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Plant Tait’s Thoroughbred Seeds 
Tait’s Superb American Asters 
Asters will thrive in most any situation, but prefer one 
in which they get the morning sun. It is well to remember 
that any extra care taken in the preparation of the soil 
is repaid by finer plants, larger blooms with longer stems 
and more profuse flowering. They should have an open 
position, and prefer a good, heavy loamy soil, enriched 
with a liberal quantity of bone meal, or garden fertilizer. 
When wanted for cutting with long stems they should be 
set out not closer than 12 ins. apart in the rows. 
The varieties offered represent the finest Asters intro¬ 
duced to date including many of the new wilt resistant 
varieties that make Asters easy to grow and should be 
in every garden where high quality is appreciated. 
The early sorts begin blooming in July, followed by 
the mid-season varieties, which are usually at their best 
in August and September. 
To destroy the black aster beetle, which is the Aster’s 
worst enemy, use Arsenate of Lead. 
Four Splendid New Asters 
Ball’s Early White. An early wilt-resistant 
white aster of branching habit, with 
flowers of good size. Height 2 ft. Pkt. 15c. 
Los Angeles. A super-giant branching as¬ 
ter. The flowers are a lovely shade of 
bright shell pink. Height 2% ft. Pkt. 15c. 
Rosebud. Clear deep rose. Entirely new 
in Giant Mammoth Peony Flowered type. 
Flowers are large and borne on stout 
stems. Height 2% ft. Pkt. 15c. 
Two New Shades in Asters 
All aster growers should give these two 
a trial, as their distinctive colors make 
them most attractive. 
Salmon Queen. This beautiful giant Comet 
Aster is of a clear pure salmon-pink, 
blending to golden salmon at the center. 
The flowers are large and well formed on 
long stems. Height 2 y 2 ft. Pkt. 15c. 
Blue Flame. In Blue Flame we present a 
most fascinating flower. The color is 
bright navy blue, distinct from any other 
dark blue or purple aster. It is of the 
Crego Type. Height 2 y 2 ft. Pkt. 15c. 
Crimson Giant. A wilt-resistant aster of 
branching habit, bearing large flowers of 
bright crimson. Height 2 ft. Pkt. 15c. 
Queen of the Market Aster 
COLLECTION—Package each of 
the 4 varieties .50c. 
Giant Sunshine Aster 
American Branching 
Asters 
WILT RESISTANT 
We offer below eight splendid 
wilt-resisting mid-season asters, 
which are of American origin, and 
especially adapted to our climatic 
conditions. The plants form strong 
bushes and when properly fer¬ 
tilized and cultivated, produce 
wonderful flowers 4 to 5 ins. 
across on long stout stems. 
Height 2% ft. 
Pkt. 
Dark Blue .$ .15 
Crimson . 15 
Purple — Deep purple .15 
Rose —Bright rose . . .15 
Shell Pink— Soft Pink .15 
White — Pure white .. .15 
Azure Blue.15 
Mixed Colors . 15 
Oz. 
$1.75 
1.75 
1.75 
1.75 
1.75 
1.75 
1.75 
1.75 
COLLECTION—Package 
each of 7 varieties.90 
Or any 4 varieties.50 
Queen o£ the Market 
Asters 
WILT RESISTANT 
Pkt. 
Oz. 
Blush Pink . 
$1.50 
White . 
1.50 
Purple . 
.10 
1.50 
Rose . 
1.50 
Crimson . 
.10 
1.50 
Mixed Colors . 
.10 
1.50 
COLLECTION—Package each of 
5 Colors . 40 
Improved Giant Crego 
Asters 
An improved wilt resistant 
strain of this well-known early ^ 
flowering Aster. It is of branch¬ 
ing habit, bearing good size flowers 
long stems. Height 1% ft. 
on 
WILT RESISTANT 
This is a fine mid-summer va¬ 
riety for all purposes. Flowers of 
the Comet type, the twisted and 
curled petals give the flower the 
appearance of a huge flat chrys¬ 
anthemum. They often measure 
5 in. in diameter and are borne 
on strong, long stems averaging 
12 to 15 ins. in length. Although 
the flowers are large, they are 
produced in abundance. Height 
2% ft. 
Pkt. Oz. 
Azure Blue .$ .10 $1.50 
White .10 1.50 
Pink .10 1.50 
Purple .10 1.50 
Crimson .10 1.50 
Mixed Colors .10 1.50 
COLLECTION—Package 
each of 5 Colors.40c. 
Giant Sunshine Aster 
A wonderful improvement over 
the old California Sunshine. The 
clear and beautiful colors are 
varying shades of Pink, Apple 
Blossom, Rose, Blue and Laven¬ 
der. A dual tone effect is obtained 
through contrasting light yellow 
and blue centers. The outer or 
guard petals are somewhat loosely placed, 
creating an airy lace-like effect, which is 
altogether charming. Height 2 ft. 
Salmon Pink. Pkt. 20c; oz. $4.00. 
Lavender. Pkt. 20c; oz. $4.00. 
Deep Rose. Pkt. 20c; oz. $4.00. 
Mixed Colors. Pkt. 15c; oz. $3.00. 
Hardy Perennial Asters (see page 77) 
Michaelmas Daisy (see page 77) 
