Plant Wilt Resistant Asters, save disappointments. 
Asters 
On account of their easy culture and vigorous growth. Asters 
are deservedly popular. For blooming in September and Oc¬ 
tober, when they flower at their best, sow the seed in the open 
ground early in May. If earlier blooms are wanted, they 
may be sown in cold-frames or in boxes or pots in the house. 
Cover the seeds about inch with rich, light soil. When the 
plants have three or four leaves, transplant 18 inches apart 
in beds in which well-decayed (not fresh) manure has been 
thoroughly incorporated. A good dressing of wood ashes 
stirred into the surface of the bed is very beneficial to the 
growth of plants and prevents disease. 
All our Aster Seeds offered are 
Wilt Resistant strains 
AMERICAN BEAUTY GIANTS. A recently introduced 
variety blooming in late September and October. Mon¬ 
ster blooms on long stems. 
Pkt. 
Azure Fairy.$0.10 
Purple.10 
Peach Blossom.10 
White.10 
Pkt. 
Rose.$0.10 
Shell-Pink (Sept¬ 
ember Beauty). 10 
Finest Mixed.10 
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA. A new late variety of the 
Crego type; extra long stems, curled and twisted petals, 
enormous flowers. 
Pkt. Pkt. 
Dark Purple.$0.10 Peach Blossom.$0.10 
Light Blue.10 White.10 
Finest Mixed.10 
NEW BRANCHING. The flowers are like beautiful Chrys¬ 
anthemums, large, very graceful, produced on long 
stems, well above the foliage; grand for cutting. Plants extra 
large and of strong growth; one plant will cover a 
space 2J^ ft. 
square. 
By far the most 
satisfac- 
tory grown. 
Pkt. 
Pkt. 
Mixed . 
..$0.10 
Purple. 
...$0.10 
White. 
. . .10 
Lavender. 
... .10 
Pink. 
. . .10 
Rose . 
. .. .10 
Crimson. 
. . .10 
Dark Violet.. 
. .. .10 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET. A handsome, profuse 
early blooming class of graceful, spreading habit, 
producing finely formed, double flowers two or 
three weeks before most others begin to bloom; 
extensively grown for cutting. 1 J^ ft. 
Pkt. Pkt. 
Rose .$0.10 Pink .$0.10 
Lavender .10 Crimson .10 
Purple.10 White.10 
Various Colors Mixed.10 
HEART OF FRANCE ASTER. The best pure red 
Aster ever introduced. Heart of France opens red 
as the purest ruby. The flowers are large and full, 
with never a trace of a hollow center. The stems are 
long. Pkt. 10 cts. 
CHINA ASTER. This is a 
mixture of many fine sorts 
and all colors. 
Fine Mixed .Pkt. 10 cts. 
Arctotis 
Grandis. The large. Daisy¬ 
like white and lilac blooms 
of this fine, hardy annual are 
excellent for cutting. 2 ft. 
Pkt. 10 cts. 
Asparagus 
An excellent pot plant for 
conservatory or house decora¬ 
tion. 
Plumosus nanus. Feathery, 
fern-like foliage. Pkt. 15 cts. 
Sprengeri. Drooping, feath¬ 
ery foliage; excellent for 
hanging baskets. Pkt. 10 
cts. 
Balloon Vine 
A handsome Summer climber, 
having small white flowers. 
15 feet. Hardy annual. Pkt. 
10 cts. 
New Branching Aster— 
Especially adapted for our climatic conditions 
LOS ANGELES. Lovely soft shell pink blending to 
creamy-pink; we can heartily recommend. Pkt. 15c. 
EARLY BRANCHING or ROYAL ASTERS. An 
early flowering type of our already popular new 
branching variety, coming into bloom in July or 
early August. Their free flowering habit makes 
them desirable for bedding or borders, while their 
long stemmed flowers are ideal for cutting. 
Pkt. Pkt. 
White.$0.10 Lavender.$0.10 
Shell-Pink.10 Purple.10 
Deep Rose-Pink. . 10 Mixed.10 
CREGO’S GIANT ASTER. A magnificent Aster of 
the Comet type, but superior to it in every way. 
It has a branching habit, with very long stems 
and large flowers. The petals are long and beau¬ 
tifully curled and twisted. Distinctly an Ameri¬ 
can production and includes some of the finest 
shades. 2 ft. IfjPkt. Pkt. 
Rose-Pink.$0.10 Shell-Pink.$0.10 
Lavender.10 Purple.10 
White.10 Mixed.10 
GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE ASTERS. The 
color of these new Asters is 
startlingly beautiful. 
Finest Mixed. .. .Pkt. 15 cts. 
Balsam 
(Lady’s Slipper) 
This favorite annual has 
been continually improved for 
several years, the flowers of 
some strains being perfectly 
double and of immense size, 
rivaling in beauty those of the 
Camellia. The strain we offer 
is of this improved type, and is 
remarkable for bright and ef¬ 
fective colors, embracing var¬ 
ied and brilliant self-colors, 
also superbly mottled and 
striped varieties. Tender an¬ 
nuals. 
Camellia-Flowered. Choic¬ 
est mixed varieties. Pkt. 10c. 
Pure White. The most double 
Balsam grown. Pkt. 10 cts. 
Flesh Colored. Fine. Pkt. 10c. 
Double Fine. Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Arctotis-Grandis—Blue-Eyed Daisies 
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