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ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE SEEDS, ROCKFORD, ILL. 
ASTERS 
The Asters are one of our best flowers 
and are universally known. For autumn 
display it has no equal. Sow seeds in deep 
rich soil. Half hardy annuals. 
New Wilt-Resistant Asters 
Aster growers have been troubled with pests of recent years. This 
family has been widely attacked by the Fusarium Wilt, which condition 
has been overcome in growing the Wilt Resistant Strains which, although 
grown in infected soil, proved immune from the disease. Aster Yellows 
is also an enemy. This has been found to be transferred to the plants 
by tiny insects called leaf hoppers. The only means to overcome this 
is to grow the plants under a cheese cloth cover. 
Improved Giant Crego Wilt-Resistant Lalgl b?oom”'. 
4 to 5 in. across, with long, ribbon-like, gracefully curled and twisted 
petals, giving them a Chrysanthemum-like appearance. Flowers are car¬ 
ried on long strong stems which make them ideal for cutting. The plants 
flpwer for several weeks during midseason. 2 ft. 
Azure Blue W. R. 
Crimson W. R. 
Deep Rose W. R. 
Mixed Colors W. R. 
All above, Pkt. 10c, Vi oz. 50c, 1 oz. $1.50. 
Shell-Pink W. R. 
Purple W. R. 
White W. R. 
Alneer’s Giant Branching Wilt-Resistant 
Peach Blossom, Deep Rose 
Dark Purple White 
Above, Pkt. 10c, Vi oz. 50c, 1 oz. $1.50. Mixed 
Alneer’s Finest Double Wilt-Resistant Mixed 
Strain 
Pkt. 10c, Vi oz. 50c, oz. $1.50. 
Heart of France Wilt-Resistant 
The best pure red. Pkt. 10c, Vi oz. 75c. 
Large flowers of strik¬ 
ingly beautiful ruby-red. 
Aster Wilt-Resistant Golden Sheaf The deepest yellow 
aster yet offered, and 
the only one that is wilt resistant. The flowers are fully double, with 
an attractive crest-like center. Pkt, 10c, Vi oz. 75c. 
Alneer’s Perfection Double Mixed 
asters, including many new and fancy strains, 
mixture. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00. 
Our choicest mixture. 
Over 75 varieties of 
We know of no better 
New California Giants 
A new strain, of the beautiful fluffy Comet type of flower of the Crego 
Asters, earliness is combined with the giant size and vigor of the Amer¬ 
ican Beauties. The flowers are full-centered and substantial, averaging 
6 to 6 inches across, produced on long stout stems unsurpassed for 
cut flowers. 
Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.75. 
King Aster Sunshine Aster 
Astor This magnificent class of Asters is distinct from all 
° others in the character of the flower. The petals are 
long narrow and folded lengthwise, as if quilled, giving a very graceful 
and charming effect. Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Queen of the Market 
The best early aster, usually in full 
bloom two weeks before most other 
sorts begin to blossom. Of graceful spreading habit. 
Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 7c, oz. 75c. 
Siin«Viln^ You will be impressed and delighted with the 
striking beauty of this new Aster. The flowers, 
which measure from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, are half-double and exhibit 
all the grace and beauty of the single Aster, greatly enhanced by a cushion 
center of tiny quills of a contrasting color. Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Two Novelty Super Giant Asters 
A marvelous new Giants of California late type, the largest yet intro¬ 
duced. 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-American winner. A companion to the sensational Aster, 
Los Angeles. A deep, glowing crimson, composed of abundant quantities 
of daintily interlaced, plumlike 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. 15c. 
LOS ANGELES. All-American winner. Color, pure shell pink. Stems 
unusually long. Pkt. 15c. 
Hardy Aster 
Michaelmas Daisy Tall-Flowering Mixture. The tail growing, 
^ late fall flowering kinds in blue and mauve 
shades. If sown early they often flower the first season. Pkt. 10c. 
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