
New Wilt-Resistant Asters 
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ao Aster growers have been troubled with pests of recent years. This 
family has been widely attacked by the Fusarium Wilt, which condition 
thas been overcome in growing the Wilt Resistant Strains which, although 
. in infected soil, proved immune from the disease. Aster Yellows 
Ss also an enemy. This has been found to be transferred to the plants 
by tiny insects called leaf hoppers. The only means to overcome this 
tg s to grow the plants under a cheese cloth cover. 
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; | Improved Giant Crego Wilt-Resistant }Uids¢750n- 
4 to 5 in. across, with long, ribbon-like, gracefully curled and twisted 
Flowers are car- 
Y petals, giving them a Chrysanthemum-like appearance. ; 
The plants 
ed on long strong stems which make them ideal for cutting. 
2° tts 
Shell-Pink W. R. 
Purple W. R. 
White W. R. 
eh} flower for several weeks during midseason. 
up Azure Blue W. R. 
it Crimson W. R. 
Deep Rose W. R. 
F Mixed Colors W. R. 
All above, Pkt. 10c, ¥%4 oz. 50c, 1 oz. $1.50. 
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| Almeer’s Giant Branching Wilt-Resistant 
| < Peach Blossom Deep Rose 
Dark Purple White 
_ Above, Pkt. 10c, 4% oz. 50c, 1 oz. $1.50. Mixed - 
tT Ou The best early aster, usually in full 
. Queen of the Market bloom two weeks before most other 
sorts begin to blossom. Of graceful spreading habit. 
Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 7c, oz. $1.50. 
| Heart of France Wilt-Resistant La™ze, flowers of strik- 
ingly beautiful ruby-red. 
The best pure red. Pkt. 10c, ¥4 oz. 75c. 
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| Wilt. ; ; The deepest yellow aster yet 
Wilt-Resistant Golden Sheaf The deepest yen oy one that 
is wilt resistant. The flowers are fully double, with an attractive crest- 
| like center. Pkt. 10c, %4 oz. 75c. 

King Aster Sunshine Aster 
1 You will be impressed and delighted with the 
Sunshine Aster striking beauty of this new Aster. The flowers, 
which measure from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, are half-double and exhibit 
all the grace and beauty of the single Aster, greatly enhanced by a cushion 
center of tiny quills of a contrasting color. Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 10c. 
1 This magnificent class of Asters is distinct from all 
King Aster others in the character of the flower. The petals are 
long narrow and folded lengthwise, as if quilled, giving a very graceful 
and charming effect. Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 10c. 
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ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE SEEDS, ROCKFORD, ILL. 37 
The Asters are one of our best flowers 
For autumn 
Sow seeds in deep 
Half hardy annuals. 
and are universally known. 
display it has no equal. 
rich soil. 

Our choicest mixture. 
Over 75 varieties of 
We know of no better 
Alneer’s Perfection Double Mixed 
asters, including many new and fancy strains. 
mixture. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.25. 
New Princess Type 
(Early Midseason, Wilt Resistant) 
This beautiful new type has large blooms with full crested centers sur- 
rounded by several rows of strong guard petals. The plants are free 
blooming and grow about 2 ft. high. 
PRINCESS ANNE. Flowers open a delicate pink, turning to rosy pink. 
PRINCESS BONNIE. A soft shade of salmon rose. 
PRINCESS MARSHA. Cinnabar scarlet with a rich gold center, which 
changes to silver as the flower matures. 
Each of the above, pkt. 10c. 
One pkt. of each for 25c. 
See Color IMustrated on Front Inside Cover. 
Two Novelty Super Giant Asters 
A marvelous new Giants of California late type, the largest yet intro- 
duced. Flowers very artistic, due to the unusual eurling and interlacing 
of the petals. No disbudding is necessary, due to its non-lateral habit. 
EL MONTE. All-American winner. A companion to the sensational Aster, 
Los Angeles. A deep, glowing crimson, composed of abundant quantities 
of daintily interlaced, plumlike petals. Flowers. are large and fluffy, 
on heavy, non-lateral basal branched stems. Very early blooming and 
the only really large-flowered crimson Aster. Pkt. 15c. 
Stems 
LOS ANGELES. All-American winner. Color, pure shell pink. 
unusually long. Pkt. 15c. 
Hardy Aster 
1 ’ Tall-Flowering Mixture. The tall growing, 
Michaelmas Daisy late fall flowering kinds in blue and mauve 
shades. If sown early they often flower the first season. Pkt. 10c. 
