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Argemone Grandiflora 
ASCLEPIAS 
Hardy Perennial. Flower garden. 2 feel. 
0477 Tuberosa (Butterfly Weed). A gorgeous, 
native plant. Excellent for dry borders. Bril¬ 
liant orange flowers in July and August. 2 feet. 
Pkt. 15c., 3 pkts. 35c. 
ASPARAGUS 
Tender Perennials. Greenhouse. Climbers. 
Easily grown greenhouse plants, the feathery 
foliage of which is cut and used extensively in 
bouquets. 
0482 Plumosus nanus. Flat, lacy fronds which 
are very effective when mixed with flowers in 
bouquets. Pkt. 25c., 100 seeds SI.00 
0485 Sprengeri. Long, feathery sprays. Used 
in hanging baskets as well as for cutting. 
Pkt. 25c., 100 seeds $1.00 
ASPERULA - Sweet Woodruff 
Hardy Perennial. Ground cover. 6 to 8 inches. 
0490 Odorata. A creeping plant growing only 
6 or 8 inches high with whorled, rough ever¬ 
green foliage, fragrant when dried. The flowers 
are small and white. A splendid ground cover 
for dry, half-shaded places. 
Pkt. 15c., 3 pkts. 35c. 
ASPHODELINE - Jacob’s Rod 
Hardy Perennial. Flower garden. 3 to 4 feet. 
0495 Lutea. Tall, upright plants bearing 3 or 4 
foot spikes of showy golden-yellow flowers. 
Will thrive in most garden soils, in full sun¬ 
shine or partial shade. Blooms in June. 
Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 
Armeria Formosa 
ASTERS " Annual 
Hardy Annuals. Flower garden. 1 Yi to 2 Yi feet 
Asters are the glory of New England gardens in August and September just when good 
flowers for cutting and garden display are wanted in masses. They are very different from 
other Summer blooming plants in their color effect and there is a large number of different 
types in all of which similar colors have been produced. During the past few years Aster 
growers have worked toward true wilt-resistant strains and while they cannot yet claim 
perfection, the results have shown great improvement in this direction. Throughout the 
following lists, the varieties which have been improved in this way are indicated by the 
following mark *, meaning Wilt-Resistant. 
Breck’s International Prize 
Mixture 
0500 A splendid mixture of practically all of 
the colors and types in our list as well as many 
others. Highly desirable for those who wish a 
wide Variety at minimum expense. 
Pkt. 15c., 3 pkts. 35c., x /i oz. 75c. 
American Beauty 
A September blooming race of Asters, 2J^ to 
3 feet high, with large, compact, semi-globular 
flowers on long, stout stems. Excellent keeping 
qualities. Pkt. 15c., 3 pkts. 35c., 34s oz. 75c. 
0505 Azure Blue* 
0507 Crimson* 
0509 Deep Rose* 
0511 Deep Violet* 
0513 Purple* 
0515 Shell-Pink* 
0517 White* 
0519 Mixed* 
05211 COLLECTION, 6 separate colors*, 75c. 
American Branching 
Robust branching plants, 2 y feet tall. Flow¬ 
ers large, double and of fine form, blooming in 
early September. A great favorite. 
Pkt. 10c., 3 pkts. 25c., y oz. 60c. 
0526 Azure Blue* 0534 Shell Pink* 
0528 Crimson* 0536 White* 
0530 Light Rose* 0538 Mixed* 
0532 Purple* 
05401 COLLECTION, 6 separate colors*, 50c. 
*7iuo. Adtesui 
oj Royal 
Fine, new Asters bearing blooms com¬ 
posed of full-crested centers surrounded by 
several rows of broad guard petals. The 
stems are long and sturdy and the blooms 
are 3 to 3H inches in diameter. A charming 
and useful addition, exquisite cutting 
flowers. 
Princess Anne.* The well-known Peach- 
blossom shade, opening delicate pink but 
changing to rose-pink as the flowers 
mature. Pkt. 35c., 3 pkts. 85c. 
Princess Bonnie.* Very beautiful soft 
salmon-rose with the center rich gold 
while opening. Pkt. 35c., 3 pkts. 85c. 
Early Royal 
A beautiful Aster class with broad rays dis¬ 
tinctly curled inward or shell-shaped. The 
blooms are more than average size and the plants 
are sturdy, vigorous and branching. Height 
to 2 feet. Pkt. 10c., 3 pkts. 25c., }z& oz. 60c. 
0575 Azure Blue* 0581 Shell-Pink* 
0577 Deep Purple* 0583 White* 
0579 Deep Rose* 0585 Choice Mixed* 
Breck’s California Sunshine 
This fascinating new type of Aster has been 
rightly called the most beautiful in the world. 
The blooms are large and graceful, 4 inches or 
more across, and are composed of a single row 
of£loosely placed outer petals which contrast 
charmingly with a unique light yellow and white 
central disc that resembles lace. The stems are 
long and the plants grow from 2 to 3 feet in 
height. Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c., 34s oz. $1.75 
0545 lolanthe. Pure white. 
0547 Maytime. Delicate flesh-pink. 
0549 Naughty Marietta. Clear light blue. 
0551 Pink Lady. Charming salmon-pink. 
0553 Quaker Girl. Dainty lavender. 
0555 Rose Marie. Deep rose. 
0557 Vagabond King. Flashing purple. 
0559 Mixed Colors. 
05611 COLLECTION, 6 separate varieties, 
$1.25 
Early Giant 
The finest large-flowered, heavy-stemmed,wilt- 
resistant Aster. Flowers are of the “Giants of 
California” type, while the plants are only Ifi 
feet high. Very early-flowering. 
0566 Light Blue.* Silver Medal, 1939 All- 
America Selections. 
Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c., 34s oz. $1.35 
0568 Peach Blossom.* Flowers open white, 
but soon flush to pink and lavender-pink. 
Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c., H oz. $1.35 
0570 Rose},Marie.* Rich, lively shade of rose. 
Pkt. 35c., 3 pkts. 85c., V% oz. $2.50 
05861 COLLECTION, 5separate colors,* 40c. 
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