96 THE I. W. SCOTT CO., Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Aster, California Giant 

Aster, Heart of France 
Asters Annual 
Asters prefer an open, sunny situation and they respond amazingly to fertilizers and good 
cultivation. It is advisable to change the location of the Aster-bed each year if you want large 
flowers and lots of them. For early bloom, start the seed in a window-box or hotbed, in March, 
giving the little plants plenty of light and water as required, and thinning 3 to 4 inches apart, 
or transplanting them when a few inches high to small pots. Set them out after danger from 
frost is past. For solid beds of color, set the plants 8 to 10 inches apart, but if large flowers 
and long stems are wanted for cutting, plant at least 1 foot apart in rows 1% to 2 feet apart. 
The seed may be sown outdoors in early May with good results except that the plants will 
bloom later. 
EARL Y-BLOOMING 
Queen of the Market. (Wilt-resistant 
Strain.) Low, bushy plants bearing quan- 
tities of large flowers from July on. 
White Lavender 
Pink Purple 
Crimson Mixed Colors 
All Queen of the Market Asters, pkt. 10 cts., 
140z. 50 cts., oz. $1.50 
MIDSEASON BLOOMING 
Improved Crego. (Wilt-resistant Strain.) 
Large flowers, often 5 inches across, with 
twisted and curled petals, are freely pro- 
duced on long stems. They bloom just after 
the early varieties. 
Blue Flame 
Cattleya (orchid) 
Light Blue 
Peach Blossom 
Crimson Shell-Pink 
Dark Violet White 
Deep Rose Mixed 
All Improved Crego Asters, pkt. 10 cts., 140z. 50 cts., 
oz. $1.50 

Aster, Aurora 

GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA IM- 
PROVED. Large, full flowers of the Crego 
type, with curled and interlaced petals, on 
long, heavy stems. Strong, upright plants 
that bloom from late summer until frost. 
Carmine-Rose Light Blue 
Dark Purple Peach Blossom 
Light Purple White 
Mixed 
All Giants of California Improved Asters, pkt. 
25 cts., 40z. 75 cts., oz. $2.50 
CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE, MIXED. 
Immense, single flowers, 4 to 5 inches across, 
with a single row of petals surrounding large 
yellow quill-like center discs. Branching 
plants 2 to 3 feet tall. Excellent for cutting. 
Mixed colors, pkt. 25 cts., %oz. $1, oz. $3. 
GIANT BRANCHING LATE-BLOOM- 
ING. (Wilt-resistant Strain.) A wilt- 
resistant strain of late-blooming Asters. 
Valuable to finish the season. Long, strong 
stems carrying large flowers with broad, in- 
curved petals. A great cutting Aster. 
Crimson Deep Rose 
Dark Blue White 
Mixed 
All Giant Branching Late-blooming Asters, 
pkt. 10 cts., Y%4oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50 
MISCELLANEOUS TYPES 
AURORA. A free-flowering Aster with 
large, full flowers, quilled centers and outer 
band of broad petals. Quite distinct from all 
other Asters. Plants are of medium height 
and should be in bloom by Labor Day. 
Blue. Light blue, yellow center. Pkt. 
PSY (Gash, 
Golden Sheaf. (Wilt-resistant.) 
Double; yellow. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Heart of France. (Wilt-resistant.) Me- 
dium-sized flowers of rich dark red. Branch- 
ing plants 1% to 2 feet high. Blooms in late 
August. Pkt. 25 cts., 4oz. 75 cts., oz. $2.50. 
Super Giant, El Monte. This fine Aster 
received special mention in the 1936 All- 
America Selections. Large crimson flowers, 
with interlaced, plume-like petals. Each 
plant produces 6 to 8 of these huge flowers. 
Pkt. 25 cts., Yoz. $1, oz. $3. 

500 Liberty Ave. - 113 Diamond St. 

Giant California Sunshine Asters 
Asters 
Perennial 
_ Michaelmas Daisies. Tall, autumn-flower- 
ing Daisies in various shades. Mixed Colors. 
Pkt. 15 cts., Woz. 75 cts., oz. $2.50. 
Balloon Vine - Love-in-a-Puff 
Annual 
A rapid-growing annual climber with dark 
green leaves and small white flowers, followed 
by curious balloon-like seed-pods. Pkt. 
5 cts., 4oz. 25 cts. 
Balsam - Lady’s Slipper 
Annual 
Tall Double, Mixed. Large flowers, re- 
sembling camellias, in self colors, as well as 
spotted and blotched varieties. The seed 
should either be started inside or sown out- 
doors late in May when the soil and weather 
3: warm. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25 cts., oz. 
cts. 
Begonia 
Tender Perennial 
The Begonias are great favorites, both as 
pot-plants in the home in winter and for out- 
door bedding during the summer. Seed is 
fine and must be sown on well-prepared, rich 
soil in the greenhouse or in shallow boxes 
placed in a warm, sunny window. 
Gracilis, Luminosa. Large bright scar- 
let flowers. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Prima Donna. Light rose-pink flowers. 
Extra fine. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Tuberous-rooted Begonia Bulbs. See 
page 38. 
Bellis - English Daisy 
Biennial 
Double Giant-flowered, Mixed. Useful 
for beds and edging, thriving in partial shade 
or full sun. Will bloom the first year if seed 
is planted very early under glass but best 
results are obtained by sowing seed in late 
summer and carrying over winter in a cold- 
frame. Fine mixture of colors. Pkt. 10 cts., 
Moz. 60 cts., oz. $2. 
