Grow Improved California Sunshine Asters 
ASTERS —Continued 
SUPER-GIANTS 
Of the general habit of the Giants of Cali¬ 
fornia, but earlier and much larger. Very 
artistic due to the unusual curling and inter¬ 
lacing of the petals. Pkt. A oz. 
El Monte. Deep glowing crimson.$0.25 $1.00 
Los Angeles. Pure self pink.25 1.00 
Silvery Rose. Light pink.50 _ 
PEERLESS YELLOW 
Of branching habit; height about 2feet; 
flowers of good size and form, petals slightly 
incurved. Pkt. 25c., A oz. $1.00. 
IMPROVED 
CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE 
A distinct new type of Single Asters, flow¬ 
ers crested with quilled golden-yellow centers. 
Excellent for decorative purposes. 
Pkt. A oz. 
Flesh .$0.25 $1.00 
Light Rose .25 1.00 
Salmon Pink .25 1.00 
Light Blue .25 1.00 
Purple .25 1.00 
White .25 1.00 
Mixed Colors .20 .75 
Collection: 
1 pkt. each, above 6 colors, $1.25 
SINGLE SOUTHCOTE BEAUTY 
Very early, free flowering strain of branch¬ 
ing habit. The flowers have long, perfectly 
formed petals carried on long, stiff stems. 
12 to 18 inches in length; excellent for cut¬ 
ting. Height 2A feet. Pkt. oz. 
Dark Blue .$0.25 $0.75 
Light Blue .25 .75 
Rose .25 .75 
Scarlet .25 .75 
White .25 .75 
Mixed .20 .75 
Collection: 
1 pkt. each, above 5 colors, $1.00 
LARGE-FLOWERED SINGLE 
WHITE SWAN 
The finest single white Aster yet produced. 
The flowers measure 4-^A inches across, on 
long stems. Unexcelled for cutting. Pkt. 25c., 
A oz. $1.00. 
BEGONIA Semperflorens, Salmon Queen 
PERENNIAL ASTERS 
Alpinus. A charming little Alpine. Dainty 
lilac flowers with golden centers. 6 in. 
Pkt. 25c. 
Farreri. Violet-mauve. 2-3 ft. Pkt. 25c. 
Subcaeruleus. A Himalayan species of com¬ 
pact habit, bearing deep blue flowers. 
Pkt. 25c. 
Subcaeruleus, “Wartburg Star.” Rich 
lavender blue in color. 24 in. Pkt. 25c. 
Hardy Mixed (Michaelmas Daisy). Fall¬ 
flowering, splendid for cutting. Pkt. 25c., 
A oz. $1.00. 
BALLOON VINE, h.h.a. 
A rapid growing climber, with small, white 
flowers. Pkt. 10c., oz. 50c. 
BALSAM, h.h.a. 
(Lady Slipper) 
Very showy and easily grown, succeeding 
best in sunny situations. 1 to 1A feet. 
Double Camellia-flowered. 
Pure White, Crimson, Rose, Lilac, 
Primrose, Scarlet. Each, pkt. 15c„ 
A oz. 50c. 
Mixed. Pkt. 15c., A oz. 60c. 
Torch, Double Bush-flowered. Little 
bushy plants, 10 in. high, flowers bril¬ 
liant vermilion. Excellent for rock- 
garden, window boxes, pots, or edging. 
Pkt. 25c., A oz. $1.50. 
BAPTISIA. h.p. 
( False-indigo ) 
Spikes of Pea-shaped flowers. 2)4 feet. 
June-July. 
Australis. Dark blue. Pkt. 15c. 
Tinctoria. Bright golden yellow. Pkt. 15c. 
BEGONIA. h.h.p. 
(TUBEROUS-ROOTED) 
Blackmore & Langdon's Superb Strain. 
Double Mixed. Pkt. $1.00. 
Single Mixed. Pkt. 75c. 
(FIBROUS-ROOTED) 
Rose Pearl {Semperflorens). Self color of a 
pleasing soft pink. Large flowers on plants 
about 9 in. high, with green foliage. Excel¬ 
lent effect in mass beds or specimens in 
single pots. 
Lucifer {Semperflorens). Exceptionally large- 
flowered bright salmon scarlet; shiny green 
foliage. Has the same effect outdoors or in 
the greenhouse as Rose Pearl. 
Each, pkt. 50c. 
Gracilis, Prima Donna. Carmine rose; 
brown tinted foliage. Pkt. 25c. 
Luminosa. Brilliant, dark scarlet; very 
effective. Pkt. 25c. 
Semperflorens, Christmas Cheer. Bright 
rich cherry crimson. Pkt. 50c. 
Christmas Pink. Beautiful shade of pink. 
Pkt. 50c. 
Gustav Knaake. Large carmine red flow¬ 
ers, excellent for pots. Pkt. 50c. 
Salmon Queen. Brilliant, salmon red; 
foliage russet crimson. Pkt. 25c. 
Rosabelle. Color, deep rose pink, large 
blooms, for bedding or pots. Pkt. 50c. 
Erfordi. Rosy carmine. Pkt. 50c., 1/32 
oz. $4.00. 
Winter Romance. Compact habit, car¬ 
mine red flowers. If sown in July it may 
be had in flower by Christmas. Pkt. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Mont Blanc. Large, pure white flowers, 
green foliage. Pkt. 50c. 
Lloydi {Basket Begonia). Double-flowering, 
of a pendulous or drooping habit, many 
fine shades. Excellent for pots, hanging 
baskets or porch boxes. Pkt. 75c. 
BELLIS perennis, Monstrosa 
BELLIS. h.p. 
{Double Daisy) 
Beautiful Spring flowers, suitable for 
edging. )4 foot. 
Monstrosa, Giant White. Pkt. 25c. 
Vi oz. $ 1 . 00 . 
Giant Rose. Pkt. 25c., )4 oz. $1.00. 
Giant Red. Pkt. 25c., )4 oz. $1.00. 
Giant Mixed. Pkt. 25c., A oz. $1.00. 
Rob Roy. Small-flowered, fully double, 
tightly-petaled, deep scarlet. Pkt. 25c. 
BETONICA h.p. 
Grandiflora superba. Excellent border 
plant. Showy spikes of deep purple flowers 
on dwarf plants. In bloom May-Tune. 
Pkt. 50c. 
BIDENS 
Humilis. Easily grown annual, flowering a 
few weeks after sowing, smal' yellow flow¬ 
ers good for cutting. Pkt. 15c., A oz. 75c. 
BOLTONIA. h.p. 
{False Starwort) 
Showy perennials, closely resembling hardy 
Asters, _July to September. 6 feet. 
Asteroides. Pure white. Pkt. 15c. 
Latisquama. Flowers pink, tinged lavender. 
Pkt. 15c. 
BRACHYCOME. h.h.a. 
{Swan-river-daisy) 
For baskets and edging. 8 inches. 
Little Blue Star. Star-shaped flowers. 
Pkt. 15c., A oz. 75c. 
Little White Star. Pure white. Pkt. 15c., 
A oz. 75c. 
Summer Beauty. Soft mauve, dark center. 
Pkt. 25c. 
BROWALLIA. h.h.a. 
Profuse blooming plants, growing freely in 
any rich soil. 1)4 feet. 
Elata alba. White. Pkt. 10c., A oz. 50c. 
Elata grandiflora. Sky-blue. Pkt. 10c., 
A oz. 50c. 
Speciosa major. Clear blue. Pkt. 25c. 
Viscosa compacta, “Sapphire.” Dark 
blue, white eye. Pkt. 50c. 
CACALIA. h.a. 
Aurea. Small, tassel-like blooms of golden 
yellow. Pkt. 15c., A oz. 50c. 
Coccinea. Dense heads of scarlet flowers. 
Pkt. 15c., A oz. 50c. 
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Reliable Flower Seeds 
