Descriptive Seed List for 1935 
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ASTERS of MERIT 
New Aurora Aster . . “Golden Sheaf" 
Golc.en Sheaf is the finest aster introduction of 1935. A new wilt-resistant 
variety of the famous Aurora type. The flowers, which are of the deepest yellow 
of any aster yet offered, are fully double with an attractive crestlike center, of 
good substance, and fine depth of petal. A new type and color which must he 
seen to be fully appreciated. Price per packet, 15c. 
Super Giant Aster . . “Los Angeles" 
This new aster while similar to the well-known Giants of California in habit 
of growth and flower is larger and finer. The petals are interlaced and curled 
in a most artistic manner, the centers deep and full. The color of Los Angeles is 
a pure shell pink, a shade lacking in the Giants of California. The stems are also 
longer and stronger, making them unsurpassed for cutting or florists use. Price 
per packet, 15c. 
American Branching Asters 
The blossoms of these asters have incurved petals and are large, very double, 
and borne on long stiff stems. The flowers are peony-like and are sometimes 
known as the Beauty type. Excellent as a cut flower. A profuse bloomer. 
Colors: Azure Blue, Crimson, Peach Blossom, Purple, White and Mixed. 
Prices—Packets, each, 10c; three for 25c; six for 45c. 
Giants of California Asters 
We recommend this as the finest of all the Ostrich Feather types of asters. 
The blossoms are beautifully double and very large, while the color range is very 
fine. We offer the following colors: Peach Blossom, Light Blue, Deep Rose, Dark 
Purple, White, or Mixed. 
PRICES—Packets, each, 10c; three for 25c; six for 45c. 
Improved Crego Asters 
While very similar to our Giants of California in many ways the Improved 
Crego has many friends, and will produce a wonderful range of color and flowers 
of immense size. The petals are long and recurved, the stems strong and of good 
length. We offer two colors not found in the Giants of California as well as a 
mixture. Crimson, Lavender and Mixed. Packet, each, 10c; three for 25c. 
Giant Single Asters 
A wonderful new kind of Asters often measuring 3 to 4 inches across with 
stems 18 to 20 inches long. The flowers resemble the Shasta Daisy somewhat 
but come in a wide range of colors. Sold in mixture only. Price per packet, 10c. 
California Sunshine Asters 
This Aster is of an entirely new type. The flowers, which range through 
Flesh, Pink, Carmine, Lavender and Violet, are inclined to be rather flat and 
dainty. Single or Anemone Flowered Asters have been on the market for several 
years, but the California Sunshine Asters are the first on strong stems of a suit¬ 
able length for bouquets or florist work. Mixed colors, Packet, 10c. 
ASTER Plants, see page 41 
