No. 468—ELECTRO $2.45 
Aster Wilt Resistant Early Giant Rose Marie (Bodger) 
R OSE MARIE is a fascinating, rich, lively shade of rose which is probably 
the most popular color in Asters. It also belongs to the Early Giant 
Wilt Resistant group, fast becoming the most popular Aster type. With this 
happy combination of characters, Rose Marie should most certainly be one of 
the outstanding cut flower introductions of the season. The flowers are full- 
petaled with broad, graceful petals, daintily plumed and intertwined, very 
large, 4 to 5 inches in diameter, and similar to the Giants of California blooms. 
While the flowers resemble the Giants of California, the plants however differ 
considerably since they are only 1 1/2 to 2 feet tall with branches coming low 
on the central spike and only 6 to 8 flowers are produced on each plant. There 
are practically no laterals or side branches. One of the most desirable char¬ 
acteristics is the early blooming habit of the Early Giant type, flowers being 
produced with us during the first two weeks of August, so they can safely be 
counted on by the first week of September in any section. Rose Marie is indeed 
an excellent cut flower variety and, although not as free blooming as the 
branching type, is also a distinct addition to the garden. Fully wilt resistant, it 
can safely be grown in any soil. Rose Marie is the third introduction in our 
new Early Giant Wilt Resistant strain, former varieties being Light Blue, a 
Silver Medal winner in the 1939 All-America Selections, and Peach Blossom. 
No. 30 .... Price per oz., $2.55 Per lb., $30.00 
Approximately 12,000 seeds per ounce. 
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