ASTERS (Cent.) 
808. Giant Blue. H. A. (Branching.) 
(Wilt Resistant.) Almost a pure lavender 
shade approaching an azure blue. Pkt., 
10c; V4 oz., 60c; Vs oz., 95c; oz„ $1.80. 
809. Giant Purple. H. A. (Branching.) 
A rich violet or purple. One of the best 
dark-shaded varieties. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 
15c; Vi oz., 45c; Vz oz., 85c; oz., $1.60. 
810. AURORA—Golden Sheaf. H. A. 
(Wilt Resistant.) This is the deepest yel¬ 
low aster yet introduced and the only one 
that is wilt-resistant. The flowers' are 
fully double, attractive crest-like centers 
of good substance and fine depth petals. 
The flowers last well when cut and are 
excellent shippers Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; 
Vi oz., 55c; Vs oz., $1.05; oz., $2.00. 
ASTER DISEASES 
Please Note: There are two types of 
aster diseases, the Aster Wilt and Aster 
Yellows. The wilt can be controlled by 
planting wilt-resistant varieties. However, 
the Yellows can only be controlled by cag¬ 
ing in the plants in muslin cages as this 
disease is caused by an insect. 
Chrysantha Calendula. 
California Giant Double Mixed Aster. 
Golden Sheaf Aster. 
817. California Giant Double, Mixed. H. A. 
A combination of the sturdy habit of growth and 
long stems of the Beauty type of asters with the 
well-known Ostrich Feather type of large, graceful 
flowers. Three feet high. The colors are: white, 
peach blossom, light blue, light purple, deep rose 
and dark purple. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Vi oz., 
65c; y 2 oz., $1.25; oz., $2.40. 
819. Everlasting Rose Aster. H. A. A curious 
new aster resembling a Helichrysum. When cut and 
dried it has the color and shape of an everlasting 
flower. Plant early in the spring. Pkt., 10c; 2 
pkts., 15c. 
811. Super Giant Los Angeles. H. A. This is 
the largest and most fully double aster known. The 
flowers are from 6 to 8 inches across, full petalled 
and artistically graceful in the feathery effect of 
the interlacing ostrich-type petals. The color is soft 
shell pink blending to creamy pink in the center. 
Plants about 3 feet in height with 6 to 8 long lat¬ 
eral stems on a plant. Without doubt the best aster 
yet introduced. This is not a wilt-resistant variety. 
Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 26c; Vi oz., $1.10; Vz oz., $2.05; 
oz., $4.00. 
816. New California Giant Sunshine. <Mixed.) 
H. A. An Anemone-flowered type of aster. The flowers 
have a raised center with the outside petals of a con¬ 
trasting color, measuring 4 to 6 inches across. Without 
doubt one of the finest varieties for cutting on our 
entire list, and it is also the most resistant to disease. 
Our strain has extra long stiff stems. The beautv of 
this flower can hardly be described in words. Pkt., 
10c; 2 pkts., 15c; y 4 oz., 85c; y 2 oz., $1.65; oz,, $3.20. 
ASTER PLANTS. (Wilt-Resistant.) Olds’ 
Finest Mixed. 35c per doz., 50 for $1.15, post¬ 
paid. 
New Giant California Sunshine Aster. 
823. AMORANTHUS. H. A. Aurora. A beautiful 
foliage plant. The dark green plant has a head of 
beautiful glossy carmine which shades to vellow and 
green. Complete description on page 5. Pkt., 5c - Vi 
oz., 35c; Vi .oz., 65c; oz., $1.25. 
825. AGERATUM MEXICANUM. II. A. Blue Ball. 
(Floss Flower, Paint Brush.) One of the best beddin°- 
plants bearing bright blue flowers in great profusion 
from early summer until frost. This new variety we 
think superior to any other dwarf strain. See page 2 for 
complete description. Pkt., 20c; Vi oz., $1.55; 1/2 oz.. 
$3.05; oz., $6.00. Plants 50c doz. 
Super Giant Los Angeles Aster. 
831. *A L Y S S U M , 
SWEET. H. A. (Compac- 
tum Erectum.) Little Gem. 
Carpet of snow. One of the 
finest dwarf annuals we 
have for edging, and much 
loved for its modest blos¬ 
soms, white, and honey 
scented. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 
35c; 1/2 pz., 65c; oz., $1.20. 
Plants 40c doz. 
BUTTERFLY FLOWER. See Schizanthus, page 44 
905 CELOSIA PLUMOSA. H. A. (Coxscomb 1 
Ostrich Plume. Very hardy annuals of easy culture pro¬ 
ducing large ornamental comb-like heads like ruffled crim- 
son chenille. Maroon-colored leaves. Pkt. 5c - Vi oz 
20c; VS oz., 30c; oz., 55c. Plants 40c doz. 
OLDS’ CALENDULAS 
864. Chrysantha. The large Chrysanthemum- 
shaped flowers measuring four inches across are 
a clear buttercup yellow with long, loosely arranged 
drooping petals. Besides adding a splash of beau¬ 
tiful yellow color to your garden this Calendula 
also makes a fine cut flower. Its stems are long 
and stiff and the flowers keep well in water. Com¬ 
bined with blue flowers such as Delphiniums the 
effect is most striking. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c. 
868. Campfire. H. A. (Sensation.) Of vigor¬ 
ous growth, the flowers borne on stout stems. The 
color of the petals is brilliant orange with a scarlet 
sheen, with full yellow center. Blooms are flat, 
very handsome. See next page for illustration. Pkt., 
5c; Vz oz., 15c; oz., 25c. 
865. Double Mixed. H. A. (Pot Marigold.) 
Freely flowering plants of easiest culture, succeed¬ 
ing everywhere. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c. 
866. Orange King. H. A. A very select, double 
dark, orange-red Calendula. Pkt., 5c; Vs oz., 15c; 
oz., 25c. 
863. Shaggy. H. A. A lacinated petalled 
type. The color is a deep orange shading to slightly 
lighter orange in the center giving the flower a 
delightful two-toned effect. Plants about 18 inches 
tall. Exceedingly graceful and especially desirable 
for the garden. Note illustration shown in the lower 
right-hand corner. Pkt., 5c; Vz oz., 15c; oz., 25c. 
Calendula Plants, any variety, 40c doz. 
OLDS’ BACHELOR’S-BUTTON 
855. Mixed. H. A. (Centaurea Cyanus.) (Corn 
Flower, Blue Bottle, Ragged Sailor, etc.) Although 
not a pretentious plant, Bachelor’s-Button is one 
of the popular hardy, old-fashioned annuals. Pkt., 
5c; Vz oz., 15c; oz., 25c. 
856. Blue Shades. H. A. Fine for a blue garden. 
Pkt., 5c; V 2 oz., 15c; oz., 25c. 
857. Jubilee Gem. H. A. Our new Dwarf 
Bachelor’s-Button. One of the outstanding novelties 
of the season. See page 4. Pkt., 25c; 2 pkts., 40c. 
860. ★BALSAM. H. A. (Lady Slip¬ 
per or Poor Man’s Orchid.) Olds’ Ca¬ 
mellia Mixed. Produces its gorgeous 
masses of brilliant colored flowers in 
great profusion in the axils of the 
leaves. Pkt., 5c; Vz °z., 15c; oz. 25c. 
861. BARTONIA. II. A. Aurea. A 
beautiful golden yellow flower that does 
exceedingly rvell in dry sunny location. 
See page 4. Pkt., 5c; ' Vz oz.’ 20c; oz., 
30c. 
Bachelor’s-Button. 
Balsam. 
Celosia Plumosa (Coxcomb). 
Little Gem Sweet Alyssum. 
Shaggy Calendula. 
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