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ANNUAL—Blooms June to October—CULTURE “A” 
Asters will thrive in most any situation, but prefer one in which they get the morning 
sun. It is well to remember than any extra care taken in the preparation of the soil is repaid 
by finer plants, larger blooms with longer stems, and more profuse flowering. They should 
have an open position, and prefer a good, heavy loamy soil, enriched with a liberal quantity 
of bone meal, or garden fertilizer. When wanted for cutting with long stems they should 
be set out not closer than 12 inches apart in rows. 
The varieties offered represent the finest Asters introduced to date including many of 
the new wilt-resistant varieties that make Asters easy to grow, and they should be in every 
garden where high quality is appreciated. 
The early sorts begin blooming in July, followed by the midseason varieties, which are 
usually at their best in August and September. 
To destroy the black Aster beetle, which is the Aster’s worst enemy, use arsenate of lead. 
AMERICAN BRANCHING ASTERS (Wilt-Resistant) 
We offer below eight splendid wilt-resisting midseason Asters, of American origin, and especially adapted to our climatic conditions. 
The plants form strong bushes and when properly fertilized and cultivated, produce wonderful flowers 4 to 5 inches across on long stout 
stems. Height, feet. 
Pkt. Oz. Pkt. Oz. Pkt. Oz. 
Dark Blue .$0.15 $1.75 Bose. Bright rose. 15 1.75 White. Pure white . $0.15 $1.75 
Crimson .15 1.75 Shell Pink. Soft pink. 15 1.75 Azure Blue .15 1.75 
Purple. Deep purple. 15 1.75 Mixed Colors .15 1.75 
COIiIiBCTION—Package each of 7 varieties.$0.90 Or any 4 varieties.$0.50 
California Sunshine 
Aster 
Queen of the 
Market Aster 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS (Wilt-Resistant) 
An improved wilt-resistant strain of this 
well-known early flowering Aster. It is of 
branching habit, bearing good-sized flowers 
on long stems. Height, Iti feet. 
Pkt. Oz. 
Blush Pink.$0.10 $1.50 
White .10 1.50 
Purple .10 1.50 
Bose .10 1.50 
Crimson .10 1.50 
Mixed Colors.10 1.50 
COLLECTION—Package 
each of 5 Colors.$0.40 
Giant Sunshine Asters 
A wonderful improvement over the old 
California Sunshine. The clear and beau¬ 
tiful colors are varying shades of Pink, 
Apple Blossom, Rose, Blue and Lavender. 
A dual tone effect is obtained through 
contrasting light yellow and blue centers. 
The outer or guard petals are somewhat 
loosely placed, creating an airy lace-like 
effect, which is altogether charming. 
Height, 2 feet. 
Pkt. 
Oz. 
Salmon-Pink . 
.$0.20 
$4.00 
Lavender . 
4.00 
Deep Bose . 
.20 
4.00 
Mixed Colors. 
.15 
3.00 
Improved Giant 
Crego Asters 
WILT-BESISTANT 
This is a fine midsummer variety for 
all purposes. Flowers of the Comet type, 
the twisted and curled petals give the 
flower the appearance of a huge flat chry¬ 
santhemum. They often measure 5 inches 
in diameter and are borne on strong, long 
stems averaging 12 to 15 inches in length. 
Although the flowers are large, they are 
produced in abundance. Height, 2 V 2 feet. 
Pkt. Oz. 
Azure Blue . 
, .$ 0.10 
$ 1.50 
White . 
.. .10 
1.50 
Pink. 
.. .10 
1.50 
Purple .. 
. . .10 
1.50 
Crimson . 
.. .10 
1.50 
Mixed Colors . 
.. .10 
1.50 
COLLECTION—Package 
each of 5 Colors. 
$ 0.40 
Hardy Perennial Aster 
Perennial — Blooms October- 
November — Culture “E” 
Single fall-flowering hardy herbaceous 
plants bearing daisy-shaped flowers. If 
sown early they will flower the first sea¬ 
son. Height, 3 feet. Mixed colors. Pkt., 15c. 
Aster —Cornflower 
Aster Wilt-Besistant Giants of California See Stokesia 
Giant Crego 
Aster 
SEVEN SPLENDID ASTERS 
EL MONTE. A super-giant, early Branch¬ 
ing Aster. The dainty, glowing rich crimson 
flowers are large and fluffy, and borne on 
heavy, non-lateral branching stems. Height, 
2 feet.Pkt., 25c 
BALL’S LATE WHITE. A wilt-resistant 
white Aster of branching habit, with flowers 
of good size. Height, 2 feet.Pkt., 15c 
CBIMSON GIANT. A wilt-resistant Aster 
of branching habit, bearing large flowers of 
bright crimson. Height, 2 feet.Pkt., 15c 
LOS ANGELES. A super-giant branching 
Aster. The flowers are a lovely shade of bright 
shell-pink. Height, feet.Pkt., 15c 
SALMON QUEEN. This beautiful giant 
Comet Aster is of a clear pure salmon-pink, 
blending to golden salmon at the center. The 
flowers are large and well-formed on long 
stems. Height, 2>,i feet.Pkt., 15c 
BLUE FLAME. A fascinating wilt-resistant 
Aster of the Crego type. The color is bright 
navy blue, distinct from any other blue or 
purple Aster. Height, 2 V 2 feet.Pkt., 15c 
BOSEBUD. Clear deep rose. Entirely new 
in Giant Mammoth Peony-Flowered type. 
Flowers are large and borne on stout stems. 
Height, 2 >/2 feet.Pkt., 15c 
COLLECTION— Package each of 
the 7 varieties .,,S0.75 
American Branching’ 
Aster 
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