ASTERS (Cent.) 
Super Giant Los Angeles Aster. 
811. Super Giant Los Angeles. H. A. 
This is the largest and most fully dou¬ 
ble aster known. The flowers are from 
6 to 8 inches across, full petaled and 
artistically graceful in the feathery ef¬ 
fect of the interlacing ostrich-type 
petals. The color is soft shell pink 
blending to creamy pink in the center. 
Plants about 3 feet in height with 6 to 
8 long lateral stems on a plant. With¬ 
out doubt the best aster yet introduced. 
This is not a wilt-resistant variety. 
Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c; Vs oz., 60c; Vi 
oz., 95c; Vi oz., $1.75; oz., $3.20. 
New Giant California Sunshine Aster. 
815. New California Giant Sunshine. (Mixed.) 
H. A. An Anemone-flowered type of Aster. The 
flowers have a raised center with the outside petals 
of a contrasting color, measuring 4 to 6 inches across. 
Without doubt one of the finest varieties for cutting 
on our entire list, and it is also the most , resistant 
to disease. Our strain has extra long stiff stems. 
The beauty of this flower can hardly be described 
in words. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Vi oz., 95c; Vi 
oz., $1.75; oz., $3.00. 
808. Giant Blue. H. A. (Branching.) (Wilt 
Resistant.) Almost a pure lavender shade approach¬ 
ing an azure blue. Pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 45c; Vi oz., 
85c; oz., $1.60. 
809. Giant Purple. IP. A. (Branching.) A rich 
violet or purple. One of the best dark-shaded varie¬ 
ties. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Vi oz., 45c; Vi oz., 
85c; oz., $1.60. 
810. AURORA—Golden Sheaf. H. A. (Wilt 
Resistant.) This is the deepest yellow aster yet 
introduced and the only one that is wilt-resistant. 
The flowers are fully double, attractive crest-like 
centers of good substance and fine depth petals. The 
flowers last well when cut and are excellent shippers. 
Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Vi oz., 55c; Vi oz., $1.05; 
oz., $2.00. 
Golden Sheaf Aster. 
ASTER PLANTS. (Wilt-Resistant.) Olds’ 
Finest Mixed. 35c per doz., 50 for $1.15, 
postpaid. 
OLDS' CALENDULAS 
864. Chrysantha. The large Chrysanthemum-shaped 
flowers measuring four inches across are a clear but¬ 
tercup yellow with long, loosely arranged drooping 
petals. Besides adding a splash of beautiful yellow 
color to your garden this Calendula also makes a fine 
cut flower. Its stems are long and stiff and the flowers 
keep well in water. Combined with blue flowers such 
as Delphiniums the effect is most striking. Pkt., 5c; 
Vi oz., 20c; oz., 30c. 
868 . Campfire. H. A. (Sensation.) Of vigorous 
growth, the flowers borne on stout stems. The color 
of the petals is brilliant orange with a scarlet sheen, 
with full yellow center. Blooms are flat, very hand¬ 
some. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
865. Double Mixed. H. A. (Pot Marigold.) Freely 
flowering plants of easiest culture, succeeding every¬ 
where. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c. 
866 . Orange King. H. A. A very select, double 
dark, orange-red Calendula. Pkt., 5c; % oz., 15c; oz., -chrysantha Calendula. 
863. Shaggy. H. A. A lacinated petalled type. The 823. AMORANTHTJS. H. A. Aurora, 
color is a deep orange shading to slightly lighter orange A beautiful foliage plant. The dark green 
in the center giving the flower a delightful two-toned plant has a head of beautiful glossy cai- 
effect. Plants about 18 inches tall. Exceedingly grace- mine which shades to yellow and green, 
ful and especially desirable for the garden. Note illus- Complete description on page 6. Pkt , 
tration shown in the lower left-hand corner. Pkt., 5c; 5c; Vi oz., 35c, /i oz., 65c, oz., $1.20. P001 Man. s 
1/2 oz., 20c; oz., 30c. 825. AGERATUM MEXICANUM. H. A. Blue Ball. Produces 1 s 
Calendula Plants, any variety, 40c dozen. ^pj oss Flower, Paint Brush.) One of the best bedding 
plants bearing bright blue flowers in great profusion 
from early summer until frost. This new variety we 
think superior to any other dwarf strain. See page 3 for 
complete description. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 35c; Vi oz., 
60c; oz., $1.00. Plants, 50c dozen. 
861. BARTONIA. H. A. Aurea. A beautiful golden 
yellow flower that- does exceedingly well in dry sunny 
location. See page 5. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
905. CELOSIA PLUMOSA 
California Giant Double Mixed Aster. 
817. California Giant Double, Mixed. H. A. 
A combination of the sturdy habit of growth and 
long stems of the Beauty type of asters with the 
well-known Ostrich Feather type of large, graceful 
flowers. Three feet high. The colors are: white, 
peach blossom, light blue, light purple, deep rose 
and dark purple. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Vi oz., 
80c; Vi oz., $1.50; oz., $2.70. 
819. Everlasting Rose Aster. H. A. A curious 
new aster resembling a Helichrysum. When cut and 
dried it has the color and shape of an everlasting 
flower. Plant early in the spring. Pkt., 10c; 2 
pkts., 15c. 
ASTER DISEASES 
Please Note: There are two types of aster dis¬ 
eases, the Aster Wilt and Aster Yellows. The wilt 
can be controlled by planting wilt-resistant varie¬ 
ties. However, the Yellows can only be controlled 
by caging in the plants in muslin cages as this 
disease is caused by an insect. 
OLDS’ BACHELOR’S-BUTTON 
855. Mixed. H. A. (Centaurea Cyanus.) 
(Corn Flower, Blue Bottle, Ragged Sailor, etc.) 
Although not a pretentious plant, Bachelor’s- 
Button is one of the popular, hardy, old-fashioned 
annuals. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 15c; oz., 25c. 
856. Blue Shades. H. A. Fine for a blue 
garden. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 20c; oz. 4 .30c. 
857. Jubilee Gem. H. A. Our new Dwarf 
Bachelor’s-Button. One of the outstanding nov¬ 
elties. See page 4. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c; Vs 
oz., 50c; Vi oz., 90c; Vi oz., $1.70; oz., $3.00. 
Bachelor’s-Button. 
860. ★BALSAM. 
Shaggy Calendula. 
Celosia Plumosa (Coxcomb). 
H. A. 
(Coxcomb.) Ostrich Plume. Very hardy 
annuals of easy culture, producing large 
ornamental comb-like heads like ruffled 
crimson chenille. Maroon-colored leaves. 
Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 20c; Vi oz., 35c; oz., 60c. 
Plants, 40c dozen. 
831. ★ALYSSUM, SWEET. H. A. 
(Compactum Erectum.) Little Gem. Carpet 
of snow. One of the finest dwarf annuals 
we have for edging, and much loved for its 
modest blossoms, white, and honey scented. 
Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 25c; Vi oz., 40c; oz., 60c. 
Plants, 40c dozen. 
Balsam. 
H. A. (Lady Slipper or 
Orchid.) Olds’ Camellia Mixed, 
gorgeous masses of brilliant col¬ 
ored flowers in great profusion in the axils of 
the leaves. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 30c; oz., 50c. 
859. BALSAM DOUBLE BUSH. Torch. H. 
A. Our new Bush Balsam. See page 2 for de¬ 
scription. Pkt., 10c; Vi oz., $1.25; Vi °z., 
$2.00; oz., $3.75. 
821. ANCHUSA. Blue Bird. H. A. A splen¬ 
did blue flowering summer annual. See page 3 
for description. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 25c; Vi oz -> 
40c; oz., 60c. 
Little Gem Sweet Alyssum. 
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