ARCTOTIS, Blue-Eyed African Daisy (a) 
This is a sun loving plant better suited to American con¬ 
ditions than any other African Daisy. The petals are white 
with light lilac backs, radiating from a steel blue and yellow 
center. Thrives in dry places. Height, 2 to 3 feet. 
GRANDIS. Pkt. 10c. 
ASTER (a) 
We can imagine no other flower which combines so much 
oeauty with grace and usefulness and with which more bril¬ 
liant effects can be achieved. From July until September 
this flower reigns supreme in the garden, not equalled by 
any other. For these obvious reasons we give a great deal 
of attention to these flowers, and are in a position to offer 
our patrons remarkably fine strains, producing perfect flow¬ 
ers of great beauty. To do well. Asters require a well pulver¬ 
ized soil, always kept open by continuous cultivation. 
Height, 1 to 3 feet. 
ASTER EARLY GIANT WILT-RESISTANT, Light Blue. Sil¬ 
ver Medal, All-America Selections 1939. Early blooming, 
semi-tall, basal brached, non-lateral type. Fully wilt-re¬ 
sistant, extremely large flowered and most attractive. 
The color is a rich light blue, a shade which blends in 
beautifully with either deeper or lighter tones. Pkt. 15e, 
:MPR0VED giants of California. This Aster bids fair 
to become a universal favorite. Characterized by the well- 
known Crego type of flower, combined with the Beauty 
Aster's long, non-lateral, branching stems, the California 
Giants, double type Aster, stands at the headof the list. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 1 5c. 
ASTER, CREGO ENCHANTRESS. See page 14. 
ASTER SUPER GIANT EL MONTE. Special Mention, All- 
America Selections, 1936. Deep glowing crimson, composed 
of abundant quantities of daintily interlaced plume-like 
petals, the flowers are extremely large and fluffy, borne on 
heavy non-lateral, basal branched stems. Pkt. 15c. 
SUPER GIANT LOS ANGELES. Award of Merit, All-America 
Selections, 1934. The first introduction in modern Super 
Giant class, the flowers are fully double, 6 to 8 inches 
across, graceful and delicately interlaced. Long, stiff stems, 
bearing the large shell pink flowers smartly upright. Pkt. 
15c. 
IMPROVED CREGO WILT RESISTANT. The large shaggy 
flowers with long curled petals are not unlike the ostrich 
feather for which they are commonly named. The plants are 
strong, heavily branched and grow about 2 V 2 feet in height. 
Crimson. Glowing deep rose-crimson. Pkt. 10c. 
Pink. Attractive light shell pink. Pkt. 10c. 
Cattleya. Fascinating shade of orchid. Pkt. 10c. 
Purple. Showy violet purple. Pkt. 10c. 
Rose. Lovely bright carmine rose. Pkt. 10c. 
White. Purest white, large and fluffy. Pkt. 10c. 
Crego's Finest Mixed. Pkt. lOc. 
SINGLE CHINA ASTERS. Wilt Resistant. Not a few flower 
lovers consider the single forms more artistic and charming 
than the larger double flowers. The single Asters especially 
are very beautiful. The large daisy-like blossoms appear in 
the greatest profusion and are exquisite in bouquets. 
Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c. 
AMERICAN BRANCHING. Wilt Resistant. Plants 21/2 to 3 
/cat tall, branching, robust, flowers large, double and fine 
form, blooming in early September. Our selected stocks of 
these arc the best money can buy. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
BABY'S BREATH (See Gypsophila) 
BACHELOR'S BUTTON (See Centaurea) 
BALLOON VINE, Love-in-a-Puff (a) 
A rapid growing annual climber. White flowers are fol¬ 
lowed by interesting seed pods resembling miniature bal¬ 
loons. 
CARDIOSPERMUM. Pkt. 10c. 
BALSAM, Lady Slipper (a) 
An old and popular garden flower of easy culture. Gor¬ 
geous masses of brilliant colored double flowers are pro¬ 
duced in the greatest profusion. Height, 2 feet. 
BUSH FLOWERED TORCH. Brilliant vermilion red; dwarf. 
Pkt. 15e. 
CAMELIA FLOWERED. Finest mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Aster, Crego Enchantress 
BEAN (a) 
A rapid climber, flowering profusely; grows 10 to 15 feet 
high. 
SCARLET RUNNER. Pkt. 5c. 
BELLIS, English Daisy (p) 
A favorite perennial, which will stand the Winter if given 
the protection of a little litter. In bloom from early Spring 
until well on in the Summer. Seed may be sown any timej 
from Spring until August. For best results, new plantsR 
should be raised from seed each year. Height, 3 to 6 inches, j 
Double Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
BLACK-EYED SUSAN (See Thunbergia)|^ 
BRACHYCOME, Annual Cineraria (a) 
Brilliant free-flowering annual blooming throughout the 1 
Summer months and suitable for beds or borders. The dainty 
flowers resemble small Cinerarias. Height, 6 to 1 2 inches. 
Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c. 
CALENDULA, Pot Marigold (a) 
The colorful flowers make a wonderful display in the gar¬ 
den and are always admired by those who see them. Blooms 
freely in early Summer and continues into the Fall. Even . 
though this plant prefers a sunny location and rather dry 
soil, it does well under widely different conditions, requir- J 
ing little care to grow to perfection. 18 to 24 inches in 
height.. 
ORANGE FANTASY. Silver Medal, All-America Selections I 
1938. Distinct. Rather dwarf, heavy foliaged plants. 18 '! 
to 24 inches. Crested flowers of coppery orange, with i 
petals edged mahogany. True. A fine novelty. Pkt. lOe. 
CAMPFIRE IMPROVED. A very deep strong orange with' 
distinct scarlet sheen on upper side of each petal. Blooms 
flat across top and measure 4 inches in diameter. Plants 
are strong growing and even in habit. Exceptionally long 
heavy cutting stems in generous quantity on each plant. 
Pkt. 15e. 
NEW SUNSHINE CALENDULA, CHRYSANTHA. Gold Medal 
Winner, All-America Selections, 1934. A clear, buttercup^ 
yellow in color with loosely arranged petals, incurved at 
center and reflexed at edges. Flowers mounted qn strong, 
wiry stems a foot in length; excellent for cutting.: Pkt. lOe. 
RADIO. A late English introduction, a distinct new break. 
Flowers very full, petals quilled. Color a rich glowing orange. 
Pkt. 10c. 
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