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DUTHIE SEED CO. 
Asters 
Asters grow to their greatest perfec¬ 
tion in our mildl, cool climate. We offer 
splendid strains that have been de¬ 
veloped by careful attention. For fall 
flowers they rival the Chrysanthemum 
in size and beauty. 
CALIFORNIA GIANTS — They combine 
the robust habit of growth and length 
of stem that characterizes the Beauty 
type and the Cfego or Ostrich Feather 
type of blossom.. A true non-lateral 
variety. White, peach blossom, light 
blue, deep rose, dark purple andl mixed. 
10c; Vs oz. 75c. 
GIANT SUNSHINE—Im¬ 
proved Anemone Type. One of the most 
attractive Asters. Plants are strong and 
bushy, with many flower stalks.. The 
large single flowers have centers of 
twisted and quilled 1 petals of contrasting 
colors. Their delicate beauty and 1 strong 
stems and keeping qualities make them 
idleal for cutting. White, pink, lavender, 
violet, carmine and mixture. Pkt. 10 c. 
EARLY BEAUTY ASTERS—Early 
flowering type of American Beauty As¬ 
ters'. The bushes grow 2 % to. 3 feet 
tall, carrying magnificent large flowers. 
Purple, flesh pink, crimson, lavender, 
peach blossom, and! mixed. Any of these. 
Pkt. 10 c; Vs oz. 55c; Vi oz. 90c; Vo oz. 
$1.55. 
WILT RESISTANT IMPROVED CREGO—Wilt is 
a disease which causes so much trouble to aster 
growers. It may occur at any stage. There seems 
to. be no method of control and all that aster 
growers can do is to safeguard against this 
disease by planting Wilt Resistant Strains. Colors, 
white, rose, purple, crimson and mixed. Pkt. 15c. 
PERENNIAL ASTERS—Hardy handsome flowers 
of easy culture, appearingl at a time when flowers 
are scarce. If seed is. sown indoors very early 
and seedlings set in open as soon as large enough 
fa© handle, will bloom the first season. Large 
flowering mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
IMPROVED CREGO GIANT—Distinct in every 
way. Magnificent flowers or rare beauty, form 
and color. Very vigorous, long stems and free 
flowering. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 50c. Mixed Pkt. 10c. 
HEART OF FRANCE—The best red Aster to be 
had. Produces an abundlamce of large flowers on 
good stems. Plants of vigorous branching habit. 
Pkt. 10c. 
AGERATUM (Blue Perfection)—Attractive, com¬ 
pact bushes with a profusion of small ball-shaped 
pure blue flowers. Excellent for bedls and! borders. 
Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 1-16 oz. 40c; Vs oz. 65c. 
ALYSSUM (Sweet)—A well known variety 10 
inches in height with fragrant white flowers. An 
excellent border plant. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 
25c. 
(Carpet of Snow)—Low growing, pure white, i 
trailing habit. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c. 
(Little Gem)—A special dwarf variety of Alys- 
sum with masses of pure white flowers. Postpaid. 
Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c. 
(Saxatile Compactum)—This perennial strain of 
Alyssum is valuable for rock gardens. It produces 
yellow flowers and is desired by many for its color. 
Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 30c. 
AMARANTHUS TRICOLOR (Joseph’s Coat) — A 
very showy annual growing to a height of 3 feet. 
The leaves are variegated in color, red, yellow and 
green. It is used where a variety of color is needed. 
Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c. 
ARCTOTIS GRANDIS (African Daisy)—These an¬ 
nual daisies grow from 6 to 10 inches tall, pro¬ 
ducing pure white flowers with lilac under color. 
Fine for cutting. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c. 
ARABIS (Rock Cress)—On© of the beat white 
flowering perennials for rock garden, blooming 
very early in the season. It is 1 low growing and is 
fine for borders or massing. Postpaid. Pkt. 10©; 
Vi oz. 25c, , 
BACHELOR’S BUTTON—Old favorite annuals 
growing to a height of 3 feet. The flowers are of 
various shades of blue, purple, pinks, and white 
and the foliage is small. Easily grown from seed 
planted out of doors. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c. 
BALSAM—An an¬ 
nual 1 to 2 feet 
in height suited to 
borders or group 
planting. The rose¬ 
like flowers grow 
in the axil of the 
leaves 1 and are 
beautiful in shad)e 
and color. Post¬ 
paid. Pkt. 10c; Vi 
oz. 25c. 
BLUE LACE 
FLOWER — This 
annual grows 2 
feet in height and 
has lace-like mass 
of bhie flowers. 
The blooms are 
produced through¬ 
out the season and 
can be used foT 
cutting and general 
garden display. 
Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 
Vi oz. 50c. 
BALLOON VINE— 
A rapid,' growing 
climber. Blossoms 
very small and 
white. Light, grace¬ 
ful foliage. Bears 
curiously inflated 
seed pods. Sow 
where it is to re¬ 
main. Succeed:? 
best in light warm 
soil. 10 to 12 feet 
tall. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
25c. 
CALLIOPSIS—Always covered with a mass of 
bright flower®. [Sow where plants are to remain. 
In sunny situation will bloom all summer. Fine 
cut flowers. 1 to 2 feet tall. Tall single mixed. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c. Tall double mixed, Pkt. 10c; oz. 
40c. 
USE VIGORO IN PREPARING YOUR 
ASTER BED—IT WORKS WONDERS 
