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ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE SEEDS, ROCKFORD, ILL. 
ASTERS 
The Asters are one of our best flowers 
and are universally known. For autumn 
display it has no equal. Sow seeds in deep 
rich soil. Half hardy annuals. 
Alneer’s Giant Branching Wilt-Resistant 
Peach Blossom, Deep Rose 
Dark Purple White 
Above, Pkt. 10c, V4 oz. 50c, 1 oz. $1.50. Mixed 
Alneer’s Finest Double Wilt-Resistant Mixed 
Strain 
Pkt. 10c, Vi <>*• 50c, oz. $1.50. 
Heart of France Wilt-Resistant 
The best pure red. Pkt. 10c, Vi oz. 75c. 
Large flowers of strik¬ 
ingly beautiful ruby-red. 
Aster growers have been troubled with pests of recent years. This 
family has been widely attacked by the Fusarium Wilt, which condition 
has been overcome in growing the Wilt Resistant Strains which, although 
grown in infected soil, proved immune from the disease. Aster Yellows 
is also an enemy. This has been found to be transferred to the plants 
by tiny insects called leaf hoppers. The only means to overcome this 
is to grow the plants under a cheese cloth cover. 
Improved Giant Crego Wilt-Resistant Large blooms* 
4 to 5 in. across, with long, ribbon-like, gracefully curled and twisted 
petals, giving them a Chrysanthemum-like appearance. Flowers are car¬ 
ried on long strong stems which make them ideal for cutting. The plants 
flower for several weeks during midseason. 2 ft. 
Azure Blue W. R. Shell-Pink W. R. 
Crimson W. R. Purple W. R. 
Deep Rose W. R. White W. R. 
Mixed Colors W. R. 
All above, Pkt. 10c, V4 oz. 50c, 1 oz. $1.50. 
ASTER 
New Wilt-Resistant Asters 
Aster Wilt-Resistant Golden Sheaf The deepest yellow 
aster yet oftered, and 
the only one that is wilt resistant. The flowers are fully double, with 
an attractive crest-like center. Pkt. 10c, Vi oz. 75c. 
New California Giants 
A new strain, of the beautiful fluffy Comet type of flower of the Crego 
Asters, earliness is combined with the giant size and vigor of the Amer¬ 
ican Beauties. The flowers are full-centered and substantial, averaging 
5 to 6 inches across, produced on long stout stems unsurpassed for 
cut flowers. 
Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.75. 
King Aster Sunshine Aster 
J^iugr Aster This magnificent class of Asters is distinct from all 
s others in the character of the flower. The petals are 
long narrow and folded lengthwise, as if quilled, giving a very graceful 
and charming effect. Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Alneer’s Perfection Double Mixed £ ur choicest mixture. 
Over 75 varieties or 
asters, including many new and fancy strains. We know of no better 
mixture. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00. 
Queen of the Market T , he be ft early aster usually in full 
bloom two weeks before most other 
sorts begin to blossom. Of graceful spreading habit. 
Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 7c, oz. 75c. 
Sunshine Aster You w 'ii be impressed and delighted with the 
striking beauty of this new Aster. The flowers, 
which measure from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, are half-double and exhibit 
all the grace and beauty of the single Aster, greatly enhanced by a cushion 
center of tiny quills of a contrasting color. Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Two Novelty Super Giant Asters 
A marvelous new Giants of California late type, the largest yet intro¬ 
duced. Flowers very artistic, due to the unusual curling and interlacing 
of the petals. No disbudding is necessary, due to its non-lateral habit. 
EL MONTE. All-American winner. A companion to the sensational Aster, 
Los Angeles.. A deep, glowing crimson, composed of abundant quantities 
of daintily interlaced, plumlike petals. Flowers are large and fluffy 
on heavy, non-lateral basal branched stems. Very early blooming and 
the only really large-flowered crimson Aster. Pkt. 15c. 
LOS ANGELES. All-American winner. Color, pure shell pink. Stems 
unusually long. Pkt. 15c. 
Hardy Aster 
Michaelmas Daisv Tall-Flowering Mixture. The tall growing, 
J late fall flowering kinds in blue and mauve 
shades. If sown early they often flower the first season. Pkt. 10c. 
