PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND «. 
Flower Seeds 5 
ASTER ¢ Wilt Resistant Strains 

Aster, Crego 
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% it. Special 
PEs EG. 
Azure Blue............ $0.15 $0.40 
Light Rose............ 15 40 
Purple tanscer «cedeencie 15 40 
Sensation, or Scarlet... .15 40 
Shell Pink... - 2.6... 15 40 
White (Extra Select)....  .15 .40 
Mixed 4) ieee ss alts 40 
Improved Crego 
(Wilt-resisting) 
An improved strain of this fine old, 
popular type. Large, double flowers 
with curled and interlacing petals. 
Special 
Pkt kts 
Azure Blue............ $0.15 $0.40 
Blue Flame. Navy blue. .15 40 
Deep Rose............. 15 -40 
Shell(Pink?.6-.-0. 00 4- 15 40 
W Hite tre istic aes 15 40 
Mixedsera sce coe eee 15 40 
ARABIS 
Alpina (Rockcress). 
one year in the same soil. 
Pkt. 
Early, Spring- 
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. 
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. 


Aquilegia 
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. 15c. 
Queen of the Market 
(Wilt-resisting) 
The earliest flowering variety, stems 
long and an excellent variety for cut- 
ting. Special 
Pkt: Pkt. 
Dark Blue. ii. 22.2323 $0.15 $0.40 
Azure Blue............  .15 .40 
Peach Blossom........ 15 40 
Whitee.). ene PLD) 40 
Mixed sats os eee 15 .40 
Super Giant, El Monte 
Companion to Los Angeles. Deep 
glowing crimson. The flowers are 
extremely large and fluffy. Early 
blooming. Pkt. 15c. 
The King (Needle Type) 
Vigorous growth, long, stiff stems; 
branching habit. Flowers large, petals 
quilled, curled and incurved. 
Mixed. Special pkt. 50c., pkt. 10c. 
AUBRIETIA (Rainbow Rockcress) 
Hardy perennial rock plant with silvery 
green foliage and flowers of many shades. 
Pkt. 
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- 
CVIOS Ae are eed. Some ere he aes. OU. LO 
ARCTOTIS 
Grandis (African Daisy). Hardy an- 
nual. Pure white flowers with light 
blue center; 21% ft. Special pkt. 25c.. . $0.10 
Giant Hybrids. Very large flowers in 
shades of Bronze, Apricot, Yellow 

Arctotis grandis 
Large Flowering Hybrids Mixed. 
Special. pkta doe ect. « acres ee <1) oe $0.15 
AQUILEGIA (Columbine) 
Free-blooming, hardy perennials; thrives 
best in a moist situation. Pkt. 
Long-spurred Scott Elliott’s Hy- 
brids, Choice Mixed. The finest 
strain in existence. Colors are unique 
and very striking; 244 ft. Special 
DEtHDO CH ee eno eae eds oh $0.25 
Coerulea. (Rocky Mountain Colum- 
bine). Violet blue sepals and white 
COLUSA Ente ste ets cc Cees so 5 WS 
Single Mixed. Special pkt. 25c..... .10 
Double Mixed. Special pkt.25c.. .. .10 
