The Aster ts the Queen of early fall cut-flowers 

Michell’s Superb Asters 
SpeciAL Notre.—While this lovely fall 
flower is very easily grown from seed, the 
greatest possible care should be exercised 
with the seed-bed. Old soil and boxes should 
never be used the second time without thor- 
oughly sterilizmg, to avoid the numerous 
diseases to which Asters are so susceptible. 
Barnyard manure should never be employed 
as a fertilizer; we recommend the use of frne- 
ground bonemeal. Asters should not be 
grown in the same location two years in 
succession. 
NOVELTY 
FUSARIUM-WILT RESISTANT 
STRAINS 
We believe the following varieties are prac- 
tically immune to this disease. We feel sure 
that by using this seed many disappointments 
due to crop failures will be elimmated. 
EARLY GIANT, ROSE MARIE. Honor- 
able Mention, All-America elections. 
A fascinating, rich, lively shade of rose, the 
flowers are 4 to 5 inches in diameter, full, 
with broad, graceful petals, daintily plumed 
and intertwined. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
EARLY GIANT, LIGHT BLUE.  All- 
America Winner. Flowers are large and 
full, with broad, graceful petals, daintily 
plumed and intertwined. The plants are 
2 feet high and very free and early bloom- 
ing. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 60c. 
PEACH BLOSSOM. Very attractive, large, 
full-petaled flowers. A delightful shade of 
light pink turning to Javender-pink when 
fully matured. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 60c. 
GIANT COMET, ILLUSION. A new color 
in the Wilt-resistant Asters—a soft pastel 
shade of apricot-pink. Especially fine for 
cutting, and most effective when used in 
combination with some blue flower. Plants 
are of upright growth, 2 feet tall, and free 
flowering. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Golden Sheaf. The deepest yellow Aster 
yet introduced. Flowers are fully double, 
with an attractive crest-like center, of 
good substance and fine depth of petal, on 
Jong stems. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Salmon Queen. Clear, 
pure salmon, blending to rich golden 
salmon at the center. Flowers large, well 
formed, of the feathery Comet type, on 
long-stemmed, early-flowering, upright 
plants. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Giant Comet, 
Giant Comet, Blue Flame. Bright navy- 
blue, distinct from any other blue Aster 
now offered. Flowers are fully double, 
with long stems. Fine for cutting. Pkt. 
15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTERS 
Similar in type of flower and growth to the 
well-known Late Branching Asters, but 
differs in that all the large blossoms are pro- 
duced on much longer and heavier stems. 
arge 
Pkt. pkt. 
Azure Fairy................ $0 15 $0 60 
Carmine-Rose............. 15 60 
Crimson 3 ..c6c cece rece 15 60 
Purple 0G55 one eee 15 60 
Shell-Pink...5 26)s..0 ome oe 15 60 
Whites. 2.5¢200 ae 15 60 
Mixed 22027 ote ne eee 1S 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
HEART OF FRANCE Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Ruby-Red................. $0 15 $0 60 
12 HENRY F. MICHELL 



EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING ASTERS 
Fusarium-Wilt Resistant Strains 
An excellent strain of Early Branching 
Aster, of the same form and having the same 
good qualities as the Late Branching variety, 
but coming mto bloom in July or early 
August. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Azure-Blue................ $0 15 $0 60 
Lavender?) 8. oe eee 15 60 
Peach Blossom............. 15 60 
Purple:.-&.. Acc eee ee 15 60 
Rose-Pink................. 15 60 
White: o0o0:2 ace eee 15 60 
Mixed 3 ioe cate ere 15 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
CREGO'S GIANT COMET ASTERS 
Gigantic flowers, often 5 inches across and 
with long, stout stems averaging 15 inches in 
length. The twisted and curled petals give 
the flower the appearance of a huge chrys- 
anthemum. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Enchantress. All-America 
Winner. Lively salmon-pink.$0 15 $0 60 
Crimsonyos oo en one neers 5 60 
Deep Rose's. oityenscan noses 15 60 
Lavendefs 2. 0)0 ow. cad coins 15 60 
Shell-Pink................. 15 60 
Violet ac Oe eee 15 60 
Whites. ct a ee ee 1S 60 
Mixed yo se cnc keratin eas 15 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of 6 colors, 65c. 
IMPROVED QUEEN OF THE 
MARKET ASTERS 
Very desirable on account of its earliness 
and the freedom with which it blooms. Well- 
formed flowers are produced on 12-inch stems 
in the greatest profusion early in July. Large 
te pkt. 
Crimson.,...; 205.2225 a ee $0 15 $0 60 
Dark Blue. Purple.......... 15 60 
Light Blue. Lavender....... 15 60 
Peach Blossom. Blush-pink. 15 60 
Rose-Pink............. wine, gS 60 
Whites”)... 5..8) oe eee 15 60 
Mixed 3:40. rey ice cee 15 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
MICHELL’S IMPROVED SEMPLE'S 
AMERICAN BRANCHING ASTERS 
This ts the finest Iate-blooming Aster. The 
deep, heavy, mcurved flowers are borne on 
rigid stems, often 2 feet and more in length. 
Our Improved Stram has been secured after 
many years of careful selection. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Azure-Blue................ $0 15 $0 60 
Crimson iaiok. sss soe eee 15 60 
Deep Rose................. 15 60 
Lavender 203 .ietnnc ae oes 15 60 
Peerless Pink.............. 15 60 
Purple3.5 sponse ee 15 60 
Shell-Pinki2s.30-) ee os 15 60 
Whitesrieueke an coo. 15 60 
Mixed’ S20 cate ee 15 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of 6 colors, 
our selection, 65c. 
co., 


516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 
Asters, Regular Strains 
Not Wilt-Resistant 
CALIFORNIA MARKET . 
Tall, giant, single-flowered, excellent for 
cutting. The large, daisy-like flowers are very 
adaptable for floral arrangements. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Apple Blossom. Flesh-pink..$0 10 $0 40 
Glare of the Garden. Scarlet. 10 40 
Lavender.................. 10 40 
ROSO 3). . erease hh as Rees 10 40 
Violet.. 10 40 
White) ou: Saaetinns 25 sere 10 40 
Mixed , 2... pepe cco aes 10 40 
CALIFORNIA GIANT ASTERS 
The flowers of this variety are of the Crego 
type, with the habit of growth and long stems 
of the Beauty type. Flowers large and stand 
up well after being cut. Their immense size 
and beauty, as well as their long stems, make 
them very attractive. Large 
Pkt: pkt. 
Dark Purple............... $0 15 $0 60. 
Deep Rose................. 15 60 
Light;Blue: 2.3.4..5 2 oe. oe 15 60 
Peach Blossom............. 15 60 
Whitedi tee re ee 15 60 
Mixed Colors............... 15 60 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 5 colors, 60c. 
NEW GIANT PEONY-FLOWERED 
ASTERS 
This is an exceptionally fine strain with 
flowers of immense size, very double, and borne 
on long, stout stems, quite free from laterals. 
They are good shippers and keep longer after 
cutting than any other Aster. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Azure Fairy. Clear azure-blue.$0 25 $0 60 
Maiden’s Blush. Delicate 
flesh-coloraee ects. eee 25 60 
Purple Robe. Clear purple... 25 60 
Rosebud. Deep rose........ 25 60 
Swansdown. Pure white..... 25 60 
Mixed 2.55505 2 ee eres 25 60 
SINGLE GIANT CALIFORNIA 
SUNSHINE ASTERS 
This supremely beautiful new race of 
Asters is the result of a direct cross between 
California Giant and the Dwarf Sunshine 
type. The plants grow 3 feet high and bear 
blossoms 5 to 6 inches across, on long, stiff 
stems. The dual color-tone effects formed 
by the quilled discs and encircling guard 
petals are lovely beyond description; the 
quilled discs are lighter than the guard petals 
and as the flowers age the Iemon centers turn 
to the color of the outer petals. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Lavender .0\..5..0. 0 eee $0 25 $0 60 
Light Blue.’....5.4...550 ee 25 60 
OSC» chairs hho eee ee 25 60 
Shell-Pink................. 25 60 
White, Lemon Center...... 25 60 
White, Orange Center...... 25 60 
Mixed 4223 eee 25 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, $1.25 
Two Novelty Super Giant 
Asters 
Giants of California late type, the largest 
yet introduced. Very artistic, due to the 
unusual curling and interlacing of the petals. 
EL MONTE. A deep, glowing crimson. 
Flowers are large and fluffy, on heavy, 
non-lateral basal branched stems. Very 
early. Pkt. 20c.; large pkt. 75c. 
LOS ANGELES. Pure shell-pink. Stems 
unusually long. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 75c. 
PHILADELPHIA, PA. 
