Plant Wilt Resistant Asters , save disappointments. 
Asters 
On account of their easy culture and vigorous growth, Asters 
are deservedly popular. For blooming in September and Oc¬ 
tober, when they flower at their best, sow the seed in the open 
ground early in May. If earlier blooms are wanted, they 
may be sown in cold-frames or in boxes or pots in the house. 
Cover the seeds about H inch with rich, light soil. When the 
plants have three or four leaves, transplant 18 inches apart 
in beds in which well-decayed (not fresh) manure has been 
thoroughly incorporated. A good dressing of wood ashes 
stirred into the surface of the bed is very beneficial to the 
growth of plants and prevents disease. 
All our Aster Seeds offered are 
Wilt Resistant strains 
AMERICAN BEAUTY GIANTS. A recently introduced 
variety blooming in late September and October. Mon¬ 
ster blooms on long stems. 
Pkt. 
Azure Fairy.$0.10 
Purple.10 
Peach Blossom.10 
White.10 
Pkt. 
Rose.$0.10 
Shell-Pink (Sept¬ 
ember Beauty).10 
Finest Mixed.10 
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA. A new late variety of the 
Crego type; extra long stems, curled and twisted petals, 
enormous flowers. 
Pkt. Pkt. 
Dark Purple.$0.10 Peach Blossom.$0.10 
Light Blue.10 White....10 
Finest Mixed..10 
NEW BRANCHING. The flowers are like beautiful Chrys¬ 
anthemums, large, very graceful, produced on long 
stems, well above the foliage; grand for cutting. Plants extra 
large and of strong growth; one plant will cover a 
space 2J£ ft. square. By far the most satisfac¬ 
tory grown. 
New Branching Aster— 
Especially adapted for our climatic conditions 
Mixed. 
Pkt. 
_$0.10 
Purple. 
Pkt. 
_$0.10 
White. 
.10 
Lavender... . 
.10 
Pink. 
.10 
Rose. 
.10 
Crimson.... 
.10 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET. A handsome, profuse 
early blooming class of graceful, spreading habit, 
producing finely formed, double flowers two or 
three weeks before most others begin to bloom; 
extensively grown for cutting. 1J^ ft. 
LOS ANGELES. Lovely soft shell pink blending to 
creamy-pink; we can heartily recommend. Pkt. 15c. 
EARLY ROYAL ASTERS. An early flowering type 
of our already popular new branching variety, coming 
into bloom in July or early August. Their free 
flowering habit makes them desirable for bedding or 
borders, while their long stemmed flowers are ideal 
for cutting. Pkt. Pkt. 
White .$0.10 Lavender .$0.10 
Shell-Pink .10 Purple .10 
Deep Rose-Pink. . 10 Mixed .10 
Arctotis—Grandis—Giant Hybrids 
Arctotis 
Giant Hybrids. Large, nar- 
row-petaled, Daisy-like flow¬ 
ers in unusual shades of 
bronze, brown, russet, terra¬ 
cotta, apricot, light and dark 
yellow, pink, rose, red, 
mauve and almost scarlet, 
besides white. 10 to 12 in. 
Pkt. 15 cts. 
Balloon Vine 
A handsome Summer climber, 
having small white flowers. 
15 feet. Hardy annual. Pkt. 
10 cts. 
Balsam 
(Lady’s Slipper) 
This favorite annual has im¬ 
proved flowers perfectly double 
and of immense size, rivaling in 
beauty those of the Camellia. 
The strain we offer is remark¬ 
able for bright and effective 
colors. 
Camellia-Flowered. Choic¬ 
est mixed varieties. Pkt. 10c. 
Double Fine. Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Pkt. 
Rose.$0.10 
Lavender.10 
Purple.10 
Various Colors Mixed 
Pkt. 
Pink.$0.10 
Crimson.10 
White.10 
.10 
HEART OF FRANCE ASTER. The best pure red 
Aster ever introduced. Heart of France opens red 
as the purest ruby. The flowers are large and full, 
with never a trace of a hollow center. The stems are 
long. Pkt. 10 cts. 
CHINA ASTER. This is a 
mixture of many fine sorts 
and all colors. 
Fine Mixed .Pkt. 10 cts. 
CREGO’S GIANT ASTER. A magnificent Aster of 
the Comet type, but superior to it in every way. 
It has a branching habit, with very long stems and 
large flowers. The petals are long and beautifully 
curled and twisted and includes some of the finest 
shades. 2 ft. Pkt. Pkt. 
Rose-Pink.$0.10 Shell-Pink.$0.10 
Lavender.10 Purple.10 
White.10 Mixed.10 
California Giant Sunshine. This fascinating new 
type of Aster has blooms 4 
inches or more across, and are 
composed of a single row of 
loosely placed outer petals 
which contrast charmingly with 
the unique yellow central disc. 
Its stems are long and strong, 
the plants grow from 2 to 3 feet 
high, and the range of color is 
superb. 
Finest Mixed. . . .Pkt. 15 cts. 
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