FLOWER SEEDS 
ASTERS 
GILL S HIGH-GRADE ASTERS 
t Marked are asters of the wilt-resistant strains. 
We aim to supply the very best Asters that can 
be grown or purchased, and the most up-to-date 
varieties and types will be found in our list. Asters 
are one of the best cut flowers that can be grown. 
Sow seeds in boxes inside or in frames, about 
February 25th to March 15th, and transplant during 
May. In ordering, simply say Crego White, Beauty 
Pink, etc. Splendid blooms can be obtained by 
planting the seed in the open about May 1. 
NOVELTY ASTER COLLECTION 
We offer any 10 packets, your choice of those 
priced at 10c; sent postpaid for 65c. 
tAURORA GOLDEN SHEAF — New. Deepest 
yellow aster yet offered. Crest-like center fully 
double; popular with florists. Pkt. 25c. 
SUPER GIANT LOS ANGELES—This new giant 
aster is pure shell pink, fully double, and on good 
stems. Wonderful cut flower. Pkt. 20c. 
LILLIPUT FLOWERED—New. These baby flow¬ 
ered asters are small and button-like in form, mak¬ 
ing a colorful border. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. 
CALIFORNIA GIANT SUNSHINE — A cross 
between California Giant and Sunshine type. Flow¬ 
ers 6 inches across on plants 3 feet tall. Long, wiry 
stems. WHITE, LAVENDER, ROSE, SHELL PINK. 
MIXED. Pkt. 15c. 
AURORA—The outer row of large petals is azure 
blue. The full double center of quilled petals is 
yellow. Pkt 10c. 
*OREGON LOVELINESS—This marvelous aster 
originated in Oregon and is the most distinct color 
we have ever seen. It is a large flower of the 
Crego type, fully double and carried on fine stems. 
The color opens a distinct rosy salmon with silvery 
reflection but as the flowers fully develop the color 
deepens to a rich coppery salmon. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 
60c. 
EARLY BEAUTY—Earlier than the late Beauty 
Asters and flowering along with Crego type. Char¬ 
acteristics same as Late Beauty, f C R I M S O N, 
fLAVENDER, fROSE, PEACH BLOSSOM, fRLACK 
PRINCE, fWHITE, fMIXED. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c. 
LATE BEAUTY — Giant flowers produced on 
plants 2 to 3 feet high and on stems 18 to 24 
inches long. They start blooming in September 
and last till frost. Their late maturity, large size 
and long, strong stems make this type a grand 
acquisition for florists and home gardens. WHITE, 
PEACH BLOSSOM, ROSE, LAVENDER, fPUR- 
PLE, tCRIMSON, fMIXED. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c. 
CALIFORNIA GIANTS—This giant has the 
strong, vigorous habit and long stems of the Beauty 
type but has Crego type of bloom. The immense 
flowers, often 5 to 6 inches in diameter produced 
on long stems make them exceptional cut flowers. 
PEACH BLOSSOM, LIGHT BLUE, DEEP ROSE, 
fPURPLE, WHITE, MIXED. Pkt. 10c; Vk oz. 40c. 
CALIFORNIA GIANT SINGLE—Flowers 3 to 4 
inches across on stems 18 to 24 inches long. 
WHITE, ROSE, LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE, MIXED. 
Pkt. 10c; Va oz. 40c. 
GIANT CREGO ASTERS 
Immense fluffy flowers averaging 4 to 6 inches 
in diameter. Vigorous plants producing abundance 
of these large flowers on good stems. Offered in 
fSHELL PINK, fORCHID, fWHITE, fCRIMSON, 
tAZURE BLUE, fLAVENDER, fPINK, fDEEP 
ROSE, fPURPLE, fMIXED. Pkt. 10c; V 8 oz. 30c. 
GILL’S FANCY MIXED—A mixture of all colors 
in popular types. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c. 
fHEART OF FRANCE — A beautiful new rich 
dark red; two feet high; branching habit. Pkt. 10c. 
ASTER, HARDY PERENNIAL 
Single, fall flowering hardy perennials. New 
shades of pink, blue and white in mixture. Pkt. 10c. 
New Aster, Aurora Golden Sheaf 
SUNSHINE OR ANEMONE FLOWERED 
Sturdy plants with long stems. Some flowers have 
twisted petals, while others have quilled petals; all 
have a cushion center of fine quills in a contrasting 
color. PINK, WHITE, LAVENDER, VIOLET, 
MIXED. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 40c. 
EVERLASTING ASTER—Resembles large straw 
flowers, and when cut and dried retain their color 
and shape like an everlasting flower. Offered in 
fFLESH PINK, fROSE and fMIXED. Pkt. 10c. 
ACANTHUS (Bear’s Breach) 
Hardy perennial; giant decorative leaves 2 feet 
long and 1 foot wide. Pkt. 10c. 
ACHILLEA 
Hardy perennial of easy culture. Large clusters 
of small, double, pure white flowers. A fine ever¬ 
lasting flower for winter bouquets. Pkt. 10c. 
ACONITUM (Monkshood) 
NAPELLUS—Hardy perennial, growing spikes of 
curious shaped blue and white flowers. Pkt. 15c. 
ADONIS 
FLOS—Rare, small flowers of brilliant scarlet, 
suited for cutting. Pkt. 10c. 
AFRICAN DAISY 
Sow seed same as asters and plant in sunny posi¬ 
tion. They bloom all summer. 
AURANTICA—Flowers 2 x /z to 3 inches across of 
glossy orange, with dark disc and halo. Pkt. 10c. 
NEW HYBRIDS—Shades of white, yellow, orange 
and salmon zoned with a black disc. Pkt. 10c. 
AGERATUM 
Annuals, suited for boxes, pots and borders. 
BLUE PERFECTION—Dwarf, deep blue. Pkt- 10c. 
DWARF WHITE—8 inches high. Pkt. 10c. 
MIXED—All colors. Pkt. 10c. 
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REDUCED PRICES 
We offer any three 10c packets for 25c or j 
I any three 15c packets for 40c postpaid. 
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