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T. Lee Adams Seed Company 
AQUILEGIA (Columbine) 
A hardy perennial, about 2 feet high and bearing a variety of blossoms on 
long, smooth stems. 
Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Long Spurred. Pkt., 25c; y& oz., $2.00. 
Imperial Hybrid Long Spurred Finest Mixed. Pkt., 15c; Vs oz., $1.25. 
ARCTOTIS (African Daisy) 
Grandis. A remarkably handsome annual which forms bushes 2 to 3 feet hlgn 
and blooms in a sunny location from July until frost. Its flowers are 
large and showy, being pure white with a narrow yellow zone at the base; 
the reverse of petals is pale lilac-blue. Pkt., 10c; X A oz., 35c. 
ASTER 
Annual. Height 1 to 2 Feet 
Sow in frames in early spring and transplant. Cover seed not more than one- 
eighth inch. Or seed may be sown in open when danger of frost is past. 
Early Beauty (wilt resistant). Petals are broad and thick and curve outward, 
overlapping to resemble those of the double Dahlia. Plants about 18 inches 
high and free flowering. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; y s oz., 40c. 
Queen of the Market. Desirable on account of earliness. The plants are branch¬ 
ing, about 18 inches high, bearing on long stems 10 to 15 finely formed 
double flowers of medium size. Fine for cutting. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; y s oz., 
25c; oz., $1.50. 
American Branching Aster 
Giant Branching Comet (wilt resistant). Petals are very long and recurved and 
twisted near center. Plants branching about 2 feet high. Come into bloom 
rather late. Pure white, pink, dark blue, light blue, rose red and mixed. 
Each of above: Pkt., 10c; y s oz., 30c. 
American Branching (Vicks Branching). Strong growing Asters, usually not 
coming into bloom until the latter part of August, producing on very long 
stems full petaled, large, double blossoms. Plants branching, about 2 feet 
high. Crimson, dark blue, light blue, shell pink, white and finest mixed. 
Pkt., 10c; y& oz., 45c. 
Improved Giants of California. Characterized by the well known Crego or Ostrich 
Feather type of flower, combined with the Beauty Aster’s long, non-lateral 
branching stems and sturdy habit of growth. Stands at the head of the 
list, not only for florists’ use, but also for private gardens where quality 
is appreciated. The large flowers are packed with broad, graceful petals, 
borne on stems 2-2feet long. The plants grow from 2y 2 -3 feet, bloom¬ 
ing from early July until frost. Finest mixed. Pkt., 15c; % oz., $1.00. 
Improved New Giant California Sunshine. This lovely aster has been rightly 
called the most beautiful aster in the world. The flowers are 4-5 inches 
across in shades of pink, apple blossom, deep rose, blue and lavender, 
contrasting with the yellow or blue centers. The outer petals are some¬ 
what loosely placed, giving an airy, lacelike effect, which is altogether 
charming. Pkt., 25c; y s oz., 12c. 
BALSAM (Lady Slipper or Touch-Me-Not) 
Half Hardy Annual. Height 2 Feet 
An old and favorite garden flower. Brilliant colored double flowers. 
Double Mixed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; oz., $1.00. 
