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WILSON S SEEDS 
GLORIOUS GLADIOLUS 
ON PAGE 28 
Aster—Crego’s Giant Comet 
Asters 
Giant California Sunshine. The half-double flow¬ 
ers, from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, exhibit 
the grace and beauty of the single Aster, 
enhanced by a golden yellow cushion center 
of tiny quills, contrasting' with the outer pet¬ 
als. The plant is of branching habit; valuable 
as a cut-flower. Pkt. 15 cts.; y 8 oz. 40 cts. 
*Giant Branching. Strong, branching bushes 2 to 
2 14 feet high, bearing on long stems, large 
flowers of full substance, under ordinary cul¬ 
tivation, average 5 inches across. They are 
usually at their best in September. Azure 
Blue, Crimson, Lavender, Purple, Rose-Pink, 
White, Mixed Colors. Pkt. 15 cts.; 14 oz. 40 
cts.; 14 oz. 75 cts. 
*Crego’s Giant Comet. We consider this the finest 
and largest of all Comet Asters, bearing im¬ 
mense fluffy flowers, as fine as any Chrysan¬ 
themum, and when cut keep in good condition 
longer than any other of this type. White, 
Shell-Pink, Purple, Lavender, Mixed. Pkt. 15 
cts.; 14 oz. 40 cts.; 14 oz. 75 cts. 
Single Asters (Comet Type). Very decorative. 
Their large blooms often measuring 4 to 5 
inches across, make 'them truly conspicuous. 
White, Rose, Dark Blue, Violet, Scarlet, Mixed 
Colors. Pkt. 10 cts.; y 8 oz. 25 cts.; 14 oz. 40 
cts. 
^Crimson Giant Aster. Giant-Branching type with 
large, double, crimson flowers, few under 5 
inches across, on stems 15 to 18 inches long. 
15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; y 8 oz. 50 cts.; 
!4 oz. 85 cts. 
-Heart of Prance Aster. (Wilt resistant.) Large 
flowering. Plants grow about 24 inches high, 
bearing their large, rich, ruby-red flowers on 
long strong stems. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts. 
25 cts.; y 8 oz. 50 cts.; 14 oz. 90 cts. 
-Note carefully—All these are Wilt-Resistant. 
Flowering Plants in Season. In addition to the 
hardy perennials listed on page 29 we shall 
have plants of many of the popular annuals, 
such as Asters, Calendula, Marigold, Petunia, 
Snapdragon, Zinnia, etc., etc. 
For Easter, Mother’s Day, Etc. Extra se¬ 
lected pot plants: Hyacinths, Tulips, Hy¬ 
drangeas, Azaleas, etc., at attractive prices. 
S'* 1 1 1 (Pot of Gold; Scotch Marigold) 
V^SllOIlCiUld. HA. A bed of Calendula is one of 
——————— the bright spots of the garden. 
They are easily raised, flower quickly from 
seed, and will bloom without interruption un¬ 
til cut down by frost. Sow where they are to 
grow, 2 to 3 seeds together, at intervals of 
12 inches, pull out the weakest ones, and leave 
but one plant to grow, or start the seed in¬ 
doors in March or April and transplant out¬ 
doors in May. 12 inches. 
Campfire (Sensation). Very large flowers of glow¬ 
ing orange with a distinct red sheen. Pkt. 20 
cts.; y 8 oz. 40 cts. 
Ball’s Orange. Bright glowing orange uniformly 
double. Pkt. 15 cts.; y 8 oz. 30 cts.; 14 oz. 60 
cts.; oz. $2.00. 
Ball’s Gold. Deep golden yellow. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
5 for 60 cts. 
Orange King. Rich dark orange. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; 14 oz. 30 cts.; y 2 oz. 45 cts.; 
oz. 75 cts. 
Lemon Queen, or Sulphur Yellow. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; 14 oz. 20 cts.; 14 oz. 30 cts.; oz. 
50 cts. 
Radio, Golden Beam (new). Pure golden yellow 
flowers, large fluffy and full centered. Petals 
curled and quilled. Good outdoors or under 
glass. Pkt., 15 cts.; 5 for 60 cts. 
Mixed, Officinalis fl.-pl. From named sorts. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; 14 oz. 20 cts.; 14 oz. 30 cts.; 
oz. 50 cts. 
Mixed Regalis. Royal Marigold. Splendid. Pkt. 
10 cts. 
Canary Bird Vine d H a f nt J 6 llnl 0 w'i t£ 
beautiful cut leaves and pretty delicate flow¬ 
ers of a clear canary-yellow. Does well in the 
shade. Continuous bloomer. Pkt. 10 cts.; 14 
oz. 20 cts.; 14 oz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
I]* • HA. Showy, free-flowering annuals 
V^cilllOpSlS of clear yellows and rich red- 
■ 1 — ■■ ' ' maroons and browns, of easiest 
culture, doing well in any sunny position, 
blooming all summer. Give plenty of room 
between plants. 
Crimson King. Large crimson flowers. 1 foot. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; 14 oz. 40 cts. ' 
Golden Wave (C. Drummondii). 1 foot. Flowers 
yellow with a rich crimson circle around the 
eyes. Pkt. 10 cts.; 14 oz. 40 cts. 
Mixed Single, Tall. Very choice. 2 feet. Pkt. 
10 cts.; 14 oz. 25 cts. 
See also Coreopsis (Perennial), page 9. 
Cardinal CIuTiHpI* (Scarlet Queen). Fiery 
Ullldl V.1UUUCI cardinal flowers about 
114 inches in diameter. Dark green laciniated 
leaves. Pkt. of 20 seeds. 10 cts. 
Calliopsis—Crimson King 
