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LETHERMAN’S SEED HOUSE, Canton, Ohio 
WILT-RESISTANT ASTERS 
ALbAMERICA 'M SELECTIONS/ 
In 1933 Wilt-resistant Asters received a Special Award of Merit. At that time only a limited 
number of several varieties had been developed, since then many more have been developed, 
so that in the varieties here offered very few are left that are not resistant. All varieties that are 
wilt-resistant are marked (WR). 
With the distinct types and wide range of colors Asters are outstanding for late summer and 
early fall blooming. They require a fairly rich deeply cultivated soil and an open sunny location. 
(A. Culture 6) 
New Aster—Los Angeles 
DISTINCT AND NOVEL VARIETIES 
3004 Los Angeles-Super Ciant. (Award of 
Merit 1934.) The largest, most fully double 
* aster known. Flowers are from 6 to 8 inches 
across, full petaled and artistically graceful in the 
feathery effect of the interlacing of the narrow 
slender petals. Color is lovely soft shell pink blend¬ 
ing to a creamy pink at the center. Pkt. 20c. 
2901 El Monte Super Ciant. (Special Men- 
tion 1936.) The only really large flowered 
' crimson Aster. Deep glowing crimson with 
daintily interlaced plume-like petals, a fine com¬ 
panion to Los Angeles. Blooms very early coming 
in before the California Giants. Pkt. 20c. 
2903 Colden Sheaf. (WR) The deepest yellow Aster 
yet developed. The attractive double flowers have 
a full cushioned crest-like center surrounded by 
several rows of short ray petals, they last long as 
a cut flower. Pkt. 1 5c. 
3003 Peerless Pink. The magnificent flowers are of 
immense size; petals long and broad, averaging 4 to 
5 inches across and 2'/2 inches in depth. The plants 
are of robust, free branching habit, 24 to 30 inches 
high. Color, a beautiful shade of pink. Excellent for 
cutting. Pkt. 10c. 
3001 Heart of France. (WR) Plants of branching 
habit; bear in September their large full-to-the- 
center blooms of deep rich ruby red, on long strong 
stems, retaining their brilliancy for a long time. 
Pkt. 10c. 
ALPINE ASTER 
(P. R. Culture 1 3) 
127 Alpinus-Coliath. (8 to 10 inches.) Large soft 
blue daisy-like flowers with yellow center. Fine for 
rock gardens. Pkt. 15c. 
EARLY ROYAL WILT-RESISTANT 
An early flowering form of our Semple’s 
Branching variety, coming into bloom in July or 
early August, and lasting for a long time. Their 
long-stemmed flowers are ideal for cutting. 
Vs oz. Pkt. 
3012 Royal White (WR) .$ .30 $ .10 
3013 Royal Shell Pink (WR).30 .10 
3015 Royal Deep Rose (WR).30 .10 
3017 Royal Azure Blue or Lavender 
(WR) .30 .10 
3018 Royal Purple (WR) .30 .10 
3020 Royal Mixed. All shades. (WR) . . .25 .10 
Collection, Packet each of above 5 colors, 40c. 
EARLY BEAUTY WILT-RESISTANT 
These come into bloom at the time the Royal 
Asters leave off. They have a strong upright 
growth. The flowers are of enormous size, round 
and fully double. Early Beauty Asters should be 
in every flower garden. 
1/8 oz. Pkt. 
3005 White (WR) .$ .35 $ .10 
3006 Azure Fairy—Azure Blue (WR) . . .35 .10 
3007 Purple (WR) .35 .10 
3008 Deep Rose (WR) .35 .10 
3009 September Beauty. Delicate pink 
(WR) .35 .10 
3010 Crimson (WR) .35 .10 
301 1 Mixed. All shades (WR).30 .10 
Collection of a packet of each of the above 6 colors, 
45c. Any 3 for 25c. 
New Aster—El Monte 
