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J. J. BUTZER, PORTLAND, OREGON 
*ARABIS (Rack Cress) 
Charming dwarf spring-flowering plants of easy 
cultivation ; valuable for beds, edgings. They do well 
in any soil, but need plenty of sun. 
Alpina—6 in. A most useful hardy perennial for 
spring bedding and rockeries. Early in the spring the 
pure white flowers make a pleasing contrast in beds 
and borders with Alyssum saxatile. Pkt. 10c 
ARCTOTIS 
Grandia, the Blue-eyed Af¬ 
rican Daisy—A quick-grow¬ 
ing, half-hardy annual, form¬ 
ing a bush two to three feet 
across, with soft whitish 
foliage. The flower stems 
.are long, while the flowers 
are large and showy—from 
two to three inches across— 
color pure white with a blue 
eye, surrounded by a narrow 
yellow zone, the under part 
of the petals being lilac 
blue; height 18 inches. Per 
pkt. 10c. 
Aitciuiitt HYBRIDS (New) 
Another of the lovely flowers which have come to 
us lately from Africa. The hybrids come in a bril¬ 
liant assortment of showy daisy-like flowers predom¬ 
inating in orange and bronzy red shades, but also 
comprising many lovely shades of rose, cream, yellow 
and salmon. In the milder climates they may be 
classed as a perennial, but in the northern latitudes 
they are better treated as an annual. Pkt. 15c. 
ARGEMONE 
Grandiflora (The Prickly Poppy)—2 ft. Lovely plants 
with an ornamental foliage and large, handsome poppy¬ 
like flowers, snowy white, filled in the center with 
golden stamens, very beautiful. Per pkt. 10c. 
*ARMERIA (Thrift Sea Pink) 
Grand plants for crevices of wall and rocks, and 
also for growing in flower borders or as permanent 
edgings; excellent plants for the sea coast. June- 
July. 
Formosa—9 in. Pretty rose pink. Grand for borders. 
Pkt. 10c 
*LAUCHEANA (Dwarf Thrift) 
Most of us know the Giant Thrift, but we have not 
yet become so familiar with the dwarf strain. 
Laucheana is a very free flowering, dwarf variety, 
with medium sized flower heads of deep rose. They 
combine very nicely with Forget-me-nots in the rock¬ 
ery or dwarf border. Pkt, 10c. 
Maritima—3 to 6 in. May-June. Silvery pink flowers. 
*ARENARIA (Sand Wort)* Pkt ' 15 ° 
A fine plant for shady place in rock garden. 
Montana—White—Pkt. 25c. 
*ASPERULA 
Odorata Woodruff or Waldmeister. An herb whose 
leaves are used in making beverages or when dried used 
to lay among linens. 6 to 8 in. Also useful for carpeting, 
shady places and for edgings. Per pkt. 10c 
ASTERS 
QUEEN OF THE ANNUALS 
In recent years we have paid particular attention te 
American grown Asters, for they have greatly in¬ 
creased the popularity of this flower. We know of no 
other flower so easily raised from seed, which combines 
so much beauty with grace and usefulness and is 
more satisfactory than Asters. They make a brilliant 
effect when grown in masses and furnish a constant 
supply of cut flowers. Every garden, large or small, 
should contain Asters. 
Culture—Sow either in the open ground in May or 
in March or April in cold frame, spent hot-beds or pots 
or boxes in the house, covering the seed with about 
*4-inch of good rich soil; when the plants are strong 
enough, transplant about 18 inches apart in deeply- 
dug. well-prepared beds. _ 
BUTZER’S ROSE CITY MIXTURE 
CfF ASTERS 
This special mixture includes all of the newest 
and is truly an unrivaled mixture. This mixture 
will afford a splendid supply of flowers during 
the entire season. The best mixture on the mar¬ 
ket. Pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c. 
ASTERS 
AMERICAN BEAUTY 
Similar in type of flower 
and growth to the well 
known Late Branching 
Asters, but differs in that all 
the large blossoms are pro¬ 
duced on much longer and 
heavier stems. Some of the 
individual stems measure 
more than two feet in length. 
It makes a very heavy 
growth, and is one of the 
latest flowering Asters that 
we know. This should be in 
every garden. 
Carmine Rose. 
Crimson. 
Lavender. 
Peach Blossom. 
Purple. 
Pink. 
Rose. 
White. 
Mixed. 
Per pkt. 10c; any 3 pkts. for 25c 
GIANT CREGO 
ASTERS 
The Crego is one of the 
largest of all Asters, the 
petals being exceedingly long 
and wavy and the flowers 
borne on stems some fifteen 
inches in length. It is a 
monster among Asters. A 
real treat awaits anyone who 
plants this variety. 
Crego Pink. 
Crego Blue. 
Crego Deep Rose. 
Crego Purple. 
Crego Lavender. 
Crego Rose Pink. 
Crego Shell Pink. 
Crego Crimson. 
Crego Mixed. 
Crego vv niLe. 
Per pkt. 10c; 
3 for 25c 
CALIFORNIA GIANT DOUBLE 
We take pleasure in recommending this type as the 
best Aster on the market today. Characterized by 
the well known Crego or Ostrich Feather type of 
flower, combined with the Beauty Asters’ long, non¬ 
lateral branching stems and sturdy habit of growth, 
the California Giant Double type of Aster stands at 
the head of the list, not only for florists’ use but also 
for private gardens where quality is appreciated. 
Apple Blossom Deep Rose 
Peach Blossom White 
Light Blue Dark Purple 
Light Purple Mixed 
Per pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. for 25c 
SINGLE GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
It was developed out of the Double Giants of Cal¬ 
ifornia type. The flowers are large, measuring three 
to four inches across, with stems 18 to 24 inches in 
length. The petal has a slight twist, which adds a 
piquant touch to its beauty. The white blossoms 
resemble Shasta Daisies in appearance, but their 
greater length of stem makes them more graceful and 
better adapted to florist’s use. In the garden, the 
Single Giants of California add a charming note of 
simplicity among the fuller types of Asters. We be¬ 
lieve this new, single type of Aster is destined to 
become very popular. We can supply this in White, 
Rose, Light Blue, Purple, and Mixed, at 15c per pkt., 
2 pkts. 25c. 
GIANT OSTRICH FEATHER ASTER 
The finest type of the Giant Comet, or Ostrich 
Feather type of Aster. Much larger than the Giant 
Comet, the petals longer, more twisted, and produced 
in greater abundance. Borne on long stems, they make 
cut-flowers par-excellence. 
Shell Pink. Rose. 
Light Blue. Dark Blue. 
Sky Blue. Rose Pink. 
White. Crimson. 
Pink. Mixed.all colors. 
Each of the above, pkt. 10c; any 3 pkts. for 25c. 
