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THOMAS J. GREY CO.’S SEED CATALOGUE 
Asters - Superior Strains 
NOTICE: Varieties marked with asterisk (*) are wilt-resisting-. 
No. * Pkt. 
582 ASTER GIANT HARMONY MIXTURE. A 
new cut-flower type, wth long- heavy 
stems and full-double rounded centers 
surrounded by several rows of broad 
short guard petals. Blooms 4 to 4^ 
inches in diameter. Full color range; not 
wilt-resistant .$0.25 
AMERICAN BRANCHING, “BATE.” Superb 
free flowering strain, with long, strong 
stems and very large, graceful chrysan¬ 
themum-like flowers, double to the cen¬ 
ter. By successive sowings they may be 
had in bloom from Aug. to late fall. 2 to 
2% ft. 
585* 
Lavender. 
. Yt oz. 85c, oz. $3.00 
.10 
595* 
Purple . 
. % oz. 85c, oz. 
3.00 
.10 
600* 
Rich Crimson . 
. Yi oz. 85c, oz. 
3.00 
.10 
605* 
Rose-Pink . 
. Y± oz. 85c, oz. 
3.00 
.10 
610* 
Shell-Pink . 
. *4 oz. 85c, oz. 
3.00 
.10 
615* 
Snow-White . 
. oz. 85c, oz. 
3.00 
.10 
620* 
Mixed. All colors. 
. Yt oz. 85c, oz. 
3.00 
.10 
625* 
Collection of Six Colors 
.50 
KING. Flowers of great size and substance 
lasting longer when cut than any other 
class; the long, narow petals are folded 
lengthwise, giving somewhat of a quilled 
appearance. They bloom with the late 
branching. 2 to 2y 2 ft. 
630* Crimson. Rich crimson . Ys oz. 60c .15 
635 Lavender . Ys oz. 60c .15 
638* Peach Blossom . Ys oz. 60c .15 
640* Rose. Bright, deep rose . Ys oz. 60c .15 
645* White. Snow-white . Ys oz. 60c .15 
650* Violet. Rich violet-purple. Ys oz. 60c .15 
652 Mixed . Ys oz. 60c .15 
American Late Branching Aster 
No. Pkt. 
ROYAL. A class with broad, incurved pet¬ 
als, possessing all the characteristics of 
the late branching, but not quite so tall. 
Bloom with the midseason varieties. 1 Yz 
to 2 ft. 
660* Bark Lavender. Ys oz. 60c $0.15 
662* Lavender-Fink . Ys oz. 60c .15 
665* Purple. Rich, deep purple . Ys oz. 60c .15 
666* Rose . Ys oz. 60c .15 
670* Shell-Pink . Ys oz. 60c .15 
675* White. G-listening white. Ys oz. 60c .15 
678* Mixed . Ys oz. 60c .15 
DOUBLE CALIFORNIA GIANTS. A variety 
of Aster of the improved Comet type. 
Very strong stems. Petals beautifully 
curved and twisted. 3 ft. 
680 Collection of 5 colors, separate. 1.00 
685* Dark Purple . Ys oz. 85c .25 
690 Deep Rose . Ys oz. 85c .25 
692 El Monte. New Super Gant. Deep glow¬ 
ing crimson. Ys oz. 85c .25 
695 Light Blue ...% oz. 85c .25 
698 Lo@ Angeles. New Super Giant Shell-pink. 
Ys oz. 85c .25 
700 Peach Blossom. Ys oz. 85c .25 
705 White . Ys oz. 85c .25 
710 Mixed . Ys oz. 85c .25 
CREGO’S GIANT COMET. Branching sort 
with large, full, fluffy flowers—through 
August and September. 2 Yz ft. 
711* 
Azure-Blue . 
. Ys 
oz. 
60c 
.15 
711A 
* Cattleya . 
• Ys 
oz. 
60c 
.15 
712* 
Crimson . 
.Ys 
oz. 
60c 
.15 
714* 
Enchantress. New salmon-rose. 
.Ys 
oz. 
85c 
.25 
715 
Lavender . 
.Ys 
oz. 
60c 
.15 
716 
Egyptian Rose. Deep cinnabar . 
.Ys 
oz. 
60c 
.15 
720* 
Purple. Fine color . 
■ Ys 
oz. 
60c 
.15 
725* 
Fink. Soft shell-pink. 
.Ys 
oz. 
60c 
.15 
730* 
Rose. Clear, bright rose. 
.Ys 
oz. 
60c 
.15 
735* 
White. Pure snow-white. 
oz. 
60c 
.15 
736 
Mixed . 
.Ys 
oz. 
60c 
.15 
OSTRICH FLUME, Improved. Enormous 
flowers on long stems. The petals are 
curled and twisted, blooming in August 
and September. 2 Yz ft. 
740 Collection of following 6 colors, separate. .76 
745* Crimson . Ys oz. 60c .15 
750* Dark Purple . Ys oz. 60c .15 
755* Lavender .. Ys oz. 60c .15 
760* Rose-Pink . Ys oz. 60c .15 
765* White .i/ 8 oz. 60c .15 
770* Shell-Pink . Ys oz. 60c .15 
775* Finest Mixed . Ys oz. 60c .15 
800 Lilliput Flowered Mixed. Plants 14-16 in. 
bearing an abundance of small button- 
like flowers. Ys oz. 85c .15 
810* BLUE FLAME. Bright navy-blue flowers. 
Plant of the Comet type, 2 Yz ft. high. 
.. Ys oz. 60c .15 
