California Giant 
Sunshine Aster 
Giant Crego Aster 
Asters 
The most noted advance in Aster growing is the develop¬ 
ment of a new Wilt Resistant Strain, assuring amateur grow¬ 
ers as well as florists beautiful blooms. The Asters listed be¬ 
low, with few exceptions, are bred for resistance to the 
Fuseriam Wilt and are absolutely immune to it. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTER 
We have noted with pleasure the steadily increasing popu¬ 
larity of the Beauty type Aster as a florists’ flower. The colors 
are good, and their keeping qualities unsurpassed. They are 
excellent shippers and are rapidly superseding American 
Branching for general use. 
The Early Beauties flower with the Crego and American 
Branching types, from early July until frost. The plants are 
from 23^-3 feet, with long, stout stems bearing large well 
formed flowers. White, Crimson, Peach Blossom, Dark 
Lavender, Purple, Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., Vs oz. 40 cts. 
GOLDEN SHEAF 
The deepest yellow aster yet offered, free flowering and 
Wilt Resistant. Large full flowers with quilled centers; outer 
band of broad petals. Fine for cutting. Pkt. 15 cts., Vs oz. 
40 cts. 
IMPROVED GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
Curled and Interlaced 
Characterized by the well-known Crego or Comet type of 
flower, combined with the Beauty Asters long, non-lateral 
branching stems and sturdy habit of growth. This type of 
Aster stands at the head of the list, not only for florists’ use, 
but also for private gardens where quality is appreciated. The 
large flowers are borne on long stems. The plants grow from 
2V6-3 feet, blooming from early July until frost. Finest Mixed, 
all colors. Pkt. 15 cts., Vs ox. 40 cts. 
IMP. NEW GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE 
ASTER 
The flowers have long, wavy petals and a cushion center of 
small, feathery quills of a different shade. Plants sturdy and 
strong,* with long, stiff flower-stems. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10 
cts., 1/16 oz. 20 cts. 
GIANT CREGO OR COMET ASTER 
The twisted and curled petals give the flower the appear¬ 
ance of a huge, flat chrysanthemum. Flowers often 5 inches in 
diameter. The strong, erect stems average 20 to 24 inches in 
length. White, Shell-Pink, Crimson, Lavender, Purple, 
Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 15 cts., Vs ox. 40 cts. 
AMERICAN BRANCHING ASTER 
An Aster selected for its large double chrysanthemum-like 
blooms borne on long stiff stems. Plants grow from 2V£ to 3 ft. 
high. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10 cts.. Vs ox. 30 cts. 
NEW SUPER GIANT LOS ANGELES ASTER 
A new race of Asters which promises to supersede ail other 
strains for size and cut-flower use. Received Award of Merit, 
1934 All-American selections. Fully described on page 3. 
Pkt. 15 cts.. Vs ox. 40 cts. 
TOBACCO DUST added to the soil when transplanting 
Asters, at the rate of about one ounce to the plant, aids 
in controlling root aphids. See page 40. ^ 
ASTER—SUPER GIANT EL MONTE (New) 
A large crimson Aster, composed of daintily interlocked 
plume-like petals extremely large and fluffy. Early blooming, 
a super giant of the Ostrich Feather type. Pkt. 20 cts. 
AFRICAN GOLDEN DAISY 
An extremely showy annual Daisy from South Africa. The 
bushy plant grows 12 inches high, and the flowers, which are 
2V6 inches across, are a rich glossy orange-yellow, with dark 
disc and halo. Blooms continuously. Pkt. 10 cts., Ys oz. 
20 cts. 
AGERATUM—FLOSS FLOWER 
Blue Perfection. Valued for its pretty, deep lavender-blue 
flowers which are borne in great profusion. Height, 1 foot. 
Pkt. 10 cts., Ya ox. 30 cts. 
Blue Cap. A new miniature ageratum of compact growth 
literally covered with a continuous bloom. 6 inches. Pkt. 
10 cts., 1/16 oz. 25 cts., Y& oz. 40 cts. 
AGROSTEMMA—ROSE CAMPION MULLEIN 
Coronaria. HP. An attractive free-flowering hardy perennial 
of easy culture, producing glowing crimson flowers like a 
single pink, and silvery white foliage. Blooms the first sea¬ 
son. Fine for cutting. Height, 2 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., V4 oz. 
25 cts. 
African Daisy 
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