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Hallawell's Asters 
(Jan.'June) 
Asters are one of the most popular half hardy summer and 
fall flowering annuals; excellent for bedding and cutting. Sow 
the seed in boxes from February to June and transplant 1 
foot apart each way when danger from frost is over. 
Aster , Early Giant Type 
EARLY GIANT (Wilt Resistant) 
A fine new class of Aster, bearing in early September, 
flowers of the California Giant type with broad, gracefully 
curled and intertwined petals. Six to eight very large flowers 
are produced on compact plants lj /2 to 2 feet tall, with the 
branches coming from low on the central stem. 
PEACH BLOSSOM—Opens white and changes to light pink. 
LIGHT BLUE—A fine color for blending with the above. 
Each of above: Pkt., 25c; /% oz.,. 75c. 
CALIFORNIA GIANTS 
A splendid new strain of branching habit, plants grow 3 to 
3|/2 feet high with long strong stems 18 to 24 inches in 
length bearing beautifully formed curled interlaced flowers 
5 inches and over across. Deep Rose, Light Blue, Peach 
Blossom (delicate pink), Dark Purple, White—Any of the 
above. Per Pkt., 15c; j/g oz., 60c. 
Mixture of all colors. Pkt., 15c; j4 oz., 50c; j /4 oz., 85c. 
CREGO GIANT (Wilt Resistant) 
This fine variety grows over 2 feet tall and is well 
branched; of free sturdy growth. The fluffy, graceful flowers 
are rarely less than 4 inches across and frequently over 5 
inches. Fine for cutting. Enchantress (salmon rose), Cat- 
tleya (orchid). White, Shell Pink, Rose, Crimson, Azure 
Blue, Purple—Any of the above. Per pkt., 15c; Vs oz., 45c; 
Y\ oz., 75c. 
Mixture of all colors. Pkt., 15c; j4 oz., 35c; j /4 oz., 65c. 
EARLY ROYAL (Wilt Resistant) 
An early large blooming type of Aster, coming into 
bloom in August, with rounded double flowers carried on 
long stems. The plant grows 2 feet high and branches near 
the ground which insures long stems for cutting. Deep Rose, 
White, Lavender, Shell Pink, Purpl e—Any of the above. 
Per pkt., 15c; j4 oz., 40c. 
Collection of one packet each of the above 5 colors, 65c. 
Mixture of all colors. Pkt., 10c; j4 oz., 40c; % oz., 70c. 
IMPROVED CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE 
Plants of this new type grow 3 feet high and bear blossoms 
5 and 6 inches across on long, stiff stems. The color in these 
new Asters is startlingly beautiful. The discdike center is a 
lovely light yellow and the outer or ground petals are varying 
shades of pink, rose, blue and lavender. Deep Rose, En¬ 
chantress Pink (salmon'pink), Light Blue, Purple, White— 
Any of the above. Per pkt., 25c; tV oz., 45c. 
Mixture of all colors. Pkt., 20c; °z., 75c. 
HEART OF FRANCE (Wilt Resistant) 
The best of the red Asters, the color being a rich garnet. 
The plants are of free branching habit, growing 18 inches 
high and producing flowers about l/i inches across. Pkt., 15c; 
j /8 oz., 60c. 
GOLDEN SHEAF 
The deepest yellow Aster yet offered and the only yellow 
Aster that is wilt resistant. The flowers are fully double with 
an attractive crestdike center. 2 feet high. Pkt., 15c; l /g oz., 
45c. 
LATE BEAUTY (Wilt Resistant) 
A comparatively new type of Aster which comes into 
bloom early in September and lasts until late in the fall. The 
straight petaled flowers are large and densely double and 
borne on long and stout stems from 18 to 24 inches. Azure 
Fairy (light blue). Crimson Beauty, September Beauty (deb 
icate pink), Purple Beauty, Rose Beauty, White Beauty— 
Any of the above. Per pkt., 15c; Vs oz., 50c. 
Collection of one packet each of the above 6 sorts for 75c. 
Mixture of all colors. Pkt., 15c; J4 oz., 45c; j /4 oz., 85c. 
POMPON IMBRICATED 
A pretty little Aster bearing a great profusion of dainty 
button-dike flowers with quilled petals. Grows 12 to 15 inches 
high. Rose, White, Blood Red, Light Blue, Violet—Any of 
the above. Per pkt., 15c; ]/g oz., 75c. 
Collection of one packet each of the above 5 sorts, 65c. 
Mixture of all colors. Pkt., 15c; j4 oz., 75c; j /4 oz., $1.25. 
