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Improved Giants of California 

Single Giants of California 

ASTERS—(Continued) 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET IMPROVED, 15 in. The 
earliest wilt-resisting Aster; plants branch, pro- 
duce long leafy stems surmounted with large, 
very double Asters of fine form; wonderfully 
showy in beds, fine for cutting. We supply 
Crimson, Dark Blue, Peach, Scarlet, White; sepa- 
rate or mixed. 
IMPROVED GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA. These are | 
now in great demand. The plants reach a height 
of 3 ft. and carry 10 to 12 long strong stems with 
flowers that are large, full and curly tipped. 
Extra fine. Azure Fairy. Large, full double soft 
light-blue flowers on 3 ft. plants. Loveliness. 
Long heavy non-lateral stems bearing extra large 
graceful petaled flowers of rich pink touched 
with salmon. Also fine mixture. : 
CALIFORNIA GIANT SUNSHINE. The most beauti- 
ful Aster in the world. Fascinating new type. The 
mammoth 5 in. flowers are composed of a single 
row of loosely placed outer petals contrasting 
with great charm to the unique quill-like yellow 
center. Plants grow to a height of 2 to 3 ft. and 
bear splendid heavy stems. We offer an excellent 
assortment of colors, all with varying shades of 
yellow centers. Alpenglow, purple; Blue Moon, 
light blue; Lavender; Moonbeam, snow white; 
Rainbow, rose pink; Stratosphere, dark blue; 
Enchantress, salmon pink. Separate or in splen- 
did mixture. 
SPECIAL ASTER VARIETIES 
ASTERMUM, 2 ft. Branching plants, erect, bearing 
large double flowers not unlike a’ fine Chrysan- 
themum. 100 s. mixed. 
AURORA GOLDEN SHEAF, 2% ft. The only wilt- 
resistant yellow Aster. Flowers are of good size 
with a full-cushioned center of quill-like petals 
surrounded by several rows of broad longer 
petals: Deep yellow in bud turning to rich cream 
when open. Very attractive and desirable nov- 
elty of great beauty. 
BEACON. 18 in. Brilliant copper scarlet, large 
flowers and very free-blooming. 
THE CLOWN (Bajazzo). 3°‘ coppery rose with curly 
petaled white center on branching 12-18" plants. 
Blooms in early September. 
HEART OF FRANCE, 2 ft. Rich dark red Aster; 
very large and double; blooms during Sept. 
IMBRICATED POMPON. | ft. Early-flowering, of 
upright habit. The plants bear small round 
cushioned flrs. in profusion; delightful and 
charming for table decorations. We offer the 
finest colors in a splendid mixture. 
LILLIPUT, 1 ft. The Lilliput or Button Asters differ 
from the Imbricated Pompons in being flat-topped, 
button-shaped, and are well adapted for pots and 
beds. Finest colors mixed. 
SINGLE GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA. Among the 
continually popular varieties is the original type 
of single Asters, now greatly improved in the 
single Giants of California. The flrs are large, 
attaining a diameter of 3 to 4 in. The broad 
heavy petals are set closely around the large 
yellow eye. Plants sturdy, stems fine. We offer 
this mid-season popular variety in mixture. . 
SINGLE ASTER CHINENSIS GIANTS: 
Blue Mist, Lovely light blue. 
Marschal Joffre, Crimson Scarlet. 
Rose Queen, Bright shining rose. 
White Empress, Pure white. 
Regular pkt. 5c; jumbo pkt. 10c. 

