1935 and 1936 ASTER NOVELTIES 
Among the many beautiful and new types of Asters we have chosen a group of the 
lovehest, most interesting and popular. These have not, as yet, been entirely perfected 
in wilt-resisting strains, but they are too fine to miss. Each selection a perfect gem. 
Super>Giant Los Angeles, 1934 award of merit, is a lovely delicate shell pink, blend¬ 
ing to a creamy pink center. The handsome, robust plant produces large graceful feathery- 
petaled flowers upon fine upright stems. Showy in the garden and fine for cutting, 
Super-Giant El Monte. Special 1936 council selection. Large deep glowing crimson, 
a companion, but earlier flowering variety, to Los Angeles. Those who take pride in grow¬ 
ing the finest types of flowers must have these two Super-Giant varieties. 
Improved Giants of Califo 
These are now in great demand, 
plants reach a height of 3ft. and cai 
to 12 long strong stems with flowers 
are large, full and curly tipped. We 
a fine mixture containing a wide ran 
colors: white, deep rose, lavender 
shell pink, light purple and rose w 
very-tipped petals. Extra choice. P 
Single Giants of California, i 
the continually popular varieties 
original type of single Asters, now j 
improved in the Single Giants of C 
nia. The flowers are large, attaining 
ameter of 3 to 4in. The broad heavj 
als are set closely around the large j 
eye. Plants sturdy, stems fine. We 
this mid-season popular variety in a 
mixture containing lovely 
white, purple, lavender and 
Beacon, 18 in. Brilliant copper scarlet, large flowers and very free-blooming. 
Lady Aster, (Lady in White). Delicate and graceful with slender stems, nar¬ 
row foliage and flowers of unique shape, very desirable for garden display. 
Lavender Gem, 18 in. Silvery white turning to azure blue, odd but beautiful. 
Moreton Pink, 2 ft. Large fluffy balls of a lovely flesh pink; one of the Comet type. I 
Surprise Salmon Gold, 1 ft. New, remarkable coloring, opening salmon pink and 
becoming vivid pink when in full bloom. Long and free-blooming, excellent for cutting. 
Youth. A Victorian type in bright chamois rose, touched at center with gold. 
California Giant Sunshine. The most 
beautiful Aster in the world. Fascinating new ; 
type. The mammoth 5in. flowers are composed 
of a single row of loosely placed outer petals ! 
contrasting with great charm to the unique 
quill-like yellow center. Plants grow to a 
height of 2 to 3ft. and bear splendid heavy 
stems. We offer an excellent assortment of col¬ 
ors all with varying shades of yellow centers. 
A1 pen glow, purple; Blue Moon, light blue; 
Lavender; Moonbeam, snow white; Rainbow, j 
rose pink; Stratosphere, dark blue. Separate . 
or in splendid mixture. All packets 5 cts. 
Imbricated Pompon, 1 ft. Early-flow- j 
ering, of upright habit. The plants bear small ^ 
round, cushioned flowers in profusion, delight¬ 
ful and charming for table decorations. We of- I 
fer the finest colors in a splendid mixture. 5 c. “ 
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Lilliput, 1 ft. The Lilliput or Button As- 
ters differ from the Imbricated Pompons in be¬ 
ing flat-topped, button-shaped, and are well a- 
dapted for pots and beds. Finest colors mixed. 
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