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SELECTED ASTERS 
The main essentials in growing fine Asters are a 
new, rich soil, frequent cultivation, no check to their 
growth from start to finish, and ample room to de¬ 
velop. When long-stemmed flowers are wanted for cut¬ 
ting, the plants should be set out not closer than 1 
foot apart in the rows and 2 feet between the rows. 
When wanted for mass effect in beds, they may be 
planted 9 to 12 inches apart each way. They should 
not be grown on the same ground year after year; 
it must be changed each season. 
Asters are sometimes attacked by an aphis at their 
roots; also by stem-rot. To prevent this, treat your 
seeds with Semesan before planting; also give the soil 
a liberal dressing of tobacco dust. 
EARLY WONDER— V /2 ft. This is the best extra- 
early Aster. If sown indoors in March, can be had 
in blossom before the close of June. Sown in the 
open the end of April, will blossom early in July. 
Flowers quite double, of good size, are borne on 
long, stiff stems which makes them of great value 
for cutting. 
Pink Dark Blue 
White Lavender 
Any of above 4 colors, pkt. 10 cts., 14 oz. 75 cts. 
Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., 14 oz. 75 cts. 
IMPROVED CREGO GIANTS—2>/ 2 to 3 ft. An im¬ 
proved form of Crego or Comet type. These are 
true aristocrats. Flowers often measure from 5 to 
6 inches in diameter. An excellent keeper. 
Wilt-Resistant Varieties 
Dark Purple Light Blue Pure White 
Deep Rose Peach Blossom 
Any of above 5 colors, pkt. 15 cts., M oz. 75 cts. 
Collection: One pkt. each of above 60 cts. 
Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts., 14 oz. 75 cts. 
LATE BRANCHING—The flowers are of extraordi¬ 
nary size and stand erect on long, graceful stems, 
well above the foliage. 
Pure White Rose-Pink Purple 
Shell-Pink Lavender Crimson 
Any of above colors, pkt. 10 cts., 
14 oz. 25 cts., oz. $2.50 
Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., 14 oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50 
Collection: Pkt. each, above 6 colors, 50 cts. 
THE KING—2 ft. This Aster is distinct from all 
others in the character of its flower. The long, nar¬ 
row petals are folded lengthwise, appearing almost 
as though quilled. Flowers are large and of great 
substance, lasting longer when cut than those of 
any other class. They come into bloom before the 
Late Branching. 
Wilt-Resistant Varieties 
Crimson King Shell-Pink King Violet King 
Lavender King Rose King White King 
Any of above 6 colors, pkt. 10 cts., 14 oz. 75 cts. 
Collection: One pkt. each of above, 50 cts. 
Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., 14 oz. 75 cts. 
Aster Enchantress 
SUPER-GIANT ASTERS 
EL MONTE—Deep glowing crimson, composed of 
abundant quantities of daintily interlaced plume¬ 
like petals, the flowers are extremely large and 
fluffy. Although not wilt-resistant, we highly rec¬ 
ommend El Monte to you. 
Pkt. 25 cts., 3 pkts. 60 cts. 
LOS ANGELES—This is the largest and most fully 
double Aster known. It is 6 to 8 inches across, full 
petaled, and artistically graceful in the feathery 
effect of the interlacing ostrich-feather-type petals. 
The color is a lovely soft shell-pink, blending to a 
creamy pink at the center. Height 2'/2 to 3 feet. 
Pkt. 25 cts., 14 oz. 75 cts., 14 oz. $1.25. 
CREGO ASTER, ENCHANTRESS 
An entirely new color in Asters—a lovely shade of 
lively salmon-rose. The flowers are exceptionally 
large and of good substance. Free-flowering, branch¬ 
ing plants that bloom in early September. 
Pkt. 15 cts., Is oz. 50 cts. 
Wilt Resistant 
AURORA GOLDEN SHEAF—The deepest yellow 
Aster yet offered, and the only yellow we list that 
has been bred to resist the Fusarium disease. The 
flowers are perfectly double, with a full, crest-like 
center, of good substance and a fine depth of floret. 
Pkt. 15 cts., 14 oz. $1.50. 
BLUE FLAME—Bright navy-blue, distinct from any 
other dai'k blue or purple Aster now offered. Large, 
Comet-like flowers, fully double, on branching 
plants. Pkt. 15 cts., 14 oz. 50 cts., 14 oz. 85 cts. 
BALL’S WHITE—Finest midseason white Aster. The 
flowers are 4 inches in diameter and exquisite in 
form. When first open the entire flower is whorled; 
the broad petals are slightly folded lengthwise, 
making them appear rather narrow. The plants are 
extremely vigorous, and they carry about twelve 
large flowers on strong stems. 
Pkt. 15 cts.. Is oz. 50 cts., 14 oz. 85 cts. 
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