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J. J. BUTZER, PORTLAND, OREGON 
IMPROVED NEW ASTER 
Giant California Sunshine Mixed—They are the re¬ 
sult of a direct cross between the now well-known 
California Giants and the dwarf, much-branched Sun¬ 
shine type, hence the name. Plants of this new race 
grow 3 feet high and bear blossoms on long, stiff 
stems, admirable for cutting. The individual blooms 
are enormous, 4 to 5 and 6 inches in diameter. 
With the disk a lovely light-yellow and the en¬ 
circling guard petals varying shades of Enchantress 
pink, apple blossom, deep-rose, blue and lavender, 
there are produced color contrasts startlingly beauti¬ 
ful 
Apple Blossom—Delicate 
flesh. 
Enchantress Pink— 
Salmon pink. , 
Lavender—Very light. 
Light Blue. 
Purple. 
Rose. 
White. 
Finest Mixed. 
Each of the above, pkt. 15c; 2 for 25c 
THE SUNSHINE ASTER 
The plants are bushy and strong, with many flower 
stalks. Some of the flowers have twisted petals and 
some have quilled petals; all have a cushion center of 
tiny quills of a contrasting color which makes a 
flower look as if it were covered with snowflakes. 
The blue flowers are dotted with a paler blue and 
some in white, and the rose in a lighter shade of pink 
or white. 
White. Light Blue. 
Flesh. Dark Blue. 
Pink. Mixed. 
Dark Rose. 
Each of the above, pkt. 10c, 3 for 25c. 
THE KING ASTER 
The habit is similar to the popular Giant Branching, 
vigorous in growth, long stiff stems. In form the 
flower is entirely distinct from any other variety; 
petals somewhat resemble the quilled varieties, but are 
much larger and broader, those in the center being 
curled and incurved, completely covering the crown. 
In shape and size the bloom is round, full and very 
large. 
White. Crimson. 
Pink. Violet. 
Rose. _ Lavender. 
Blackish Blue. Mixed, all colors. 
Each of the above, pkt. 10c; any 3 pkts. for 25c. 
NEW SUPER GIANT LOS ANGELES 
ASTER 
A marvelous new Giants of California late type, 
the largest yet introduced ; the flowers are not only 
very large, but most artistic, due to the unusual curl¬ 
ing and interlacing of the petals. Color, pure shell- 
pink ; stems unusually long ; no disbudding necessary, 
due to its non-lateral habit. Pkt. 15c. 
ASTER LILLIPUT FLOWERED 
Comparing in size with the Lilliput Zinnias, these 
baby flowered asters fill a very definite place in the 
border or cutflower garden. The flowers are tiny and 
buttonlike in form, coming in profuse clusters on 
medium length stems, lending themselves very grace¬ 
fully to flower arrangement or for a colorful border 
in the garden. The' colors are bright and clear cut, 
some varieties having a deeper tone at the center. 
Dark Blue. Pkt. 15c. White. Pkt. 15c. 
Fiery Scarlet. Pkt. 15c. Finest Mixed. Pkt. 15c. 
Rose. Pkt. 15c. 
PEERLESS YELLOW ASTER 
This the best yellow Aster. The flowers are of fair 
size; they are borne on long stems; the color is a 
pleasing light yellow. Pkt. 15c. 
ASTER WILT RESISTANT GOLDEN 
SHEAF (Bodger) (Grower’s Description) 
Golden Sheaf, the deepest yellow aster yet offered, 
and the only one that is wilt resistant. The flowers 
are fully double, with an attractive crest-like center, 
of good substance and fine depth of petal. It has all 
the characteristics of the Aurora type of aster so 
popular now with florists. The flowers last well when 
cut, and are excellent shippers. Pkt. 20c. 
HEART OF FRANCE ASTER 
Heart of France opens red as the purest ruby, deep¬ 
ens with age and retains its remarkable color to the 
very end. The petals appear strikingly changeable, 
showing now a glow and sheen quite unique, now a 
soft warm velvety texture. In any light, natural or 
artificial. Heart of France is startlingly beautiful and 
will command instant admiration. Pkt. 10c. 
^PERENNIAL ASTERS (Michaelmas Daisy) 
Now fill a most important place in all hardy flower 
gardens, lighting up the borders and shrubberies with 
their masses and clouds of dainty and brightly colored 
blossoms throughout the autumn months up to No¬ 
vember, when other flowers are scarce. 
All Sorts Mixed—Extra fine, from a splendid col¬ 
lection ; sown early in spring, they will flower the 
same year. Per pkt. 10c 
*ASTER ALPINUS 
Both of the above varieties are excellent for the 
perennial rock garden. 
Alpinus Goliath—Large, soft blue. Pkt. 20c. 
Alpinus Nixe—Light blue, star-shaped. Pkt. 15c. 
MAMMOTH 
PEONY-FLOWERED ASTERS 
An exceptionally fine late-flowering Aster. The 
immense double blooms measure 4 to 5 inches across 
and are made up of numerous petals which fold grace¬ 
fully toward the center as in Peonies. They are almost 
round and have a grace that makes them desirable 
for garden display and for cutting. The flowers are 
borne on stems 15 to 20 inches long. Very vigorous 
plants, branching at the base and growing 2^ to 
3 feet tall. 
Azure Fairy—Clear azure-blue, very fine. 
Maiden’s Blush—Delicate flesh color. 
Peach Blossom—Pink, a lovely flower. 
Purple Robe—Rich purple blue. 
Rosebud—Clear, deep rose, a lovely color. 
Silver Rose—Lavender pink. 
Swansdown—Pure white, exceptionally fine. 
Mixed—Any of these—15c per pkt, 2 for 25c. 
BUTZER’S ANNUAL FLOWER MIXTURE 
A splendid mixture of the true annual flowers so 
blended as to give a succession of bloom from early 
spring to late fall. All colors may be found in this 
mixture. For best results the seed should be sown 
in a prepared seed bed. 
If you have a piece of grounff you cannot irrigate 
or have not time to give particular attention, yet you 
want to have something beautiful instead of unsightly 
weeds, we advise you to plant our Annual Flower mix¬ 
ture. It contains a large number of different kinds of 
hardy varieties that will grow with the least of care, 
and, produce great quantities of flowers. 
Pkt. 15c; 2 for 25c; oz. 50c, postpaid 
