SEED CATALOGUE • 1938 
Flower Seeds 17 
LATE-FLOWERING ASTERS 
American Beauty W. R. 
This beautiful variety is, beyond doubt, one of the grandest sorts 
in cultivation. It is of the Late Branching type, growing from 2 to 
23^ feet high. The flowers are large and full, with incurved petals 
measuring from 4 to 5 inches in diameter, and are borne on stems from 
15to20.incheslong. pkt ^ oz . Pkt . ^ oz . 
Shell-Pink 
.. .$0 15 
$0 50 
Purple. 
.$0 15 
$0 50 
Deep Rose.... 
15 
50 
White 
. 15 
50 
Crimson. 
15 
50 
Mixed. 
. 15 
40 
Azure-Blue. . . 
15 
50 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 75 cts. 
Giant Late Branching w. R. 
This superb strain is of American origin and is especially adapted 
to our climatic conditions. The plants form strong, branching bushes, 
2 to 23 ^ feet high, bearing on long, strong stems their handsome 
chrysanthemum-like flowers, which under ordinary cultivation 
average 4 inches across. The form of the flowers, together with the 
length of the stems, places them at the head of Asters for cutting. 
They come into bloom from two to three weeks after the average 
type, usually being at their best during September. 
Crimson. 
Pkt. 
. ..$0 10 
Mot. 
$0 75 
Shell-Pink. . . 
Pkt. 
.$0 10 
Mo-L. 
$0 75 
Azure-Blue. . 
10 
75 
White. 
10 
75 
Purple. 
10 
75 
Finest Mixed 
10 
60 
Rose-Pink . 
10 
75 
Oz. $1.75. 
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COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 50 cts. 
California Giant Sunshine Aster 
Six Superb Asters 
AURORA, GOLDEN SHEAF. W.R. The deepest yellow Aster yet 
offered. Flowers fully double with attractive crest-like center. Pkt. 
15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
EL MONTE. See Novelties and Specialties, page 5. 
HEART OF FRANCE. W.R. The finest rich dark red branching 
Aster, blooming in late August. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
LOS ANGELES. See Novelties and Specialties, page 5. 
PEERLESS PINK. W.R. The finest pink of the late branching 
Asters. Plants are of robust, free-branching habit, bearing mag¬ 
nificent blooms 4 to 5 inches in diameter on 18-inch stems. The color 
is a rich shell-pink. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
PEERLESS YELLOW. W.R. The best yellow Aster. Plants grow 
2 feet tall, with flowers of good size and form. The color is a deep 
yellow, fading slightly as it ages. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Hardy Perennial Asters 
Alplna, Goliath. Soft blue flowers with yellow centers in May and 
June. 1 foot. Excellent for rockery. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 ots. 
Subcseruleus, Delight. Graceful, lavender-blue flower with yellow 
disc, measuring more than 4 inches across, on stems 28 inches long. 
Blooms in May and June. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
i Mixed (Michaelmas Daisy). These are the popular, fall-flowering, 
hardy Asters. They bear masses of single, star-like flowers in a 
fine range of colors. 4 feet. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Giant Late Branching Aster 
Aster, Improved California Giant Sunshine 
A supremely beautiful new race of Asters. Direct cross between 
California Giants and the dwarf Sunshine type. The plants grow 
3 feet high and bear blooms 5 to 6 inches across, on long, stiff stems. 
In color the lovely dual-tone effect beggars description. The yellow, 
quill-like disc is encircled by a single row of contrasting guard petals. 
Blue Moon. Blue, yellow center. 
Lavender. Yellow center. 
Moonbeam. White, orange center. 
Rainbow. Rose-pink, orange center. 
Shell-Pink. White and lemon center. 
Stratosphere. Dark blue, orange center. 
Mixed Colors. 
Each, pkt. 20 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, $1 
Hardy Perennial Asters 
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