PORTLAND, OREGON 
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FLOWER SEEDS 
War conditions have affected the seed crop of flowers and some varieties may run out. 
GILL’S HIGH GRADE ASTERS. 
We aim to supply the very best Aster seed 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 and every garden should have these wonderful new types. 
Sow seed in boxes inside or in frames, about February 15th to March 1st, and transplant 
during May. In ordering, simply say Crego White, King White, etc. 
Giant Crego Asters — (See cut). 
The most popular class. Immense fluffy 
flowers averaging 4 to 6 inches in diameter. 
Vigorous plants producing abundance of 
these large flowers on good stems. Offered 
in separate shades as follows: Crego Shell 
Pink, Crego Rcse Pink, Crego White, Crego 
Purple, Crego Lavender and Crego Mixed. 
Each, Pkt. 10c. 
King Asters —A distinct type; very double 
blooms composed of long, almost straight 
petals, tightly rolled or quilled. Strong, 
Sturdy plants and stems. 
We are offering the following varieties or 
colors: Crimson King, Lavender King. Pink 
King, Rose King, Violet King, White King, 
and King Mixed. Each, Pkt., 10c. 
Late Branching Asters —This type is con¬ 
sidered the best for cutting, as the stems are 
very long and strong, holding the flowers up¬ 
right. They are strong, hardy growers, pro¬ 
ducing blooms 4 to 5 inches across, composed 
of tightiv formed petals rather incurved in 
form. We offer the following colors: White 
Branching, Shell Pink Branching, Rose 
Branching, Purple Branching, Crimson 
Branching, Lavender Branching and Mixed 
Branching. Each, Pkt., 10c. 
Crimson Giant —A new variety of the 
branching type seldom less than 5 inches 
across, carried on extra long stems; cojor 
rich blood crimson and full of fire. Pkt., 15c. 
Pink Beauty —Another novelty of this 
type, especially fine for cutting. Long, strong 
stems carrying flowers averaging 4 inches 
and of a beautiful delicate blush pink. 
Pkt., 15c. 
Single China Asters — For decorative pur¬ 
poses these single Asters arc becoming very 
popular. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c. 
Gill’s Fancy Mixed —This is a splendid mix¬ 
ture of about 20 reliable sorts and will con¬ 
tain nearly every color known in Asters. 
There are few better mixtures on the market 
than this and it is sure to please. 
Pkt., 10c; |-oz„ 7ac. 
ASTER COLLECTIONS. 
Aster Collection A—1 pkt. each. Crego 
mixed, King mixed, Branching mixed'for 25c. 
Aster Collection B— 1 pkt. each, your selec¬ 
tion" from the Crego, King and Branching 
types. 3 pkts. for 25c. 
Aster Collection C — Any 10 pkts., your se¬ 
lection, except 15c pkts., for 75c. 
TYPE OF CREGO ASTERS. 
ABUTILON. 
(Flowering Maple) 
Tender perennial shrubs of easy culture. 
Generally used for potting inside, but can be 
started early and used for bedding outside. 
Mixed colors. Pkt., 15c. 
AGERATUM. 
Beautiful annuals, suited for boxes, pots 
and borders. 
Blue Perfection — Large, deep blue; com¬ 
pact growth. Pkt., 10c. 
Dwarf White — 8 inches high. Pkt.., 5c. 
Mixed — Pkt. 5c. 
AFRICAN DAISY. 
Showy annuals from South Africa. Sow 
seed same as asters or petunias and plant in 
sunny position. They bloom the greater part 
of the summer. 
Aurantiaca. — Flowers 2i to 3 inches across, 
of a rich glossy orange gold, with dark disc 
and halo. Pkt., 10c. 
New Hybrids. — A grand new mixture vary¬ 
ing in color from the purest white through 
the shades of yellow and orange to rich sal¬ 
mon shades, many being zoned with these 
colors around a black disc. Pkt., "20c 
