Long-Lasting Gil Gowers 
' SCHLING’S SUPERB ASTERS 
Wilt-Resistant Varieties Only 
Asters bloom profusely during August and Sep- 
tember. To be able to cut abundantly and over the 
longest possible period, you should make several sow- 
ings of the early-, medium- and late-flowering types. 
The first sowing in the hotbed in March, trans- 
plant the seedlings when they have four leaves, in 
boxes, | inch apart, or singly into small pots. Harden 
off and plant out in May. The soil should be rich and 
deeply dug. Set plants of the early varieties 10 inches 
apart and those of the later varieties 12 to 14 inches 
apart. The second sowing can be made ina cold frame 
or in a seed-bed outdoors the latter part of April, and 
the third sowing the latter part of May. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS. (Earliest of all— 
early July.) Splendid fully double early Asters. 
Pure White Lavender Purple 
Flesh Pink Crimson Mixed 
Rose Pink 


Any of above, pkt., 25c; 4 oz., $1.25; oz., $3.50 
COLLECTION: 1 pkt. each of above 6 colors, $1.25. 
ASTER, SUPER GIANTS. 
enormous size: 
El Monte. Rich deep crimson. 

Single Type Double Type 
(Medium late.) 
lendidivarieties) of 
ROYAL ASTERS. (Second early—mid-July.) Race Meso 
Large size Asters of 
super-quality. Color illuctration on page 12. 
Pure White Flesh Pink Crimson Los Angeles. Beautiful clear pink. 
meg sl Rose Pink Mixed Pkt., 50c; 5 pkts for $2.00. 
urple 
THE LOVELY NEW SUNSHINE ASTER. Flowers are of striking beauty 
as illustrated on page 12. They exhibit all the class and beauty of 
the Single Asters enhanced by a cushion center of tiny quills of a 
contrasting color. Truly one of the aristocrats of the garden. 
Stratosphere. A rich, dark blue. Quilled petals. Center lovely orange. 
Moonbeam. Snow-white. Center soft orange. 
Pkt., 25¢; Ya oz., $1.25; oz., $3.50. 
COLLECTION: 1 pkt. each of the above 6 colors, $1.25. 
SCHLING’S INVINCIBLE BRANCHING. (Midseason—August 10th 
to early September.) The standard garden Aster. Blue Moon. Celestial blue with amber yellow center. 
Pure White Rose Pink Lavender Blue Pink Lavender White 
Flesh Pink Purple Mixed 35c per pkt. 
COLLECTION: 1 pkt. each of the above 7 varieties, $2.00. 
Mixed. 25c per pkt.; 5 pkts. for $1.00. 
SCHLING’S FAMOUS AMERICAN BEAUTY. (Late—September 15th 
to October Ist.) The American Beauty Asters have established 
themselves as the prime favorite. Their perfect form, heavy petal- 
Pkt., 25¢; V4 oz., $1.25; oz., $3.50. 
COLLECTION: 1 pkt. each of the above 6 colors, $1.25. 
ASTERMUM. Elegantly formed flowers with long petals forming a 
flower resembling the fine Japanese Chrysanthemum on long stems. 
Mixed colors only. Pkt., 35c; V4 oz., $1.75. 
KING or NEEDLE TYPE. (Sept. 10th). 
Aster with needle-shaped flower petals. 
Mixed. Pkt., 20c; 1% oz., $1.00; oz., $3.00. 
A large double branching 
SCHLING’S IMPROVED CALIFORNIA GIANTS. (Medium late— 
Sept. Ist to 20th.) This class is a tall branching Aster that is in- 
valuable for cut flowers. The flower petals are beautifully curled 
and interlaced, presenting an interesting shaggy appearance. IIlus- 
trated in color on page 12 
Pure White Light Blue 
Peach Blossom Pink Light Purple 
Deep Rose 
Deep Purple 
Pkt., 35c; Va oz., $1.50; oz., $5.00. 
COLLECTION: 1 pkt. each of the above 6 colors, $1.75. 

age and rich intense colors establish this class as the standard for 
double Asters. Illustrated in color on page 12. 
American Beauty. American-Beauty-rose. 
Lavender Gem. Silvery lavender. 
September Pink. Delicate pink. 
Autumn Purple. Rich deep purple. 
White Beauty. Pure white. 
Pkt., 35¢c; Y oz., $1.25; oz., $4.50. 
COLLECTION: 1 pkt. each of the above 5 colors, $1.50. 
Mixed. Pkt., 25¢; 1% oz., $1.00; oz., $3.50. 
LOVELY SINGLE ASTERS. (Medium late—September Ist to 20th.) 
Exquisite colored Daisies. The simplicity of these flowers will be 
appreciated by all. Extremely valuable for cutting. 
Mauve Queen Pink Pearl Fiery Crimson 
Violet Gem Helvetia Mixed 
White Gem 
Pkt., 25c. COLLECTION: 1 pkt. each of above 6 colors, $1.25. 

NOVELTY ASTERS 
Early Giant, Light Blue. (Wéilt-resistant.) All-America Silver 
Medal. Glorious, big, lacy flowers on long stems. Flowers 
5 inches in diameter. Exquisite light blue. Pkt., 50c; 
5 pkts., $2.00. 
Aster, Rose Marie. (Wilt-resistant.) All-America 1940 se- 
(a) lection.) Sturdy stems bear flowers 4 to 5 inches in diam- 
eter of an intensely rich shade of rose-pink. Plants bloom in 
July. Pkt., 50c; 5 pkts., $2.00. 

base branching type of Comet Asters. Flowers loosely 
formed, of beautiful soft apricot-pink. The plant is of low 
growth, presenting the appearance when in full bloom of a huge 
) Giant Comet Aster, Illusion. All-America Selection, 1939. A 
bouquet of Asters. Pkt., 50c. 
(a) Aster, Improved Crego Enchantress. 
(Wilt-resistant.) 1938 
All-America Selection. Tremendous size fluffy Asters. An 
The color of this Aster 
will blend in everywhere. Pkt., 50c; 5 pkts., $2.00. 
exquisite shade of salmon-rose. 

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