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J. J. BUTZER, PORTLAND, OREGON 
ARCTOTIS 
Grandia, the Blue-eyed African Daisy—A quick¬ 
growing, half-hardy annual, forming a bush two to 
three feet across, with soft whitish foliage. The flower 
stems are long, while the flowers are large and showy— 
from two to three inches across—color pure white with 
a blue eye, surrounded by a narrow yellow zone, the 
under part of the petals being lilac blue; height 18 
inches. Per pkt. 10c. 
ARCTOTIS HYBRIDS (New) 
Another of the lovely flowers which have come to 
us lately from Africa. The hybrids come in a bril¬ 
liant assortment of showy daisy-like flowers predom¬ 
inating in orange and bronzy red shades, but also 
comprising many lovely shades of rose, cream, yellow 
and salmon. In the milder climates they may be 
classed as a perennial, but in the northern latitudes 
they are better treated as an annual. They flower 
within six months from seed, and bloom profusely 
through the hot summer season. Pkt. 15c. 
ARGEMONE 
Grandiflora (The Prickly Poppy)—2 ft. Lovely plants 
with an ornamental foliage and large, handsome poppy¬ 
like flowers, snowy white, filled in the center with 
golden stamens, very beautiful. Per pkt. 10c. 
*ARMERIA (Thrift Sea Pink) 
Grand plants for crevices of wall and rocks, and 
also for growing in flower borders or as permanent 
edgings; excellent plants for the sea coast. June- 
July. 
Formosa—9 in. Pretty rose pink. Grand for borders. 
Pkt. 10c 
LAUCHEANA (Dwarf Thrift) 
Most of us know the Giant Thrift, but we have not 
yet become so familiar with the dwarf strain. 
Laucheana is a very free flowering, dwarf variety, 
with medium sized flower heads of deep rose. They 
combine very nicely with Forget-me-nots in the rock¬ 
ery or dwarf border. Pkt. 10c. 
Maritima—3 to 6 in. May-June. Silvery pink flowers. 
p er pkt* 15c 
*ARENARIA (Sand Wort) 
A fine plant for shady place in rock garden. 
Montana—White—Pkt. 25c. 
*ASPERULA 
Odorata Woodruff or Waldmeister. An herb whose 
leaves are used in making beverages or when dried used 
to lay among linens. 6 to 8 in. Also useful for carpeting, 
shady places and for edgings. Per pkt. 10c 
ASTERS 
QUEEN OF THE ANNUALS 
In recent years we have paid particular attention to 
American grown Asters, for they have greatly in¬ 
creased the popularity of this flower. We know of no 
other flower so easily raised from seed, which combines 
so much beauty with grace and usefulness and is 
more satisfactory than Asters. They make a brilliant 
effect when grown in masses and furnish a constant 
supply of cut flowers. Every garden, large or small, 
should contain Asters. 
Culture—Sow either in the open ground in May or 
in March or April in cold frame, spent hot-beds or pots 
or boxes in the house, covering the seed with about 
^4-inch of good rich soil; when the plants are strong 
enough, transplant about 18 inches apart in deeply- 
dug, well-prepared beds. Asters must not be planted 
in freshly manured soil nor in soil that has been 
planted to Asters for two or three years previous. 
Slaked lime or fresh wood ashes are beneficial if 
stirred in the soil a little before planting and are said 
to counteract the ravages of the aster blight. A few 
soakings with tobacco water around the roots during 
the growing season is also recommended. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY 
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. Some of the individual stems measure 
more than two feet in length. It makes a very heavy 
growth, and is one of the latest flowering Asters that 
we know. This should be in every garden. 
Carmine Rose. Pink. 
Crimson. Rose. 
Lavender. White. 
Peach Blossom. Mixed. 
Purple. 
Per pkt. 10c; any 3 pkts. for 25c 
CALIFORNIA GIANT DOUBLE 
We take pleasure in recommending this type as the 
best Aster on the market today. Characterized by 
the well known Crego or Ostrich Feather type of 
flower, combined with the Beauty Asters* long, non¬ 
lateral branching stems and sturdy habit of growth, 
the California Giant Double type of Aster stands at 
the head of the list, not only for florists’ use but also 
for private gardens where quality is appreciated. 
BUTZER’S 
ROSE CITY 
MIXTURE 
OF ASTERS 
This special mixture 
includes all of the newest 
and is truly an unrivaled 
mixture. This mixture 
will afford a splendid 
supply of flowers during 
the entire season. 
The best mixture on 
the market. 
Pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c. 
Apple Blossom 
Peach Blossom 
Light Blue 
Light Purple 
Per pkt. 
Deep Rose 
White 
Dark Purple 
Mixed 
10c; 3 pkts. for 25c 
GIANT CREGO ASTERS 
The Crego is one of the largest of all 
Asters, the petals being exceedingly 
long and wavy and the flowers borne on 
stems some fifteen inches in length. 
It is a monster among Asters. A real 
treat awaits anyone who plants this 
variety. 
Crego Pink. Crego Rose Pink. 
Crego Blue. Crego Shell Pink. 
Crego Deep Rose. Crego Crimson. 
Crego Purple. Crego White. 
Crego Lavender. Crego Mixed. 
Per pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c 
SINGLE GIANTS OF 
CALIFORNIA 
It was developed out of the Double 
Giants of California type. The flowers 
are large, measuring three to four 
inches across, with stems 18 to 24 inches, 
in length. The petal has a slight twist, 
which adds a piquant touch to its 
beauty. The white blossoms resemble 
Shasta Daisies in appearance, but their 
greater length of stem makes them more 
graceful and better adapted to florist’s 
use. In the garden, the Single Giants 
of California add a charming note of 
simplicity among the fuller types of 
Asters. We believe this new, single type 
of Aster is destined to become very pop¬ 
ular. We can supply this in White, 
Rose, Light Blue, Purple, and Mixed 
at 15c per pkt., 2 pkts. 25c. 
