Fifty-One Years 
Chas. C . Navlet Co. 
ANAGALLIS Pimpernel (HA-R, 9 in.) S-Ju.—A very 
outstanding, effective plant for the rock garden, 
border and for massing. The blue is one of the 
most beautiful of any plant. Sow broadcast. 
•Large-flowered Blue—Unsurpassed gential blue. 
Large-flowered Red—Terra cotta Red, very showy. 
Formula Mixture of the two varieties. 
Above sorts: Pkts. 10c; * l / 4 - oz. 35c; oz. $1.00. 
ANCHUSA Alkanet—Graceful sprays with clusters of 
small Forget-me-not-like blue flowers, forming a 
luxuriant bouquet. 
fBlue Bird (HA, 1 ft.) Au-M. Vivid indigo blue. 
Very compact habit, with flowers in a luxuriant 
bouquet at the top of the plant. (SpM, 1935 AAS) 
Pkt. 10c; *4 oz. 30c. 
Italics Lissadell (HP, 5 ft.) Ma-S. Improved Drop- 
more. Clear gentian blue. Pkt. 15c; *4 oz. 35c. 
ANEMONE Windflower (HP, 1 ft.) M-Ji. 
coronaria—Delicate, poppy-like blooms with velvety, 
tufted centers on strong stems. Rub seed with sand. 
|St. Brigid (Creagh Castle Strain)—Enormous extra 
fine blooms on stiff cutting stems, good proportion 
of red shades. Pkt. 25c; y t oz. $1.00. 
ARCTOTIS African Daisy (HA) S-Ma. Sun-loving 
bushy plant. Very ornamental. Prized for cutting. 
African Lilac Daisy 2ft.—Pure white with blue disk, 
lilac reverse. Pkt. 10c; *4 oz. 25c. 
tHybrida 1 ft.—Warm shades of brilliant orange, yel¬ 
low and red with dark centers. Pkt. 20c; l /g oz. $1.25. 
ASPARAGUS FERN (HHP) J-Ma. Prized for feathery 
sprays of foliage. Soak seeds. 
Emerald Feather (Sprengeri)—Drooping habit. Ideal 
for hanging baskets. Pkt. 10c; 100 seeds 35c. 
Lace Fern (Plumosus Nanus)—Airy potted plant and 
fine for bouquets. Pkt. 10c; 100 seeds 35c. 
ASTER (HHA) F-Ju. Ideal for brilliant Summer and 
Fall Garden display. Remarkable keeping qualities 
when cut. Sow in boxes and transplant. 
Improved New Giant California Sunshine 3 ft.—The 
most beautiful aster in the world. Huge blossoms 
4-6 inches across on stiff cutting stems. The dual¬ 
tone color effect is formed by a single row of guard 
petals darker in tone than the yellow-centered 
quilled discs. Note the descriptions of the 1936 
Separate Colored Sorts which come quite true. 
The off-types are pretty singles. 
fAlpenglow —Guard petals, Rosolane purple; Quilled 
petals, pale rose purple; Center, Premuline yellow. 
fBlue Moon—Guard petals, light blue; Quilled petals, 
several shades lighter; Center, amber yellow. 
fMoonbeam—Guard and quilled petals snow white 
with a small center of soft orange. 
fRainbow—Guard and quilled petals, a delightful 
shade of bright rose-pink; Center, soft orange. 
f Stratosphere—Guard petals, pansy violet; Quilled 
petals, lavender; Center, charming shade of orange. 
fFormula Mixed of these beautiful varieties. 
Above sorts: Pkts. 25c ea.; l /g-oz. $1.00. 
flmproved Giants of California Curled and Interlaced 
3 ft.—The aristocrat of double Asters. Vies with 
Chrysanthemums in size of flower and long stems. 
Broad, graceful petals. Stems 2-2 V 2 ft. long. Dark 
Purple; Carmine Rose; Deep Rose; Light Blue; 
White; Formula Mixed. Pkts. 15c; % oz. 50c. 
•Mignon Mixed 1 Y 4 ft.—Improved form of dainty 
button-like Asters. Each plant is a bouquet in itself. 
Very attractive in the garden bed, as a pot plant, 
and for cutting. Abundant, small, flat-topped double 
Pom Pom blooms. Blue, with white edge; Dark 
Blue; Fiery Scarlet; Rose; White and Formula 
Mixed of these sorts; Pkts. 15c; y$-oz. 50c; %-oz. 
90c; oz. $3.00. 
Super Giants (New) 3 ft.—Two seasons ago, we 
offered the first of a sensational new race of Asters, 
surpassing all other doubles in size. These Giants 
are earlier, more artistic, deeper and fuller cen¬ 
tered than the Giants of California. 
•Los Angeles—Pure shell pink. (AM,AAS) Pkt. 20c. 
+E1 Monte—Deep glowing crimson. (SpM,AAS) 
Pkt. 25c. 
BRANCHING ASTER CREGO ASTER 
fWILT RESISTANT ASTERS (HHA) F-Ju. Practical¬ 
ly immune to the troublesome Fusarium Wilt Dis¬ 
ease which causes so much disappointment to Gard¬ 
eners. 
jAmerican Branching 3 ft.—Regular and symmetrical 
flowers. Spreading habit. Full double with evenly 
incurved petals. Azure Blue or dark lavender; Crim¬ 
son; Purple; Shell Pink; White; Formula Mixed. 
Pkts. 10c; l /g oz. 35c; l / 4 oz. 65c. 
Chinensis, Tall Single Giant Flowered 2 l / 2 ft.—In the 
search for the new, we sometimes neglect sterling 
merit in the old. This very satisfactory type has 
daisy-like flowers with golden yellow center discs, 
and broad, very closely spaced single petals. Wilt 
resistant sorts indicated by WR. Fine for cutting. 
Carmine Rose; Lavender or light blue (WR) ; Mar¬ 
shal Joffre, dark scarlet (WR) ; Rose; White (WR) ; 
and Formula Mixed of these sorts; Pkts. 10c; ^-oz. 
25c. 
flmproved Crego 2% ft.— Large, double, well formed 
flowers, robust plants, branching habit. One of the 
finest for all purposes. Cattleya, orchid; Crimson; 
Deep Rose; Peach Blossom, lavender pink; Purple or 
Dark Blue; Blue Flame, bright Navy Blue, White; 
Formula Mixed; Pkts. 10c; % oz. 35c; l / 4 oz. 65c. 
PERENNIAL ASTER 
HARDY ASTER Michaelmas Daisy (HP, 2% ft.) Ma-S. 
Profusion of daisy-like, single blooms of lilac to 
mauve with orange discs in great profusion during 
June and July. Splendid for border and rockery. 
Pkt. 15c. 
AUBRETIA Rainbow Rock Cress (HP-R, 6 in.) Ma-S. 
Beautiful dwarf, hardy plant. Suited for borders and 
rockeries. Charming companion to yellow Alyssum. 
Blooms in early Spring. 
fLarge-flowered Hybrids Mixed. Many unusual purples, 
carmine, crimson, etc., not available separately. 
Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 65c. 
AUSTRALIAN PEA VINE (IIHP-C) Ma-S. Has no 
superior. Fast-growing evergreen climber. Large 
clusters of rose flowers. Pkt. 10c; l / 4 oz. 30c. 
BALSAM Lady Slipper (TA, 1 ft.) F-Ju. 
Camellia-flowered Mixed—Giant, perfect, camellia-like 
blooms in brilliant colors with brittle stems and 
foliage. Likes partial shade and moisture. Pkt. 10c; 
l / 4 oz. 25c; oz. 75c. 
BARTONIA Blazing Star (11 A, 2 J/ 2 ft.) S-M. 
aurea—Free-flowering, showy California Native. Fol¬ 
iage gray and thistle-like. Bright, golden-yellow, 
five-petalled single blooms. Fragrant at eventide. 
Sow broadcast. Pkt. 10c; l / 4 oz. 20c; oz. 50c. 
BEGONIA, Tuberous-rooted. (HHP) D-M. 
Blooms the first year from seed, usually during 
August and Sept. Unsurpassed as a pot plant. Su¬ 
perb in the open garden bed, sheltered from after¬ 
noon sun. We offer only B&L., Strain, awarded over 
142 Gold Medals, in Originator’s own sealed packets. 
Colors include white, blush, pink, rose, salmon, 
scarlet, crimson, yellow, orange, picotee edged, etc. 
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