GROW YOUR OWN FLOWERS—IT’S ECONOMY, AND FUN, TOO! 
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Aster—American Branching 
Fusarium Wilt-Reistant Strains— We are glad 
to offer originator’s stock of the following strains 
of Asters, which we believe to be resistant to this 
disease which is so rapidly spreading throughout 
the world. Do not confuse “yellows” with 
“wilt,” however, as “yellows” can only be con¬ 
trolled by use of a 3-4-50 Bordeaux Mixture with 
which plants should be sprayed at intervals of 
7 to 10 days. Though we noticed yellows in our 
trials last Summer, we saw absolutely no sign of 
wilt where we had used resistant seed, and we 
advise all our friends to insist on wilt-resistant 
strains. 
Landreths’ American Branching (Also known as 
Vick’s Branching.)—We cannot recommend the 
American Branching type too highly. They 
closely resemble small Chrysanthemums. Very 
free blooming, producing flowers of the broad- 
petaled type, slightly incurved and very lasting. 
Handsome double flowers borne on long stems, a 
free brancher and unsurpassed in merit. 24 
inches tall. Wilt resistant. 
Crimson. 
Lavender or Light Blue 
Shell Pink... 
Purple or Dark Blue... 
Rose. 
White. 
Fine Mixed. 
| oz., 45c. 
pkt., 10 
i oz., 90c. ; pkt., 10 
ARABIS O 
(Normal germination, 10-20 days) 
Alpina —'(Rock Cress) 6 inches. Charming white 
Spring-flowering perennial, doing well in any soil, 
and needing only plenty of sun. Native of the 
Alps. I oz., 25c.; pkt., 10 
ARCTOTIS □ 
(Normal germination, 15-20 days) 
Grandis —'(Blue-Eyed African Daisy)—Long stems 
and good keeping qualities make this an excellent 
cut flower. Petals white with steel-blue center. 
2 feet. Better start indoors. . £ oz., 30c. ; pkt., 10 
^Hybrids —Shades of red and orange. . . .pkt., 25c. 
ASTERS (Callistephus) □ 
(Normal germination, 5-10 days) 
Chrysanthemum-like flowers, not surpassed in 
beauty by any plant. They thrive best in rich 
soil, and with sufficient moisture, will give satis¬ 
faction in almost any garden, and blossom in 
profusion for about 6 weeks or until killed by 
frost. A supply of Asters may be had from July 
until frost, by planting an early variety like 
Queen of the Market, followed by a later sort 
such as American Branching. To insure early 
blooming, seeds may be sown under glass in April 
and then transplanted to outside beds after all 
danger from frost is over. We owe our garden 
Asters to China and Japan. 
Crego’s Giant Branching Comet.— This class, 
also known as “Ostrich Plume,” is without doubt 
the most popular variety grown. The flowers 
have long shaggy petals, suggesting a mop, and 
often are curled and interlaced. Blooms mid¬ 
summer. 2 feet. Wilt resistant. 
Crimson. 
Lavender or Light Blue 
Purple or Dark Blue... 
Rose . 
Shell Pink. 
White. 
Finest Mixed. 
i § oz., 55c. 
pkt., 10 
Early Queen of the Market. —The best early 
among the Asters. Habit branching. Flowers 
double and nearly round. Plants 18 inches high 
and very productive. Ten days earlier than any 
other. Wilt resistant. 
Crimson. 
Dark Blue or Purple... 
Lavender or Light Blue 
Light Rose. 
White. 
Fine Mixed.— All colors. 
£ oz., 50c. 
pkt., 10 
Single Chinensis Mixed. (Wilt resistant.)—-This 
strong, vigorous and free-blooming variety is 
sometimes known as Single Marguerite. The 
flowers are broad-petaled, about 2|-3 inches in 
diameter, and all have yellow centers. Fine for 
cutting.| oz., 25c.; pkt., 10 
