IRWIN’S CHOICE 
FLOWER SEEDS 
ASTERS— Continued 
ROYAL SHELL PINK. Bright shade of Semple or shell pink with 
extra large flowers for this class. Medium long stemmed. For 
both size and color an excellent commercial variety. Sept. 1 to 5. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET WHITE. The earliest worth while c*ut flower 
white. Medium size and good Branching habit. A good variety 
for indoor growing if planted in clean soil. July 15 to 20. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET AZURE BLUE. Lighter and clearly more 
desirable cut flower color than Mid Blue. 
Prices on all Rot-Resistant strains Except Where Noted: Tr. pkt., 30c; 
V4 oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
Standard Varieties 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET. Most popular early flowering class,- of 
moderately strong growth, stem, and size. Fairly resistant and 
much used for July flowering under glass—but fresh soil should 
be used. July 10 to 25. 
Crimson. Brighter than most crimson, making it valuable for cutting. 
Dark Blue. A rich bright shade of purple; highly resistant. 
Flesh-Pink. Fairly light rose-pink; deepening as it matures. 
Mid-Blue. A good early mid-blue. 
Scarlet. Rather heavy for cutting. 
ROYALS. Follows Queen of the Market, and is a very popular and 
much used one because of excellent size and stems for the early 
flowering date that, however, varies some. Aug. 20 to Sept. 5. 
Purple. Bright purple; preffer Ball Deep Purple. 
White. Excellent fairly early commercial white. 
AMERICAN COMETS. We group the Cregos and Comets under this 
heading, because they are all of the same general type. All are 
attractive American Asters, producing more or less the same inter¬ 
laced or fluffy petal effect. A highly attractive type, but does not 
stand shipping as well as the plain or incurved type. 
Comet, Blush Pink. Light or blush-pink. Valuable for earliness and 
very free flowering habit. Fairly long stem. Aug. 25. 
Comet, Cattleya. Very pleasing orchid-lavender. Early Sept. 
Comet, Light Blue. Azure-blue; good for cut flowers. Early Sept. 
Comet, Rose. Fine large flowers; color a desirable deep rose shade. 
Early Sept. 
Comet, White. Fine large white; some earlier flowering than others 
in this class. Early Sept. 
Crego, Azure-Blue. A fine clear blue for cutting. Cregos, being 
long-stemmed and large-flowered, are generally preferred in this 
group. Sept. 10 to 15. 
Crego, Blue Flame. Fairly deep bright blue. Highly resistant and 
extra for stem. Sept. 5 to 10. 
Crego, Deep Rose. Fairly deep rose; a fine market variety. Extra 
large flowered. Sept. 10 to 15. 
Crego, Enchantress. Attractive light rose tinged salmon; valuable 
addition to this class. Good size flower and substance. Mid. 
Sept. 
Crego, Orchid. Delightful orchid-lavender shade. Long-stemmed 
and large flowered, but stem not heavy. Highly resistant. Sept. 
5 to 10. 
Crego, Peach Blossom. Delicate light rose deepening to bright pink. 
Attractive. Sept. 10 to 15. 
Crego, Shell-Pink. Bright clear pink Sept. 10 to 15. 
Crego, White. Pure white; fine. Sept. 5 to 10. 
Ostrich Feather, Peach Blossom. Delicate rose deepening to bright 
pink. Excellent market variety. Sept. 10 to 15. 
AMERICAN BRANCHING. A term generally used to cover a number 
of midseason classes or strains of various producers. All are of 
spreading or branching habit, and for best results the individual 
branches should be disbudded. Royals and Queen of the Markets 
are of the same branching habit, but September flowering kinds 
only are generally known as the American Branching. 
ROSALIE. Outstanding for its completely double flower type; 
shows no center under any circumstances. Color is a good deep 
rose, and flowering date about Sept. 10 to 15. Typical American 
Branching habit. 
Deep Rose. Long-stemmed, large-flowered deep rose; excellent for 
market. Sept. 15 to 20. 
Purple. Rich purple, fine stem and highly resistant. Sept. 10. 
ASTERS —Continued 
Semple Pink. Choice shell-pink. Sept. 10 to 15. 
White. True branching type; excellent for cutting. Sept. 10 to 15. 
KING. Attractively pointed or quilled petals give this class real 
distinction. Flowers are harder than most classes or types, and 
for this reason they do not spot or bruise so easily. The Kings 
are largely used for shipping from California to Eastern markets. 
Crimson. Bright crimson, strictly upright habit. Sept. 10 to 15. 
Peach Blossom. Delicate rose deepening to bright pink. Upright 
growth. Sept. 10 to 15. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY. A valuable and popular class because of late 
flowering, and large, long-stemmed, slightly incurved flowers. 
For northern locations the flowering dates should be noted to 
escape early frosts. However, most Beauties are generally satis¬ 
factory, even in our northern states. 
Azure Fairy. Trifle darker than Branching Azure; large flowered 
and excellent for cutting. Sept. 20 to 25. 
Crimson. Long-stemmed, good crimson color. Sept. 15 to 20. 
Deep Rose. Finest rich deep rose. Sept. 15 to 20. 
Purple. Long-stemmed large purple. Sept. 15 to 20. 
Purple Prince. Bright marine purple. An excellent variety. Sept. 
15 to 20. 
Shell-Pink. (September Beauty.) Delicate pink, trifle lighter than 
Semple. Fair size, long stem. Sept. 25 to Oct. 1. 
White. Long-stemmed excellent white. Sept. 20 to 25. 
CALIFORNIA GIANTS. An extra large interlaced attractive type of 
flower for cutting, but not so suitable for long shipping. Extra 
long strictly non-lateral stems add to their value. 
Dark Purple. Rich purple and highly resistant. Sept. 25 to Oct. 1. 
Tr. pkt., 35c; % oz., 75c.; 1 oz., $2.50. 
Early Giant Peach Blossom. Same as Early Giant Light Blue, but a 
pleasing light pink. Tr. pkt., 35c.; ’A oz., 75c,- 1 oz. $2.50. 
Early Giant Rose Marie. Has the same early flowering habit, size 
and non lateral habit of Early Giant Light Blue, exceptionally 
resistant and of a pleasing shade of medium rose pink. Tr. pkt., 
50c.; 'A oz., $1.25; 1 oz., $4.50. 
PRICES on ANY OF THE ABOVE Resistant Asters Except Where 
Noted: Tr. pkt., 30c.; 'A oz., 50c.; 1 oz., $1.75. 
Miscellaneous Resistant Asters 
ASTER GIANT HARMONY MIXTURE (New). New Anemone Strain, 
similar in flower type to old favorite Aurora Golden Sheaf; comes 
in a fairly complete mixture of colors. Mid Season and fine for 
shipping because of hard flowers. Tr. pkt., 50c; 'A oz., $1.00; 
1 oz., $3.50. 
AURORA GOLDEN SHEAF RESELECTED. A new Aurora type. Color 
considerably deeper and brighter, and flowers a good deal 
larger. Throws a few off types. Trade packets only. 50c. 
AURORA GOLDEN SHEAF. Fully doubled anemone type; center 
cushion petals quilled, outer petals broad and flat. Creamy 
yellow, large, long stemmed, highly resistant, valuable for market. 
Sept. 15 to 20. Tr. pkt., 30c; 'Aoz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
HEART OF FRANCE. Distinctive scarlet color; approaches American 
Branching in type. Highly resistant. Sept. 10 to 15. Tr. pkt., 30c; 
V* oz., 50c. ; 1 oz., $1.75. 
BEGONIA 
ALBERT MARTIN, bright carmine. 
CARMEN, bright rose bronze foliage. 
CHRISTMAS CHEER, red. 
CHRISTMAS PINK, warm rose pink. 
DARLING, carmine rose. 
ERFORDIA, rosy carmine. 10". 
GRACILIS LUMINOSA, deep dark scarlet 
GUSTAV KNAAKE, glowing salmony pink. 
PINK PEARL, 6-8". 
PRIMA DONNA, rose . 
RADIO, shining, pure carmine scarlet. 
RED PEARL, 6-8". 
STRIEGAU, fiery carmine. 
VERNON, blood red, dark leaves, 12”... 
WHITE PEARL, 10". 
WINTER ROMANCE, carmine pink. 
WUERTEMBERGIA, deep scarlet. 
INDIAN MAID, red flower, bronze foliage. 
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PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 
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