Sunshine 
Aster 
Be Assured of Success with 
Wilt Resistant Asters 
The most noted advance in Aster growing is the development 
of a new Wilt Resistant Strain, assuring amateur growers as well 
as florists beautiful blooms. The Asters listed below, with few 
exceptions, are bred for resistance to the Fuseriam Wilt and are 
absolutely immune to it. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTER 
We have noted with pleasure the steadily increasing popular¬ 
ity of the Beauty type Aster as a florists’ flower. The colors are 
good, and their keeping qualities unsurpassed. They are excel¬ 
lent shippers and are rapidly superseding American Branching 
for general use. 
The Early Beauties flower with the Crego and American 
Branching types, from early July until frost. The plants are from 
2’/2-3 feet, with long, stout stems bearing large well formed 
flowers. White, Crimson, Peach Blossom, Dark Lavender, Purple, 
Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., Vsoz. 40 cts. 
GOLDEN SHEAF 
The deepest yellow aster yet offered, free flowering and Wilt 
Resistant. Large full flowers with quilled centers; outer band of 
broad petals. Fine for cutting. Described on page 4. Pkt. 25 
cts., Vsoz. 60 cts. 
IMPROVED GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
Curled and Interlaced 
IMP. NEW GIANT SUNSHINE ASTER 
The flowers have long, wavy petals and a 
cushion center of small, feathery quills of a dif¬ 
ferent shade. Plants sturdy and strong, with 
long, stiff flower-stems. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10 
cts., Vsoz. 35 cts. 
GIANT CREGO OR COMET ASTER 
The twisted and curled petals give the flower 
the appearance of a huge, flat chrysanthemum. 
Flowers often 5 inches in diameter. The strong, 
erect stems average 20 to 24 inches in length. 
White, Shell-Pink, Crimson, Lavender, Purple, 
Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., Vsoz. 35 cts. 
AMERICAN BRANCHING ASTER 
An Aster selected for its large double chry¬ 
santhemum-like blooms borne on long stiff 
stems. Plants grow from 2 Vz to 3 ft. high. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 10 cts., Vsoz. 30 cts. 
NEW SUPER GIANT LOS ANGELES 
ASTER 
A new race of Asters which promises to 
supersede all other strains for size and cut- 
flower use. Received Award of Merit, 1934 All- 
American selections. Fully described on page 4. 
Pkt. 20 cts., Vsoz. 50 cts. 
TOBACCO DUST added to the soil when 
transplanting Asters, at the rate of about one 
ounce to the plant, aids in controlling root 
aphids. See page 17. 
Characterized by the well-known Crego or Comet type of flower, com¬ 
bined with the Beauty Aster’s long, non-lateral branching stems and sturdy 
habit of growth. This type of Aster stands at the head of the list, not only for 
florists’ use, but also for private gardens where quality is appreciated. 
The large flowers are borne on long stems. The plants grow from 2'/2-3 
feet, blooming from early July until frost. Finest Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 15 
cts., Vsoz. 45 cts., ] Aoz. 80 cts. 
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American Beauty Aster 
