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"Pure and Sure" Seeds—ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY 
ASTERS—Continued. 
by growing the plants in an enclosed space, thereby 
keeping the leaf hoppers which carry the yellows 
virus from reaching the plants. 
Pkt. 
Pkt. 
Azure Blue . . . 
. . $0.15 
Shell Pink.$0.15 
Crimson. 
... .15 
White.15 
Deep Rose . . . . 
... .15 
Mixed, >4 oz., 50c . .15 
Purple . 
... .15 
California Giant Asters 
They measure 4 to 6 inches in diameter. Their 
immense size and beauty, as well as their long and 
sturdy stems make them very attractive. 3 feet. 
Pkt. Pkt. 
Dark Purple.$0.15 Peach Blossom ..$0.15 
Deep Rose.15 White.15 
Light Blue.15 Mixed, *4 oz., 60c. .15 
California Improved 
Sunshine 
A beautiful new type of 
Aster, forming well-branched 
bushes carrying a profusion 
of excellent long-stemmed 
flowers. The outer petals are 
long and narrow, whereas to¬ 
ward the center the petals are 
tubular, with a 4-pointed star 
at the end. 2 % feet. Pkt., 15c. 
China Asters 
Single Mixed. Within late 
years the single Asters have 
gained in favor with the 
flower lovers. Our mixture 
contains all the leading col¬ 
ors. 2 feet. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 
25c. 
Dwarf Chrysanthemum-Flowered Asters 
Bushy plants, bearing large perfectly double 
flowers, fine for either gardens or pot culture. 12 
inches. Finest mixed colors. Pkt., 5c; *4 oz., 20c. 
Early Wonder Aster 
The earliest variety in cultivation, coming into 
bloom several days before “Queen of the Market.” 
The form is that of the “Giant Comet” type; the 
flowers are large and very double; stems average 
18 inches in length. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 40c. 
Aster Giant Peony-Flowered 
A selection of Asters suitable for florists and 
home gardens. 2 feet. Mixed. Pkt., 20c; }4 oz., 60c. 
Early American Beauty Aster 
This variety is similar in type of flower and 
growth to the well-known 
Late Branching Asters. The 
flowers are fully double to the 
last. Each plant forms a per¬ 
fect bush. 2 to 2 y 2 feet. Mixed- 
Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., 50c. 
“Queen of the Market” 
Aster 
It will bloom 2 weeks ear¬ 
lier than any other sort in our 
list and remain in good con¬ 
dition until the later varieties 
begin to flower. Very satisfac¬ 
tory for cutting. 18 inches. 
California Improved Sunshine. 
Oz. 
Pkt. 
White . 
. . . $0.50 
$0.10 
Lavender ... 
... .50 
.10 
Crimson . . . . 
... .50 
.10 
Blush Pink . . 
... .50 
.10 
Purple. 
... .50 
.10 
Rose . 
... .50 
.10 
Mixed . 
. . . .40 
.05 
Improved Giant Crego Asters 
In the garden Crego’s Giant Asters are valuable 
because they form a well-rounded, compact plant 
about 2 feet tall. They are classed as a mid-season 
type, filling in the season between the early and 
late Asters. 14 Oz. Pkt. 
Crimson .$0.35 $ 0.10 
White .35 .10 
Shell Pink.35 .10 
Lavender . 35 .10 
Purple. Bright .35 .10 
Rose. Rich deep rose.35 .10 
Mixed .35 .10 
St. L. S. Co.'s Novelty Mixed Asters 
The plants form strong, branching bushes, 2 to 
3 feet high, bearing on long, strong stems their 
handsome Chrysanthemum-like flowers. Pkt., 15c. 
Hardy Perennial Aster 
Mixed, Michaelmas Daisies. Single fall-flowering 
hardy herbaceous plants, thriving in any good 
garden soil. If sown early they will flower the 
first season; 4 feet. Pkt., 15c. 
Alpinus. Indispensable for the rockery or edge of 
hardy borders; grows 6 to 10 inches high and 
bears large showy bluish purple flowers in May 
and June. Mixed. Pkt., 15c. 
American Beauty Aster. 
Queen of the Market Aster. 
Giant Crego Aster. 
