California Ciant 
Sunshine Aster 
Ciant Crego Aster 
Asters 
The most noted advance in Aster growing is the develop¬ 
ment of a new Wilt Resistant Strain, assuring amateur grow¬ 
ers as well as florists beautiful blooms. The Asters listed be¬ 
low, with few exceptions, are bred for resistance to the 
Fuseriam Wilt and are absolutely immune to it. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTER 
We have noted with pleasure the steadily increasing pop¬ 
ularity of the Beauty type Aster as a florists’ flower. The 
colors are good, and their keeping qualities unsurpassed. They 
are excellent shippers and are rapidly superseding American 
Branching for general use. 
The Early Beauties flower with the Crego and American 
Branching types, from early July until frost. The plants are 
from 21/2-3 feet, with long, stout stems bearing large well 
formed flowers. White, Crimson, Peach Blossom, Dark 
Lavender, Purple, Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., Vsoz. 40 cts. 
GOLDEN SHEAF 
The deepest yellow aster yet offered, free flowering and 
Wilt Resistant. Large full flowers with quilled centers; outer 
band of broad petals. Fine for cutting. Pkt. 15 cts., Vsoz. 
40 cts. 
IM PROVED GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
Curled and Interlaced 
Characterized by the well-known Crego or Comet type of 
flower, combined with the Beauty Aster’s long, non-lateral 
branching stems and sturdy habit of growth. This type of 
Aster 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 borne on long stems. The plants grow 
from 2 1 / 2 -3feet, blooming from early July until frost. Finest 
Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 15 cts., Vsoz. 40 cts. 
IMP. NEW GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE 
ASTER 
The flowers have long, wavy petals and a cushion center 
of small, feathery quills of a different shade. Plants sturdy 
and strong, with long, stiff flower-stems. Mixed colors. Pkt. 
10 cts., 1/1 6oz. 20 cts. 
GIANT CREGO OR COMET ASTER 
The twisted and curled petals give the flower the appear¬ 
ance of a huge, flat chrysanthemum. Flowers often 5 inches 
in diameter. The strong, erect stems average 20 to 24 inches 
in length. White, Shell-Pink, Crimson, Lavender, Purple, 
Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 1 5 cts., Vsoz. 40 cts. 
AMERICAN BRANCHING ASTER 
An Aster selected for its large double chrysanthemum¬ 
like blooms borne on long stiff stems. Plants grow from 2V 2 
to 3 ft. high. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10 cts., Vsoz. 30 cts. 
TOBACCO DUST added to the soil when transplanting 
Asters, at the rate of about one ounce to the plant, aids in 
controlling root aphids. See page —. 
NEW SUPER CIANT LOS ANGELES ASTER 
A new race of Asters which promises to supersede all 
other strains for size and cut-flower use. Received Award of 
Merit, 1934 All-American selections. Fully described on 
page 4. Pkt. 1 5 cts., Vsoz. 40 cts. 
AFRICAN GOLDEN DAISY 
An extremely showy annual Daisy from South Africa. The 
bushy plant grows 12 inches high, and the flowers, which 
are ZV 2 inches across, are a rich glossy orange-yellow, with 
dark disc and halo. Blooms continuously. Pkt. 10 cts., '/soz. 
20 cts. 
ACERATUM—FLOSS FLOWER 
Blue Perfection. Valued for its pretty, deep lavender-blue 
flowers which are borne in great profusion. Height, 1 foot. 
Pkt. 10 cts., 'Aoz. 30 cts. 
Blue Cap. A new miniature ageratum of compact growth 
literally covered with a continuous bloom. 6 inches. Pkt. 
10 cts., 1/1 6oz. 25 cts., Vsoz. 40 cts. 
AGROSTEMMA—ROSE CAMPION MULLEIN 
PINK HP 
Coronaria. An attractive free-flowering hardy perennial of 
easy culture, producing glowing crimson rlo-vers like a 
single pink, and silvery white fiolage. Blooms the first 
season. Fine for cutting. Height, 2 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., 
V40Z. 25 cts. 
Ageratum, Blue Cap 
