Aster Early 
Giant 
Wilt Resistant 
Aster Peony 
Flowered 
Aster Beauty 
Aster California Aster California 
Giant Sunshine Giant 
SELECTED FLOWER SEEDS 
Our Flower Seeds are secured from Bodger Seeds, Ltd., of California, one of the outstanding growers 
and breeders of fine flower seeds. These seeds are noted for their high germination, strong vitality, 
purity, true colors and types, and well balanced mixtures. 
Note: For your greater convenience we introduce this year the “Estate Packet,” (indicated as Pkt.) 
containing three or four times the quantity of seed in the usual seed packet. As a guide in ordering, 
the Estate Packet contains about y$ the amount of seed in the smallest weight unit given. 
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS 
For all flower seeds which should be started in¬ 
doors, the best plan is to sow in flats which 
should be filled with nicely sifted soil, composed, 
if possible, of about one-third each of sand, peat 
moss, and light garden loam. Press firmly and 
evenly and water thoroughly the day before sow¬ 
ing. Sow the seeds thinly over the surface, cover 
lightly and press firmly. When the seedlings .are 
large enough to handle, they should be transplant¬ 
ed into similarly prepared boxes an inch apart 
each way, or put into small pots until time to 
plant out in the open ground. At all times they 
should have an abundance of air; otherwise the 
young seedlings are liable to “damp off”. 
For most of the ordinary annual flowers, the 
simplest method is to sow directly out-of-doors, 
when danger of frost is past, in the space where 
they are intended to flower. It will prove quite an 
advantage to mix all small seeds with sand or dry 
soil and scatter broadcast. This separates the seeds 
and is an advantage in thinning out or transplant¬ 
ing the young plants as those that remain are un¬ 
disturbed. A common mistake in sowing flower 
seeds is covering too deeply. The exception to this 
is the Sweet Pea, which should be planted 2 or 3 
inches deep. As a general rule, cover small seeds 
only to the depth of three or four times the thick¬ 
ness of the seeds. 
ASTERS (a) 
For Outdoor or Greenhouse culture 
Early Giant Wilt Resistant. Finest of the new 
developments. Bloom early August. Pkt., 30c. 
oz., 65c. 
34 Light Blue. 38 Peach Blossom. 
Super Giant. Largest and most fully double Aster 
class. Flowers 6" to 8" across. Plants 2*4 ft. 
tall. Pkt., 25c; % oz., 50c. 
20 El Monte, crimson, early. 
26 Los Angeles, shell pink. 
Improved Giants of California Curled and Inter¬ 
laced. Pkt. 25c; ks oz., 50c. Late August. 
44 Dark Purple, wilt resistant. 
66 Deep Rose, green stems. 
68 Azure Blue, soft light blue. . 
72 Peach Blossom, opens white, flushes laven¬ 
der pink. 
76 White, pure white. 78 Finest Mixed. 
80 Crimson. 
82 Loveliness, lovely rich pure pink. New. 
Giant Mammoth Paeony Flowered (Superb florist 
strain). Pkt., 25c; % oz., 50c. 
100 Azure Fairy, clear azure blue. 
104 Peach Blossom, opens white, flushes laven¬ 
der pink. 106 Purple Robe, deep purple. 
108 Rose Bud, clear deep rose. 
112 Swansdown, pure white. 
116 Aviator, rich crimson. New. 
114 Mariner, rich medium or navy blue. New. 
118 Finest Mixed. 
Improved Giant California Sunshine. Fascinating 
new Aster type called most beautiful in the 
world. Flowers 4" to 5" across, plants 2' to 3' 
in height. Pkt., 30c; % oz., 60c. Bloom Sept. 
930 Apple Blossom or Shell Pink. 
932 Enchantress Pink, salmon pink. 
934 Lavender or Azure Blue. 942 White. 
936 Light Blue. 938 Purple or Dark Blue. 
940 Rose, light rose or deep pink. 
948 Finest Mixed. 
Aurora. Large full flowers, quilled centers, outer 
band of broad petals. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 35c. 
1112 Golden Sheaf, wilt resistant. 
Improved Crego Wilt Resistant. Plants 2L> ft. 
tall, flowers large, double and well formed. 
Bloom mid-Sept. Pkt., 15c; */$ oz., 30c. 
300 Azure Blue. 310 Deep Rose, bright. 
302 Blue Flame, bright navy blue. 
304 Cattleya, orchid, large flowering. 
316 Shell Pink. 318 Purple, or dark blue. 
320 White. 324 Enchantress, salmon rose. 
328 Finest Mixed. 
Giant Branching Comet Wilt Resistant. Plants 
2' to 3', branching, large double flowers. 
Bloom mid-Sept. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 30c. 
440 Azure Blue. 446 Deep Rose, bright. 
454 Royal Purple. 456 Shell Pink. 458 White. 
460 Rose, light. 464 Finest Mixed. 
KEY TO SYMBOLS 
(a) Annual (p) Perennial 
(b) Biennial (ra) Rock Plant Annual 
(c) Climber (rp) Rock Plant Perennial 
(gr) Greenhouse 
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