
Walter and Jimmie Schell, future seedsmen, look at the beautiful Asters with ‘‘Grandpa’’ while Mrs. Walter S. 
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Schell, (‘‘Grandma,’’ you wouldn’t think it) andson, W. Mettlen Schell, father of Walter and Jimmie, admire the 
gorgeous Petunias of every color and shade. 
9 lit FI S d They Grow Better 
Schell S Qua | y ower ee S They Bloom Better 
We offer all the best worth-while new flowers and a complete list of all the best standard varieties. 
Our quality is the highest; our germination is strong and very high, and we know that you will have perfect 
success with all our Seeds if soil conditions, temperature, and moisture are correct, and proper care is given. 
Days Required for Seed to Germinate. After many kinds 
we give the approximate number of days it requires for the seed 
to germinate. However, sunshine, moisture, depth of planting, 
and condition of seed-bed have much to do with healthy germi- 
nation. Give the seed its time to germinate. 
It is Important to Have a Good Seed-bed where the tiny 
new-born plants will be properly nursed. Have the soil worked 
very fine, work in manure—Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep 
Manure is the very thing needed—we have it—cover the seeds 
lightly; after they have sprouted do not let the soil dry out or 
the tender sprouts will die and that will end it as far as that 
seed is concerned. When moistening the seed-bed do it with a 
very fine spray, never with a hose unless it can be made to give 
a very fine misty spray. Sow seed in rows so the plants may be 
kept weeded and cultivated. Then transplant where you want 
them to bloom. In lifting leave as much earth on the roots as 
ASTERS 
Hardy Annual 
Germinates in 5 to 10 days 
possible. Keep the surface broken always, for plants get more 
nourishment from the air than they do from the soil. 
All Flowers are designated as Annuals, Biennials, and 
Perennials. 
ANNUALS grow from seed, bloom, and die within one season. 
BIENNIALS require two seasons to complete their growth, 
and seldom bloom until the second year. They make strong 
root-growth and foliage the first year. This remains over 
winter. The second year they bloom, seed, and then die. 
PERENNIALS do not, as a rule, bloom until the second year 
from sowing of the seed, although there are numerous peren- 
nials which bloom the first year from seed. They are hardy 
and will not freeze out, blooming year after year. Some last 
a lifetime; others may reach their age limit in three or four 
seasons. 
IMPORTANT! Wilt-resistant Strains are immune to Aster 
Wilt disease. They are designated by the letters (W-R.). 
They should be in every garden. Fine for cut-flowers. (See page 44) 
IMPROVED CREGO. (All W-R.) The flowers are very 
large, measuring 5 inches across when growing conditions are 
favorable. They are full, double, and well formed, much like 
chrysanthemums, very fine for cut-flowers. The plants grow 
about 2 feet high. Rose-Pink, White, Crimson, Purple, 
Azure-Blue, Deep Rose, Enchantress (new salmon-pink), 
Mixed Colors. Each, pkt. 10 cts.; 440z. 50 cts.; oz. $1.80. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET. (W-R.) This variety is extra 
early, following my Earliest White. The plants are 20 inches 
and branching. Flowers are very double and valuable for 
cutting. Blooms early in August. Pure White, Pink, Crim- 
son, Blue, and All Colors Mixed. Each, pkt. 10 cts.; 
3 pkts. 25 cts.; oz. 45 cts.; Moz. 85 cts.; oz. $1.50. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY. (W-R.) Very beautiful, large, 
densely double flowers on long, heavy stems. Plants grow nearly 
3 feet high. Bloom in September and October. Shell-Pink, 
White, Purple, Crimson, Lavender, Carmine-Rose, and 
Finest Mixed. Each, pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; Moz. 65 cts.; 
Woz. $1.25; oz. $2. 
HEART OF FRANCE. (W-R.) A very beautiful Aster 
The plants grow about 2 feet high and are well branched. The 
flowers are rich ruby-red, the largest of all red Asters. They 
bloom in September. Pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; Moz. $1. 
ASTERMUM. (All W-R.) The flowers are very large, 
double, and well formed, very much like chrysanthemums, from 
which they have been named. Plants grow 2 feet tall. They 
come into bloom a little earlier than Crego. Miixed. Each, 
pkt. 10 cts.; 3 pkts. 25 cts.; 44oz. 70 cts.; Woz. $1.25; oz. $2.50. 
SCHELL’S AMERICAN BRANCHING ASTERS. (W-R.) 
This magnificent Aster still reigns supreme. It is often mistaken 
for the chrysanthemum, which it very much resembles. It 
begins blooming about August 15 and continues throughout 
the season. The large flowers are borne on long, graceful stems 
from 15 to 20 inches in length. Snowy White, Pink, Crimson, 
Purple, Scarlet (Sensation), Lavender, all in separate coiors 
and All Colors Mixed. Each, pkt. 10 cts.; Moz. 55 cts.; 
Woz. $1; oz. $2. 
AURORA. (W-R.) Yellow, Blue. Each, pkt. 15 cts. 
SUPER-GIANT ASTERS, LOS ANGELES. The largest 
of all double Asters (6 to 8 inches across). Rich, lovely soft 
pink, blending to a creamy pink at the center, on long, strong 
stems. Be sure to grow it. Pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts, 25 cts; 
Yyoz. 80 cts.; Yoz. $1.50; oz. $3. 
SUPER-GIANT, EL MONTE. Just like Los Angeles in 
size but this is a deep rich crimson. Pkt. 15 cts.; 1goz. 80 cts.; 
Voz. $1.50; oz. $3. 
GIANT SUNSHINE. The dual-tone color effects formed by 
the quilled discs and the encircling guard petals are lovely 
beyond description, showing shades of pink, blue, and lavender 
in the petals having either yellow or blue center discs. The flow- 
ers are very large (4 to 5 inches across) and the stems are long 
and heavy, on plants from 2 to 3 feet high. Salmon-Pink, 
Lavender, Light Blue, Purple, and Finest Mixed. Each, 
pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; 1 pkt. each of these 5 for 50 cts.; 
Yyoz. $1.25; Voz. $2.25; oz. $4. 
SCHELL’S PRINCESS BONNIE. (W-R.) A new type 
having a full crested center surrounded by several rows of 
strong guard petals. Beautiful soft salmon-rose with the center 
a rich gold while opening. Large blooms on long stems. Fine for 
florists and the home garden. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. $1; oz. $1.75. 
_ GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA. Mammoth flowers curled and 
interlaced on strong stems. A fine cut-flower. White, Light 
Blue, Deep Rose, Pink, Dark Purple, Crimson and Finest 
Mixed. Each, pkt. 15 cts.; 2 for 25 cts.; oz. $1.20; oz. $3.75. 
42 WALTER S. SCHELL, Inc., Quality Seeds, HARRISBURG, PA. 

