NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES 
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ASTER PRINCESS 
A new creation unlike any other aster in formation of 
bloom, an exhibition flower of great beauty that will create 
sensation among flower lovers as well as among commercial 
growers. 
The bloom is composed of unusually broad and long pet¬ 
als, the petals of the lower half of the bloom curl back and 
bunch up close around the stem while the petals of the upper 
half of the bloom form a very high and very double center. 
The whole flower is a ball of irregular outline reminding one 
of a globe shaped, wide petaled greenhouse chrysanthemum. 
The flowers are born on extra strong stems, when cut will 
stay fresh and will arrive when shipped long distances in 
better shape than any other aster known. Plants vigorous 
—of compact, upright growth, branching and 18 to 20 inches 
high. The colors are pure white, deep lavender, brilliant 
rose, delicate pink and violet purple. MIXED. T. pkt. 25c; 
% oz. 50c. 
ASTER TRIUMPH 
New. Another aster that is different. Triumph has long, 
straight, fairly wide petals that radiate from the center of the 
bloom in every direction, forming a huge star-shaped semi¬ 
globe of most elegant outline 5 inches across. Color, bright 
shell-pink. Stems long and strong, plants of vigorous growth, 
30 in. high. Triumph blooms from August to November. Val¬ 
uable cut flower. Double. T. pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 30c; oz. $2.00. 
Wilt Resistant 
ASTERS 
If your soil is infected try the Wilt Resistant Asters. The 
seed we offer is first generation stock, grown on highly in¬ 
fested ground in order to insure immunity on sick soils when 
grown for a crop of flowers. Grown by the famous flower 
seed specialist, Bodger, and is the best seed money can buy. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY 
Wilt Resistant. One of the finest Asters in existence for cutting 
and shipping. Flowers large, double and compact, from early June 
to frost. BLACK BLUE, CRIMSON, WHITE, PURPLE, MIXED. 
Any color. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. $2.00; lb. $20.00. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET 
Wilt Resistant CRIMSON, DARK BLUE, PURPLE, SCARLET, 
WHITE, MIXED. T. pkt. 10c; V 8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c; lb. $10.00. 
WILT RESISTANT ROYAL ASTER 
DARK LAVENDER (AZURE BLUE) DEEP ROSE. LAVENDER 
PINK, (PEACH BLOSSOM) PURPLE, WHITE, MIXED. Any color: 
T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. $1.40; lb. $14.00. 
HEART OF FRANCE. Wilt Resistant. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; 
oz. $1.20. 
BALL’S WHITE. Wilt Resistant. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. 
$ 1 . 20 . 
KING ASTER. Wilt Resistant. BLACKISH BLUE, CRIMSON. 
Either color: T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. 80c. 
WILT RESISTANT CREGO 
Improved type, large flowered. CATTLEYA a novel orchid florist 
color. CRIMSON, PURPLE, DARK VIOLET, DEEP ROSE, LAV¬ 
ENDER PINK or PEACH BLOSSOM, SHELL PINK, PURPLE. 
(DARK BLUE) WHITE, MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; 
oz. $1.20; lb. $14.00. 
“SURPRISE” ASTER “SALMON GOLD” 
New creation in asters, an absolutely new color, never before 
seen in asters, namely a glowing, salmon-pink with a sheen of gold. 
Flowers perfectly formed, from 3 to 3Y 2 inches across, very double. 
Of extraordinary lasting qualities staying fresh, if placed in water, 
for over two weeks and therefore invaluable for shipping long dis¬ 
tances. Stalks wiry and stiff. Very early beginning to bloom In 
July and lasting till late in fall. Each plant produces from 40 to 50 
salable blooms. Height 2 ft. T. pt. 15c; % oz. 40c; oz. $3.00. 
ASTER SURPRISE CHAR3I—Pink, flushed with old gold. T. 
pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c; oz. $3.00. 
ERYTHRINA CRISTA GALLI 
Coral Tree. Half hardy shrub of striking beauty rarely seen. 
Produces during summer masses of brilliant crimson bloom in large 
terminal racemes. Easily raised from seed. Sow in May In a deep 
flat with 4-5 inches of dirt. By fall you will have strong plants two 
feet tall. Store the flat inside over winter. Next May plant out 
three feet apart in full sun. A group of these plants produces an 
immense effect. Then every fall lift the fleshy roots and store over 
winter like dahlia roots. South of St. Louis stands out of doors If 
protected. Height 5 ft. T. pkt. 20c; 25 seeds 50c; 50 seeds 85c 
“BASKET” CAMPANULA 
Resembles the better known variety of “Isophylla” which 
cannot be grown from seed. Unexcelled for hanging baskets, 
and pots, producing in greatest abundance, large, open light 
blue, bell-shaped flowers, on long overhanging branches. Of 
all plants belonging to this class we do not know of any 
nearly as beautiful and full of grace as this Basket Campanula. 
In blooming qualities there is hardly anything like it. 
Will prove a money maker and a fast selling plant. Started 
early, it will bloom the first year from seed. Use sandy soil, 
do not cover the seed at all, transplant when large enough 
to handle. Will thrive even under gross neglect. Height 8 
in. T. pkt. 50c. 
CARNATION PRAGUE GIANT 
Much more than just another new carnation. Of all hardy carna¬ 
tions this is the finest. The plants are of robust growth carrying 
on stiff wiry stems extra double, well formed fragrant flowers 2 
inches across in many shades of the most lovely pink besides all 
other straight colors. These flowers supported by stalks, so strong 
and rigid that not a single bloom leans towards the ground, touch 
one another at an even height in such a fashion as if arranged by 
the hand of a skilled florist into a big boquet of such a beauty that 
when seen by a flower lover some of the plants will be seen no more 
by the grower—they will be sold and carried away. It is this up¬ 
right even growth that makes Prague Giant the king of hardy carna¬ 
tions. No other carnation can compare with it in this respect. For 
several years we had plantations of Prague Giant on one of our 
seed farms but never gathered a single seed, had to sell the plants 
to visitors. Our telling them that the plants are a seed producing 
crop was of no use. They begged for the plants and we had to sell. 
CULTURE: Sow in spring, transplant in summer, to get blooming 
plants in spring. Will winter without protection. If you will place 
Prague Giant in pots, force gently and bring the plants into bloom 
in May and then to market, we assure you that you will sell the 
plants and will not have enough to satisfy the demand. You will 
positively lose if you will not plant PLENTY of Prague Giant. Out¬ 
doors Prague Giant blooms early in June to July, the seed produces 
about 90% double flowers. Height 15 inches. T. pkt. 20c. Very 
short crop. 
CENTAUREA PULCHERRIMA 
Also called Aetheopappus. A truly splendid flower, that 
you will sell fast, when in bloom, which is in May and June. 
Its corn-flower like flowers are 1V 2 inches across, vivid rose- 
pink with a well defined pure white center, very double, very 
beautiful. Fine bedding and rock plant and first rate cut 
flower. Hardy perennial. Height 16 in. T. pkt. 20c; 1/16 
oz. 35c; Vs oz. 60c; oz. $4.40. 
DOUBLE SHASTA DAISY 
Flowers five inches across, resembling an aster, almost 
double, born on long stiff stems for almost three months, and 
pure white in color. Hardy perennial In our trials it proved 
perfectly hardy and produced a good crop of high class double 
flowers in spite of excessively hot and dry weather. Height 
3 ft. T. pkt. 25c; 1/64 oz. 60c; 1/32 oz. $1.00; oz. $40.00. 
CINERARIA “OLYMPIC GIANTS” 
This is a new race of Cinerarias which for vigor of 
growth, size of flower and range of color far surpass the well 
known strains. The height of the plant is about 18 in. pro¬ 
ducing enormous flowers which often reach a diameter of 5 
to 6 in. There is a wonderful range of color, many ringed 
varieties as well as seifs. T. pkt. 30c; 1/64 oz. $1.20; 1/32 
oz. $2.20. 
DIANTHUS NEGLECTUS 
This is a real gem because of unusual beauty, also be¬ 
cause it blooms in May and June when plants sell good. Pot¬ 
ted and displayed when in bloom, will sell fast for at least 25 
cents per plant, depression or no depression. It is a hardy 
perennial of compact growth, foliage gray green and neat, 
flowers born singly on upright stalks the size of a quarter 
piece, cup shaped, rosy pink with an extraordinary appeal. 
Once established, will thrive in almost any soil for years, 
withstanding any amount of heat and drought. Height 6 in. 
25 seeds 20c; 50 seeds 35c; 100 seeds 65c; 500 seeds $2.50. 
DIAXTHUS KXAPPI—Very dainty, rare, unique and the only 
Dianthus which produces yellow flowers which are born on 
slender stems in clusters during July and August. Extremely 
hardy, drought and heat resisting perennial, foot high. T. 
pkt. 40c. 
DELPHINIUM ICEBERG 
Belladonna type, flowers pure white. Flower spikes 20 
inches long carried on good stout stems. Plant of vigorous 
growth and healthy. T. pkt. 50c. 
