(Wilt Resistant Csters 
A special strain bred to resist Fusarium Wilt and much more vigorous and pro- 
ductive than the ordinary strains. The different types which we offer, vary. in 
form and blooming season. By starting seed of various types, you are assured a 
brilliant garden display and flowers for cutting from mid-summer to frost. 
Early Beauty 
(Early Midseason Wilt Resistant) 
This beautiful strain is rapidly super- 
seding American Branching for general 
use, Plants are of the non-lateral branch- 
ing type, grow 2-3 ft. tall, and produce 
enormous flowers on long, strong stems. N | (€ TI 5 
Bloom from August to frost. Superb for ove ty ollection 

cutting. 
oO Pack Each: 
1100 Crimson, aiaiy SB BP RP SSB | 
1101 September Beauty, flesh pink. Super Giant Los Angeles 4Oc 
1102 Azure Fairy, clear lavender-blue. Princess Marsha ( 
Each of the above, Yg oz., 35c, pkt. 10c Peony Flowered Mixed / 
Early Dawn 
(Earliest of All) Long Season Collection 






A new class that is very early, beginning One Packet Each: ; 
to flower in mid-July. Large, well-formed Early Dawn 
blooms about 4 inches across, borne on -3Oc 
strong stems. Plants grow 16 to 18 inches Early Beauty f 
tall. An excellent cutting variety. California Sunshine : - 
1110 Finest Mixed....% oz. 35c; pkt. 15c : a 
This is Aster Princess Bonnie, a beautiful shade of 
Early Royal salmon rose. 
(Early Midseason Wilt Resistant) These New Asters 
These come into bloom in mid-August. New Crested Asters 
The flowers are large and very double, A . : 4] J 
with broad incurved petals; stems are Bloom tH Mid-August (Early Midseason, Wilt Resistant) 
long and upright, branching from the base 
. his beautiful new type has large bloom ith 
OF as ane, OFLA IS AZ rieet. Early Giant Wilt Resistant toll oeteena houtens eiteedn aod hes boveval, Bal 
1125 Royal Rose. 1128 Royal Purple. of strong guard petals. The plants are free 
1127 Royal Lavender. 1130 Royal Mixed. The most outstanding new development in Asters, blooming and grow about 2 ft. high. 
; Hach of the above The flowers are full petaled and very large, 4 to 1151 PRINCESS ANNE, Flowers open a deli- 
Y, oz. 30c, pKt. 10c 5 inches across. Plants are 1% to 2 feet tall, with ee turning to rosy pink as they 
Giant Mammoth Peon FI d branches low on central spike. Stems are strong 3 3 ‘ 
vA owere and heavy, ideal for cutting. This exceptional new 1152 PRINCESS BONNIE. A beautiful soft 
(Midseason) class comes into bloom during early to mid August. shade of salmon rose. 
A super strain with immense double 1115 Light Blue. A large lacy flower. 1153 se ay ame Te poe eee 
Pe crane ee. he 1116 Peach Blossom, White flushed pink. silver as thewilawer opatisvazid Gana. PN 
ered type. Wonderful for cut flowers and 1117 Rose Marie. Rich rose, exciting new color. 
a splendid keeper and shipper. Plants Each of the above, pkt. 20c Each of the above, pkt. 15c, 
grow 2%-3 ft. tall, and bloom from July One packet of each for 50c One packet of each for 40c. 
until frost. 
1140 Finest Mixed...% oz. 40c; pkt. 15c¢ Use a SOIL-SOAKER to water your flowers. It soaks the soil . . 
without wetting the foliage. Costs only $1.40 prepaid. See Giant Single Southcote Beauty 
Super Giant Asters page 75 for detailed description and illustration. (Early Midseason) 
(Midseason) 
Magnificent large flowers, 6-8 
inches across, full petaled and 
very deep with gracefully interlac- 
ing petals. Plants 2% ft. tall, with 
from six to eight long stems per 
plant. 
1148 LOS ANGELES. An enchant- 
ing shade of pure shell-pink. 
ba AS -5 Gece eee Pkt. 15c 
1149 EL MONTE. Deep glowing 
erimson, with the sparkle of 
liveeiweplesivse. + ose Kt, 5c 
Unrivalled by any other aster for cutting and 
house decoration. The flowers have long, per- 
fectly formed petals and comparatively small, 
golden-yellow centers. Plants are of branching 
habit, 2-2% ft. tall; blooms are borne on long 
stiff stems. 
1155 Dark Blue. 1157 Lavender. 
1156 Bright Rose. 1158 Scarlet, 
Each of the above, pkt. 10c 
One pkt. of each for 30c 
Giant California Sunshine 
(Midseason) 
The most beautiful and artistic of all Asters. 
The flowers have cushion centers of light yellow 
tubular petals, surrounded by broad guard petals 
of pink, rose, blue or lavender, producing a won- 
derful color contrast and presenting an airy, 
lace-like effect. Individual blooms are 5-6 inches 
in diameter, on long, stiff stems. Plants 214-3 
ft. high. 
1169, Finest) Mixed 0% o\.05. % oz. 40c; pkt. 15¢ 
For Aster Plants, see Page 27. 
For Hardy Asters, see Page 46 
and Front Cover. 
Remember to: 
Disinfect all Aster Seed with 
SEMESAN just before sowing. 
Heart of France 
(Early Midseason, Wilt Resistant) 
Conceded to be the finest red aster. Its re- 
markable color of rich glowing red deepens with 
age. The flowers are of good size, very full and 
Use a pinch to a packet of 
seed, mix well; thoroughly 

¥ 
H 4 . double, and are borne on long stiff stems, Plants 
coating seed, and plant Aster Super Giant, Los Angeles are of strong branching habit. 11%4-2 ft. tall. 
4 Oz. pkt. 10c. Super Giants are the largest and most fully ld AA cares Mie Ok eo ee cere oe Pkt. 15¢ 
double Asters. 


Try growing the New Princess Asters this season, they are ideal for cutting and the colors 
are surprisingly beautiful. Page 49 
