Annual Asters—the finest of long-lasting cut-flowers 
Antirrhinum, Semi-Dwarf Varieties 
These are Non*Rustproof 
These grow about 1 feet high and are largely used for bedding. 
Trade pkt. Oz. 
Amber Queen. Canary-yellow, overlaid chamois-pink. . .$0 
Firebrand. Deep red. 
Gloria. Rich deep rose. 
Golden Queen. Bright golden yellow. 
Nelrose. Pure rose-pink. 
Purity. Pure white. 
Mixed. 
Antirrhinum, Tom Thumb 
Mixed Colors. These grow about 1 foot high. 
Special Forcing Varieties 
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pkt. pi 
Afterglow. Golden bronze.$0 60 $1 
Bertha Baur. (Schumann.) Lavender or orchid 
color; fine large spikes. Original trade packets 
offered. 1 
Bezdek’s New White Wonder. A new, early- 
flowering, pure snow-white Snapdragon of out¬ 
standing merit. Free flowering, with close-set 
flower-heads on strong, long stems. Originator’s 
Seed. 2 
Captor. (Breitmeyer.) Pure white; long spikes. 
Free flowering. Fine producer. 1 
Celestial. (Witterstaetter.) New. Early. Deep 
yellow. 1 
Ceylon Court. Canary-yellow. 60 1 
Ceylon Court. Dark selection. 60 1 
Cheviot Maid Supreme. An improvement on 
Cheviot Maid, deeper in color and longer stem. 60 1 
Cincinnati. (Witterstaetter.) Large, fragrant, 
light rose-pink blooms. 1 
Coate’s Yellow Perfection. Medium early. 
Fine deep yellow. 60 1 
Daybreak. (Breitmeyer.) Strong, vigorous pink 
sort, identical in shade with Briarcliff rose. 1 
Helen. Lovely salmon color. 60 1 
Jennie Schneider. True Columbia rose color. . . 
Vgoz. $1.00. . 
Judd’s Early Light Pink. 
60 1 
Lucky Strike. The best large-flowering white to 
date, producing stems 3 to 4 feet long, with large, 
open flowers that do not drop or shatter. 60 1 
Marion White. (Schumann.) A real white. 
Large spike. 1 
New Dawn. (Thompson.) Golden orange—a very 
pleasing color. 1 
New Deal. An extra-early, fragrant, rich golden 
bronze. 1 
Peggy Schumann. (Schumann.) An Improved 
Sonny. Clear bright pink, compact flower-heads; 
shatterproof. Strong spikes. 2 
Philadelphia Pink. Pure pink. V4OZ. $1.00. . 
Radiance. (Thompson.) Fine, large-flowering 
rose-pink sort. 1 
Roman Gold. Deep golden yellow, suffused pink. 
l/goz. $2.00. . 
Rose Queen. Dark pink. 60 1 
Schrock’s Orchid. (Schrock.) A beautiful orchid 
shade. Exceptionally long spikes. 2 
Sunset. (Breitmeyer.) Beautiful golden bronze; 
extra-large individual flowers. 1 
Sun Tan. Rose and tan color. 60 1 
Terry’s Surprise. (Improved.) Rich rose, shaded 
bronze. Original trade packets offered. 1 
Terry’s Surprise. (Regular Strain.). 1 
Velvet Beauty. American-Beauty red. 1 
White Prosperity. A long-stemmed, clear white 
sort. 1 
White Rock. Extra early. Pure white. 
i/goz. $1.00. . 
Yellow Cheviot Maid. (Volz.) Finest clear yellow. 1 
Michell’s Special Forcing Mixed. A choice 
blending of special forcing varieties. 
l/gOZ. $1.00. . 50 
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Michell's Superb Asters 
We wish to emphasize the fact that our Asters are grown for us 
by specialists, and nearly all varieties under our own supervision. 
Micheil’s ’’Distinctive” Quality is nowhere more prominent than 
with our Asters, and we can recommend them with the utmost confi¬ 
dence. Our seed is selected from plants which are free from disease. 
SPECIAL NOTE.— In growing Asters, old soil and flats should 
never be used the second time without thoroughly sterilizing, to avoid 
the numerous diseases to which Asters are so susceptible. Barnyard 
manure should never be employed as a fertilizer. We recommend 
the use of finely ground bonemeal. Asters should not be grown in 
the same location two years in succession. 
Fu sarium -Wilt Resistant Stra ins 
These we believe to be practically immune to this disease. We feel 
sure that by using this seed many disappointments due to crop failures 
will be eliminated. 
NOVELTY VARIETIES Trade pkt. 
EARLY GIANT, LIGHT BLUE. 1939 All-America Win¬ 
ner of Silver Medal. Flowers similar to Giants of California 
—very large and full, with broad, graceful petals, daintily 
plumed and intertwined. Plants differ from the Giants of 
California as they are only to 2 feet high, with 
branches coming from low on the central spike. Early 
blooming, coming into flower the first week in September.$0 50 
CREGO, ENCHANTRESS. Novelty. An entirely new 
shade in Asters—a lovely salmon-rose—one of the 
brightest colors yet developed. The flowers are excep¬ 
tionally large, of good substance, and the plants branch¬ 
ing and free flowering, blooming in early September. ... 40 
GIANT COMET, ILLUSION. Novelty. Another new 
color in the wilt-resistant Asters. Illusion is a soft 
pastel shade of apricot-pink, especially fine for cutting 
and most effective when used in combination with some 
blue flower. Plants are of upright growth, about 2 feet 
tall, and free flowering. Will bloom the latter part of Aug. 40 
Oz. 
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GOLDEN SHEAF. The deepest yellow Aster yet intro¬ 
duced and the only one that is wilt-resistant. The flowers 
are fully double, with an attractive crest-like center, of 
good substance; long-stemmed and excellent shippers . . 40 1 75 
GIANT COMET, SALMON QUEEN. Clear, pure salmon, 
blending to a rich golden salmon at center. The large, 
well-formed flowers are of the feathery Comet type on 
long-stemmed, early-flowering, upright plants. 40 1 75 
GIANT COMET, BLUE FLAME. Bright navy-blue flow¬ 
ers, distinct from any other blue Aster now offered, fully 
double, with long stems. Fine for cutting. 40 1 75 
See page 8 for other varieties of Asters 
Aster, Early Giant 
516 and 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa 
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