OF ANNUAL FLOWERS 
Los Angeles (New Super-Giant) Aster 
All-America Award of Merit 
1155 We offer an Aster that is so far advanced to anything we have seen 
heretofore, that we are certain it will make a name for itself where- 
ever it is grown. The flowers are huge, larger by far than even Giants 
of California, and rather earlier. In formation of such depth that 
when cut they are almost indistinguishable from Chrysanthemums. 
In color Los Angeles is pure deep shell-pink of a most attractive 
shade. Annual. 2% feet. PkKt., 15c. 
Improved Giant California Sunshine Aster 
A Superb Beauty 
1260 The attractive colors of the long, feathery petals make a most 
striking contrast with the creamy white quilled centers, Each plant 
has a great many long-stemmed flowers which come in a variety of 
beautiful colors, Height 2 to 3 feet. Pkt., 15c; %4 oz., 70c; oz., $2.50. 
Golden Sheaf Aster 
1172 This is the best yellow Aster. Flowers are of good size, borne on 
long stems; the color is a pleasing shade of yellow. Height, 2 feet. 
Pkt., 15c; 4% oz., 70c; oz., $2.50, 
* Heart of France Aster 
The Best Pure Red 
1171 This gorgeous Aster opens purest ruby-red, retains its remarkable 
satiny luster. The flowers are large and double, on long, strong stems. 
Height, 1% to 2 feet. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 60c; oz., $2.00. 
New Early Giant Aster 
This new Early Aster has very large flowers with broad curled and 
twisted petals. Plants are tall, vigorous growers blooming very early. 
The long stems are straight. You will like these Asters. 1% feet. 
*1194 LIGHT BLUE. Beautiful shade of blue. Pkt., 15c; %4 oz., $1.25. 
*1195 PEACH BLOSSOM. Light pink passing to bright lavender-pink. 
Pkt., 15c; 144 0z., $1.25. 
Holmes’ Matchless Asters 
Largest and Most Prolific of All Asters 
These are in every way a superior race of Asters. The plants are very 
healthy, robust, of branching growth, producing on long stems immense 
chrysanthemum-like flowers of perfect form. They are wonderfully 
prolific and continuous bloomers. The decorative effect of a bed or vase 
of these Asters cannot be surpassed. Height, 2 to 3 feet. 
*1160 AZURE FAIRY *1166 PEARL-PINK 
*1162 PURPLE *1167 WHITE 
*1161 DEEP ROSE *1169 MIXED, All Colors 
Any Color: Pkt., 15c; 4% oz., 60c; %4 oz., $1.00. 
improved California Giants Asters 
In this splendid new strain, the earliness and the beautiful fluffy comet 
type of flower of the Crego Asters is combined with the giant size and 
vigor of the American Beauties. We urge all who grow Asters for cut 
flowers to try the California Giants, believing they are destined to 
become the most valuable of all Asters for cutting. Height, 3 feet. 
1180 PEACH BLOSSOM 1185 WHITE 
*1182 DARK PURPLE 1186 AZURE-BLUE 
1184 DEEP ROSE 1188 MIXED. All Colors 
Any Color: Pkt., 15c; 4% oz., 70c; 0z., $2.50. 
Early Royal Asters 
The large double flowers are on stiff stems and commence to bloom 
early. Free-blooming and fine for cutting. Height, 1% to 2 feet. 
*1204 WHITE *1209 PURPLE 
#1207 DEEP ROSE *1210 MIXED, All Colors 
*1208 AZURE-BLUE 
Any Color: Pkt., 10c; % oz., 60c; oz., $1.80. 
Crego’s Giant (Ostrich Feather) Asters 
Large fluffy or feathery flowers, double, on long stems. Good for 
cutting. Height, 2% feet. 
*1221 WHITE *1228 AZURE-BLUE 
*1222 SHELL-PINEK *1231 PURPLE 
*1224 DEEP ROSE *1233 MIXED. All Colors 
*1226 ENCHANTRESS PINK 
Any Color: Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 60c; 0z., $1.80. 
Those marked with a (*) are wilt-resistant or “Stem Rot.” 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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Aster, Holmes’ Matchless 
