MICHELL’S SUPERB ASTERS 
18A 
CALIFORNIA GIANT 
The flowers of this variety are of the Crego type, and with the 
habit of growth and long stems of the Beauty type. Flowers large 
and stand up well after being cut. Their immense size and beauty 
as well as their long stems make them very attractive. 
Large pkt. Pkt- 
Dark Purple . . $0.60 $0.25 
Deep Rose. 60 .25 
Light Blue. .60 .25 
Peach Blossom .60 .25 
White. 60 .25 
Mixed Colors. .60 .15 
Collection, one packet each of above 5 colors, $1.00. 
CREGO’S GIANT COMET 
Flowers gigantic in size, often 5 inches across and with long 
stout stems averaging 15 inches in length. The twisted and curled 
petals give the flower the appearance of a huge Chrysanthemum. 
Large pkt. Pkt. Large pkt. Pkt. 
Azure Blue. $0.50 $0.10 Rose Pink . $0.50 $0.10 
Crimson... .50 .10 Shell Pink.. .50 .10 
Lavender. .50 .10 White . .50 .10 
Purple . .50 .10 Mixed .40 .10 
EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING 
An excellent strain of Early Branching Aster, of the same 
form and having the same good qualities as the Late Branching 
variety, but coming into bloom in July or early August. 
Oz. Large pkt. Pkt. 
Lavender. $2.25 $0.50 $0.10 
Purple... 2.25 .50 .10 
Rose Pink . . 2.25 .50 .10 
Shell Pink . 2.25 .50 .10 
White. 2.25 .50 .10 
Mixed. 2.00 .50 .10 
IMBRICATED POMPON 
An early flowering, upright growing type; plants grow 12 to 14 
inches high and bear numerous small, round cushion centered 
flowers. Excellent for pots and cutting. 
Large pkt. Pkt. Large pkt. Pkt. 
Crimson . . . 
Light Blue 
Rose. 
$0.60 
.60 
.60 
$0.25 
.25 
.25 
Violet. . .$0.60 .25 
White .60 .25 
Mixed . .50 .25 
NEW GIANT PEONY FLOWERED 
This is an exceptionally fine strain; the flowers are of immense 
size, very double and borne on long stout stems, quite free from 
laterals. They are good shippers and keep longer after cutting 
than any other Aster. 
Large pkt. Pkt. 
Azure Fairy. Clear azure blue.$0.60 $0.25 
Maiden’s Blush. Delicate flesh color.60 .25 
Purple Robe. Clear purple. .60 .25 
Rosebud. Deep rose. .60 .25 
Swansdown. Pure white . . . . .60 .25 
Mixed .60 .25 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET 
Very desirable on account of its earliness and the freedom in 
which it blooms. Well-formed flowers are produced on 12-inch 
stems in the greatest profusion early in July. 
Oz. Large pkt. Pkt. 
Blush Pink 
$1.50 
$0.40 
$0.10 
Crimson. . 
1.50 
.40 
.10 
Dark Blue 
1.50 
.40 
.10 
Light Blue 
1.50 
.40 
.10 
Rose, Pink 
1.50 
.40 
.10 
White. 
1.50 
.40 
.10 
Choice Mixed 
1.50 
.40 
.10 
Collection, one packet each of above 6 colors, 50c. 
Aster Collection 
One packet each, 6 varieties, Early and Late, 50c. 
Aster, Improved Semple's Branching 
MICHELL’S IMPROVED SEMPLE’S 
BRANCHING 
This is the finest late blooming Aster. The deep, heavy in¬ 
curved flowers are borne on rigid stems often 2 feet and more in 
length. Our Improved Strain has been secured after many years 
of careful selection. An excellent variety for cutting or bedding. 
Oz. Large pkt. Pkt. 
Crimson. . 
$1.50 
$0.40 
$0.10 
Deep Rose 
1.50 
.40 
.10 
Lavender. 
1.50 
.40 
.10 
Purple. 
1.50 
.40 
.10 
Shell Pink . 
1.50 
.40 
.10 
White. 
1.50 
.40 
.10 
Choice Mixed 
1.50 
.40 
.10 
Collection, one packet each 6 colors, 50c. 
PERENNIAL ASTER 
(Michaelmas Daisy) 
One of the showiest of our late flowering, perennial plants; 
star-like, single flowers; if sown early in Spring will flower the first 
season. 
Large pkt. Pkt. 
Choice Mixed. Many beautiful shades; 3 feet. $0.60 $0.10 
ASTER ALPINUS 
*Alpinus. Purple with large yellow center; 1 foot.. .60 .15 
*Alpinus Albus. White with large yellow center; 
1 foot.. . ..60 .15 
Both of the above varieties are excellent for the perennial 
rock garden. 
MICHELL’S CULTURAL LEAFLETS 
We have prepared the following Cultural Leaflets especially 
for the benefit, of the amateur, or, in fact, for any who may 
want them, giving instructions how to grow the varieties 
named successfully from seed. These leaflets are free. 
201. Antirrhinum. 
202. Aster. 
203. Cineraria. 
204. Mignonette. 
205. Petunia. 
206. Primula. 
207. Verbena. 
208. Zinnia. 
209. Pansy. 
210. Salvia. 
211. Stock. 
212. Perennials. 
213. Carnation. 
214. Cosmos. 
215. Cyclamen. 
216. Larkspur. 
(Annual) 
217. Lupinus. 
218. Phlox Drum. 
219. Nasturtium. 
220. Begonia. 
Varieties marked * are especially suitable for the rock garden 
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