Supreme Quality 
Aster. Imbricated Pompon 
This Pompon Aster Is Now a Great Favorite 
in the Cut Flower Markets 
BODGER'S STEM ROT OR WILT-RESISTANT 
ASTERS (Continued) 
AMERICAN COMETS 
Astermum Lavender. Fairly dark azure blue. 
Astermum Rose Pink. Bright rose-pink of upright growth. Excellent market color. 
Astermum White. Earlier but not so full or large as Crego White. 
Comet Salmon Pink. Color as named. Valuable for earliness and light color effect. 
Comet Light Blue. Fine size and good cut flower shade. Highly resistant. 
‘Crego Azure Blue. Attractive light blue, medium size, excellent color. 
‘Crego Blue Flame. A rich fairly deep blue with extra large, fully double flowers on good 
stiff stems. 
Crego Deep Rose. Rich deep rose. Do not confuse this with Rose Pink. 
Crego Orchid. This is a very rich subdued rosy lavender—a true "Orchid" shade and original 
in asters. 
Crego Peachblossom. Attractive light lavender-pink—Phlox Pink color. 
Crego Shell Pink. Very fine bright shade. 
Crego White. Large, full and clear color. 
‘Ostrich Feather Peach Blossom. An attractive, fairly deep rose pink. Excellent for market. 
Prices on all Resistant Strain Asters listed above— 
Tr. Pkt. 25c Vi oz. 50c Oz. 
Tr. Pkt. 
Ball White. Late branching type. Blooms about September 10th. SO.25 
Ball Deep Rose. Bright, deep rose. Early attractive incurved blooms. 25 
Ball Deep Purple. Attractive deep purple early. 25 
Ball Early Phlox Pink. A good commercial pink. Blooms about September 10th .25 
Aurora Golden Sheaf. The deepest yellow Aster yet developed. The attractive 
double flowers are of the popular Aurora type, with a full-cushioned 
crest-like center supported by several rows of short ray petals. The flowers 
are borne on strong, somewhat branched stems. 35 
$1.75 
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2.50 
A. B.C. Selected Florists’Asters—Bodger’s “Regular” Strains 
SPECIAL NOTE 
In soil that is clean and rot is not to be considered our "Regular" 
Strains of California Asters, listed below, will be found generally 
satisfactory. However, if in doubt, plant "Bodger's Wilt-Resistant" 
Strains. The small difference in cost of seed is of little moment com¬ 
pared to crop results. 
Improved Queen of Market 
18 inches. Early flowering, of branching habit, coming into bloom 
directly after Early Wonder. The standard early Aster, blooming in 
July. 
Bright Violet, Dark Blue, Flesh Pink, Light Rose, Reddish Purple, 
Crimson, Dark Violet. Light Blue, Peach Blossom or Blush Pink, White. 
Any of the above—Tr. Pkt. 15c Vi oz. 30c Oz. $1.00 
Mixed colors—Tr. Pkt. 15c Vi oz. 25c Oz. 80c 
The Royal, Early Royal Branching 
2 feet. Comes into bloom shortly after Queen of the Market; a 
specially fine Aster to follow said variety. Blooms of large size. 
Azure Blue or Dark Lavender, Deep Rose, Peach Blossom (Lavender 
Pink), Purple, Shell Pink, White. 
Any of the above—Tr. Pkt. 25c Vi oz. 35c Oz. $1.30 
Mixed colors—Tr. Pkt. 20c Vi oz. 35c Oz.... $1.20 
Imbricated Pompon (Improved) (Illustrated above) 
These small Pompon Asters have the past few years had great 
vogue with California growers and the past season were introduced 
to Eastern retailers with the result that they are now generally 
acceptable and highly thought of as cut flowers. 
Fiery Scarlet. Light Blue, Rose, Violet, White. 
Each of above—Tr. Pkt. 35c Vi oz. 75c Oz. $2.50 
Mixed. Tr. Pkt. 35c Vi oz. 65c Oz. $2.40 
Lilliput 
Known as the "Button Aster," the abundant small, flat topped double 
flowers on 12 to 14 inch high plants are attractive both for cutting 
or when used as pot plants. Mixed Colors. Tr. Pkt. 25c 
King Type 
White, Lavender, Crimson, Brilliant Rose, Peach Blossom. 
Any of the above—Tr. Pkt.25c Vi oz.35c Oz.$1.25 
Mixed colors—Tr. Pkt.20c Vi oz.35c Oz.$1.20 
Improved Crego or Giant Comet 
Plants robust, about 2 feet high. Flowers large, double and well 
formed of the Comet type, making a fine variety for all purposes. 
White, Shell Pink, Rose Pink, Crimson, Lavender, Azure Blue. 
Any of the above—Tr. Pkt.25c Vi oz.35c Oz.$1.30 
Cattleya. Fascinating shade of orchid. A novel florists' color. 
Tr. Pkt.25c Vi oz.35c Oz.$1.30 
Mixed. All colors—Tr. Pkt.20c Vi oz.30c Oz.$1.00 
American Branching 
2V2 to 3 feet. Robust, flowers large, double and fine form. Azure Blue. 
Peerless Pink, Deep Rose, Purple, Rose Pink, Peach Blossom, Sensa¬ 
tion (Scarlet), White, Shell Pink (Mary Semple). 
Any of the above—Tr. Pkt.20c Vi oz.30c Oz.$1.00 
Mixed. All colors—Tr. Pkt.15c Vi oz. 25c Oz. 80c 
American Beauty 
2 to 3 feet. A comparatively new Aster of real merit for late crop, 
blooms about September and continues until frost. The large and 
double flowers are produced on long, heavy stems. 
Azure Fairy (Azure Blue or Dark Lavender), Purple, Shell Pink, White, 
Carmine Rose, Bright Rose, Crimson, Peach Blossom. 
Any of the above—Tr. Pkt.25c Vi oz.50c Oz.$1.50 
Mixed colors—Tr. Pkt.25c Vi oz.40c Oz.$1.40 
Early Wonder 
These are the earliest blooming Asters. Flowers large and full, of 
the Comet type, carried on long, erect stems. 12 inches. 
White. Rose, or Light Blue. 
Any of the above—Tr. Pkt.25c Vi oz.50c Oz.$1.75 
Mixed colors—Tr. Pkt.25c Vi oz.40c Oz..$1.50 
WILL-RESISTANT ASTERS will produce more perfect flowers and consequently increase your income from cutflowers. as well as to better satisfy your 
home garden trade. (See previous page and above.) 
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