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Aster California Giant Sunshine 

NEW NOVELTIES for 1942 
Distributed by us exclusively and only genuine if procured direct from us. 
We announce with pardonable pride the introduction of several splendid 
annuals of American origin, which we are sure will add lustre to the 
history of American Floriculture. We do not wish to claim the credit for 
these novelties, but are anxious to place the glory where it is due. 
It is to encourage the patient and tedious work of growing new flowers 
among the American gardeners that we have searched the country over, 
and feel well rewarded with the results. 
Please Order by Numbers Only 
NEW “ART” ASTERS—Princess Chiffon Type 
The True Pastelle Shades 
We are proud to be the exclusive distributor of these novelties which are 
of “American” origin. In form, this type is the equal of the largest and 
most perfect Chiffon Shasta Daisy but its true originality les in the 
coloring of the flowers. Every shade hitherto known exists in this class, 
but each has a sheen of copper drawn over the original color, creating 
a most artistic effect, which can only be described with the word “Pas- 
telle.’ You must see these flowers to appreciate their true beauty. This 
will be the forerunner of more artistic shadings in flowers. Pkt. 25c. 
2999—Aster—Rose Chiffon—Pkt. 25c—Special Pkt. 50c 
3000—Aster—White Chiffon—Pkt. 25c—Special Pkt. 50c 
3001—Aster—Yellow Chiffon—Pkt. 25c—Special Pkt. 50c 
3003—Aster—Mixed Chiffon—Pkt. 25c—Special Pkt. 50c 
1145—-CLEOME, Giant Pink Queen. Second highest number of points in 
entire history of All-America Selections 
Huge trusses of bright salmon pink top the long stems of this novel plant. 
A hardy annual easily grown from seed sown directly outdoors after the 
soil warms up in spring. Cleome, Giant Pink Queen blooms abundantly 
from midsummer to fall. As the lower flowers on the trusses fade to 
blush-pink, others come on, and the seed pods forming on wiry stems 
along the stalk add much to the attractiveness of the plant. 
Average height of Cleome, Giant Pink Queen is 3 feet, but it often grows 
much taller. It is striking in the background of a border and for out- 
lining a driveway. As a cut flower it is delightful, combining especially 
well with lavender or blue. It is said not to be susceptible to damage 
from insect pests or diseases. A Ferry-Morse development. Pkt. 25c. 
51—ZINNIA HOWARD’S NEW GIANT CRESTED MIXED 
This new Zinnia is the result of direct reciprocal crosses between the 
small-flowered Scabiosa flowered class and the Giant Dahlia flowered 
type. The blossoms average from 4 to 5 inches in diameter, with a full 
rounded cushiony center surrounded by broad guard petals after the 
style of a Camellia crested type. Pkt. 25c:; Special Pkt. 50c. 
19—FRASER’S NEW COLOSSAL SCABIOSAEFLORA ZINNIA 
Mixed Colors 
Giant-flowering sport of the Scabiosaeflora Zinnia. In our trial of about 
1000 plants we found practically no rogues. 
Individual flower measures as large as 3% inches or more which is de- 
cidedly larger when compared with ordinary Scabiosaeflora type which 
seldom exceeds 2% inches across. Our strain contains such colors as 
crimson scarlet, orange, salmon-orange and maize-yellow. Pkt. 25c; 
Special Pkt. 50c. 
ASTER CALIFORNIA GIANT SUNSHINE— to 3 ft. 
Mr. Fraser’s Note: We consider the Giant California Sunshine Aster the 
world’s best. It comes only about 50% true to type, but the other 50% 
are usually large single Rainbow type of exquisite beauty. 
This is one of the most outstanding novelties for making lovely cut 
flower decorations which has been introduced in many years. It is a cross 
between the California Giants and the Dwarf Sunshine Aster. The plants 
grow three feet high, bearing their blossoms on long stems, making them 
fine for cutting. The individual blooms are enormous—four and five 
inches across—and have a lovely two-toned color effect with disk a 
creamy yellow, made up of miniature star-shaped florets and the en- 
circling petals varying in shades of pink, apple blossom, deep rose,. blue, 
and lavender, producing most beautiful contrasts. We know of no other 
flowers which draw more admiration in a bouquet or basket than these 
magnificent Asters in the following separate colors. 
3333 Alpenglow light rose pink, yellow center. 25c; Special Pkt. 75c. 
3334 Blue Moon blue, yellow center. 25c; Special Pkt. 75c. 
3335 Sun-Rose rose-pink, orange center. 25c; Special Pkt. 75c. 
3336 Rose with light rose and lemon center. 25c¢; Special Pkt. 75c. 
3337 Shell Pink with white and lemon center. 25c; Special Pkt. 75c. 
3338 Stratosphere dark blue with orange center. 25c; Special Pkt. 75c. 
3332 White lemon center. 25c; Special Pkt. 75c. 
3339 Mixed Colors. Pkt. 25c:; Special Pkt. 75c. 
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