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and interlaced. Blooms midsummer. 2 feet. 
Wilt resistant. 
Crimson.oz. 30 pkt. 10 
Lavender or Light Blue. . .M oz. 30 pkt. 10 
Purple or Dark Blue.M oz. 30 pkt. 10 
Bose.M oz. 30 pkt. 10 
Shell Pink.oz. 30 pkt. 10 
White.>1 oz. 30 pkt. 10 
Finest Mixed.X oz. 50 pkt. 10 
Early Queen of the Market —The best early 
among the Asters. Habit branching. Flowers 
double and nearly round. Plants 18 inches 
high and very productive. Ten days earlier 
than any other. Wilt resistant. 
Crimson.X oz. 25 pkt. 10 
Purple or Dark Blue .X oz. 35 pkt. 10 
Lavender or Light Blue. .. X oz. 35 pkt. 10 
Light Bose .M oz. 35 pkt. 10 
White.K oz. 35 pkt. 10 
Aster—New Giant California Sunshine Mixed 
ASTERS (Callistephus) □ 
Culture, 1 2, or 5. Normal germination, 5-10 days 
Chrysanthemum-like flowers, not surpassed in beauty by 
any plant. They thrive best in rich soil, and with sufficient 
moisture, will give satisfaction in almost any garden, and 
blossom in profusion for about 6 weeks or tmtil killed by 
frost. A supply of Asters may be had from July until 
frost, by planting an early variety like Queen of the 
Market, followed by a later sort such'as American Branching. 
To insure early blooming, seeds may be sown imder glass 
in April and then transplanted to outside beds after all 
danger from frost is over. We owe our garden Asters to 
China and Japan. 
Fusarium Wilt-Besistant Strains— We are glad to 
offer originator’s stock of the following strains of Asters, 
which we believe to be resistant to this disease which is so 
rapidly spreading throughout the world. Do not confuse 
“yellows” with “wilt”, however, as “yellows” can only be 
controlled by use of a 3-4-50 Bordeaux Mixture with 
which plants should be sprayed at intervals of 7 to 10 days. 
Though we noticed yellows in our trials last Summer, we 
saw absolutely no sign of wilt where we had used resistant 
seed, and we advise all our friends to insist on wilt-resistant 
strains. 
Landreths’ American Branching (Also known as Vick’s 
Branching.) —We cannot recommend the American 
Branching type too highly. They closely resemble small 
Chrysanthemums. Very free blooming, producing flowers 
of the broad-petaled type, slightly incurved and very 
lasting. Handsome double flowers borne on long stems, a 
free brancher and unsurpassed in merit. 24 inches tall. 
Wilt resistant. 
Crimson. X oz. 30 pkt. 10 
Lavender or Light Blue .X oz. 30 pkt. 10 
Shell Pink .X oz. 30 pkt. 10 
Purple or Dark Blue . Vs oz. 30 pkt. 10 
Bose .X oz. 30 pkt. 10 
White .X oz. 30 pkt. 10 
Fine Mixed .X oz. 50 pkt. 10 
Cre.go s Giant Branching ComJt—This class, also 
known as “Ostrich Plume,” is without doubt the most 
popular variety grown. The flowers have long shaggy 
petals, suggesting a Chrysanthemum, and often are curled 
Fine Mixed —All colors. X oz. 45 pkt. 10 
Single Chinensis Mixed. (Wilt resistant.) 
—This strong, vigorous and free-blooming 
variety is sometimes knowm as Single Mar¬ 
guerite. The flowers are broad-petaled, about 
2X-3 inches in diameter, and all have yellow 
centers. Fine for cutting ... X oz. 35 pkt. 10 
Heart of France. (Wilt resistant.) —Beau¬ 
tiful rich dark red, and much in demand. 
pkt. 10 
(New) Super-Giant “Los Angeles.” (Not 
resistant.) —Received Award-of-Merit from 
“All America Selections Committee” for 1934. 
Exceptionally large flowers of a pure shell- 
pinlt, borne on very strong 3-foot stems. The 
interlacing petals give a very pretty feathery 
effect. Introducers’ stock only. Early 
planting essential.X oz. 55 pkt. 10 
(New) Super-Giant “El Monte.” (Not re¬ 
sistant.) —Special mention from “All- 
America” Council for 1936. The second 
color of the Super-Giant Class is a deep, 
glowing crimson of huge size, with fluffy in¬ 
terlaced petals. Plant early.X oz. 65 pkt. 15 
King or Needle Mixed. (Wilt resistant.) — 
Differs from all others, by producing large rounded heads 
of quilled petals. Long stems make this variety good for 
cutting. 2 feet. X oz. 35 pkt. 10 
(New) Giant California Sunshine Mixed. (Not re¬ 
sistant.) —Single row of outer petals, 4-5 inches across, 
with tufted center of short florets of light yellow. Distinct 
and most attractive. 2X feet.X oz. 55 pkt. 15 
BABY’S BREATH-See GypsophUa. 
BACHELOR’S BUTTON —See Centamea. 
BALLOON VINE (Cardiospermum) □ 
Culture 4 or 5. Normal germination, 15 days 
Popular as a rapid climbing annual, 10-12 feet, producing 
inflated seed pods one inch diameter, resembling miniature 
balloons; delicate foliage. Valuable for screens. Some¬ 
times called “Love In a Puff.” Tender annual. Native 
of Bermuda, Florida, Texas, and many other places 
throughout the world.1 oz. 35 pkt. 10 
BALSAM (Ladyslipper) □ 
Culture, 1, 4, or 5. Normal germination, 8-10 days 
Beautiful annuals with flowers as double as Roses, measur¬ 
ing two inches in diameter. Rich soil and deep culture in 
a sunny position are requisite to produce large flowers. 
Seeds may be sown where they are to stand, and later 
tliin out the plants; but if started indoors they will flower 
earlier. Set plants about 2 feet apart, where they can have 
plenty of sun. Our stock is exceptionally flne. In bloom 
60 days. If foliage obscures flowers, it can be cut away 
without injuring plants. Native to India, Malay Peninsula 
and China. 
Camellia Flowered Mixed. X oz- 15 pkt. 10 
Bose Flowered Mixed. —2 feet high. 18 inches diameter. 
X oz. 15 pkt. 10 
BARTONIA (Blazing Star) □ 
Culture 1., Normal germination, 15 days 
Aurea— Even in poor soil this flower will produce vivid 
yellow patches in the garden. Can be used effectively with 
blue Ageratum in the border. Cannot be transplanted. 
Sow where wanted to bloom. 1 foot. Is a California 
wild-flower.X oz. 30 pkt. 5 
