ASTERS ALL SUMMER 
A continuous display of Asters from 
early summer until frost can be had by 
planting early, midiseason, and late va¬ 
rieties. If you plant some very early 
Asters, we suggest that you have seed¬ 
lings of later flowering Asters or other 
flowers coming along to take the place 
of the Earlies when they are through. 
Read About 
Wilt-Resistant Asters 
CULTURE 
Asters are easy to grow. They prefer 
rich, well-drained soil, plenty of sun¬ 
shine, and ample moisture. Asters be¬ 
gin to bloom in 14 weeks to four 
months after seed is sown, varying ac¬ 
cording to type and climate. For earli¬ 
est blooms sow seed indoors in boxes or 
pans six weeks before outdoor planting 
time. 
PEONY FLOWERED 
STANDARD VARIETIES 
Astermum 
lc with 
another Pkt. 
Asters 
(Deal 2) 
Peony 
Flowered 
Aster 
(Medium) 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET 
early 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET—Considered by 
most growers the earliest Aster grown. It is 
low branching, free blooming and very pop¬ 
ular. Colors, white, rose, pink, scarlet, pur¬ 
ple, blue, lavender, shell pink, mixed. Each, 
pkt. 6c; 3 for 15c; Vs oz. 25c. 
GIANT CRECO 
This robust, plant is branching, 2 Vz ft. tall, 
flowers, large, double and well formed. One 
of the best lates. Finest mixed: Pkt. 6c; 3 
for 15c; 3 for 35c; Vs oz. 45c, postpaid. 
SUNSHINE ASTERS 
GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE (Medium)— (New) 
A very lovely Aster and considered by many the most 
beautiful Aster in the world. The large flowers are 4 to 
5 inches across, the outer petals somewhat loosely 
placed, creating a lace-1 i ke effect. The flowers show 
shades of Enchantress pink, apple blossom, deep rose, 
blue and lavender, contrasting with the centers of either 
light yellow or blue, giving a dual tone effect which is 
fascinating. The plants are about three feet high and 
bear blossoms on long stiff stems, much prized for 
cutting. 
Mixed Colors: Pkt. 9c; 3 pkts., 24c; 1/16 oz., 36c. 
PEONY FLOWERED 
PEONY FLOWERED —A beautiful aster that resembles the 
Peony in shape. Blossoms in August. Offered only in mixed 
colors. Pkt. 5c; 3 for 12c; Vs oz. 25c. 
Pike’s “Peak” Mixture 
PIKE’S “PEAK” MIXTURE —Every year many 
requests are made for a mixture in which cus¬ 
tomers ask us to select them something in a 
good mixture of Asters, so this year we have 
selected the cream of the list and we are more 
than confident that it will please every one of 
our customers. This “Peak” Mixture will give 
you almost a continuous season of blooming for 
it is comprised of the early, medium and late 
varieties. Each pkt. 6c, 3 for 15c, Vs oz. 35c. 
Early Flowering 
EARLY FLOWERING —-Very fine strain of early 
blooming Asters. One of the favorites with 
many of our old customers. You will like this 
variety. Colors, white, shell pink, rose pink, 
lavender, blue, red, mixed. Pkt. 6c, 3 for 15c, 
Vs oz. 25c. 
Ostrich Feather 
OSTRICH FEATHER (Late)—This beautiful 
Aster resembles an Ostrich Plume or Feather. 
Flowers are immense. Fine mixed. Pkt. 6c; 3 for 
15c; Vs oz. 25c, postpaid. 
Aurora Asters 
Quite distinct from all other 
Asters; flowers are fully dou¬ 
ble, of good size, with an 
attractive, crest-like center 
cushion of quill-like petals 
surrounded* by an outer band 
of several rows of broad, 
short ray petals. Plants grow 
U /2 ft. tall. 
GOLDEN SHEAF 
The deepest yellow Aster in 
our list. Wilt-resistant. Pkt, 
20c; l/s oz. 50c. 
LOBELIA BLUE 
Centers are bright yellow, in 
striking contrast to the outer 
light or Lobelia-blue ray pet¬ 
als. Unusual and interest¬ 
ing. Pkt. 20c; Vs oz. 50c. 
SPECIAL 
OFFER 
$.3B 
ASTER SPECIAL— 
One packet each of the 
7 colors listed, white, 
pink, scarlet, purple, 
blue, lavender, shell 
pink (Queen of the 
Market), for 20c post- 
i paid. Catalog price 
28c. 
New Everlasting Straw 
Flower Aster 
This handsome new Aster was found grow¬ 
ing among other Asters a few years ago and it 
has retained its peculiar characteristics during 
the several years in which it has been grown. 
It is a real Aster which, when cut and dried, 
retains its color and shape as an everlasting 
flower. The plant is grown the same as any 
other Aster, and blooms from July to Septem¬ 
ber. *Pick the flowers when three-quarters 
open and hang them up with the heads down 
until dried. If you want something excep¬ 
tionally fine for dried winter bouquets, try this 
new Everlasting Aster. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 
25c; Vs oz., 50c. 
American Beauty 
AMERICAN 
BEAUTY — One 
of the most pleas¬ 
ing varieties 
grown. Flowers 
are immense, of¬ 
ten measuring 4 
to 5 inches in di¬ 
ameter. Color is 
c a r m i n e-rose 
shade. Pkt. 5c, 
3 pkts. 12c, oz. 
$1.65. 
BEAUTY ASTERS 
NEW BEAUTY (Early)—One of the finest. 
Pkt. 10c, 3 for 24c. Colors: red, white, pink, 
purple, mixed. 
CIANT BRANCHING 
(Medium) 
GIANT BRANCHING —A fine late branching 
aster. A variety that is planted largely for 
commercial purposes. Colors, white, pink, lav¬ 
ender, purple, blue, scarlet, mixed. Pkt. 4c, 
3 for 9c, Vs oz. 25c. 
HEART OF FRANCE 
Heart of France opens red, and darkens with 
age. Grows 18 to 24 inches. Pkt. 8c; 3 for 21c; 
Vs oz. 55c, postpaid. 
EARLY WONDER 
EARLY WONDER —Grows from 18 to 24 inches 
high and blooms very early. One of the most 
satisfactory of the early flowering Asters to 
grow. Flowers resemble that of the Japanese 
Chrysanthemums. 
Color, white, pink, 
lavender, purple, 
scarlet, mixed. 
Each, pkt. 6c, 3 
for 15c, Vs oz. 
25c. Mixed, per 
oz. $1.50. 
Imbricated 
IMBRICATED or 
POMPON 
ASTERS (Late) 
Blossoms very 
early in great 
numbers. Blos¬ 
soms have an out¬ 
side row of short 
guard petals. A 
very attractive 
plant. Mixed — 
Pkt. 10c; 3 for 
27c, postpaid. 
Special Offer S. 3a 
ASTER SPECIAL—Will send one packet each of 
the following asters for 32 cents, postpaid. Cata¬ 
log price 45c. 
American Beauty, carmine rose; Giant Comet, 
white; Giant Branching, blue; Giant Comet, lav¬ 
ender; Giant Branching, purple; Peony Flowered, 
mixed; Early Flowering, red; New Beauty, mixed; 
Pike’s “Peak” Mixture; Early Flowering, rose 
pink. 
Gt. Los Angeles 
SUPER. GIANT 
LOS ANGELES 
(Medium) 
The Super Giant Los Angeles was 
given Award of Merit, All American 
Selections 1934. It is the most fully 
double of any Aster and the largest 
Aster grown. The flowers are from 
six to eight inches across, full petaled 
and artistically graceful in the feath¬ 
ery effect of the interlacing ostrich 
feather type petals. The color is a 
lovely soft shell pink, blending to a 
creamy pink at the center. The plants 
reach a height of 2 % to 3 feet, with 
six to eight long, non-lateral stems 
per plant. For those who want the 
finest Aster yet developed, we heart¬ 
ily recommend the Super Giant Los 
Angeles. Pkt. 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; 
Vs oz., 39c. 
Wilt-Resistant Asters 
AN AMAZING NEW STRAIN 
A fungus disease known to growers as “Wilt” attacks many varieties of 
Asters, especially when planted on the same soil year after year, in fact, 
this disease will stay in the ground from ten to fifteen or more years. This 
This new “Anti-Wilt” strain produces stronger plants and larger flowers 
and we guarantee this strain against wilt. 
VARIETIES: Giant Crego, W.R., Pkt. 7c; 3 pkts. for 18c; Queen of the 
Market, W.R., Pkt. 8c; 3 for 21c; Late Golden Sheaf, W.R., Pkt. 10c; 3 for 
27c; Pike’s “Peak” Mixture, W.R., Pkt. 6c; 3 for 15c; Early Flowering 
Mixed, W.R., Pkt. 6c; Vs ° z - 45c, postpaid. 
Beautiful Astermum, W.R. (see below). 
BEAUTIFUL ASTERMUM <w«> 
The Beauty of the Aster—the size of the Chrysanthemum. The As- 
termums differ from all other of their type in the larger size and greater 
profusion of their flowers, each plant, bearing from 20 to 30 blossoms. 
These loose, airy heads, made up of very long, wavy, twisted petals, 
have a distinct feathery effect, resembling the finest Japanese Chrysan¬ 
themums. Plants grow 2 feet high. Mixed Pkt., 10c; 3 for 27c; 
Vs oz. 39c. 
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