The Aster is the Queen of early fall cut flowers 

Michell’s SUPERB ASTERS 
Special Note: 
While this lovely fall flower is very easily grown from seed, the greatest possible care 
should be exercised with the seed bed. Old soil and boxes should never be used the second time without 
thoroughly sterilizing, to avoid the numerous diseases to which Asters are so susceptible. 
should never be employed as a fertilizer; we recommend the use of fine-ground bone meal. 
not be grown in the same location two years in succession. 
Novelty Fusarium-Wilt Resistant 
Strains 
_ We believe the following varieties are prac- 
tically immune to this disease. We feel sure 
that by using this seed many disappointments 
due to crop failures will be eliminated. 
VICTORY GIANTS MIXED. Honorable Mention, 
1943 All-America Selections. A splendid ex- 
tra early Giants of California or Comet type. 
Strong sturdy plants, branching habit, grow- 
ing 3 feet tall. The flowers average 5 inches 
across, and in a fine range of colors, in- 
cluding salmon-pink. Really a well-balanced 
mixture without reds. A splendid type for 
bedding and cut flowers. Small pkt., 25c; 
large pkt., 75c. 
EARLY GIANT, ROSE MARIE. Honorable Men- 
tion, All-America Selections. A fascinating, 
rich, lively shade of rose, the flowers are 4 
to 5 inches in diameter, full, with broad, 
graceful petals, daintily plumed and inter- 
twined. Pkt., 25c; large pkt., 75c. 
EARLY GIANT, LIGHT BLUE. All-America 
Winner. Flowers are large and full, with 
broad, graceful petals, daintily plumed and 
intertwined. The plants are 2 feet high and 
very free and early blooming. Pkt., 25c; 
large pkt., 60c. 
PEACH BLOSSOM. Very attractive, large, full- 
petaled flowers. A delightful shade of light 
pink turning to lavender-pink when fully 
matured. Pkt., 25c; large pkt., 60c. 
GOLDEN SHEAF. The deepest yellow Aster yet 
introduced. Flowers are fully double, with 
an attractive crestlike center, of good sub- 
stance and fine depth of petal, on long 
stems. Pkt., 15c; large pkt., 60c. 
GIANT COMET, SALMON QUEEN. Clear, pure 
salmon, bleriding to rich golden salmon at 
the center. Flowers large, well formed, of the 
feathery Comet type, on long-stemmed, 
early-flowering, upright plants. Pkt., 15c; 
large’ pkt., 60c. 
GIANT COMET, BLUE FLAME. Bright navy- 
blue, distinct from any other blue Aster now 
offered. Flowers are fully double, with long 
stems. Fine for cutting. Pkt., 15c; large 
pkt., 60c. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTERS 
Similar in type of flower and growth to the 
well-known Late Branching Asters, but differs 
in that all the large blossoms are produced on 
much longer and heavier stems. 
Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Azure Fairy isc tke teen et $0.15 $0.60 
Carmine-Rose. a stects.. 0 wee es as AALS .60 
CriMSOM oo. hace coe suet dances aciatele x15 .60 
Purple ire ccpete tn -aiene eiseoucte she mice te aie) .60 
Shell=Pink ea. o-<..:6 fs scoters, siokereue ANS) .60 
White erence cote Re ee eee SPS} .60 
Mixed sam tiktitcks ots econ altel ensned aS BO) 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
HEART OF FRANCE Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Ruby Red isn «oh acta Fein $0.15 $0.60 
EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING ASTERS 
Fusarium-Wilt Resistant Strains 
An excellent strain of Early Branching Aster, 
of the same form and having the same good 
qualities as the Late Branching variety, but 
coming into bloom in July or early August. 
Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
AZUFG-BiUGie wits ic ckersterate a, hard) he $0.15 $0.60 
Lavender isos Seok Sees ae .60 
Peachy Blossom...) ete bro os set aS .60 
Pur plese stieitte ee oiasic oie 9 erate ac Ay iis) .60 
Rose- Pink so) te oscar steeras sree oa AS .60 
IW lhiteicarelc yeas Ske Steeles eval sie. are ANS .60 
PAIXGAM eAB ht tec ele Meta costae ale BIS) 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 

California Sunshine Aster 
CREGO’S GIANT COMET ASTERS 
Gigantic flowers, often 5 inches across and 
with long, stout stems averaging 15 inches in 
length. The twisted and curled petals give the 
flower the appearance of a huge Chrysan- 
themum. 
Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
CriMiSON 55. cecieus stele erelouanetertere 4) $0.15 $0.60 
Deeps ROS@in:.0 cis. hesca sree bene eke ASS .60 
Lavender ia O35 22 eit toe te A) .60 
Shell=Pink seni staetene nad cesubee ere Al) .60 
Violets ee icant gcd Sieve. Sngeho s AS) .60 
White gy Ser haticate oe nicnaks cere Silks .60 
Mixed Be seicc rie iceite is ene oeiean he 15 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of 6 colors, 65c. 
IMPROVED QUEEN OF THE MARKET 
ASTERS 
Very desirable on account of its earliness and 
the freedom with which it blooms. Well-formed 
flowers are produced on 12-inch stems in the 
greatest profusion early in July. 
Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
CrimSomioee coo he crs heraens $0.15 $0.60 
Dark Blue. Purple ............ SS5 -60 
Light Blue. Lavender ......... a) .60 
Peach Blossom. Blush-pink 13) .60 
Rose=Pink 25. eh ot ete cs ats Ailes) .60 
Whiftie ce Sancsterascge tien wae ace Ss) .60 
Mixed Sy noe id eae Seiad taliets obec AS 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
MICHELL’S IMPROVED SEMPLE’S 
AMERICAN BRANCHING ASTERS 
This is the finest late-blooming Aster. The 
deep, heavy, incurved flowers are borne on 
rigid stems, often 2 feet and more in length. 
Our Improved Strain has been secured after 
many years of careful selection. 
Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Azure-Blue@iscins too eee os rset $0.15 $0.60 
CrimmSo make sae oes: scaee ots coeeae wi claus ralrons a tS) .60 
Deep; Rose eric ete utes lek raa. 15 .60 
Lavenderieacca we ic eodigtie ete ee a .60 
Peerless Pinks titi, siete ata cis ela .60 
Purples Sota eke eer tears mS .60 
Shell=Pink yore. ae sig rere siatei cays “Alis} .60 
White eee anaheim ais iD .60 
Mixed misc tat rete ede crecerer el telat 715 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of 6 colors, our selection, 65c. 
Barnyard manure 
Asters should 
Asters, Regular Strains 
Not Wilt-Resistant. 
CALIFORNIA MARKET 
Tall, giant, single-flowered, excellent for cut- 
ting. The large, Daisy-like flowers are very 
adaptable for floral arrangements. 
Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Apple Blossom. Flesh-pink ..... $0.10 $0.40 
Glare of the Garden. Scarlet ... .10 .40 
Lavender 24-2 eee ae 10 .40 
ROSGRYA Pe cen oe oe) caste 10 .40 
Violet a5. Co hate toe oe ta eee 10 .40 
White Seria ate renee rior HS) .40 
Mixed Pirin. 5 sc rots chai oo aes .10 .40 
CALIFORNIA GIANT ASTERS 
The flowers of this variety are of the Crego 
type, with the habit of growth and long stems 
ot the Beauty type. Flowers large and stand 
up well after being cut. Their immense size 
and beauty, as well as their long stems, make 
them very attractive. 
Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Dark’ Purple et cteccsiacepsteun oe orators $0.15 $0.60 
Deep” Rose ay. tus syciscos sucess ekora ere At Sy .60 
Light? Blue mtesucters eres cots ot awe ALES .60 
Peach Blossomeic i... ns cee aS .60 
White: abe wie sic sic ee AUS .60 
Mixed Colors’ ayieies fs chs a ee oe NSS .60 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 5 colors, 60c. 
NEW GIANT PEONY-FLOWERED 
ASTERS 
This is an exceptionally fine strain with 
flowers of immense size, very double, and borne 
on long, stout stems, quite free from laterals. 
They are good shippers and keep longer after 
cutting than any other Aster. 

Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Azure Fairy. Clear azure-blue ..$0.25 $0.60 
Maiden’s Blush. Delicate flesh- 
COLOE Bakeware ee Meptedeht: aos eles ve, te 25 .60 
Purple Robe. Clear purple ..... 5 .60 
Rosebud. Deep rose ........... ee) .60 
Swansdown. Pure white ........ 25 .60 
Mixes aiece cs cotbeveraves «tance, Macon 25 .60 
SINGLE GIANT CALIFORNIA 
SUNSHINE ASTERS 
This supremely beautiful new race of Asters 
is the result of a direct cross between Cali- 
fornia Giant and the Dwarf Sunshine type. The 
plants grow 3 feet high and bear blossoms 5 
to 6 inches across, on long, stiff stems. The 
dual color-tone effects formed by the quilled 
discs and encircling guard petals are lovely 
beyond description; the quilled discs are lighter 
than the guard petals and as the flowers age 
the lemon centers turn to the color of the outer 
petals. 
Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Lavenderncict- oe aiea es $0.25 $0.60 
Light, Blue csyecot siecle cea. aarti = .25 .60 
ROS@ kg: ses See le oe aia eka che one 25 .60 
Shell=Pink: foc seeean sels one ohatanel ons 25 .60 
White, Lemon Center .......... AS) .60 
White, Orange Center ......... 25 .60 
Mixedny ste ohtn bis cokisrecate 25 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, $1.25. 
Two Novelty Super Giant Asters 
Giants of California late type, the largest 
yet introduced. Very artistic, due to the un- 
usual curling and interlacing of the petals. 
EL MONTE. A deep, glowing crimson. Flowers 
are large and fluffy, on heavy, non-lateral 
basal branched stems. Very early. Pkt., 20c; 
large pkt., 75c. 
LOS ANGELES. Pure shell-pink. Stems un- 
usually long. Pkt., 15c; large pkt., 75c. 

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