| SEED STARTER SET. Made of WATERPROOF C 
ARDBOARD, is ideal for INDOOR SEED SOWING. 
Described on page 101. 


Asters Resistant to Wilt 
Annual. Asters should have an open, sunny position, and prefer a good, rich, loamy soil; 
do not grow them on the same ground two years in succession. Seeds may be started in a 
sunny window, hotbed or coldframe in March and transferred to the garden as soon as danger 
of frost has gone. May also be sown outside n May. Allow 1% feet between plants. 
All colors are now available in varieties that are highly wilt-resistant. 
They are not 
claimed to be entirely immune, however, although they are very robust and less likely to 
be affected than old-time sorts. 
Aurora, Golden Sheaf. The deepest yel- 
low Aster. The flowers are perfectly double, 
with a full, crest-like center. Pkt. 15 cts., 
Yoz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50, 
Ball’s White. Finest midseason white Aster. 
The flowers are 4 inches in diameter. Broad 
petals are slightly folded lengthwise. Pkt. 
25 cts., Yoz. 75 cts., oz. $2.50. 
Blue Flame. Bright navy-blue. Large, 
Comet-like flowers, fully double. Pkt. 15 
cts., Yoz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. 
Heart of France. See illustration on back 
cover. The plants grow about 2 feet high 
and bear their large rich, deep ruby-red 
flowers on long, strong stems. Pkt. 25 cts., 
Yyoz. 75 cts., Woz. $1.25. 
Illusion. A soft pastel shade of apricot-pink. 
Upright plants are 2 feet tall and they 
bloom freely. A delightful new member of 
the Crego type. Pkt. 25 cts., goz. 75 cts., 
oz. $2.50. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET. Well-known; 
early; branching habit. 144 ft. 
White Scarlet 
Crimson Flesh-Pink 
Dark Blue Light Blue 
Any of above colors, pkt. 15 cts., 
l4oz. 75 cts.. oz. $2.50 
Mixed. Pkt. 10cts., 14o0z. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. 
COLLECTION: Pkt. each, above 6 colors, 75cts. 
EARLY ROYAL. (Branching Type.) 
Early-flowering form. July. 
White Purple 
Lavender Shell-Pink 
Rose-Pink Scarlet 
Each color, pkt. 15 cts., 140z. 75 cts., oz. $2.50 
Mixed. Pkt. 10cts., 140z. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. 
COLLECTION: Pkt. each, above 6 colors, 75 cts. 
IMPROVED CREGO, or OSTRICH- 
FEATHERED. (Comet Type.) Finest 
of the Comet Asters. Long-stemmed 
flowers are 5 inches across. 
Orchid Azure-Blue  Shell-Pink 
Deep Rose Crimson 
Dark Blue White 
Any of above colors, pkt. 20 cts, 
I,oz. 75 cts., oz. $2.50 
Mixed. Pkt. 15cts., Yoz. 60 cts., oz. $2. 
COLLECTION: Pkt. each, above 7 colors, $1.25 

Aster, Heart of France 
NEW YORK CITY 

PRINCESS. These are wonderful for cut- 
bloom. The handsome flowers have a 
bomb-shaped center, ringed with several 
tiers of ray-florets. 2 ft. 
Princess Annie. Peach-blossom. 
Princess Bonnie. Rose-salmon. 
Princess Marsha. Cinnabar-scarlet. 
Each, pkt. 25 cts., oz. $1, oz. $3.50 
EARLY GIANT. The flowers are fully 
double, 4 to 5 in. across and are wonderful 
for room decoration. 2% ft. 
Peach Blossom. Lavender-pink. 
Light Blue. Bright, light hue. 
Rose Marie. Rose-color, bright and rich. 
Above, each, pkt. 25 cts., soz. $1, oz. $3.50 
COLLECTION: Pkt. each, above 3, 60 cts. 
ASTERMUMS. New race of the Comet 
type. The plants are of upright growth 
frequently having twelve to fifteen strong, 
sturdy stems, each carrying enormous 
flowers like chrysanthemums. 
White Lavender Rose-Pink 
Each color, pkt. 20 cts., 140z. $1, oz. $3.50 
Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts., 1g0z. 75 cts., oz. $2.50. 
COLLECTION: Pkt. each, above 3 colors, 50 cts. 
BEAUTY. This type comes into bloom in 
September and is at its best through 
October. The plants grow nearly 3 feet 
high and bear their very large, dense flow- 
ers on long stems. 
Flesh-Pink Deep Rose White 
Purple Azure-Blue Crimson 
Each color, pkt. 25 cts., oz. 75 cts., oz. $2.50 
Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. 
COLLECTION: Pkt. each, above 6 colors, $1 
LATE BRANCHING. The flowers are of 
extraordinary size and stand erect on long, 
graceful stems, well above the foliage. 
Pure White Purple 
Shell-Pink Crimson 
Rose-Pink Sensation (red) 
Lavender 
Each color, pkt. 15 cts., 140z. 75 cts., oz. $2.50 
Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., 140z. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. 
COLLECTION: Pkt. each, above 7 colors, 85 cts. 
SINGLE COMET. Very decorative. Large 
blooms measure 5 to 6 inches across. 
White Dark Blue Scarlet 
Light Blue Light Rose 
Each color, pkt. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50 
Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., 140z. 35 cts., oz. $1.25. 
COLLECTION: Pkt. each, above 5 colors, 60 cts. 
Non-Wilt-Resistant Strains 
GIANT SUNSHINE. Not wilt-resistant. 
Individual blooms are 4 to 6 inches across, 
with cushiony centers of tubular florets 
and rims of exquisitely pomted out-guard 
florets. 3 ft. 
Pale Pink Rich Rose 
Lavender White 
Salmon-Pink Mixed 
Light Blue 
Each color, pkt. 25 cts., oz. 60 cts., I,o0z. $1 
COLLECTION: Pkt. each, above 6 colors, $1 
Asters are easy to grow nowadays; the above 
wilt-resistant strains are the reason 

Asters, Midseason Giants 

MIDSEASON GIANTS. Sturdy, upright 
plants produce flowers often measuring 
6 inches in diameter and fully double. 
Azure-Blue Shell-Pink Purple 
Lilac White Rich Rose 
Each color, pkt. 25 cts., oz. 75 cts., oz. $2.50 
Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. 
COLLECTION: Pkt. each,’ colors, $1 
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Hardy Asters 
Hardy Perennial Asters 
Michaelmas Daisy; Starwort 
Alpinus (Rock Aster). Large soft blue flow- 
ers. Good rock-garden plant. 9 in. May, 
June. Pkt. 35 cts., Woz. $2, Yoz. $3.50. 
Alpinus albus. White form of the above; 
Qin. Pkt. 25 cts., woz. $1, Woz. $1.50. 
Amellus, Sonia (Italian Aster). Pure bright 
pink. 2 ft. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25. 
Wartburg Star. Bright Iavender-blue, with 
pronounced yellow centers. Long stems. 
} Excellent for cutting. 2 ft. Pkt. 50 cts., 
3 pkts. $1.25. 
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