Asters, the Queen of early fall cut-flowers 
Two Novelty Super Giant Asters 
A marvelous new Giants of California late type, the largest yet introduced. Flowers very 
artistic, due to the unusual curling and interlacing of the petals. No disbudding is necessary, 
due to its non-lateral habit. 
EL MONTE. All-America winner. A companion to the sensational Aster, Los Angeles. A 
deep, glowing crimson, composed of abundant quantities of daintily interlaced, plume- 
Iike petals. Flowers are large and fluffy, on heavy, non-lateral basal branched stems. 
Very early blooming and the only really large-flowered crimson Aster. Pkt. 25c.; 60c. per 
large pkt. 
LOS ANGELES. All-America winner. Color, pure shell-pink. Stems unusually long. 
Pkt. 25c.; 60c. per large pkt. 
American Beauty Aster Ask for our Cultural Leaflet No. 202 on the growing of Asters 
FOR NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES IN FLOWER SEEDS, SEE PAGES 6 TO 10 
Michell’s Superb Asters 
We can imagine no other flower which combines so much beauty with 
grace and usefulness, and with which more brilliant effect can be achieved. 
From July until September the Aster reigns supreme in the garden, not 
equaled by any other flower. For these obvious reasons we give a great deal 
of attention to these flowers and are in a position to offer our patrons re¬ 
markably fine strains, producing perfect flowers of great beauty. All of 
the strains we offer are grown under our own supervision by specialists in 
this country. To have early flowers, sow the seed in the house, hotbed, or 
coldframe, from March until May; otherwise sow outdoors after danger 
from frost has passed. To do well. Asters require a well-pulverized soil, 
always kept open by continuous cultivation. 
Special Note. —While this lovely fall flower is very easily grown from 
seed, the greatest possible care should be exercised with the seed-bed. Old 
soil and boxes should never be used the second time without thoroughly 
sterilizing, to avoid the numerous diseases to which Asters are so susceptible. 
Barnyard manure should never be employed as a fertilizer; we recommend 
the use of fine-ground bonemeal. On no account should Asters be grown 
in the same location two years in succession. 
FUSARIUM-WILT RESISTANT STRAINS 
We believe the following varieties are practically immune to this disease. 
We feel sure that by using this seed many disappointments due to crop 
failures will be eliminated. 
NOVELTY ASTERS 
Golden Sheaf. The deepest yellow Aster 
yet introduced and the only one that is 
wilt-resistant. Flowers are fully double, 
with an attractive crest-like center, of 
good substance and fine depth of petal, on 
long stems. Pkt. 25c.; 60c. per large pkt. 
Giant Comet, Salmon Queen. Clear, 
pure salmon, blending to rich golden 
salmon at the center. Flowers large, well 
formed, of the feathery Comet type, on 
long-stemmed, early-flowering, upright 
plants. Pkt. 25c.; 60c. per large pkt. 
Giant Comet, Blue Flame. Bright navy- 
blue, distinct from any other blue Aster 
now offered. Flowers are fully double, 
with long stems. Fine for cutting. Pkt. 
25c.; 60c. per large pkt. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTERS 
Similar in type of flower and growth to the 
well-known Late Branching Asters, but 
differs in that all the large blossoms are pro¬ 
duced on much longer and heavier stems. 
Azure Fairy. 
Pkt. 
50 15 
Large 
pkt. 
$0 60 
Carmine-Rose. 
15 
60 
Crimson. 
15 
60 
Purple. 
15 
60 
Shell-Pink. 
15 
60 
White. 
15 
60 
Mixed. 
15 
50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
BALL’S ASTERS Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Phlox Pink. Light rose-pink. 
Early flowering.$0 25 $0 60 
Early White . 25 60 
Late White . 25 60 
EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING ASTERS 
An excellent strain of Early Branching 
Aster, of the same form and having the same 
good qualities as the Late Branching variety, 
but coming into bloom in July or early 
August. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Azure-Blue .$0 15 $0 60 
Lavender . 15 60 
Peach Blossom . 15 60 
Purple . 15 60 
Rose-Pink . 15 60 
White . 15 60 
Mixed . 15 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
HEART OF FRANCE Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Ruby-Red ..$0 25 $0 60 
CREGO’S GIANT COMET ASTERS 
Gigantic flowers, often 5 inches across and 
with long, stout stems averaging 15 inches in 
length. The twisted and curled petals give 
the flower the appearance of a huge chrys¬ 
anthemum. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Crimson .$0 15 $0 60 
Deep Rose . 15 60 
Lavender . 15 60 
Shell-Pink . 15 60 
Violet . 15 60 
White . 15 60 
Mixed . 15 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
Aster, 
El Monte 
IMPROVED QUEEN OF THE 
MARKET ASTERS 
Very desirable on account of its earliness 
and the freedom with which it blooms. Well- 
formed flowers are produced on 12-inch stems 
in the greatest profusion early in July. Large 
Pkt. 
pkt. 
Crimson. 
$0 15 
$0 60 
Dark Blue. Purple. 
15 
60 
Light Blue. Lavender. 
15 
60 
Peach Blossom. Blush-pink. 
15 
60 
Rose-Pink. 
15 
60 
White. 
15 
60 
Mixed. 
15 
50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
MICHELL’S IMPROVED SEMPLE’S 
BRANCHING ASTERS 
This is the finest late-blooming Aster. The 
deep, heavy, incurved flowers are borne on 
rigid stems, often 2 feet and more in length. 
Our Improved Strain has been secured after 
many years of careful selection. An excellent 
variety for cutting or bedding. Large 
Pkt. 
pkt. 
Azure-Blue. 
.$0 15 
$0 60 
Crimson. 
. 15 
60 
Deep Rose 
. 15 
60 
Lavender . 
. 15 
60 
Peerless Pink. 
. 15 
60 
Purple. 
. 15 
60 
Shell-Pink 
. 15 
60 
White. 
. 15 
60 
Mixed. 
. 15 
50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of 6 colors, 
our selection, 65c. 
516 and 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa 
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