THE STATELY ASTER 
IIAIiF HARDY ANNUAL 
New Super Giant 
These two new asters are the" largest and most 
fully double of all. Not wilt resistant. 
SHI Super Giaut Uo.s Angeles. Gracefully and deli¬ 
cately interlaced, on long, stiff stems. Color a 
lovely soft shell pink blending to a creamy pink 
at the center. Late September. I*kt, 15e. 
JHO Super Giant El Monte. Beautiful glowing crim¬ 
son. Early September. l»kt, 15e. 
Super Giant 
Giants of California 
A novelty of merit, combining the robust growth and long stem of the 
Beauty type wih the Giant Comet or Ostrich Feather type of flower. The 
flowers are much larger and more substantial than the Giant Comet. 5 to 
6 inches in diameter, stand up well when shipped as cut flowers. Mid- 
September, 21^-3 feet. 
IKUl Dark purple. Pkt, 15c. ^ _ 
«.37 Deep rose. Pkt, 15c. Peach Blossom. 1 kt, loc. 
S)3<S Light purple. Pkt, 15c. 941 Mixed. Pkt, 10c; 14 ox, 35c; 14 
940 White. Pkt, 15c. ox, 65c. 
Giant Comet 
The Ostrich Feather type of aster. Growth upright, with the blooms 
facing upward. This is a fine class of asters for bedding, as the plants are 
of even height and compact growth. Late August, 2 feet. 
925 Crimson. Pkt, 10c; 14 oz, 35c. _ n, * m 
926 Purple. Pkt, 10c; 14 ox, 35c. Deep rose. Pkt, 10c. 
021 Shell pink. Pkt, 100c. 920 Special Mixture. Pkt, 5e; 14 oz, 
927 White. Pkt, 10c; 14 ox, 35c. 20c. 
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Aster Collections 
2002 Early American Beauty. Pkt, each, six colors. Total value OOe. . .45o 
2017 Wilt-Resistant Collection, luclucles 1 pkt. each Early Varieties 
Mixed, Aurora Golden Sheaf, Improved Crego Mixed, Early American 
Beauty Mixed. Total value 40e...30c 
E.vtra Early Expres.S 
The earliest blooming of all asters. Good sized 
flowers of the Comet or Crego type. 
922 Mixed colors. Pkt, 10c; 14 oz, 30c. 
Queen of the Market 
One of the best known of all asters. Comes into 
bloom directly after the Extra Early Express and 
long before other varieties start to blossom. Plants 
of graceful spreading habit, and double flowers of 
the American Beauty type. 20 inches. 
912 White. Pkt, 10c; oz, 2,5c; 14 oz, 40c. 
SI13 Rose pink. Pkt, 10c; 14 oz, 25c; 14 oz, 40c, 
914 Crimson. Pkt, 10c; 14 oz, 25c; 14 oz,40c. 
917 Purple. Pkt, 10c; 14 oz, 25c; 14 oz, 40c. 
918 Mixed. Pkt, 5c; 14 oz, 15c; 14 oz, 25c. 
Early Amer. Beauty 
Improved Crego Mixed 
Wilt resistant. Plants are robust, 
branching, about 214 feet tall. Flow¬ 
ers are large, double, well formed. 
One of the finest varieties for all 
purposes. Mid-September. 
929 Pkt, 10c; Vk ox, 30c. 
New California Sunshine 
Very attractive, single aster. Has 
large, brilliant flowers, with twisted 
and quilled petals. Cushion center of 
tiny quills of contrasting colors. A 
wonderful cut flower. Mixed colors. 
Early September, 2-3 feet. 
901 Pkt, lOc; 1/16 oz, 40e, 
Aurora, Golden Sheaf 
Pale yellow; wilt resistant. Flow¬ 
ers fully double, with attractive 
crest-like center, of good substance 
and fine depth of petal. An excellent 
cut flower, as the flowers keep well 
aftr cutting. Late Aug-ust, 2 feet. 
923 Pkt, 15e. 
Early American lieauty 
Wilt resistant. Early flowering 
strain of the American Beauty type, 
a type favored for long, heavy 
stems and perfectly double blooms. 
Grow 21/4 to 3 feet high. Early Sep¬ 
tember. 
775 Famous. Bright rose. 
776 Charm. Laveilder. 
777 Shell Pink. 
778 Puriile. Dark purple. 
779 Crimson. 
780 Snowball. Snow white. 
906 Mixed. Pkt, 10c; 14 oz, 2.5c. 
Early Varieties Mixed 
iWilt Resistant Mixed. Planted 
early, these varieties will bloom 
from early July until frost. The 
plants are from 214 , to 3 feet tall, 
with long, stout stems bearing 
large, well formed flowers. The 
colors are good, and their keeping 
qualities unsurpassed. 
930 Aster. Pkt, 5c, postpaid. 
CULTURE FOR FLOWERS 
A good light loam soil, supplemented with a 
liberal quantity of old well-rotted manure, is the 
ideal soil for flowers. Break it up very fine. 
After placing seed thinly in small furrows, fill in 
with sandy soil, covering very lightly. Keep 
moist, not soggy. A light covering of long straw 
or lawn clippings will help. Cultivate frequently. 
ALYSSUM 
S94 Sweet Alyssum. Fragrant white trailing. Pkt, 
•5c; % oz, 20c. 
895 Little Gem. White. Neat and compact. Pkt, 
5e; % ox, 15c, 
897 Lilac Q,ueen. Delicate lilac blooms. Pkt, 5c; 
’4 oz, 15c. 
896 Basket of Gold. Perennial. Yellow flowers in 
May and June. Pkt, 10c. 
CANDYTUFT 
974 Gt. White Hyacinth-Flowered. Dwarf border 
plant with large spikes of snowy white. Special 
select stock. Pkt, 5c; % oz, 20c. 
975 Mixed colors; Pkt, 5c; ^4 oz, 15c. 
973 CANARY BIRD VINE 
Annual climber. Yellow flowers of fantastic 
shape. One of the few vines that succeeds well in 
shade. Pkt, 5c; % oz, 15c. 
299 SCARUET RUNNER BEANS 
Scarlet blooms of sweet pea form. Tall climb¬ 
er; remains in bloom long time if kept picked. 
Pkt, 5c; 14 lb, 25c; lb, 40c. 
CANTERBURY BELLS 
Hardy and easily grown 
biennials. The new annual 
forms blooms within six 
months from seed. 
968 8ingle Mixed. White, 
pink, rose and blue. Pkt, 
5c; ^ oz, 15c. 
969 Cup and Saucer. Cup¬ 
shaped bloom has dis¬ 
tinct frill or “saucer” 
around it. Pkt, 5c; % 
oz, 55c. 
970 Annual Canterbury 
Bell.s. Sown in the house 
and transplanted out¬ 
doors when warm weather comes, these will 
bloom all summer. Mixed colors. Pkt, lOc. 
1011 CATHEDRAL BELLS 
COBAEA SCANDENS 
892 
AGERATUM 
981 CARDINAL CLIMBER 
Border plant with snsall blue or white blooms. 
Pkt, 5c; Vs ox, 15c. 
Rapid growing, half-hardy annual vine. Fern¬ 
like foliage and fiery red flowers. Requires a 
warm, sunny location. Soak seed in warm water 
a few hours before sowing. Pkt, 5c. 
954 BALLOON VINE 
Annual climber. Free growing, with balloon¬ 
shaped seed pods about an inch through. Pkt, 5c. 
BALSAM 
liady Slipper 
Hardy annual liking rich, 
damp soil and hot sun. 
Gorgeus masses of bright 
double flowers set thickly 
along the stems. Good bon¬ 
ier plant. About 2-3 feet. 
9.57 Camellia Flowered 
Mixed. Pkt, 10c. 
9.55 Double Tall Mixed. 
Pkt, 5e. 
Camellia Flowered 
CALLIOPSIS 
Flowers shaped much like small cosmos. 
964 Golden Ray. Yellow, dark center. 
965 Mixed colors. 
1‘rices; Pkt, 5c; 14 oz, 15c. 
978 CANNA 
Giant Hybrids. Grow your own bulbs from the 
seed. Bloom first year if sown early. Soak seed 
in warm water 24 hours before sowing. Pkt, 10c. 
CALENDULA 
Very showy, free-flower¬ 
ing annual. Require but 
little care; good for cutting. 
9.58 Orange Shaggy. Has a 
fringed, shaggy appear¬ 
ance. Pkt, 5c. 
967 Radio. Quilled petals. 
Pkt, 5c. 
961 Ball’s Masterpiece. Im¬ 
mense double balls of 
glistening orange, dark 
centered. A favorite with 
florists for cutting. Pkt, 
1,5c. 
Sensation Calendula 
962 Orange King. Special 
Tall Cutting Strain. Dark 
centered orange. Pkt, 10c. 
966 Sensation. (Campfire.) 
Deep orange with scarlet 
sheen. Flat flowers, fully 
double. Pkt, lOe. 
959 Chrysantha or Sunshine 
Buttercup yellow, upcurl- 
ing center. Pkt, 5c. 
956 Orjinge Sunshine. Clear 
orange; very dainty cut 
flower. Pkt, 10c. 
963 Mixed Calendulas. Pkt, 
5c; oz, 20c. 
Orange Sunshine 
Cathedral Bells or Cup and Saucer Vine. Tall, 
rapid climber. Flowers bpen green but turn a 
beautiful purplish lilac. Sow seed edgewise and 
cover lightly. An annual in the north, but peren¬ 
nial in warm climates. Pkt, 5c; 14 oz, 15c. 
9S2 MARGUERITE CARNATION 
Hardy, free flowering, biennial. Bloom in about 
four months from seed. Mixed colors. Pkt, 10c. 
CASTOR OIL BEAN—RICINUS 
Tall growing plants with immense tropical- 
looking leaves and brilliant seed pods. 
98.5 Kanzibariensis. Tallest variety. Pkt, 5c; oz, 
20c. 
984 New Crimson Spire. Bronze-green, foliage. 
Brilliant crimson seed pods. Height 6 feet. Pkt, 
10c; oz, 35c. 
1013 COLEUS . 
Brilliant foliage plants for pots or yard. Large 
leaved, select strain. I kt, 10c. 
Plumed Celosia 
CELOSIA—Cockscomb 
A colorful spot in the 
garden or can be dried for 
winter effects. 
988 Crested Dwarf. Orna¬ 
mental comb-like heads. 
I‘kt, 5c. 
9S8A Crested Dwarf. Extra 
select. Pkt, 10c. 
989 Tall I’lumed. Very 
graceful. Pkt, 5c. 
087 Chinese Woolflower, 
Scarlet wool ball tips 
each branch. Pkt, 10c. 
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