38 ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE SEEDS, ROCKFORD, ILL. 
ASTERS 

New Wilt-Resistant Asters 
Aster growers have been troubled with pests of recent years. This 
family has been widely attacked by the Fusarium Wilt, which condition 
has been overcome in growing the Wilt Resistant Strains which, although 
grown in infected soil, proved immune from the disease. Aster Yellows 
is also an enemy. This has been found to be transferred to the plants 
by tiny insects called leaf hoppers. - The only means-to overcome this 
is to grow the plants under a cheese cloth cover. 
Improved Giant Crego Wilt-Resistant }ids¢nson- 
4 to 5 in. across, with long, ribbon-like, gracefully curled and twisted 
petals, giving them a Chrysanthemum-like appearance. Flowers are car- 
ried on long strong stems which make them ideal for cutting. The plants 
flower for several weeks during midseason. 2 ft. 
Azure Blue W..R. Shell-Pink W. R. 
Crimson W. R. Purple W. R. 
Deep Rose W. R. White W. R. 
Mixed Colors W. R. 
All above, Pkt. 10c, Y4 oz. 50c, 1 oz. $1.50. 
Alneer’s Giant Branching Wilt-Resistant 
Peach Blossom, Deep Rose 
Dark Purple White 
Above, Pkt. 10c, 4% oz. 50c, 1 oz. $1.50. Mixed 
The best early aster, usually in full 
Queen of the Market bloom two weeks before most other 
Of graceful spreading habit. 
Pkt. 7c, oz. 75c. 
sorts begin to blossom. 
Mixed, all colors. 
11t- ’ Large flowers of strik- 
Heart of France Wilt-Resistant pee Shea Neha, 
Pkt. 10c, ¥% oz. 75c. 
The best pure red. 
Ps it~ 2 The deepest yellow aster yet 
Wilt-Resistant Golden Sheaf Pee cuiy ake et 
is wilt resistant. The flowers are fully double, with an attractive crest- 
like center. Pkt. 10c, 4%, oz. 75c. 

Sunshine Aster 
King Aster 
: You will be impressed and delighted with the 
Sunshine Aster striking beauty of this new Aster. The flowers, 
which measure from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, are half-double and exhibit 
all the grace and beauty of the single Aster, greatly enhanced by a cushion 
center of tiny quills of a contrasting color. Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Ss This magnificent class of Asters is distinct from all 
King Aster others in the character of the flower. The petals are 
long narrow and folded lengthwise, as if quilled, giving a very graceful 
and charming effect. Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 10c. 



The Asters are one of our best flowers — 
and are universally known. For autumn 
display it has no equal. Sow seeds in deep 
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Alneer’s Perfection Double Mixed 
asters, including many new and fancy strains. 
mixture. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00. 
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Our choicest mixture. e 
Over 75 varieties of — 
We know of no better 
New Princess Type 
(Early Midseason, Wilt Resistant) 
This beautiful new type has large blooms with full crested centers sur- — 
rounded by several rows of strong guard petals. The plants are free © 
blooming and grow about 2 ft. high. ' 
PRINCESS ANNE. Flowers open a delicate pink, turning to rosy pink. — 
PRINCESS BONNIE. A soft shade of salmon rose. E 
PRINCESS MARSHA. Cinnabar scarlet with a rich gold center, which ~ 
changés to silver as the flower matures. 2 
Each of the above, pkt. 10c. ? 
One pkt. of each for 25c. 
See Color Illustrated on Front Inside Cover. 
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Two Novelty Super Giant Asters 
A marvelous new Giants of California late type, the largest yet intro- be 
duced. Flowers very artistic. due to the unusual curling and interlacing 
of the petals. No disbudding is necessary, due to its non-lateral habit. — 
EL MONTE. All-American winner. A companion to the sensational Aster, 
Los Angeles. A deep, glowing crimson, composed of abundant quantities — 
of daintily interlaced, plumlike petals. Flowers are large and fluffy, © 
on heavy, non-lateral basal branched stems. Very early blooming and 
the only really large-flowered crimson Aster. Pkt. 15c. F 
LOS ANGELES. All-American winner. 
unusually long. Pkt. 15c. 
Hardy Aster aed 
i 4 Tall-Flowering Mixture. The tall growing, 
Michaelmas., Daisy (Tet eens ete ia nine ae 
shades. If sown early they often flower the first season. Pkt. 10c. 
Color, pure shell pink. ‘Stems 
