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Flower Seeds 5 

ASTER ¢ Wilt Resistant Strains 

TOS Crass 
Semple’s Branching 
(Wilt-resisting) 
A very strong growing type of Aster, 
stems long, bloom full-petaled, large 
and fine form. The petals are long, 
broad and of exceptional substance. 
Height 2} ft. Special 
Pktoe 7b Kt, 
Azure Blue............ $0.15 $0.40 
Light Rose............ 15 40 
BRUT LG ote crete cece te ets Bs 40 
Sensation, or Scarlet... .15 .40 
Shell Pink<...3.- 3..." 15 .40 
White (Extra Select)....  .15 .40 
IMTIX OC Soke tattoo. dn ald 40 
Improved Crego 
(Wilt-resisting) 
one year in the same soil. 
The most pretentious Aster improvement program that has been 
undertaken is the development of wilt-resistant strains. Although not 
novelties in the true sense of the word, we consider these Wilt- 
resistant Asters among the most noteworthy introductions of our 
long experience in the seed business. 
sistant stocks is it possible successfully to grow Asters more than 
Wilt-resistant Asters will justify the ex- 
pense of higher price for seed. We are offering as far as we can 
from originator’s stock, seed of this type. 
One of the most highly prized and best known annuals. 
be sown from middle of March to first of May and when an inch 
high, transplanted into pots or boxes and planted out in open ground 
last of May. Ground should be well manured and thoroughly worked. 
Seed sown in open ground from middle of April until June make 
excellent late blooms. 
Super Giant, Los Angeles 
Los Angeles is the largest and most 
fully double Aster known. The flow- 
ers, 6 to 8 inches across, are a lovely 
soft shell pink. Pkt. 15c. 
Single Giants of California 
Flowers measure 3 inches in diam- 
eter, with stems 18 inches long, petals 
slightly twisted. Good range of colors. 
Attractive in the garden or cut. 
Pkt. 15c¢: ss 
Perennial Aster 
(Michaelmas Daisy) 
Newest Varieties, Mixed. Pkt. 25c. 
Heart of France 
(Wilt-resisting) 
A large flowering, dark red sort, 
about 2 feet high, well branched, long 
stems, deep ruby red. Pkt. 15c., 
special pkt. 50c. 

Only through the use of re- 
Should 

Aster, El Monte 
Improved Giant California 
Sunshine 
Plants grow about 3 feet high, bear- 
ing flowers 4 inches in diameter; single, 
contrasting Pompon center. Pkt. 15e. 
Queen of the Market 
(Wilt-resisting) 
The earliest flowering variety, stems 
long and an excellent variety for cut- 
ting. Special 
Pkt. Pkt. 
Dark Blue.........--:: $0.15 $0.40 
Acure Biel. fie acu ee 40 
Peach Blossom........ 15 40 
White cite. ck. cee 15 40 
Wrixeds i450 saci ae eee 15 40 
Super Giant, El Monte 
An improved strain of this fine old, Companion to Los Angeles. Deep 
popular type. Large, double flowers glowing crimson. The flowers are 
with curled and interlacing petals. extremely large and fluffy. Early 
Special blooming. Pkt. 15c. 
BEG kt. 
Azure Blue............ $0.15 $0.40 The King (Needle Type) 
Blue Flame. Navy blue. .15 40 Vigorous growth, long, stiff stems; 
Deep Rose............. 15 .40 branching habit. Rian large, petals 
Sue Pink’. 4... enn. 15 40 quilled, curled and incurved. 
White. gs foie. e508. 15 .40 Mixed. Special pkt. 50c., pkt. 10c. 
MIRO oie eee eons 15 40 
AUBRIETIA (Rainbow Rockcress) 
ARABIS BEt: Hardy perennial rock plant with silvery 
i i foliage and flowers of many shades. 
Alpina (Rockcress). Early, Spring- green g 


Pkt. 
Large Flowering Hybrids Mixed. 
Special pkt. 35c........-.0+ eee e ees $0.15 
Aquilegia 
flowering, pure white annual for edg- 
ing or rockeries. Special pkt. 25c., $0.10 
ARMERIA 
Formosa (Thrift or Sea Pink). Hardy 
perennial, excellent for edging or rock- 
AQUILEGIA (Columbine) 
Free-blooming, hardy perennials; thrives 
i best in a moist situation. Pkt. 
CTION ee acter siinns # odin ns 6. sine 0,96. 6008 10 Shans 
Long-spurred Scott Elliott’s Hy- 
brids, Choice Mixed. The finest 
ARCTOTIS strain im existence. Colors are unique 
Grandis (African Daisy). Hardy an- and very striking; 214 ft. Special 
nual. Pure white flowers with light 
blue center; 214 ft. Special pkt. 25c... 10 
Giant Hybrids. Very large flowers in‘ 
shades of Bronze, Apricot, Yellow 
tate! De See aS ee ea 
Coerulea. (Rocky Mountain Colum- 
bine). Violet blue sepals and white 
GOPOlUlan. ci ete ce bres s+ ehinase ss 
Single Mixed. Special pkt. 25¢..... 10 
Double Mixed. Special pkt.25c.. .. 10 

20 Arctotis grandis 
