NORTHRUP, KING & CO.'S VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS 
ALYSSUM 
Alyssum Compactum, Little Gem 
6 inches 
A hardy annual of dwarf compact growth, 
producing white, sweet scented blooms in 
terminal clusters. Excellent for borders or 
carpet effect. 
Alyssum Saxatile Compactum 
9 to 12 inches 
A hardy perennial with compact plant, 
covered with golden yellow blooms in early 
spring. Sometimes called “Basket of Gold” 
and “Gold Dust.” 
Alyssum, Sweet, Maritimum 10 inches 
One of the most widely planted hardy 
annuals. A very fragrant edging plant 
which starts to bloom in early summer and 
continues until frost. The clusters of small, 
white, cross-shaped flowers are excellent for ~ 
small bouquets. Cut it back when it is 
through blooming and it will bloom again. 
ASTERS—Wilt Resistant 
The aster is one of the finest annual garden flowers, but in some sections it is sus- 
ceptible to a disease called yellows, which blasts the flowers and sickens the plant. This 
disease is carried by a small leaf-hopper, and wherever this insect is prevalent Asters 
can be grown successfully only under the protection of a fine cloth netting to keep the 
disease-carrying insect away. For far northern states it should be started indoors for 
early blooms and best results. 
American Branching, Vick’s 
Branching 2% feet 
Half Hardy Annuals. This sort is very 
free blooming, producing double flowers of 
the broad-petaled type, slightly incurved 
and very lasting, closely resembling small 
chrysanthemums. White, lavender, pink, 
crimson, purple. 
American Early Beauty 2 feet 
Vigorous, bushy plants producing large, 
fully double flowers on long, strong stems. 

American Branching Aster 
Begin blooming about time Royal Asters 
have passed their prime, and should be very 
popular wherever early frosts are not to be 
feared. Separate colors offered. Crimson, 
lavender, rose, purple, white. 
Heart of France 15 to 20 inches 
A midseason variety, the largest flower- 
ing of the dark red sorts. It opens ruby-red 
and grows darker as its ages. The petals 
seem to have an ever changing glow and 
sheen, finally a soft, warm, velvety texture. 
The plant is large and nicely branched. 

Improved Crego Aster 
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