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ASTERS —Continued 
Although the following Asters are not listed as “Wilt-Resistant" they are particularly 
good growers and should not he troubled by wilt unless grown in badly infected soil. 
Harris’ Early Dawn Asters 
A new class of extra early Asters of our own 
growing. They bloom so early that, with us, 
they are not affected by the tarnished plant 
bug or diseases. We grow them from seed 
without transplanting. 
Better and earlier than Queen of the Market. 
Lg. Pkt. 34 Oz. Oz. 
W1254—Lavender.1 
W1253—Rose.}$ .25 $ .45 $1.60 
W1251—White. J 
W1250—Variety Mixture.15 .40 1.25 
New Daisy Asters 
W1830—California Giant Single, Mixed Colors. Im¬ 
mense single flowers with long graceful petals. Plants 
are vigorous and are very resistant to disease. 
Lg. Pkt. 15c; 34 Oz. 20c; Oz. 50c. 
Sunshine Asters 
W1010—New California Sunshine, Mixed Colors. A tall 
growing Aster with large single flowers, many with 
quilled centers. Lg. Pkt. 35c; 34 Oz. 85c; Oz. $3.00. 
California Giant Asters 
A new strain of remarkable Asters on 
immense robust plants. The flowers have long 
twisted petals and are colossal in size. 
W1815—Dark Purple... 
W1812—Deep Rose . 
W1814—Light Blue. 
W1813—Peach Blossom 
W1816—Shell Pink. 
W1811-White. 
W1810—Variety Mixture 
Lg. 
Pkt. 34 Oz. Oz. 
.25 $ .65 $2.25 
.25 .60 2.00 
New Pompon Asters 
W1100 A new type rapidly gaining popularity for cut¬ 
ting. Upright growing plants with an abundance of 
small tightly doubled flowers that last for a long time. 
Mixed Colors. Lg. Pkt. 35c; 34 Oz. 85c; Oz. $3.00. 
All Kinds Mixed 
W1000—Choice Mixture of Tall Varieties. 
This is an especially made mixture of all 
taller growing kinds. Lg. Pkt. 15c; 34 Oz. 
30c; Oz. 90c; 34 Lb. $2.70. 
Calendula, Chrysantha 
Candytuft, Giant 
Hyacinth-flowered 
Calendula 
For those who have not been getting good 
blooms during the summer, we recommend 
sowing later (June 20th to July 1st). They will 
start flowering the last of August and continue 
throughout September and October. You will 
find the flowers comparing favorably with 
greenhouse grown stock in size and length of 
stem. 
W2201—Orange King. 
W2202—Lemon Queen. 
W2204—Apricot Queen. 
W2208—Chrysantha. 
W2209—Chrysantha Twilight. New. 
W2214 Campfire. 
W2206—Orange Fantasy. 
W2215—Large Flowered Mixture. . 
W2205—Ball’s Orange. 
W2207—Ball’s Gold. 
W2203—Ball’s Apricot. 
34 Oz. Oz. 34 Lb. 
$ .15 $ .30 $ .90 
.50 
1.50 
4.50 
.15 
.30 
.90 
.30 
1.00 
3.00 
.10 
.25 
.75 
.30 
1.00 
3.00 
Browallia 
W2186—Speciosa Major. For pots and outdoor bedding. 
10 inches. Vi Oz. 55c; A Oz. $1.00. 
W2184- Elata. Blue for outdoor gardens. Lg. Pkt. 15c; 
3* Oz. 30c; Oz. 90c. 
Candytuft 
W2271— White. 
W2272—Rose Cardinal. 
W2274—Flesh Pink. 
W2276—Lavender. 
W2270—Rainbow Mixture. 
34 Oz. Oz. 34 Lb. 
$ .15 $ .40 $1.20 
.10 .30 .90 
W2275—Giant Hyacinth-flowered, 
White. Reselected. 18 in. tall.20 .50 1.50 
Carnation 
Giant Double Chabaud Lg pkt H Gz Gz 
W2290—Mixed Colors. $ .25 $ .50 $1.50 
Celosia 
Feathered Cockscomb ( Plumosa ) 
Lg. Pkt. 34 Oz. Oz. 
W2376—Fire Feather.. . 34 Oz. 35c .... 
W2377—Golden Feather. 34 Oz. 35c .... 
W2370—Thompson! Magnifica. The 
best tall in brilliant mixture. $ .15 
Crested Cockscomb ( Cristata) 
W2381—Empress. Dark red flowers; 
dark bronze foliage_ 34 Oz. 35c 
W2382—Yellow. Golden flowers, 
light green foliage. 34 Oz. 35c 
W2380—Mixed Colors. An especial¬ 
ly fine mixture of all colors, includ¬ 
ing pink, orange, yellow and red. 
Both dark and light foliage.15 
$ .60 $2.00 
.60 2.00 
.25 .85 
.60 2.00 
.60 2.00 
.50 1.50 
Cosmos 
Cosmos are frequently used as cut flowers, but more 
often for spring plant sales. The new Sensation type is 
preferred for all purposes. The flowers are larger, earlier, 
and of more substance than the older varieties. 
Lg. Pkt. 34 Oz. Oz. 
W2466—Sensation Purity (White).. $ .15 $ .25 $ .75 
W2467—Sensation Pinkie (Pink)... .15 .25 .75 
W2450—Early Giant-flowered, Mix¬ 
ed Colors.10 .15 .30 
W2460—Double Crested, Mixed . .. .25 .50 1.50 
W2475- Orange Flare.15 .25 .75 
