Asters, the Queen of early fall cut-flowers 
Michell's Superb Asters 
We can imagine no other flower which combines so much beauty with 
grace and usefulness, and with which more brilliant effect can be achieved. 
From July until September the Aster reigns supreme in the garden, not 
equaled by any other flower. For these obvious reasons we give a great deal 
of attention to these flowers and are in a position to offer our patrons re¬ 
markably fine strains, producing perfect flowers of great beauty. All of 
the strains we offer are grown under our own supervision by specialists 
in this country. To have early flowers, sow the seed in the house, 
hotbed, or coldframe, from March until May; otherwise sow outdoors 
after danger from frost has passed. To do well. Asters require a well- 
pulverized soil, always kept open by continuous cultivation. 
Special Note. —While this lovely fall flower is very easily grown 
from seed, the greatest possible care should be exercised with the seed¬ 
bed. Old soil and boxes 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 fine-ground bonemeal. Asters should 
not be grown in the same location two years in succession. 
FUSARIUM-WILT RESISTANT STRAINS 
We believe the following varieties are practically immune to this 
disease. We feel sure that by using this seed many disappointments 
due to crop failures will be eliminated. 
EARLY GIANT. The flowers of this strain are very similar to Giants of 
California—very large and full, with broad, graceful petals, daintily 
plumed and intertwined. The plants, however, differ considerably from 
the Giants of California as they are only 13^ to 2 feet high, with branches 
coming from low on the central spike. They are of very early blooming 
habit, coming into flower the first week iti September. 
Light Blue. All-America Winner of Silver Medal, 1939. See color illustra¬ 
tion facing page 9. Pkt. 25c.; 75c. per large pkt. t 
CREGO, ENCHANTRESS. Novelty. All-America Recommendation. An 
entirely new color in Asters—a lovely shade of lively salmon-rose. The 
flowers are large and of good substance. Plants are branching and free 
flowering, blooming in early September. Pkt. 25c.; 60c. per large pkt. 
Aster, Crego, Enchantress 
GIANT COMET, ILLUSION. Novelty. 
All-America Recommendation. A new color 
in the Wilt-resistant Asters—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, 2 feet tall, and free 
flowering. Pkt. 25c.; 60c. per large pkt. 
NOVELiy ASTERS 
Golden Sheaf. The deepest yellow Aster 
yet introduced and the only one that is 
wilt-resistant. Flowers are fully double, 
with an attractive crest-like center, of 
good substance and fine depth of petal, on 
long stems. Pkt. 15c.; 60c. per large pkt. 
Giant Comet, Salmon Queen. Glear, 
pure salmon, blending to rich golden 
salmon at the center. Flowers large, well 
formed, of the feathery Comet type, on 
long-stemmed, early-flowering, upright 
plants. Pkt. 15c.; 60c. per large pkt. 
Giant Comet, Biue Fiame. Bright navy- 
blue, distinct from any other blue Aster 
now offered. Flowers are fully double, 
with long stems. Fine for cutting. Pkt. 
15c.; 60c. per large pkt. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTERS 
Similar in type of flower and growth to the 
well-known Late Branching Asters, but 
differs in that all the large blossoms are pro¬ 
duced on much longer and heavier stems. 
Large 
Pkt. 
pkt. 
Azure Fairy. 
$0 15 
$0 60 
Carmine-Rose. 
15 
60 
Crimson. 
15 
60 
Purpie. 
15 
60 
Sheii-Pink. 
15 
60 
White. 
15 
60 
Mixed. 
15 
50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors. 
65c. 
BALL ASTERS 
Pkt. 
Large 
Phlox Pink. Light rose-pink. 
pkt. 
Early flowering. 
$0 25 
$0 60 
Eariy White. 
25 
60 
Late White. 
25 
60 
EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING ASTERS 
An excellent strain of Early Branching 
Aster, of the same form and having the same 
good qualities as the Late Branching variety, 
but coming into bloom in July or early 
August. Large 
pkt. 
Azure-Biue .$0 15 $0 60 
Lavender . 15 60 
Peach Blossom . 15 60 
Purple . 15 60 
Rose-Pink . 15 60 
White . 15 60 
Mixed . 15 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
CREGO’S GIANT COMET ASTERS 
Gigantic flowers, often 5 inches across and 
with long, stout stems averaging 15 inches in 
length. The twisted and curled petals give 
the flower the appearance of a huge chrys¬ 
anthemum. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Crimson .$0 15 $0 60 
Deep Rose . 15 60 
Lavender . 15 60 
Sheii-Pink . 15 60 
Vioiet . 15 60 
White . 15 60 
Mixed . 15 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
HEART OF FRANCE Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Ruby-Red .$0 1*5 W 60 
IMPROVED OUEEN OF THE 
MARKET ASTERS 
Very desirable on account of its earliness 
and the freedom with which it blooms. Well- 
formed flowers are produced on 12-inch stems 
in the greatest profusion early in July. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Crimson .$0 15 $0 ^ 
Dark Blue. Purple. 15 60 
Light Blue. Lavender. 15 60 
Peach Blossom. Blush-pink. 15 60 
Rose-Pink . 15 60 
White . 15 60 
Mixed . 15 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
MICHELL’S IMPROVED SEMPLE’S 
AMERICAN BRANCHING ASTERS 
This is the finest late-blooming Aster. The 
deep, heavy, incurved flowers are borne on 
rigid stems, often 2 feet and more in length. 
Our Improved Strain has been secured after 
many years of careful selection. An excellent 
variety for cutting or bedding. Large 
Pkt pkt 
Azure-Biue .$0 15 $0 60 
Crimson . 15 60 
Deep Rose . 15 60 
Lavender . 15 60 
Peerless Pink . 15 60 
Purple . 15 60 
Sheil-Pink . 15 60 
White . 15 60 
Mixed . 15 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of 6 colors, 
our selection, 65c. 
Two Novelty Super Giant Asters 
A marvelous new Giants of California late type, the largest yet introduced. Flowers very 
artistic, due to the unusual curling and interlacing of the petals. No disbudding is necessary, 
due to its non-lateral habit. 
EL MONTE. All-America winner. A companion to the sensational Aster, Los Angeles. A 
deep, glowing crimson, composed of abundant quantities of daintily interlaced, plume¬ 
like petals. Flowers are large and fluffy, on heavy, non-lateral basal branched stems. 
Very early blooming and the only really large-flowered crimson Aster. Pkt. 20c.; 60c. per 
large pkt. 
LOS ANGELES. All-America winner. Color, pure shell-pink. Stems unusually long. 
Pkt. 15c.; 60c. per large pkt. 
i4sft for our Cultural Leaflet No. 202 on the growing of Asters 
516 and 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa 
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