ASTERS 
a 
NEW TYPES 
The queen of the summer-blooming 
plants. The Aster has progressed and 
improved by cultivation until many of the 
new varieties in their improved form 
bear a striking resemblance to the Chrys¬ 
anthemum. Asters thrive in any good 
soil, prepared the same as for a crop of 
vegetables. Any extra care taken in the Aster, 
preparation of the soil and cultivation is repaid by larger and more 
beautiful flowers. They require a sunny exposure and a well 
enriched soil. Sow in hotbeds, pots or boxes in the house in March 
and April. Transplant 18 inches apart after danger of frost is past. 
The seed can be sown in open ground in May. Cultural leaflet on 
request. 
Imbricated Pompon. Recently come into popularity. Being of 
upright growth with small, round Pompon flowers in abundance. 
Early and good keepers. Can use as pot plant. 
Crimson, with white center. Light Blue, with white cen¬ 
ter. Rose, with white center. Each Fkt. 15c; Vi oz. 50c. 
Many colors mixed. Pkt. 15c; Vi oz. 45c. 
Sunshine. A beautiful new type of Aster, anemone-flowered; par¬ 
ticularly fine for cutting. All colors, mixed. Pkt. 15c; Vi oz. 
45c. 
A wMSkxiAm. . Known as Vick’s Branching. 
American Branching 0ur stock is grown an d care¬ 
fully selected at the Bodger Farm where “Asters are King.” 
They are improved to be very large, well branched, and on long 
stems. For home gardens they are next in quality to the new 
Beauty type. Grow 24 to 30 inches tall. 
Crimson, White, [Lavender or Azure Blue, Purple, Deep 
Rose, Shell-Pink. 
Each of the above: Fkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c. 
All Colors Mixed. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 20c; Vi oz. 35c. 
Ooaufv Actflj- A Sood branching type on long 
bariy oeauiy MSter stems. This is the latest and 
grandest of Bodger’s productions. The blooms are semi-compact, 
incurved petals. Grow 24 to 30 inches tall. Crimson, Purple, 
Lavender, Rose, White Beauty. 
Each of the above: Fkt. 10c; y a oz. 35c. All colors of 
Beauty Asters mixed, pkt. 10c; y a oz. 30c; Vi oz. 50c. 
Early Royal. An early branching large-blooming type with elegant 
round double flowers carried on very long stems. 2 ft. tall. 
Deep Rose, Lavender or Azure-Blue, Purple, Shell-Fink, 
White. Each of the above: Fkt. 10c; y a oz. 30c. 
Mixed. All colors. Pkt. 10c; y a oz. 25c. 
Yellow — Peerless. A new large type of branching, producing 
yellow blossoms of good size. When first out are very yellow, 
gradually changing to a creamy yellow. Is much admired. Pkt. 
10C. 
GOOD MIXED ASTERS. Many types and colors of Tall Asters. 
Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 25c; oz. 75c. 
lAlil* Docictant Actarc Much disappointment on ac- 
Wlll nc9l3ldlll Mslcis count of Asters dying without 
any apparent cause encourages us to urge the use of these wilt- 
resistant strains. Our supply from the grower is yet in limited 
quantity. American Branching* Wilt Resistant. In the fol¬ 
lowing colors: Crimson, Purple, Azure-Blue, Lig*ht Rose, 
Shell-Pink and White. 
Each: Pkt. 20c; y a oz. 60c. 
Giant Creg*o Wilt Resistant. The tests of the last season con¬ 
vinces us that this particular strain from the Bodger Farm is 
with special merit. In the following colors: Deep Rose, Crim¬ 
son, Shell-Pink, Royal Purple, Pure White. Each, Fkt. 
20c; y a oz. 60c. 
Wilt Resistant Varieties. Mixed. Fkt. 15c; y a oz. 50c. 
For Aster Plants, see page 19. 
OUR ASTER COLLECTION 
Consists of five 10c packets, separate colors, and one American 
Branching Mixed, put up in one large illustrated envelope, for 
50c, postpaid. 
Bachelor’s Button. See Centaurea. 
P Lady’s Slipper—Double-flowered, Mixed. Pkt. 
Rsaisam ioc; vi oz. 25 c; oz. 75 c. 
D Scarlet Runner — Climber, pkt. 5c; 2 ozs. 10c; 
»eans 14 n,. i 5c; y 2 n>. 25 c; ib. 45 c. 
Blue Bonnet. See Lupines. 
Onrnlia Tassel Plowen — Flora’s Faint Brush. Each 
vaCalla blossom is a miniature paint brush, usually scarlet, a 
few come orange color; they make an excellent cut flower. Pkt. 
10c; Vi oz. 25c. 
ralonflaala Pot Marigold — Double, Mixed. Shades of 
vdlclllltiia yellow and orange. Pkt. 5c; Vi OZ. 15c; OZ. 
,44$L. 
California Poppy oitzhT— 
Mixed. Orange, yellow, white. Fkt. 
5c; oz. 25c; Vi lb- 75c. 
Crimson. Fkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c; oz., 
75c. 
The True California Poppy. A 
beautiful orange color. One foot 
high. Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 
The Geisha. Brilliant gold inside, 
orange-crimson outside. Fluted 
Tx 
petals. Dwarf type. Fkt. 10c. 
tImIPt 
Fringed Yellow. Buttercup-yellow 
with fringed petals. Fkt. 10c; Vi 
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California Poppy. 
25c. 
Orange King. Glowing orange. Fkt. 5c; Vi oz. 15c. 
Lemon Queen. Sulphur-yellow. Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 15c. 
Ball’s Supreme. Orange with dark center. Pkt. 15c. 
The Ball. Orange with light center. Fkt. 15c. 
Sensation—Campfire. Pure orange. Pkt. 15c. 
Radio. Clear orange, small, with quilled petals. Fkt. 10c. 
Ball’s Gold Improved. Golden yellow. Fkt. 15c. 
Chrysantha, or Sunshine. Entirely new type. The flowers re¬ 
semble Chrysanthemum. Is a clear buttercup yellow on long 
stems. Pkt. 15c. 
oz. 20c; oz. 60c. 
Annual. 
CalllOpSIS Mixed, of 
bright colors. Pkt. 5c; Vi 
oz. 15c; oz. 40c. 
Canterbury Bell 
A newly introduced Annual 
Campanula, that grows and 
blooms in one season if 
started early. Our seed in¬ 
cludes pink, rose, blue and 
white in a mixture. Pkt. 15c. 
Canary-Bird Vine 
Annual. 15 to 20 feet. Clean, 
handsome foliage, with an 
abundance of bright canary- 
yellow blossoms; resembling 
canaries. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 
20c; oz. 50c. Annual Campanula. 
.**■ Among the best for edg- 
t*anaytUTI j ng and bedding and for 
cutting. Hardy and easy to grow. 
Giant Empress. Hyacinth-flowered, 
large, pure white; a very select strain. 
Fkt. 10c; Vi oz. 20c; oz. 50c. 
Lilac. This color has become very popu¬ 
lar. Grows 6 to 8 in. tall. Pkt. 10c; 
Vi oz. 20c; 1 oz. 50c. 
Dwarf Hybrids. Mixed. Pkt. 10c; 
Vi oz. 20c; oz. 60c. 
All Colors Mixed. Fkt. 5c; Vi oz. 
15c; oz. 25c. 
€* a ran a Crozy Hybrids. Produces in 
Ioanna variety. Start seed very early. 
Pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 20c; 1 oz. 50c. 
For Canna Bulbs, see page 18. 
Child’s Jewel Vine. Attractive 
Cardinal dimncr rapid climber; fernlike foliage; red 
morning-glory-like flowers. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 35c. 
Sanguineus. Green leaves; red stem. 6 feet. 
Candytuft. 
10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 50c. 
Castor Beansp kt ; 
Zanzibariensis. Very ornamental, with brilliantly colored seed 
pods. 10 feet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Vi lb. 75c. 
silene Armeria. A showy annual producing heads 
uaicnny of white, pink, and red flowers, making a good bed¬ 
ding plant. Fkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c; oz. 45c. 
Centaurea ^ n m d e er ls “‘' s 
eluded such popular annuals 
as the Cornflowers, Sweet 
Sultans, Bachelor’s Button, 
etc. They are favorites in all 
sections of the country. Will 
grow and do well almost any¬ 
where and are much in de¬ 
mand as cut flowers and table 
decorations. 
Centaurea Cyanus—Bach¬ 
elor’s Button. Single and 
double, mixed. Fkt. 5c; Vi 
oz. 15c; oz. 40c. 
Cornflower — Emperor 
William. Double blue. 
Double Rose Fink. A 
beautiful shade. 
Double White. Pure 
white. 
Either above separate col¬ 
ors. Fkt. 10c; Vi oz. 20c; 
oz. 60c. 
Centaurea Cyanus. 
Candidissima. Silver-white leaves. Used chiefly as a border 
edging plant. Fkt. 10c; Vi OZ. 75c. 
Gymnocarpa—Dusty Miller. Foliage finely cut of silver 
gray. Fkt. 10c. ,, . d ... 
Imperialis—Giant Sweet Sultan. Lavender (deep). White, 
Yellow, Rose. 
Each of the above Imperialis. Fkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c. 
All colors, mixed. Fkt. 10c; Vi oz. 20c; oz. 60c. 
Sweet Sultan, Moschata. Mixed colors. Fkt. 10c. 
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