FLOWER SEEDS 
ASTERS 
GILL’S HIGH-GRADE ASTERS 
fMarked are asters of the wilt-resistant strains. 
We aim to supply the very best Asters that can 
be grown or purchased, and the most up-to-date 
varieties and types will be found in our list. Asters 
are one of the best cut flowers that can be grown. 
Sow seeds in boxes inside or in frames, about 
February 25th to March 15th, and transplant during 
May. Splendid blooms can be obtained by planting 
the seed in the open about May 1. 
NOVELTY ASTER COLLECTION 
We offer any 10 packets of asters, your choice of 
those priced at 10c; sent postpaid for 65c. 
SUPER GIANT EL MONTE—New. Deep glowing 
crimson; flowers large and fluffy. Pkt. 15c. 
fAURORA GOLDEN SHEAF — New. Deepest 
yellow aster yet offered. Crest-like center fully 
double; popular with florists. Pkt. 15c. 
SUPER GIANT LOS ANGELES — This giant 
aster is pure shell pink, fully double, and on good 
stems. Wonderful cut flower. Pkt. 15c. 
LILLIPUT FLOWERED. These baby flowered 
asters are small and button-like in form, mak¬ 
ing a colorful border. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. 
AURORA—The outer row of large petals is azure 
blue. The full double center of quilled petals is 
yellow. Pkt. 10c. 
^OREGON LOVELINESS—This marvelous aster 
originated in Oregon and is the most distinct color 
we have ever seen. It is a large flower of the 
Crego type, fully double and carried on fine stems. 
The color opens a distinct rosy salmon with silvery 
reflection but as the flowers fully develop the color 
deepens to a rich coppery salmon. Pkt. 15c; y s oz. 60c. 
GIANT MAMMOTH PAEONY FLOWERED—A 
superb florist strain, with immense, fully double 
flowers resembling the Beauty type, borne on long, 
stout non-lateral stems. Plants are 2% feet to 3 
feet tall, blooming with the Giants of California. 
AZURE BLUE, PEACH BLOSSOM, PURPLE, 
fSILVERY ROSE, WHITE AND MIXED. Pkt. 15c. 
EARLY BEAUTY — Flowers along with Crego 
type, fMIXED. Pkt. 10c; y s oz. 35c. 
LATE BEAUTY—They start blooming in Septem¬ 
ber and last till frost. MIXED. Pkt. 10c; y& oz. 35c. 
CALIFORNIA GIANTS — This giant has the 
strong, vigorous habit and long stems of the Beauty 
type but has Crego type of bloom. Immense flowers, 
often 5 to 6 inches in diameter produced on long 
stems make them exceptional cut flowers. PEACH 
BLOSSOM, LIGHT BLUE, DEEP ROSE, fPURPLE, 
WHITE AND MIXED. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 40. 
CALIFORNIA GIANT SINGLE — Flowers 3 to 4 
inches across on stems 18 to 24 inches long. 
WHITE, ROSE, LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE AND 
MIXED. Pkt. 10c; y& oz. 40c. 
GIANT CREGO ASTERS 
Immense fluffy flowers averaging 4 to 6 inches 
in diameter. Vigorous plants producing abundance 
of these large flowers on good stems, f SHELL 
PINK, fORCHID, fWHITE, fCRIMSON, fAZURE 
BLUE, fLAVENDER, PEACH BLOSSOM, fDEEP 
ROSE, fPURPLE AND fMIXED. Pkt. 10c; y s oz. 30c. 
GILL’S FANCY MIXED—A mixture of all colors 
in popular types. Pkt. 10c; %, oz. 35c. 
HEART OF FRANCE—A beautiful rich dark red; 
two feet high; branching habit. Pkt. 10c. 
ASTER, HARDY PERENNIAL 
Single, fall flowering hardy perennials. New 
shades of pink and white in mixture. Pkt. 10c. 
EVERLASTING ASTER—Resembles large straw 
flowers, and when cut and dried retain their color 
and shape like an everlasting flower. Offered in 
fFLESH PINK, fROSE and fMIXED. Pkt. 10c. 
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Aster, Aurora Golden Sheaf 
SUNSHINE OR ANEMONE FLOWERED 
IMPROVED NEW CALIFORNIA GIANT SUN¬ 
SHINE—A cross between California Giant and 
Sunshine type. Some flowers have twisted petals, 
while others have quilled petals. Flowers 6 inches 
across on plants 3 feet tall. Long wiry stems. 
WHITE, LAVENDER, ROSE, SHELL PINK AND 
MIXED. Pkt. 10c. 
ACANTHUS (Bear’s Breach) 
Hardy perennial; giant decorative leaves 2 feet 
long and 1 foot wide. Pkt. 10c. 
ACHILLEA 
Hardy perennial of easy culture. Large clusters 
of small, double, pure white flowers. A fine ever¬ 
lasting flower for winter bouquets. Pkt. 10c. 
ACONITUM (Monkshood) 
NAPELLUS—Hardy perennial, growing spikes of 
curious shaped blue and white flowers. Pkt. 15c. 
ADONIS 
FLOS—Rare, small flowers of brilliant scarlet, 
suited for cutting. Pkt. 10c. 
AFRICAN DAISY 
Sow seed same as asters and plant in sunny posi¬ 
tion. They bloom all summer. 
AURANTICA—Flowers 2% to 3 inches across of 
glossy orange, with dark disc and halo. Pkt. 10c. 
NEW HYBRIDS—Shades of white, yellow, orange 
and salmon zoned with black disc. Pkt. 10c. 
AGERATUM 
Annuals, suited for boxes, pots and borders. 
BLUE PERFECTION—Dwarf, deep blue. Pkt. 10c. 
DWARF WHITE—8 inches high. Pkt. 10c. 
MIXED—All colors. Pkt. 10c. 
AMARANTHUS 
Brilliant foliage annuals growing 3 to 5 feet high. 
CAUDATIJS—Blood red, drooping. Pkt. 10c. 
