1939-1940 CATALOG OF RICHARD DIENER NURSERY, oxnard, calif,, u. s. a. 
ASTERS 
We are offering the following varieties of Fusarium 
wilt-resistant strains of Asters which we believe 
will be practically immune to this disease and we 
feel sure that by using this seed many disappoint¬ 
ments due to crop failures will be eliminated. 
EARLY BEAUTY 
Crimson .Package $ .15 
Lavender . ” .15 
White . ” .15 
BEAUTY CARMINE ROSE 
Carmine rose . ” .15 
UPRIGHT BRANCHING ASTER 
Flesh Pink (Pink Enchantress)... ” .15 
GIANT BRANCHING COMET ASTER 
Royal purple . ” .15 
White . ” . .15 
IMPROVED CREGO ASTER 
White . ” .15 
Deep rose . ” .15 
Pink (shell pink) . ” .15 
Violet . ” .15 
OSTRICH FEATHER 
Deep rose . ” .15 
For all the above wilt-resisting varieties, quantity 
prices are as follows : 
Vs 02 . 50c ^ 02 . $1.00 1 02 . $3.50 
(Larger amounts on request.) 
IMPROVED NEW GIANT CALI¬ 
FORNIA SUNSHINE 
A novel and distinct type of Aster. The outer petals 
are twisted and quilled and surround a central clus¬ 
ter of florets, which are of a contrasting pale color. 
Wonderful cut flower and makes a striking decora¬ 
tion for large vases. 
Mixed Colors .Package $ .10 
Quantity prices for the above are as follows: 
% 02 . 35c oz. 65c 1 02 . $1.75 
IMPROVED GIANTS OF 
CALIFORNIA 
Blooming season from early July until killed by 
frost. 
White, new, fine .Package $ .15 
Peach Blossom . ” -15 
Light Blue .. ’’ -15 
Deep Rose . dS 
Dark Purple . ’ *15 
Silvery Rose, rich rose, silver tipped. . . ” .15 
Finest Mixed. ’ dS 
One package of each of above at .60 
Quantity prices for the above as follows; 
Ys 02 . 50c Ya 02 . $1.00 1 02 . $3.50 
ASTER SUPER GIANT EL MONTE 
The flowers are from 6 inches to 8 inches across, 
with full petaled, graceful, interlacing petals. Plants 
are about lYi feet tall, with six to eight long, non¬ 
lateral stems per plant. Crimson, early. Packet $ .20 
A NEW ASTER OF EXCEP¬ 
TIONAL MERIT 
(Giant Mammoth Paeony Flowered Type) 
This Aster is a fine florist strain. The flowers are of 
immense si 2 e, very double, borne on long, stout 
stems, quite free from laterals. They are good ship¬ 
pers, for they keep longer after cutting than any 
other Aster. 
Swansdown, pure white.Package $ .15 
Azure Fairy, clear a2Ure blue . ” .15 
Maiden's Blush, delicate flesh . ” .15 
Peach Blossom . ” .15 
Mixed . ” .15 
1 package each of four above colors .50 
Quantity prices for the above as follows; 
Y% 02 . 50c Ya oz. $1.00 1 02 . $3.50 
MISCELLANEOUS VARIETIES 
ASTER SUPER GIANT LOS ANGELES 
One of the most popular Asters on the market. 
Flowers fully double, 6 to 8 inches across, deli¬ 
cately interlaced. Long, stiff stems. Soft shell pink 
blending to creamy pink at center. Package $ .20 
ASTER WILT RESISTANT—GOLDEN SHEAF 
Deepest yellow Aster yet developed. Attractive 
double flowers are of the popular Aurora type, 
full-cushioned, crest-like center supported by sev¬ 
eral rows of short ray petals.Package $ .25 
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