J. J. BUTZER, PORTLAND, OREGON 
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IMPROVED NEW ASTER 
Giant California Sunshine Mixed—They are the re¬ 
sult of a direct cross between the now well-known 
California Giants and the dwarf, much-branched Sun¬ 
shine type, hence the name. Plants of this new race 
grow 3 feet high and bear blossoms on long, stiff 
stems, admirable for cutting. The individual blooms 
are enormous, 4 to 5 and 6 inches in diameter. 
With the disk a lovely light-yellow and the en¬ 
circling guard petals varying shades of Enchantress 
pink, apple blossom, deep-rose, blue and lavender, 
there are produced color contrasts startlingly beauti¬ 
ful Pkt. 20c 
THE SUNSHINE ASTER 
The plants are bushy and strong, with many flower 
stalks. Some of the flowers have twisted petals and 
some have quilled petals; all have a cushion center of 
tiny quills of a contrasting color which makes a 
flower look as if it were covered with snowflakes. 
The blue flowers are dotted with a paler blue and 
some in white, and the rose in a lighter shade of pink 
or white. 
White. Light Blue. 
Flesh. Dark Blue. 
Pink. Mixed. 
Dark Rose. 
Each of the above, pkt. 10c. 
PEERLESS YELLOW ASTER 
This the best yellow Aster. The flowers are of fair 
size; they are borne on long stems; the color is a 
pleasing light yellow. Pkt. 15c. 
GIANT OSTRICH FEATHER ASTER 
The finest type of the Giant Comet, or Ostrich 
Feather type of Aster. Much larger than the Giant 
Comet, the petals longer, more twisted, and produced 
in greater abundance. Borne on long stems, they make 
cut-flowers par-excellence. 
Shell Pink. Rose Pink. 
Rose. Pink. 
Crimson. Sky Blue. 
Light Blue. White. 
Dark Blue. 
Each of the above, pkt. 10c; any 3 pkts. for 25c. 
Mixed, all colors, pkt. 10c. 
THE KING ASTER 
The habit is similar to the popular Giant Branching, 
vigorous in growth, long stiff stems. In form the 
flower is entirely distinct from any other variety ; 
petals somewhat resemble the quilled varieties, but are 
much larger and broader, those in the center being 
curled and incurved, completely covering the crown. 
In shape and size the bloom is round, full and very 
large. 
White. Crimson. 
Pink. Violet. 
Rose. Lavender. 
Blackish Blue. Mixed, all colors. 
Each of the above, pkts. 10c; any 3 pkts for 25c. 
MAMMOTH 
PEONY-FLOWERED ASTERS 
An exceptionally fine late-flowering Aster. The 
immense double blooms measure 4 to 5 inches across 
and are made up of numerous petals which fold grace¬ 
fully toward the center as in Peonies. They are almost 
round and have a grace that makes them desirable 
for garden display and for cutting. The flowers are 
borne on stems 15 to 20 inches long. Very vigorous 
plants, branching at the base and growing 2 */> to 
3 feet tall. 
Rosebud—Clear, deep rose, a lovely color. 
Azure Fairy—Clear azure-blue, very fine. 
Maiden’s Blush—Delicate flesh color. 
Peach Blossom—Pink, a lovely flower. 
Swansdown—Pure white, exceptionally fine. 
Mixed—Any of these—15c per pkt. 
NEW SUPER GIANT LOS ANGELES 
ASTER 
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 curl¬ 
ing and interlacing of the petals. Color, pure shell- 
pink ; stems unusually long; no disbudding necessary, 
due to its non-lateral habit. Pkt. 15c. 
HEART OF FRANCE ASTER 
Heart of France opens red as the purest ruby, deep¬ 
ens with age and retains its remarkable color to the 
very end. The petals appear strikingly changeable, 
showing now a glow and sheen quite unique, now a 
soft warm velvety texture. In any light, natural or 
artificial. Heart of France is startlingly beautiful and 
will command instant admiration. Pkt. 10c. 
♦PERENNIALASTERS (Michaelmas Daisy) 
Now fill a most important place in all hardy flower 
gardens, lighting up the borders and shrubberies with 
their masses and clouds of dainty and brightly colored 
blossoms throughout the autumn months up to No¬ 
vember, when other flowers are scarce. 
All Sorts Mixed—Extra fine, from a splendid col¬ 
lection ; sown early in spring, they will flower the 
same year. Per pkt. 10c 
♦ASTER ALPINUS 
Both of the above varieties are excellent for the 
perennial rock garden. 
Alpinus Goliath—Large, soft blue. Pkt. 20c. 
Alpinus Nixe—Light blue, star-shaped. Pkt. 15c. 
♦AUBRIETIA 
Large-Flowered Hybrids. The beautiful mauve spring 
bedding plants makes the garden so gay in the early 
months of the year. Aubrietias produce great masses 
of bloom and are charming companions of Yellow 
Alyssum and White Arabis. Grows well from seed. 
Sow in June and plant out in autumn where required 
for flowering in spring. A valuable strain including 
a wide range of many unusual colors which cannot 
be fixed and offered separately. Height 6 inches. 
Pkt. 25c 
♦AURICULA 
These are among our most delightful spring flowers. 
They require a partially shaded location. 
Auricula—6 in. Flowers in early spring in colors of 
yellow, brown and red. Per pkt. 25c 
BABY BREATH (See Gypsophila) 
BACHELOR’S BUTTON 
See Centaurea. 
BALLOON VINE 
Thrives in light soil. One of the prettiest climbers. 
Remarkable for its inflated membranous capsules con¬ 
taining the seed. It is sometimes called Love in a Puff. 
Flowers white. Pkt. 5c. 
BALSAM 
Balsam or Lady Slipper—Double Camelia Flowered— 
An old and favorite garden flower, producing its gor¬ 
geous masses of beautiful brilliant colored double flowers 
in the greatest profusion ; of easy culture; succeeds in 
a good rich soil. Our strain is unrivaled for great 
variety and size of flowers. 
Double Bright Scarlet. Double Salmon Rose. 
Double Rose. Finest Double Mixed. 
Double White. Above, Pkt. 5c. 
