THE ASTER, Q ueen 
In recent years we have paid particular attention to 
American grown Asters, for they have greatly increased 
the popularity of this flower. We know of no other 
flower so easily raised from seed, which combines so 
much beauty with grace and usefulness and is more 
satisfactory than Asters. They make a brilliant effect 
when grown in masses and furnish a constant supply of 
cut flowers. Every garden, large or small, should contain 
Asters. 
Aster, Improved Crego 
California Giant Double 
We take pleasure in recommending this type as the 
best Aster on the market today. Characterized by the 
well known Crego or Ostrich Feather type of flower, 
combined with the Beauty Asters' long, non-lateral 
branching stems and sturdy habit of growth, the Cali¬ 
fornia Giant Double type of Aster stands at the head of 
the list, not only for florists' use but also for private 
gardens where quality is appreciated. 
8 White. New; fine. 11 Light Purple. 
9 Peach Blossom. 12 Deep Rose. 
10 Light Blue. 13 Dark Purple. 
Pkt., 10c; 1 /16 oz., 30c; Va ox., 50c; Va oz. # 90c. 
14 MIXTURE OF ABOVE: Pkt., 10c; Va ox., 40c; Va 
ox., 75c; Vi ox., $1.40. 
Aster, California Giant Single 
California Giant Single 
32 Heart of France (Wilt Resistant) 
The best pure-red Aster ever introduced. All others 
have somber shades of blue or too much yellow in the 
color pigments. Heart of France opens red as the purest 
ruby, deepens with age and retains its remarkable beauty 
to the very end. The petals appear strikingly changeable, 
showing now a glow and sheen quite unique, now a soft, 
warm, velvety texture. Pkt., 10c; Va ox., 40c; Va ox., 
75c. 
32A Lilliput-Flowered 
Comparing in size with the Lilliput Zinnias, these 
baby flowered asters fill a very definite place in the 
border or cut-flower garden. The flowers are tiny and 
buttonlike in form, coming in profuse clusters on medium 
length stems. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; Va ox., 40c; V* ox., 
75c. 
American Beauty (Wilt Resistant) 
PJants 2 Vi to 3 ft. with long, heavy stems, bearing 
large, compact flowers. They bloom from late August 
un,il frost - 44 Purple. 
43 Azure Fairy— 44A September Pink. 
Azure-blue. 45 White. 
43A Crimson. 45A Finest Mixed 
Pkt., 10c; Va ox., 40c. 
This Aster was developed out of the California Giant 
Double type. The flowers are large, measuring three to 
four inches across, with stems 1 8 to 24 inches in length. 
The petal has a slight twist, which adds a piquant touch 
to its beauty. The white blossoms resemble Shasta Daisies 
in appearance, but their greater length of stem makes 
them more graceful and better adapted to florists' use. 
15 Finest Mixed. Pkt., 10c; Va ox., 35c; Va ox., 60c; 
Vi ox., $ 1 . 00 . 
16 GOLDEN SHEAF. Wilt Resistant. The flowers are 
fully double, with a crest-like yellow center; the out¬ 
side petals being white. Similar to the Aurora type of 
Aster. The flowers last well when cut. Pkt., 10c; 
Va oz., 40c. 
Queen of the Market (Wilt Resistant) 
A very early blooming strain, which, though plant is 
only 1 Va feet high, bears from ten to fifteen well-formed, 
medium-sized flowers on long stems. Much used by 
florists. 
37 White. 40 Pink. 
38 Peach Blossom. 41 Crimson. 
39 Light Blue. 42 Mixed Colors. 
Each pkt., 10c; Va ox., 40c; Va ox., 75c. 
Improved Crego (Wilt Resistant) 
California Sunshine 
An attractive anemone-flowered variety particularly 
fine for cutting. 
24 Mixed Colors. Pkt., 10c; Va ox., 40c; Va ox., 75c. 
Plants robust, branching, about 2Vi ft. Flowers large, 
double and well formed; one of the finest varieties for 
all purposes. 
35A Finest Mixed. 
Pkt., 10c; Va ox., 40c; Va ox., 75c. 
WILT-RESISTANT ASTERS ARE A BOON TO GARDENERS 
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ROSS BROS. CO. 
