ASTERS of MERIT 
New Aurora Aster . “GOLDEN SHEAF” 
Golden Sheaf is the finest aster introduction of 1935. A new wilt-resistant variety of the famous 
Aurora type. The flowers, which are of the deepest yellow of any aster yet offered, are fully double 
with an attractive crestlike center, of good substance, and fine depth of petal. A new type and color 
which must bee seen to be fully appreciated. 
PRICE per packet, 10c 
66 AVRORA BLUE 99 
Similar to Golden Sheaf in form but light blue with yellow center. Very attractive. 
PRICE per packet, 10c 
Super Giant Aster . “LOS ANGELES” 
This new aster while similar to the well-known Giants of California in habit of growth and 
flower is larger and finer. The petals are interlaced and curled in a most artistic manner, the centers 
deep and full. The color of Los Angeles is pure shell pink, a shade lacking in the Giants of California. 
The stems are also longer and stronger, making them unsurpassed for cutting or florist use. 
PRICE per packet, 10c 
American Branching Asters 
The blossoms of these asters have incurved petals and are large, double, and borne on long 
stiff stems. The flowers are peony-like and are sometimes known as the Beauty type. Excellent as a 
cut flower. A profuse bloomer. 
Colors: Azure Blue, Crimson, Peach Blossom, Purple, White and Mixed. 
PRICES—Packets, each, 10c; three for 25c; six for 45c. 
Giant of California Asters 
We recommend this as the finest of all the Ostrich Feather types of asters. The blossoms are 
beautifully double and very large, while the color range is very fine. We offer the following colors: 
Peach Blossom, Light Blue, Deep Rose, Dark Purple, White, or Mixed. 
PRICES—Packets, each, 10c; three for 25c; six for 45c. 
Improved Crego Asters 
While very similar to our Giants of California in many ways the Improved Crego has many 
friends, and will produce a wonderful range of color and flowers of immense size. The petals are long 
and recurved, the stems strong and of good length. We offer two colors not found in the Giants of 
California as well as a mixture. 
Colors: Crimson, Lavender and Mixed. 
PRICES—Packet, each, 10c; three for 25c. 
Giant Single Asters 
A wonderful new kind of Asters often measuring 3 to 4 inches across with stems 18 to 20 inches 
long. The flowers resemble the Shasta Daisy somewhat but come in a wide range of colors. Sold in 
mixture only. 
PRICE per packet, 10c. 
California Sunshine Asters 
This Aster is of an entirely new type. The flowers, which range through Flesh, Pink, Carmine, 
Lavender and Violet, are inclined to be rather flat and dainty. Single or Anemone Flowered Asters 
have been on the market for several years, but the California Sunshine Asters are the first on strong 
stems of a suitable length for bouquets or florist work. MIXER COLORS. 
PRICE per packet, 10c. 
Heart of France Asters 
This is undoubtedly the finest ruby red aster on the market and we have added it to our list 
for the benefit of those who wish a truly fine aster of that shade. The flower is large and the stem 
is sufficiently strong for any purpose. 
PRICE per packet, 10c. 
Peerless Yellow Asters 
This Aster belongs to the American Branching type and is a lovely creamy yellow, not found in 
any other variety of Aster. The blossoms are medium large and very double and should be including 
in every garden. 
PRICE per packet, 10c. 
ASTER Plants, see page 36 
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