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Ageratum, Fairy Pink 
4 dwarf, compact Ageratum of delightful soft 
salmon-rose-pink color. The plants begin blooming 
when only IM to 2 inches high, and continue grow¬ 
ing until they form solid, compact little plants 
rarely over 5 inches tall, a mass of bloom all the 
while. Pkt. 50 cts. 
3 California Giant Sunshine Asters 
STRATOSPHERE. Rich dark blue to pansy- 
violet guard petals changing to lavender in the 
short-quilled petal, with a lovely orange center. 
Pkt. 50 cts., 5 pkts. $2. 
MOONBEAM. The flowers are snow-white 
with a small center of soft orange. A welcome 
addition to the ever-popular white flower kingdom. 
Pkt. 50 cts., 5 pkts. $2. 
BLUE MOON. A beautiful light blue Sunshine 
Aster with an amber-yellow center. Pkt. 50 cts., 
5 pkts. $2. 
Aster, Early Giant, Light Blue 
(Wilt-resistant) 
/f^^Silver Medal, 1939 All-America Selections. 
Glorious big lacy flowers with the petals 
twisted and interlaced appear singly on un¬ 
usually long stems for cutting. The flowers are at 
least 5 inches in diameter of an entrancing shade of 
light blue. See in color on page 22. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Aster, Rose Marie (Wilt-rcsistant) 
Honorable Mention, 1940 All-America Selec¬ 
tions. This important addition to the wilt- 
resistant Asters has large fully double flowers 
of a pleasing shade of rose-pink. It is an Early 
Giant type and the sturdy plants branch from the 
base bearing the 4-inch blooms on long heavy stems. 
Pkt. 50 cts. 
Celosia pyramidalis, Flame of Fire 
Aster, Giant Comet, Illusion 
(Wilt-resistant) 
Recommended, All-America Selections. The 
plants grow about 2 feet tall, branch from the 
ground up, and every branch is tipped with a 
medium-sized, loosely double flower of soft apricot- 
pink. As the plant is just one huge bouquet, a good 
way to use it is to cut the plant off at the ground 
as it comes into full bloom. Arranged in a large 
vase, one plant makes a unique and pleasing decora¬ 
tion. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Aster, Improved Crego, Enchantress 
(Wilt-resistant) 
Recommended, 1938 All-America Selections. 
A great big fluffy Aster of an exquisite shade of 
salmon-rose. The flowers are large, the stems 
are long, and the delicate color is one that is easy 
to use. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Celosia pyramidalis. Flame of Fire 
Bronze Medal, 1935 All-America Selections. 
The plants average 1^ feet in height and are 
of perfect pyramidal form, each ascending 
lateral bearing a feathery flower-head and the plant 
terminating in one great plumy head. The color is 
brilliant flame and the uniform plants present a 
glowing picture. A wonderful pot-plant. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Celosia, Royal Velvet 
For description and color, see page 7. 
Celosia, Silver-Gold 
A new strain of Heatherdell Celosia of truly 
remarkable color. A shimmering plume of real 
silver and gold combination. Withstands hot 
weather. Pkt. 75 cts. 
Aster, Giant Comet, Illusion 
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