4 The TILLINGHAST SEED COMPANY, La Conner, Washington 

NOVELTIES and SPECIALTIES —SEED 
Asters 
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PRICES ON ALL ASTERS—(Except 
California Sunshine): 
Each 10c; 6 for 55c; 12 for $1.00. 
Crego Type Asters 
Among the best known and most ad- 
mired of all asters are those of the Crego 
type pictured above. The following named 
sorts are all exceptionally fine asters, and 
need no description other than to color. 
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA in following 
colors—Peach Blossom, Light Blue, Deep 
Rose, Dark Purple, White and Mixed. 
IMPROVED CREGO—Crimson, Lavender, 
and Mixed. 
CREGO ENCHANTRESS—Salmon Rose. 
EL MONTE—Super Giant Crimson. 
LOS ANGELES—Super Giant Shell Pink. 
American Branching Asters 
The blossoms of ‘these asters have in- 
curved petals and are large, double, and 
borne on long stiff stems. The flowers are 
peony-like and are sometimes known as 
the Beauty type. Excellent as a cut flower. 
A profuse bloomer. Colors: Azure Blue, 
Crimson, Peach Blossom, Purple, White 
and Mixed. 
Heart of France Asters 
This is undoubtedly the finest ruby red 
aster on the market and we have added it 
to our list for the benefit of those who 
wish a truly fine aster of that shade. The 
flower is large and the stem is sufficiently 
strong for any purpose. Per pkt. 10c. 
Peerless Yellow Asters 
This aster belongs to the American 
Branching type and is a lovely creamy yel- 
low, not found in any other variety of 
aster. The blossoms are medium large and 
very double and should be included in ev- 
ery garden. Per pkt. 10c. 
Giant Single Asters 
A wonderful new kind of asters often 
measuring 3 to 4 inches across with stems 
18 to 20 inches long. The flowers resemble 
the Shasta Daisy somewhat but come in 
a wide range of colors. Sold in mixture 
only. Per pkt. 10c. 
California Sunshine Asters 
This aster is of an entirely new type. 
The flowers, which range through flesh, 
pink, carmine, lavender and violet, are 
inclined to be rather flat and dainty. 
Single or Anemone Flowered Asters have 
been on the market for several years, but 
the California Sunshine Asters are the 
first on strong stems of a suitable length 
for bouquets or florist work. Mixed colors. 
Per pkt. 15c. 
New Aurora Aster “‘“Golden Sheaf”’ 
Golden Sheaf is the finest aster intro- 
duction of 1935. A new wilt-resistant vari- 
ety of the famous Aurora type. The flow- 
ers, which are of the deepest yellow of any 
aster yet offered, are fully double with an 
ittractive crest-like center, of good sub- 
stance, and fine depth of petal. A new type 
ind color which must be seen to be fully 
appreciated. Per pkt. 10c. 
“Aurora Blue’ 
Similar to Golden Sheaf in form but light 
‘Slue with yellow center. Very attractive 
Per pkt. 10c. 
ASTER PLANTS—See page 26. 
Bachelor Buttons—Jubilee Gem 
A dwarf variety, making a compact 
plant covered with double dark blue flow- 
ers. The foliage, forms a tufted mass of 
bright green. Height about 12 inches. 
(All America Selection, 1937). Price per 
pkt. 10c. 
Cactus 
Good results in growing new varieties 
of cactus may be obtained with our seed 
as follows: Sow the seed in flats or pans 
in soil made with even parts of sand and 
leaf mold. Cover seed lightly and keep 
moist but not wet. Cover with a pane of 
glass. Germination period 14 to 40 days. 
Seed contains many varieties including 
rare kinds. Pkt. each 20c. 

A Floret of Pacific Delphinium 
Pacific Strain Delphinium 
These magnificent Delphiniums are the result of 
years of painstaking research and hybridizing by Mr. 
The florets are often over 2 inches in 
diameter and borne on tall, mildew resisting stalks of 
Expensive but easily worth the price. 
Frank Reinalt. 
great height. 
Price per large pkt, each 50c. 
Plants of Pacific Delphinium, each 35c; 3 for $1.00 
Orange Fantasy Calendula 
Winner of All-American Award. A new 
sort with long outer petals, the inner 
petals short, curled and interlaced to form 
a heavy crest which surrounds a large 
mahogany bronze center. Flowers grow 
over 3 inches across, of deep but pleasing 
coppery orange, with petals edged deep 
mahogany-red; 15 inches tall. Pkt. 10c. 
Cardinal Climber 
This annual is very attractive, strong 
and rapid climber that sometimes attains 
a growth of 25 feet in a single season. The 
foliage is fern-like and dainty. During the 
flowering season the vine is literally a 
blaze of fiery cardinal blossoms, each 
about 1 inch across. Per pkt. 10c. 
Double Crested Cosmos 
(Early) 
This new and improved Cosmos is one 
of the most beautiful of recent introduc- 
tion. The center of the flower has a crest 
or crown which is very attractive. The 
outer or guard petals are similar to the 
single Cosmos. They bloom as early as the 
Early Single Cosmos. Per pkt. 15c. 
New Cosmos Klondyke “‘Orange Flare” 
This new Cosmos of the Klondyke type 
is among the best of the All-American in- 
troductions. The flower which is of fine 
substance and borne on long stiff stems is 
of a color new in Cosmos. This is a vivid 
orange of striking hue. Unsurpassed for 
cutting. Per pkt. 10c. 
Cosmos, Sensation Pinkie 
This is the finest new development in 
Cosmos. The flowers are very large, ag 
much as 5 inches in diameter, with broad, 
heavy fluted petals, slightly overlapped. 
Ideal for cut flowers. Sturdy 
plants are 3 to 4 feet high, 
producing flowers 8 to 10 
weeks from seed. Pkt. 10c. 
Dahlias From Seed 
Growing dahlias from seed 
is not only a fascinating pas- 
time but you may originate 
a beautiful new variety of 
your own. We offer two early 
blooming sorts: 
Finest Single and Double 
Mixed. All colors and varie- 
ties. Pkt. 15c. 
Unwin’s Ideal Bedding. A 
mixture of early dwarf sin- 
gle free-blooming dahlias in 
erriner array of colors. Pkt. 
ce 
For Dahlia Tubers—See p. 35. 
Delphinium 
(Perennial Larkspur) 
WREXHAM HYBRIDS. One 
of the finest strains of Del- 
phinium on the market. The 
flowers are large and showy, 
the plants tall and vigorous. 
The color ranges from light 
to dark blue. Very fine. 
Pkt. 15c. 
GOLD MEDAL HYBRIDS. A 
fine strain of these well- 
known flowers that will give 
satisfacton wherever grown. 
Pkt. 10c. (See page 27 for 
plants.) 
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