FLOWER SEEDS 
ASTERS 
GILL’S HIGH-GRADE ASTERS 
tMarked are asters of the wilt-resistant strains. 
We aim to supply the very best Asters that can 
be grown or purchased, and the most up-to-date 
varieties and types will be found in our list. Asters 
are one of the best cut flowers that can be grown. 
Sow seeds in boxes inside or in frames, about 
February 25th to March 15th, and transplant during 
May. Splendid blooms can be obtained by planting 
the seed in the open about May 1. 
tCREGO ENCHANTRESS—New. Lovely shade 
of salmon rose; large and free flowering. Pkt. 25c. 
SUPER GIANT EL MONTE—New. Deep glowing 
crimson; flowers large and fluffy. Pkt. 15c. 
SUPER GIANT LOS ANGELES — This giant 
aster is pure shell pink, fully double, and on good 
stems. Wonderful cut flower. Pkt. 15c. 
IMBRICATED POMPON—Erect growing plants, 
with cushion centered flowers, excellent for cutting. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 15c. 
*OREGON LOVELINESS—This marvelous aster 
originated in Oregon and is the most distinct color 
we have ever seen. It is a large flower of the 
Crego type, fully double and carried on fine stems. 
The color opens a distinct rosy salmon with silvery 
reflection but as the flowers fully develop the color 
deepens to a rich coppery salmon. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 60c. 
tAURORA GOLDEN SHEAF — Deepest yellow 
aster yet offered. Crest-like center fully double; 
popular with florists. Pkt. 10c. 
AURORA BLUE—Light blue with yellow center. 
Pkt. 10c. 
LILLIPUT—Button aster. Makes colorful bor¬ 
der. Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
GIANT MAMMOTH PAEONY FLOWERED—A 
superb florist strain, with immense, fully double 
flowers resembling the Beauty type, borne on long, 
stout non-lateral stems. Plants are 2% feet to^ 3 
feet tall, blooming with the Giants of California. 
AZURE BLUE, PEACH BLOSSOM, PURPLE, 
tSILVERY ROSE, WHITE AND MIXED. Pkt. 15c. 
EARLY BEAUTY — Flowers along with Crego 
type. tMIXED. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c. 
LATE BEAUTY—They start blooming in Septem¬ 
ber and last till frost. tMIXED. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c. 
CALIFORNIA GIANTS — This giant has the 
strong, vigorous habit and long stems of the Beauty 
type but has Crego type of bloom. Immense flowers, 
often 5 to 6 inches in diameter produced on long 
stems make them exceptional cut flowers. PEACH 
BLOSSOM, LIGHT BLUE, DEEP ROSE, fPURPLE, 
WHITE AND MIXED. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 40c. 
CALIFORNIA GIANT SINGLE — Flowers 3 to 4 
inches across on stems 18 to 24 inches long. 
WHITE, ROSE, LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE AND 
MIXED. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c. 
GIANT CREGO—Immense fluffy flowers averaging 
4 to 6 inches in diameter. Vigorous plants produc¬ 
ing an abundance of these large flowers on good 
stems. tSHELL PINK, fORCHID, tWHITE, fCRIM- 
SON, tAZURE BLUE, fPEACH BLOSSOM, fDEEP 
ROSE, tPURPLE, fDARK BLUE and tMIXED. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c. 
GILL’S FANCY MIXED—A mixture of all colors 
in popular types. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c. 
tHEART OF FRANCE—A beautiful rich dark red; 
two feet high; branching habit. Pkt. 10c. 
HARDY PERENNIAL — Single, fall flowering 
asters. MIXED. Pkt. 10c. 
EVERLASTING—Resembles large straw flowers. 
Retain their color and shape when cut and dried. 
MIXED. Pkt. 10c. 
CALIFORNIA GIANT SUNSHINE—A cross be¬ 
tween California Giant and Sunshine type. Some 
flowers have twisted petals, others have quilled petals. 
Flowers 6 inches across on plants 3 feet tall. Long 
wiry stems. WHITE, LAVENDER, ROSE, SHELL 
PINK, PURPLE and MIXED. Pkt. 15c. 
Aster, Crego Enchantress 
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ACANTHUS (Bear’s jBreach) 
Hardy perennial; giant decorative leaves 2 feet 
long and 1 foot wide. Pkt. 10c. 
ACHILLEA 
Hardy perennial of easy culture. Large clusters 
of small, double, pure white flowers. A fine ever¬ 
lasting flower for winter bouquets. Pkt. 10c. 
ACONITUM (Monkshood) 
NAPELLUS—Hardy perennial, growing spikes of 
curious shaped blue and white flowers. Pkt. 15c. 
ADONIS 
FLOS—Rare, small flowers of brilliant scarlet, 
suited for cutting. Pkt. 10c. 
AFRICAN DAISY 
Sow seed same as asters and plant in sunny posi¬ 
tion. They bloom all summer. 
AURANTICA—Flowers 2% to 3 inches across of 
glossy orange, with dark disc and halo. Pkt. 10c. 
NEW HYBRIDS—Shades of white, yellow, orange 
and salmon zoned with black disc. Pkt. 10c. 
AGERATUM 
Annual, suited for boxes, pots and borders. 
BLUE PERFECTION—Dwarf, deep blue. Pkt. 10c. 
DWARF WHITE—8 inches high. Pkt. 10c. 
MIXED—All colors. Pkt. 10c. 
ALYSSUM 
LITTLE DORRIT — Miniature white. Pkt. 10c. 
CARPET OF SNOW—Grows 2 inches high and is 
heavily massed with white blossoms. Pkt. 10c. 
COMPACTUM YELLOW — Annual. Dwarf yel¬ 
low. Pkt. 10c. 
LITTLE GEM—Dwarf compact habit; four inches 
high with white blossoms. Pkt. 10c; Vz oz. 30c. 
LILAC QUEEN—Dwarf compact habit; flowers 
deep lavender. Pkt. 10c. 
PERENNIAL SAXATILE COMPACTUM—Grows 
1 foot high and makes a mass of small yellow 
flowers in May. Easy to grow. Pkt. 10c. 
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