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BURPEE’S BEAUTIFUL ASTERS 
A continuous display of asters from early summer until frost can 
be had by planting early, midseason, and late blooming varieties. 
If you plant some very early varieties, we suggest that you have 
seedlings of other flowers coming along to take the place of the 
earlies when they are through blooming, thus keeping all your 
ground occupied during the entire season. 

Asters are easy to grow. They prefer rich, well-drained soil, 
plenty of sunshine, and ample moisture. They begin to bloom 
in 14 weeks to four months after seed is sown, varying according 
to type and climate. For earliest blooms, sow seed indoors in 
boxes or pans six weeks before your usual outdoor planting time, 
Set the plants out in the garden when weather gets warm. 
* Varieties marked with an asterisk (*) are the Wilt-Resistant Strain. 
They are highly immune to “ Wilt disease ”’ or “‘ Stem-rot.’’ 
Burpee’s Extra Early Asters 
In full bloom before others begin to flower 
To those who love the delicacy and richness of asters, these extremely 
early flowering varieties will be a joy. They begin to bloom in about 
14 weeks after seed is sown—long before most other Asters begin to 
bud. Extreme earliness and good cutting stems make them a most 
welcome new type of aster for the home gardener and the florist. 
3087 Violet Glory A beautiful double flower, 3 to 334 in. across, 
deep purple-violet, with the center incurving petals displaying a hand- 
some silvery sheen. The plant is not very leafy, seeming to give all its 
strength to the flowers, which are freely borne on stems ranging in 
length from 12 to 15 in. Plants are of open, spreading habit, 1% ft. 
tall and about 2 ft. across. Pkt. 15¢; 4 oz. 50¢; 14 oz. 85¢. 
1603 Navy Blue Honorable Mention, All-America Selections for 
1943. A new extra-early, giant flowered aster; rather close in form to 
that of the Giant Crego type. The flowers are large, about 4 in. in 
diameter, with long, ribbon-like, beautifully curled, twisted and inter- 
laced petals of a rich, luminous, deep velvety purple-blue color. Plants 
grow about 20 in. tall. Stems are long and wiry, 12 in. and more in 
length; wonderful for cutting. Makes a grand showing in the garden as 
plants are extremely free blooming. Pkt. 25¢; ¥g oz. 70¢; 1% oz. $1.20. 










How to Grow the Finest Asters—Burpee Leaflet No. 22 
This leaflet will be gladly sent to you free if asked for when ordering your 
seeds. The information given will help you grow better asters. 
Burpee’s New Extra Early Aster, 
Navy Blue Pkt. 25¢. 

Early Dawn -izs. Asters 
1661 Mixed Colors Early, large-flowered asters borne pro- 
fusely on fairly long stems for several weeks. Many colors, includ- 
ing white, pink, rose, lavender and violet, are blended in this 
mixture. Grow 1) ft. tall. Pkt. 20¢; 4 oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.00. 
Large flowers 
Peerless Asters on long stems 
3048 Peerless Pink* Almost globular, 4 in., shell-pink flow- 
ers on strong stems. Midseason until frost. Branching plants 
2 to 2% ft. tall. Pkt. 15¢; 4% oz. 40¢; 4 oz. 70¢; 12 oz. $1.25. 
1631 Peerless Yellow One of the best light yellow asters. 
Plants branch freely and grow 2 to 2% ft. tall; in bloom from mid- 
season until frost. Pkt. 15¢; 4% oz. 40¢; 14 oz. 70¢; 12 oz. $1.25. 
California Giant Double Asters 
Handsomely Curled and Interlaced 
California Giants combine the fluffy or feathered type of 
flower with the long, straight stems of the American Beauty 
class. The large, double flowers with long, attractively curled 
petals grow 5 in. and more in diameter, on stems 1% to 2 ft. 
long. The vigorous, freely branching plants grow 2 to 3 ft. 
tall and bloom profusely from late midseason until frost. 
1726 Apple Blossom Beautiful shell-pink; always wanted. 
1671 Light Blue Soft, clear azure-blue of great appeal. 
3081 Crimson 4 rather rich showy color; full of life. 
1670 Peach Blossom White flushed with delicate pink. 
1673 Dark Purple An attractive shade for cutting. 
1672 Deep Rose Delightful tone of dark rose-pink. 
1676 White Combines well with above colors; nice alone. 
1674 All Colors Mixed Marvelous blend of all colors. 
Any of the above separate colors or mixture of 
California Giant Double Asters: 
Pkt. 15¢; 4 oz. 50¢; 14 oz. 85¢; 14 oz. $1.50. 

7768 COLLECTION 
California Giant Double Asters 
7 Pkts.—one each of the above 7 separate colors 85 
(value $1.05) for only ¢ 




58 W. Atlee Burpee Co., Seed Growers 
Asters of Special Merit 
3263 Ball’s White* A medium early aster with white, ball- 
shaped double flowers. 2 ft. Pkt. 15¢; 4 oz. 40¢; 14 oz. 70¢. 
1641 Early Giant Peach Blossom Earlier blooming than 
other giant asters. Huge flowers with curled and interlaced petals, 
4 to 5 in. across; opens white flushed lavender-pink. 11% to 2 ft. 
Early to late midseason. Pkt. 15¢; 4 oz. 50¢; Yqoz. 85¢. 
3059 Heart of France* Indescribably beautiful deep ruby- 
red blooms—lIarge, well rounded, and fully double—borne on 
extra long stems. 18 in. Pkt. 15¢; 4% oz. 50¢; 14 oz. 85¢. 
1735 Fordhook Favorite Mixed Ali the best colors and 
types mixed. Highly prized for garden display and cutting 
throughout the summer and fall. 
. Pkt. 10¢; 4% oz. 35¢; 14 oz. 60¢. 






















California Giant 
Double Aster, 
Deep Rose Pkt. 15¢. 
