1939 catalog of RICHARD DIENER NURSERY, oxnard, California, u. s. a. 
IMPROVED NEW GIANT CALI¬ 
FORNIA SUNSHINE 
A novel and distinct type of Aster, The outer petals 
are twisted and quilled and surround a central clus¬ 
ter of florets, which are of a contrasting pale color. 
Wonderful cut flower and makes a striking decora¬ 
tion for large vases. 
Mixed Colors .Package $ .10 
Quantity prices for the above are as follows: 
54 oz. 35c y oz. 65c 1 oz. $1.75 
MISCELLANEOUS VARIETIES 
ASTER SUPER GIANT LOS ANGELES 
One of the most popular Asters on the market. 
Flowers fully double, 6 to 8 inches across, deli¬ 
cately interlaced. Long, stiff stems. Soft shell pink 
blending to creamy pink at center. Package $ .20 
ASTER WILT RESISTANT—GOLDEN SHEAF 
Deepest yellow Aster yet developed. Attractive 
double flowers are of the popular Aurora type, 
full-cushioned, crest-like center supported by sev¬ 
eral rows of short ray petals.Package $ .25 
IMPROVED GIANTS OF 
CALIFORNIA 
Blooming season from early July until killed by 
frost. 
White, new, fine .Package $ .15 
Peach Blossom . ” .15 
Light Blue . ” .15 
Deep Rose . ” .15 
Dark Purple . ” .15 
Silvery Rose, rich rose, silver tipped.. . ” .15 
Finest Mixed. ” .15 
One package of each of above at. 60 
Quantity prices for the above as follows : 
Ys oz. 50c 54 oz. $1.00 1 oz. $3.50 
ASTER SUPER GIANT EL MONTE 
The flowers are from 6 inches to 8 inches across, 
with full petaled, graceful, interlacing petals. Plants 
are about 254 feet tall, with six to eight long, non¬ 
lateral stems per plant. Crimson, early. Packet $ .20 
A NEW ASTER OF EXCEP¬ 
TIONAL MERIT 
(Giant Mammoth Paeony Flowered Type) 
This Aster is a fine florist strain. The flowers are of 
immense size, very double, borne on long, stout 
stems, quite free from laterals. They are good ship¬ 
pers, for they keep longer after cutting than any 
other Aster. 
Swansdown, pure white. 
Azure Fairy, clear azure blue. 
Maiden's Blush, delicate flesh. 
Peach Blossom . 
Mixed . 
1 package each of four above colors 
Package $ .15 
99 
99 
.15 
.15 
.15 
.15 
.50 
Quantity prices for the above as follows: 
Vs oz. 50c 54 oz. $1.00 1 oz. $3.50 
GLADIOLUS 
We did not dig our Gladiolus bulbs this year, and we 
will not have any for sale until business in this line 
justifies the handling of them, which it has not done 
for the last two years. 
How to Sow Gladiolus Seeds: In the southern temperatures, 
where there is only light frost or none, the seeds should be 
sown out in the late fall, in rows in the open, one foot apart. 
The seeds should be covered with a half-inch of sandy soil, 
about the same as onions. Water them well and keep them 
free from weeds. Cultivate the soil once a month. Many will 
flower five months after sowing. In climates where there is 
a heavy frost, it is best to sow the seeds in boxes or hot beds, 
using good sandy leaf mould soil or three- to four-year-old 
manure in which to sow them. Take them up in the fall and 
handle like the regular size bulbs. 
DIENER'S GLADIOLUS HYBRID 
SEEDS 
(From latest crossings) 
These seeds were taken from all the hybrids obtained 
from our crossings of the last few years, we having 
used the best kinds in existence of all types. You can 
expect some great things from them. This is the best 
you can get anywhere in the world, at the lowest 
price. 
(About) 200 seeds 50c 
(About) 1000 seeds $2.00 
MARIGOLD DWARF FRENCH 
DOUBLE HARMONY 
Harmony is without any question one of the very 
finest Marigolds ever introduced. It is in all respects 
outstanding. The flowers are Scabiosa-like in for¬ 
mation with tubular deep orange center petals flanked 
by broad velvety dark maroon-brown guard petals. 
The plants are dwarf, about a foot high, compact, 
exceedingly free blooming and extremely early. It 
is excellent for use in the garden either in beds or 
borders, and is most attractive when used for cut¬ 
ting .Package $ .10 
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