MICHELL’S SUPERB ASTERS 
We can imagine no other flower which combines so much beauty with grace and usefulness and with which more brilliant effects 
can be achieved. From July until September this flower reigns supreme in the garden, not equalled by any other. For these obvious 
reasons we give a great deal of attention to these flowers, and are in a position to offer our patrons remarkably fine strains, producing 
perfect flowers of great beauty. All of the strains we offer are grown under our own supervision by specialists in this country. To have 
early flowers, sow the seed in the house, hotbed or cold frame, from March until May; otherwise sow outdoors after danger from frost 
has passed. To do well, Asters require a well pulverized soil, always kept open by continuous cultivation. 
Special Note. —While this splendid Fall flower is very easily 
grown from seed, the greatest possible care should be exercised 
with the seed bed; old soil and boxes 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 fine ground bone meal and on no account should they be grown 
in the same location two years in succession. 
1934 NOVELTY ASTER 
New Super Giant Los Angeles 
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. Pkt., 25c.; $1.00 per large 
pkt. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY 
This variety is similar in type of flower and growth to the 
well-known Late Branching Asters, but differs in that all the large 
blossoms are produced on much longer and heavier stems. 
Large pkt. Pkt. 
Large pkt. 
Pkt. 
Azure Fairy. . . 
..$0.50 $0.15 
Shell Pink . 
. . . .$0.50 
$0.15 
Carmine Rose. 
.. .50 .15 
White 
.50 
.15 
Crimson. 
. . .50 .15 
Mixed. 
.40 
.15 
Purple. 
. . .50 .15 
Collection, one 
packet each 6 colors, 75c. 
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 cutting. Pkt., 25c.; 60c. per large pkt. 
BOLTZE’S DWARF BOUQUET 
Finest Mixed. A splendid dwarf variety, each plant forming a 
neat bouquet; excellent for pot culture as well as bedding. Pkt., 
10c.; 50c. per large pkt. 
Aster, California Giant 
Giant California Sunshine Aster 
SINGLE GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE 
The plants of this new race grow 3 feet high and bear blossoms 
on long stems, making them fine for cutting; the individual blooms 
are enormous, being 4 to 5 inches across. In color, the duo-tone 
effect is wonderful, with the disk a lovely light yellow and the 
encircling guard petals in varying shades of apple blossom, deep 
rose, blue and lavender, there are produced most beautiful color 
contrasts. We offer seed in mixed colors only. Pkt., 25c.; 75c. per 
large pkt. 
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 disappoint¬ 
ments due to crop failures will be eliminated. 
Improved Queen of the Market. Crimson, Dark Blue. 
Early Royal Branching. Azure Blue, Purple, Rose Pink, White, 
Mixed. 
Improved Crego. Deep Rose, Shell Pink, Violet, White, Mixed. 
Semple’s Branching. Azure Blue, Deep Rose, Purple, Shell 
Pink, White, Mixed. 
Ball’s White. A splendid late, large flowered, long stemmed 
branching type. 
Heart of France. Ruby Red. 
Any of the above varieties, 25c. per pkt.; large pkt., 75c.; 
$3.00 per oz. 
CALIFORNIA GIANT 
The flowers of this variety are of the Crego type, and with the 
habit of growth and long stems of the Beauty type.. Flowers large 
and stand up well after being cut. Their immense size and beauty 
as well as their long stems make them very attractive. 
Large pkt. Pkt. 
Dark Purple.$0.75 $0.25 
Deep Rose.75 .25 
Light Blue.75 .25 
Peach Blossom.75 .25 
White.75 .25 
Mixed Colors.60 .15 
Collection, one packet each of above 5 colors, $1.00. 
Ask for our Cultural Leaflet No. 202 on the growing of Asters 
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