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Giant Mammoth Peony-Flowered Aster. 
Early Royal 
(Early Midseason Wilt Resistant) 
These come into bloom in mid-August. 
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. 
1127 Royal Lavender. 
1128 Royal Purple. 
1130 Royal Mixed. 
Each of the above, Vs oz. 30c; pkt. 10c 
Giant Mammoth Peony Flowered 
Two Beautiful New 
Super Giant Asters 
(Midseason) 
Magnificent large flowers, 6-8 
inches across, full petaled and very 
deep with gracefully interlacing 
petals. Gardeners everywhere are 
enthusiastic about this wonderful 
new Aster class. 
1148 LOS ANGELES. An enchpt- 
ing shade of pure shell-pink. 
..Pkt. 15c 
1149 EL MONTE. Deep glowing 
crimson, with the sparkle of 
live rubies.Pkt. 20c 
Grow Beautiful Asters From Wilt Resistant Strains 
They have been bred to resist Fusarium Wilt and you will find them much more 
vigorous and productive than the ordinary strains. The different types which we 
offer, vary in form and blooming season. By starting seed of various types, you are 
assured a brilliant garden display and flowers for cutting from mid-summer to frost. 
American Beauty 
(Late Wilt Resistant) 
This beautiful strain is rapidly super¬ 
seding American Branching for general 
use. Plants are of the non-lateral 
branching type, grow 2-3 ft. tall, and 
nroduce enormous flowers on long, strong 
stems. Bloom from August to frost. 
Superb for cutting. 
1100 Crimson. 
1101 September Beauty, flesh pink. 
1102 Azure Fairy, clear lavender-blue. 
Each of the above. Vs oz. 40c, pkt. 15c 
One pkt. of each for 40c 
For Aster Plants, 
See pages 
56 and 57. 
King 
(Midseason Wilt Resistant) 
An American type of distinctive beauty. 
Flowers are large and full with long, nar¬ 
row petals beautifully quilled. The 
plants attain a height of 18-24 inches. 
King Asters are famous for their great 
substance and wonderful keeping quali¬ 
ties, lasting longer when cut than any 
other varieties. Excellent for shipping. 
1116 Rose King_ Va oz. 30c;Pkt. 10c 
1119 Mixed Colors.. ^4 oz. 30c:Pkt. 10c 
(Midseason) 
A super strain with immense double 
flowers of perfect form, borne on long stout 
stems characteristic of the true Peony 
flowered type. Wonderful for cut flow¬ 
ers and a splendid keeper and shipper. 
Plants grow 21^-3 ft. tall, and bloom from 
July until frost. Finest mixed colors. 
1140. % oz. 40c; pkt. 15c 
Hardy Aster Michaelmas Daisy 
( Perennial) 
Height 2-3 ft. Splendid for permanent 
position in the hardy border, where their 
masses of brightly colored, dainty blos¬ 
soms 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. 
1145 .Pkt. 15c 
Giant Comet or Ostrich Feather 
(Midseason Wilt Resistant) 
The finest and largest of all Oomet 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 ef¬ 
fect. 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. 
1146 . Va oz. 30c; pkt. 10c 
Plant Bands guard young plants 
against cutworms. They are made 
of waterproof paper. See page 26 
for description and prices. 
Aurora Asters 
(Midseason Wilt Resistant) 
The delicate beauty and coloring of 
these asters is hard to describe. The 
flowers are fully double, with an attrac¬ 
tive 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. Beautiful deep 
yellow.Pkt. 20c 
GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE ASTER 
Giant California Sunshine Asters 
The 
flowers 
petals, 
blue or 
and pr 
blooms 
Plants 
1169.. 
(Midseason) 
most beautiful and artistic of all Asters. The 
have cushion centers of light yellow tubular 
surrounded by broad guard petals of pink, rose, 
lavender, producing a wonderful color contrast, 
esenting an airy, lace-like effect. Individual 
are 5-6 inches in diameter, on long, stiff stems. 
2 14-3 feet high. Mixed colors. 
. Vs oz. 35c; pkt. 15c 
Heart of France 
(Early Midseason Wilt Resistant) 
Conceded to be the finest red aster. Its 
remarkable color of rich glowing red deep¬ 
ens with age. The flowers are of good 
size, very full and double, and are borne 
on long stiff stems. Plants are of strong 
bi-anching habit. 114-2 ft. tall. 
1175.Fkt. 15c 
AURORA ASTER. 
Long Season Collection 
1 pkt. Early Royal. 
1 pkt. Giant Comet. 
1 pkt. American Beauty. 
^ 30c 
Gold Medal Collection 
One pkt. each. 
Giant Mammoth Peony 
Flowered. 
Super Giant El Monte.... 
Giant California Sunshine. . > 
> 40c 
Plant a Packet of GAILLARDIA ‘‘INDIAN CHIEF ”—You Will Like It. 
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