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Ross Bros. Co., Seeds and Agricultural Implements 
Ross’ Choice Seeds of Annual Flowers 
Sunshine Aster. 
Queen of the Market Aster. 
Giant of California Aster. 
Annuals are flowers that sprout from seed, all of which die within the limits of the garden year. 
Being inexpensive, they appeal to both the home owner and renter. It is possible to enjoy at a 
low cost all of nature’s beauty in color and fragrance. The many varieties we offer in the book 
are carefully selected to supply the utmost in flower beauty and satisfaction. 
Asters, Queen of the Annuals 
In recent years we have paid particular attention to American 
grown Asters, for they have greatly increased the popularity of this 
flower. We know of no other flower so easily raised from seed, 
which combines so much beauty with grace and usefulness and is 
more satisfactory than Asters. They make a brilliant effect when 
grown in masses and furnish a constant supply of cut flowers. Every 
garden, large or small, should contain Asters. 
CALIFORNIA GIANT SINGLE 
This Aster was developed out of the California Giant Double 
type. The flowers are large, measuring three to four inches across, 
with stems 18 to 24 inches in length. The petal has a slight twist, 
which adds a piquant touch to its beauty. The white blossoms re' 
semble Shasta Daisies in appearance, but their greater length of 
stem makes them more graceful and better adapted to florists’ use. 
15 Finest Mixed. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 35c; */4 oz., 60c; Yz oz., $1-00. 
16 GOLDEN SHEAF. Wilt Resistant. The flowers are fully double, 
with a crest-like yellow center; the outside petals being white. 
Similar to the Aurora type of Aster. The flowers last well when 
cut. Pkt., 25c. 
CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE 
An attractive anemone flowered variety, particularly fine for 
cutting. 
24 Mixed Colors. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 40c; V 4 oz., 75c. 
CALIFORNIA GIANT DOUBLE 
We take pleasure in recommending this type as the best Aster on 
the market today. Characterized by the well known Crego or 
Ostrich Feather type of flower, combined with the Beauty Asters’ 
long, non-lateral branching stems and sturdy habit of growth, the 
California Giant Double type of Aster stands at the head of the 
list, not only for florists’ use but also for private gardens where 
q uali ty is appreciated. 
8 White. New; fine. 10 Light Blue. 12 Deep Rose. 
9 Peach Blossom. 11 Light Purple. 13 Dark Purple. 
Pkt., 10c; 1/16 oz., 30c; Vs oz., 50c; V-) oz., 90c. 
14 MIXTURE OF ABOVE: Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 40c; V 4 oz., 75c; 
V 2 oz., #1.40. 
32 HEART OF FRANCE (Wilt Resistant) 
The best pure-red Aster ever introduced. All others have sombre 
shades of blue or too much yellow in the color pigments. Heart of 
France opens red as the purest ruby, deepens with age and retains 
its remarkable beauty to the very end. The petals appear strikingly 
changeable, showing now a glow and sheen quite unique, now a 
soft, warm, velvety texture. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 40c; % oz., 75c. 
32A LILLIPUT-FLOWERED 
Comparing in size with the Lilliput Zinnias, these baby flowered 
asters fill a very definite place in the border or cut-flower garden. 
The flowers are tiny and buttonlike in form, coming in profuse 
clusters on medium length stems. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; Ys oz., 40c; % 
oz., 75c. 
IMPROVED CREGO (Wilt Resistant) 
Plants robust, branching, about 1Yl ft. Flowers large, double and 
well formed; one of the finest varieties for all purposes. 
33 Shell-pink. 34 Lavender-pink. 35 White. 35A Finest Mixed. 
Pkt., 10c; Vs oz 40c; V 4 oz., 75c. 
36 PINK ENCHANTRESS 
This splendid Aster, introduced recently, is highly commended, 
and large quantities are grown annually by commercial florists. The 
immense flowers of a soft, delicate pink are borne on strong up¬ 
right plants. The color is that of the popular “Pink Enchantress’’ 
Carnation. In Asters, the color is between that of Daybreak and 
the Semple’s Pink Branching and, although very delicate, does not 
fade. In size, the flowers are equal to those of the largest Branch- < 
ing Asters. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 50c; oz., 90c. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET 
A very early blooming strain, which, though plant is only H /4 
feet high, bears from ten to fifteen well-formed, medium-sized flow¬ 
ers on long stems. Much used by florists. 
37 White. 40 Pink. 
38 Rose. 41 Crimson. 
39 Light Blue. 42 Mixed Colors. 
Each pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 40c; Yt oz., 75c. 
44 PURITY 
Pure white. A desirable companion to Daybreak. Identical in 
form of flowers and general habit. Blooms at the same time. Pkt., 
10c; Ys oz., 50c. 
45 LAVENDER DAYBREAK 
Soft, clear lavender. Of same type as Purity and Daybreak. Pkt., 
10c; Ys oz., 50c. 
ROYAL (Wilt Resistant) 
This is considered by many to be the very best general purpose . 
Aster ever introduced. It is very much like our American Branch¬ 
ing variety, having all its good qualities, but coming into bloom 
in July or early August and lasting in perfect condition for a long 
time. The habit of the plants and their free flowering make them 
very desirable for beds or borders, and the long stemmed flowers 
are ideal for cutting. 
46 Shell Pink. 48 Lavender. 
47 White. 49 Mixed Colors. 
Pkt., 10c; Ys oz., 50c. 
50 GIANT LOS ANGELES. Shell Pink. This is the largest and 
most fully double Aster known. The color is a soft shell pink, 
blending to a creamy pink at the center. The flowers are from six 
to eight inches across, height 2 Vi to 3 ft. Pkt., 25c. 
VICTORIA 
Considered for a long time one of the finest types and improved 
in recent years. The flowers are large, double, imbricated, having 
petals which curve outward like those of the Show Dahlias. Bears 
freely, beautiful long-stemmed flowers. 
62 MIXED COLORS. A superb mixture. Pkt., 10c; Ys oz., 40c. 
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