular Continental color, Cinnabar. 
Very double with attractively curled and 
twisted petals. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
Late American Branching. Probably the best 
known of all Asters. Splendid either in the 
garden or as cut flowers. Large blooms on stiff 
stems. Crimson, Light Rose, Deep Rose, Azure, 
Peach Blossom, Peerless Pink, Sensation, 
Blackish Blue, Purple, White and Mixed. Pkt. 
10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
King Type. Large vigorous growers of upright 
habit, flat flowers with well covered centers and 
needle-like petals. Distinct from all others. 
White, Rose, Crimson, Violet, Shell Pink, Lav¬ 
ender, and Mixed. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
American Beauty Type. Very late and one of 
the rankest growers. Solid, well formed flowers 
on long stems. White, Shell Pink, Lavender, 
Crimson, Purple, September Beauty and Mixed. 
Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
Above Asters Bloom In the Order of Their Listing. 
ASTER 
WILT RESISTANT STRAINS 
If you have had difficulties in growing fine Asters 
during the past few seasons this newly developed 
strain will solve your problem. 
An epidemic has swept through some varities of 
Asters making them total failures. Measures were 
immediately taken to curb this epidemic, and the 
Wilt Resistant Strain is the result. It can be 
aptly described as being vaccinated against the 
disease. 
Trials have proven that these strains have 
grown and bloomed profusely where others, not 
vaccinated, have died. 
.If your results have been satisfactory this strain 
is not needed, but for those who have failed before 
this strain will be highly beneficial. 
We present the following varieties:— American 
Branching Peerless Pink, White, Azure. Improv- 
ed Crego Royal Purple, Deep Rose, Shell Pink, 
White. Early Royal Azure, Rose, and White. 
Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
