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Asters —Continued 
Queen of the Market 
A well-known early flowering strain of Aster 
of branching habit which grows to a height of 
about 1% feet. The flowers are of medium size 
on long stems and are used extensively for cut 
flowers. Blooms in early August. 
0682 Mixed %. Pkt. 10c., 3 pkts. 25c., 1 oz. 60c. 
06841 COLLECTION, 6 separate colors ~ 50c. 


Single Giant 
A new type, the largest and finest single-flow- 
ered Aster, with very small centers and long, 
graceful rays. Vigorous plants, 11% to 2 feet tall. 
0699 Mixed. * Pkt. 15c., 3 pkts. 35c., 1 oz. 60c. 
07911 COLLECTION, 5 separate colors ~ €0c. 


Victory Giants 
0719 Mixed. Honorable Mention, 1943, A.A.S. 
Extra-early flowering ‘‘Giants of California” 
type in a very pleasing color mixture. The 
plants are of branching habit, of sturdy growth 
and about 3 feet tall, with fine, strong, straight 
stems. The crown flowers average 5 inches 
across. A splendid new Aster type for early 
cutting purposes. Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 

ASTERS -— Perennial 
Hardy Perennials. Flower or rock garden. 15 inches 
0738 Subcaeruleus. A handsome dwarf variety 
which blooms in May and June. Large flowers 
of clear bluish mauve with yellow centers. 
Height 15 inches. Another fine rock garden 
variety. PK. 25c., 3 pkts: 60c: 
ARABIS — Rock-Cress 
Hardy Perennial Rock garden 1 foot 
Low border or rock garden plants with grayish 
foliage and huge masses of small, showy flowers 
in the early Spring. 
0435 Alpina. Pure white, fragrant flowers. 
1 foot. Pkt. 15c., 3 pkts. 35c: 
ARENARIA — Sandwort 
Hardy Perennial Rock garden 4 inches 
0437 Montana. An excellent, low-growing rock 
plant with narrow, bright green leaves and icy 
white flowers during the late Spring or early 
Summer. Pkt. 35c., 3 pkts. 85c. 
0570 Aster, Rose Marie 

ARCTOTIS — African Daisy 
Half-hardy Annual Flower garden 2% feet 
0440 Grandis. A handsome flower from South 
Africa. The Daisy-like blooms are clear white 
on the upper surface with the back of the pet- 
als lilac-blue. The gray-green foliage also adds 
to the appearance. Grows quickly from seed 
and blooms all Summer. Valuable as a cut 
flower. Pkt. 10c., 3 pkts. 25c., 4 oz. 50c. 
ARMERIA — Thrift 
Hardy Perennial Rock garden 3 to 24 inches 
Dwarf perennials with narrow, evergreen 
leaves which form low tufts or rosettes from which 
the showy flower heads rise on thin, wiry stems. 
They bloom fairly continuously from early 
Spring until Fall and make fine edging or border 
plants, suitable also for rock gardens. 
0455 Alpina. A very dwarf plant which forms a 
compact little tuft of foliage and bright rose 
heads of flowers about 3 inches high. 
Pkt.50e;, 3 pkts. $1.25 
0461 Formosa. Bright rose. 18 inches. 
PK 15eh opts) coc. 24 Oz. 1,00 
0464 Formosa Large-flowered Hybrids. Large 
ball-shaped flowers varying in color from pink 
to shades of rose and crimson. 18 inches. 
Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c., 4 oz. $1.00 
0467 Giant Pink. A beautiful large-flowered 
pink variety. 2 feet. Pkt. 50c., 3 pkts. $1.25 
ASCLEPIAS 
Hardy Perennial Flower garden 2 feet 
0477 Tuberosa (Butterfly Weed). A gorgeous, 
native plant. Excellent for dry borders. Bril- 
liant orange flowers in July and August. 2 feet. 
Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 
ASPARAGUS 
Tender Perennials Greenhouse Climbers 
Easily grown greenhouse plants, the feathery 
foliage of which is cut and used extensively in 
bouquets. 
0482 Plumosus nanus. Flat, lacy fronds which 
are very effective when mixed with flowers in 
bouquets. Pkt. 25c., 100 seeds $1.00 
0485 Sprengeri. Long, feathery sprays. Used 
in hanging baskets as well as for cutting. 
Pkt. 25c., 100 seeds $1.00 
AUBRIETIA 
Hardy Perennials. Edging or rock garden. 4 in. 
Trailing, rock garden or edging plants growing 
only about 4 inches high and forming dense mats 
which blossom out in the early Spring with 
masses of brilliant hues. Excellent for dry, wall 
gardens or between flagstones. 
0753 Large-flowered Hybrids. A 
handsome, large-flowered strain. 
Many shades of lavender, mauve, 
rose, purple and violet. 
Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 
BALSAM — Ladyslipper 
Half-hardy Annuals. Garden plants. 
15 to 24 in. 
Old-fashioned garden favorites 
with klooms of extreme beauty in 
an unusual range of rare colors. 
0770 Breck’s Special Mixture. 
Clusters of double flowers resem- 
bling Camellias are produced in 
great abundance. 
Pkt. 10c., 8 pkts. 25c., 144 oz. 60c. 
BAPTISIA — False Indigo 
Hardy Perennial Garden plant 3 feet 
0784 Australis. Strong growing, 
bushy perennial with handsome, 
dark, bluish-green foliage and 
spikes of deep blue, pea-shaped 
flowers which somewhat resemble 
Lupins, during June and July. 
Pit. be),,.6 pkts23ooc. 

0440 Arctotis grandis 
BEGONIAS—Tuberous Rooted 
Bulbous Bedding or pot plants 1 foot 
Spectacular Summer bedding plants with large 
brilliant blooms in a wide assortment of colors. 
Excellent for partially shaded places. They will 
bloom in about 6 months from the time the seed 
is sown. 
0798 Breck’s Prize Single, Mixed. A selection 
from the finest and newest varieties. Pkt. $1.25 
0800 Breck’s Prize Double, Mixed. A superb 
strain. PEta SIO 
0802 Breck’s Prize Fringed, Mixed. Huge 
single blooms with petals beautifully frilled 
and fringed along the edges. Pkt. $1.25 
Begouta Bulbs 
Bulbs of the tuberous-rooted types are 
available in separate colors throughout the 
Spring months. They are very easy to grow 
and may be planted in pots from February 
on and used as house plants; or in the open 
garden in May. See page 54. 
BEGONIA Gracilis 
Tender Perennials Bedding plants 12 inches 
A splendid type for mass bedding or for grow- 
ing in pots for conservatory use. Erect plants 
crowned with clusters of showy flowers. Glossy 
green or reddish foliage. Pkt. 50c., 3 pkts. $1.25 
0815 Enchantress. Bright pink, green foliage. 
0817 Indian Maid. Deep scarlet, bronze foliage. 
0819 Luminosa. Bright scarlet, reddish foliage. 
0820 White. Shining green foliage. 
BROWALLIA 
Hardy Annuals. Garden and conservatory. 1 foot 
Easily grown, free-flowering plants. Fine for 
Summer bedding and excellent as greenhouse 
pot plants for Winter use. 
0865 Specicsa major. Beautiful perpetual- 
flowering plants with targe, violet-blue flowers 
on semi-trailing plants that may be used for 
bedding. It is especially fine for window boxes 
and when grown as conservatory pot plants 
Pkt. 35c., 3 pkts. 85c. 
0867 Viscosa Sapphire. Compact, upright 
-plants covered with masses of dark blue, white 
eyed flowers. 10 inches. Pkt. 25c.,3 pkts. 60c. 
