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EARLY WONDER or EXPRESS COMET (Extra Early) 
1135 The best early Aster. Flowers are double and well-formed, 3% 
inches across, of splendid substance, on long, erect stems. Plants 
grow 18 inches high and bloom profusely. Mixed colors. 
. Vs 02 . 30c; pkt. 10c 
GIANT MAMMOTH PEONY FLOWERED (Midseason) 
1140 A superb strain with immense double flowers of perfect form, 
borne on long stout stems characteristic of the true Peony flowered 
type. Wonderful for cut flowers and a splendid keeper and ship¬ 
per. Plants grow 2%-3 ft. tall, and bloom from July until frost 
Finest mixed colors. Vs oz. 35c; pkt. 15c 
HARDY ASTER or MICHAELMAS DAISY (Perennial) 
1145 Height 2-3 ft. Splendid for permanent position in the hardy border, where 
their masses of brightly colored, dainty blossoms liven up the garden in late 
autumn. , The colors are shades of blue, pink and white. Plants form large, 
bushy clumps which should be divided and reset every 3 years.Pkt. 15c 
GIANT COMET or OSTRICH FEATHER (Midseason) Wilt Resistant 
1146 The finest and largest of all Comet type asters. The massive chrysanthemum 
like flowers are borne on stems 12-18 inches long. The petals are charmingly 
curled and interlaced, giving a light feathery effect. The plants of luxuriant 
branching growth, attain a height of 2% feet. Should be grown in every garden 
where quality is appreciated. Finest mixed colors. Vs oz. 30c; pkt. 10c _ 
American Beauty Asters. 
SUPER GIANT LOS ANGELES (Midseason) 
1148 The largest, finest and most fully double aster yet developed, 
are 6-8 inches across with feathery interlacing petals. Color, 
pink, blending to creamy pink center. Plants 2%-3 feet tall.. 
The flowers 
a soft shell 
. . .Pkt. 20c 
SUPER GIANT EL MONTE (1936 All America Selections) 
1149 This sensational new aster is a companion in size and type t 9 the Super 
Giant Los Angeles introduced a year ago. The color is a rich, glowing 
crimson. See illustration in color on inside front cover. Pkt. 25c 
AURORA ASTERS 
The delicate beauty and coloring of these asters is hard to describe. The flow¬ 
ers are fully double, with an attractive crest-like center of good substance and fine 
depth of petal. Height of plant 2 feet, with upright stems. 
1150 Azure Blue. A lovely blue with yellow quill center.Pkt. 15c 
1151 Golden Sheaf, Wilt Resistant. Beautiful deep yellow.Pkt. 20c 
HOW TO GROW 
Asters prefer an open sunny position, good 
soil, deeply spaded and well enriched with 
bone meal or other fertilizer, and an ad¬ 
dition of air-slaked lime. They should not 
be grown on the same ground two years in 
succession, as this invites disease. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY (Late) 
This beautiful strain is rapidly supersed¬ 
ing American Branching for general use. 
Plants are of the non-lateral branching type, 
grow 2-3 ft. tall, and produce enormous 
flowers on long, strong stems. Bloom from 
August to frost. Superb for cutting. 
WILT RESISTANT ASTERS 
Wilt disease is caused by a parasitic fun¬ 
gus, which when once introduced into the soil 
persists indefinitely and attacks the plants 
at any stage of growth. Only through the 
use of wilt resistant strains is it possible to 
grow asters more than one year in the same 
soil. 
Wilt resistant asters can be grown in any 
soil, whether infected with the wilt fungus 
or free from infection. We offer the follow¬ 
ing wilt resistant strains: 
AMERICAN BEAUTY—EARLY ROYAL. 
GIANT COMET or OSTRICH FEATHER. 
AURORA, GOLDEN SHEAF—KING. 
GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE ASTERS (Midseason) 
1169 The most beautiful and artistic of all asters. The flowers have cushion 
centers of light yellow tubular petals, surrounded by broad guard petals of 
pink, rose, blue or lavender, producing a wonderful color contrast, and 
presenting an airy, lace-like effect. Individual blooms are 5-6 inches in 
diameter, on long, stiff stems. Plants 2Vz -3 feet high. Mixed colors. 
. Vs oz. 35c; pkt. 15c 
Aster Giant Mammoth 
Peony Flowered. 
HEART OF FRANCE 
1175 Conceded to be the finest red aster. Its remarkable color of rich glowing 
red, deepens with age. The flowers are of good size, very full and double, 
and are borne on long stiff stems. Plants are of strong branching habit, 
l%-2 feet tall .Pkt. 15c 
Paper Pots and Plant Bands guard young plants against cutworms. 
See page 26 for description and prices. 
Wilt Resistant Strains 
1100 Crimson. 
1101 September Beauty, flesh pink. 
1102 Azure Fairy, clear lavender-blue. 
Each of the above, % oz. 35c; pkt. 15c 
One pkt. of each for 40c. 
KING (Midseason) Wilt Resistant 
An American type of distinctive beauty. 
Flowers are large and full with long, narrow 
petals beautifully quilled. The plants attain 
a height of 18-24 inches. King Asters are 
famous for their great substance and wonder¬ 
ful keeping qualities. 
1116 Rose King.Pkt. 15c 
1119 Mixed Colors.Pkt. 15c 
Aster New Giant California Sunshine with individual 
blooms 5-6 inches across. 
EARLY ROYAL (Early Midseason) Wilt Resistant 
These come into bloom directly after the Early Wonder. The flowers are 
large and very double, with broad incurved petals: stems are long and 
upright, branching from the base of the plants. Height of plants, 2 feet. 
1125 Royal Rose. 1128 Royal Purple. 
1127 Royal Lavender. 1130 Royal Mixed. 
Each of the above, Pkt. 15c 
Long Season Collection 
1 pkt. Early Wonder. ) 
1 pkt. Giant Comet. >• 
1 pkt. American Beauty. ) ' 
3c 
Gold Medal Collection 
One pkt. each 
Giant Mammoth Peony Flowered. ) 
Super Giant Los Angeles./ 
Giant California Sunshine.' 
45c 
For Aster Plants, 
see pages 56 and 57. 
Fresh Seeds from FARMER SEED & NURSERY CO., Faribault, Minnesota 
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