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Improved Giant Crego Asters 
Also known as Giant Branching Comet 
















Large flowers, 4 to 5 in. across, with long, ribbon-like, grace- 
fully curled and twisted petals, giving them a lovely fluffy ap- 
pearance. Long stemmed; fine for cutting. The plants are 
strong growing, of branching habit, 2 ft. tall. Midseason. 
3039 Azure Blue* Soft, pleasing shade of light azure blue. 
3029 Blue Flame* Bright navy blue. Excellent deep color. 
3031 Crimson* Rich and velvety; a striking, vivid red. 
3080 Enchantress* Charming and exquisite salmon-rose. 
3038 Peach Blossom Delicate light pink and white. 
3032 Shell Pink®* Soft and refined blush pink; beautiful. 
3034 Deep Rose* Always in demand; attractive color. 
3041 Violet* Very artistic, unusual shade of purplish violet. 
3036 White* Splendid combined with dark colors or alone. 
3037 All Colors Mixed* Many colors, including all the 
above, each of which is highly immune to wilt disease. 
Any of the above I mproved Giant Crego Asters: 
Pkt. 15¢; 4% oz. 40¢; 14 oz. 70¢; 14 oz. $1.25. 




7762 COLLECTION 
Six Wiit-Resistant Improved Giant Crego Asters 
Azure Blue, Crimson, Shell Pink, 
Deep Rose, Violet and White. 
6 Pkts.—one each of these 6 separate colors, each selected 60 
for resistance to wilt disease (value 90¢), for only ¢g 


y Crego Aster, 
Blue Flame* 
Pkt. 15¢. 

Queen of the Market Asters 
Plants are of open, spreading growth and branch freely near the 
7694 Burpee’s Aster Garden 
ground, thereby giving long stems to the flowers, which are nearly Flowers from extra early in the summer until frost. 
round, fully double, and measure 3 in. across. What the flowers 12 Pkts.—one each of American Beauty Red, White and 
lack in size is made up in earliness. Can be had in bloom in June if Blue; Heart of France (deep ruby-red); Improved Giant 
the seeds are started early indoors. Plants grow 18 in. tall. Crege Azure Blue, Enchantress (salmon-rose), Sheil Pink 
~ : and Violet; Navy Blue, extra early; Giant Branching All 
1688 Blue Bee yeuaee blus Great favorite for cutting. Colors Mixed; Imbricated Pompon All Colors Mixed and 
3274 Crimson® Very popular for cut flowers and garden use. California Giant Double All Colors Mixed. 
3275 Flesh Pink* Dainty and pleasing light blush pink. 12 Pkts. in all, 7 different and desirable types $4 
(value $2.00), for only 
3276 Purple* Deep purple shade of charming softness. 
1683 Deep Rose Rose-pink. Desirable color for all purposes. 
3277 Scarlet* Vivid scarlet. Showy color of great appeal. 
3280 White* Glistening white. Combines well with the others. 
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3281 All Colors Mixed 4 well-balanced color assortment. Su per G ia nt Aste —Largest of all 
Any of the above Queen of the Market Asters: hes me suche eat Rn ey blooms composed of 
.1 | As aintily interlaced, plume-like petals. The huge flowers are borne 
Pkt. 15¢; 1% oz. 40¢; 14 oz. 70¢5 12 oz. $1.25. on EY heavy. non-lateral. base-branching stems and are 
aes a . produced quite early, beginning in August and continuing until 
; * Varieties wine with an asterisk (*) late in the season. The largest of all asters, resembling California 
are highly immune to ‘Wilt disease”’ or ‘“‘Stem-rot.”’ Giants in form but earlier. Pkt. 20¢; 1% oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.00. 
Mammoth Peony Flowered Asters 
An exceptionally fine, late-flowering aster. The immense double 
blooms measure 4 to 5 in. across, and are composed of numerous 
petals which fold gracefully toward the center, asin peonies. De- 
sirable for garden display and for cutting. The flowers are borne 
on sturdy stems, 15 to 20 in. long, quite free from laterals. Where 
summers are short, we suggest that you start the seeds early in- 
doors so plants will flower before frost. 2% to 3 ft. tall. 

Mammoth 
Peony Flowered 
Aster 
1590 Azure Fairy Rich, deep lavender-blue shade. Exquisite. 
1591 Maiden’s Blush Light flesh or shell-pink; delicate tone. 
1592 Peach Blossom Pink flushed delicate lavender-pink. 
1601 Purple Robe Deep royal purple of regal beauty. 
1597 Rosebud Clear, deep rose; magnificent color for cutting. 
1602 Silvery Rose Bright rose with distinct silvery sheen over 
the entire flower which adds so much to its beauty. Handsome. 
1593 Swansdown Pure glistening white immense flowers. 
1594 All Colors Mixed Most carefully blended mixture. , 
Any of the above Mammoth Peony Flowered Asters: 
Pkt. 20¢; 4 oz. 50¢; %4 oz. 85¢; 12 oz. $1.50. 
7780 COLLECTION 
Seven Mammoth Peony Flowered Asters 
7 Pkts.—one each of the above 7 separate colors $4 
(value $1.40) for only 

Swansdown 
LL SS EET 
Pkt. 20¢. See page 100 for Complete Index SS 
