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F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS. SACRAMENTO. CALIFORNIA 
contrasting blue central disc 
surrounded by white sta¬ 
mens and a narrow golden 
band. It grows quickly from 
seed, blooming all summer 
long. Valuable for cut flow¬ 
ers, lasting 7 to 10 days. 
Pkt. 10c. Vi oz. 25c. 
HYBRIDS MIXED— An out¬ 
standing, showy strain of 
large flowers in beautiful 
red, rose, orange and inter¬ 
mediate shades, 8 to 10 
inches high. Pkt. 20c, 1/16 
oz. 50c. 
Arobis 
Arabis Alpina Rosea 
germinate, seed should be soaked in warm 
water before planting. 
PLUMOSUS NANUS (Lace Fern}— Produces 
fine bright green sprays. Grows well in 
shady places. Height 3 feet. Pkt. 10c. 100 
seed 35c. 
PLUMOSUS ROBUSTA— This is the climb¬ 
ing form of Lace Fern. Pkt. 15c, 100 seed 
50c. 
SPRENGERl (Emerald Feather) —A plant 
of graceful drooping foliage, branches ex¬ 
cellent for hanging baskets. Pkt. 10c. 100 
seed 30c. 
Arctotis . African Lilac Daisy 
This new beautiful sun loving annual from 
South Africa forms much branched bushes 
2 to 3 feet high. 
GRANDIS — The flowers are large and 
daisy-like, having pure white petals with 
delicate lilac backs, and radiate from a 
ALPINA ROSEA— Masses of pinx flowers 
in May. Pkt. 15c. Vi oz. . .. 
Asparagus 
These ornamental varieties of asparagus 
are popularly used for soft backgrounds 
for bouquets, floral baskets, sprays, being 
indispensable to the florist. Being slow to 
Arctotis Grandis 
V ALPINA SNOWCAP — 
White flowers form shining 
white cushions. This Alpine 
rock or wall cress is an 
ideal early Spring flower for the 
rock garden, as an edging plant, 
or for planting slopes. A compact 
habit. Pkt 15c, Vi oz. ... 
Beautiful New Wilt-Resistant 
and Giant Strains of Asters 
Asters are among the most popular sum¬ 
mer and fall flowering annuals. They come 
in a great variety of classes and an end¬ 
less number of shades. They are profuse 
bloomers and the flowers adapt them¬ 
selves to table and house decorations. 
Seed may be sown in boxes early in the 
spring, protecting them from frost and then 
transplanting them to their permanent 
bed; or they can be sown where they are 
to remain after the danger of frost is over 
and when the soil is warm. Good culture 
is essential in order to obtain an abun¬ 
dance of fine flowers. 
CREGO GINATS (Wilt Resistant) — The 
flowers are extremely large and double, 
often 4 to 5 inches across, and composed 
of long graceful fluffy curled petals. Ro¬ 
bust and branching, about 2*/2 feet tall, 
these plants bloom early and are popular 
for cut flowers and bedding plants. 
Crimson, Deep Rose. Peach Blossom, Shell 
Pink, Royal Purple. White, V Azure Blue, 
V Enchantress (Salmon Rose). 
Pkt. 15c, Vb oz. 45c, Vi oz. 75c. 
Finest Mixed—Pkt. 15c, Vb oz. 35c, Vi oz. 
65c. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY (Wilt Resistant)—A 
renowned cut flower strain producing 
very large densely double flowers on long 
stem.s. The flowers are of the American 
Branching type, but much larger and 
sturdier and hold up remarkably well 
after cutting. 
Crimson. Azure Blue. Light Rose, Purple, 
V Shell Pink. White. 
Pkt. 15c, Vb oz. 45c. Vi oz. 75c. 
Finest Mixed—Pkt. 15c. Vb oz. 35c. Vi oz. 
65c. 
Aster American Beaiiiy 
HEART OF FRANCE (Wilt Resistant)— 
This is the largest and most beautiful of 
the dark red sorts. Rich ruby red blooms 
are carried on long strong stems. The 
plants are nicely branched and form a 
well rounded bush 2 feet in height. Pkt. 
15c, Vb oz. 50c. 
IMPROVED GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA— 
This Aster bids fair to become a universal 
favorite. Characterized by the well-known 
Crego type of flower, combined with the 
Beauty Aster's long, non-lateral, branch¬ 
ing stems, the California Giants, double 
type Aster, stands at the head of the list. 
Peach Blossom, Deep Rose, Light Blue, 
Light Purple, (Wilt Resistant). White. 
Pkt. 15c, 6 pkts. 75c. Vb oz. 60c. 
Finest Mixed—Pkt. 15c, Vs oz. 50c, Vi oz. 
85c. 
SUPER GIANT OF CALIFORNIA— This is 
the largest and most fully double Aster 
class known. The flowers are from 6 to 8 
inches across, beautifully petaled with 
graceful interlacing petals. The plants are 
strong and sturdy growers about 2 feet 
tall, and having 6-8 long, non-lateral 
stems per plant. These early blooming 
plants are highly desirable garden sub¬ 
jects. 
VEl Monte —Sensational new crimson. 
Pkt. 25c. Vb oz. 65c. 
VLos Angeles —Delicate shell pink. Pkt. 
20c, Vb oz. 65c. 
