California Giants Aster 
^ The enormous flow- 
V^lSUlCS or ers, vviiieh often meas¬ 
ure up to 6 inches in 
(iiameter, arc of the 
Ostrich Feather type, 
w i t h long, graceful 
petals attractively 
curled a n d twisted. 
The plants grow 2 to 3 feet tall and carry 
tlieir flowers on fine long stems. Due to 
the size of the blossoms there are fewer 
to each plant, and they are about two 
weeks later than our Giant Ostrich Feather 
and the Comet and Crego types. Their im¬ 
mense size and beauty, long sturdy stems, 
and good lasting quality make them un- 
. surpassed for cutting. \Ye.offer mixed col-, 
ors only, but in our mixture will be found 
a fine assortment of colors ranging from 
clear white to purple. Fkt., lOc; % Oz , 
40c. 
California 
Aster 
Calendula Orange Shaggy 
CALENDULA 
(Pot Marigold) 
One of the best and show¬ 
iest free flowering hardy an¬ 
nuals. Blooms from earl y 
summer until killed by frost; 
particularly bright in late 
fall. ValuaI)Ie also for pot 
culture, blooming freely in 
winter and early siiring 
FINE MIXED. Yellow, 
orange, orange-red, and 
striped; all double flowers, 
Fkt., 5c; Vi* 25c. 
New Calendula 
“Campfire’’ or 
“Sensation” 
A beautiful variety that is 
a sensational development in 
Calenduias. It is a decided 
improvement ovr“r the ordi¬ 
nary, both in form and sub¬ 
stance, the flowers being larger 
and double tliroughout. Tlie 
long, strong stems of Campfire 
make it unexcelled for cut¬ 
ting. Its color is a fascinat¬ 
ing shade of rich brilliant 
orange with a scarlet sheen. 
Valuable for bedding or forc¬ 
ing inputs. Fkt., lOc; 14 25c. 
Calendula Orange Shaggy 
Gold Medal 1935 
Calendulas in recent years have enjoyed a decided revival of interest. Many new 
shades have been introduced, and several new and interesting flower types have 
been developed. One of the most interesting, and certainly the most distinct of 
these is the new laciniated type. Orange Shaggy. Deep orange shaded lighter at 
the center, exceedingly graceful and informal in appearance, it is a striking con¬ 
trast to the formal Calendulas in general use. The plants are free flowering, neat 
and compact, bearing long stems ivhich make the fringy petaled flowers equally 
useful in the garden or for cutting. Fkt., lOc; % oz., 30c. 
CALENDULA RADIO 
A beautiful departure from the con¬ 
ventional form of Calendula. The 
flowers are large and double, and the petals attractively quilled. The color is a 
deej) shade of golden yellow. I'kt., lOc; 14 oz., 25c. 
Giant Ostrich Feather. 
ery, full, fluffy flowers of large size, on 
mixture of colors. Fkt., 8c; % oz., 25c. 
•Magnificent 
long stems. 
feath- 
Fine 
ASTER, Chrysanthemum-Flowered Comet. 
Large, double flowers with long, curled, twisted ))etals, resem- 
l)ling fine Japanese Chry.santhemums. Fine mixture of colors. 
Fkt., 8c; Ys oz., 25c. 
Calliopsis 
Calliopsis 
Beautiful, 
showj’, free-flower¬ 
ing plants, of the 
easiest culture, do¬ 
ing well in any 
s u n n y ))Osition, 
blooming all sum¬ 
mer and excellent 
for cutting and 
massing. 
CRIMSON KING. 
A fine dwarf sort, 
9 inches h i g h; 
color rich, velvety 
crimson - garnet. 
Fkt., 8c; Yi. oz., 
20c. 
DWARF MIXED. 
Finest mixture of 
dwarf varieties; 
yellow, orange, red, 
brown, etc. Fkt., 
8c; oz., 20c. 
TALL DOUBLE 
MIXED. Finest 
mixture of double 
varieties. Fkt., 8c; 
Yi oz., 25c. 
TALL SINGLE 
MIXED. A superb 
mixture of all col¬ 
ors. Fkt., 5c; 14 
oz., 20c. 
Calendula Chrysantha 
CALENDULA CHRYSANTHA 
(Chrysanthemum-Flowered Calendula) 
Chry.santha (Chrysanthemum-Flowered Calendula) is a distinct 
tyi)e, a new break in Calendulas which is outstanding among all 
varieties known up to the ])resent time. The large double flowers 
are an extiuisite shade of clear buttercup yellow, with long loosely 
arranged petals which droop somewhat to give the rounded appear¬ 
ance of a Chrysanthemum. Besides adding a bright golden splash 
of color to the garden, Chrysantha is remarkable for its long stiff 
stems, making it ideal for cutting. I’kt., lOc; oz., 25c. 
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