National Seed & Importing Co., Omaha, Nebr. 
ASTERS — Astry 
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
A majestic recurved Aster of perfect form. Vigorous 
growth, fine stems. We take pleasure in recommending this 
truly grand Aster as being the best in its class ever offered 
to garden lovers. It is a combination of the well-known 
Comet or Ostrich Plume type of flower, with long-branching 
stems and sturdy habit of growth. Careful selection has 
perfected the type and we reccommend them strongly both 
for cutting and bedding. A superb mixture of majestic long- 
stemmed flowers in every color found in Asters, Light Blue, 
Crimson, Pure Pink, Dark Purple, Deep Rose, White. Price 
of above, pkt. 15c, per 1,000 seeds 75c. Collection, one packet 
each of the above separate six colors 75c. 
NEW YELLOW ASTER 
Aurora Golden Sheaf (Wilt Resistant) — The deepest 
colored yellow Aster yet offered. The flowers are fully 
double, with an attractive crest-like center, Pkt. 15c; per 
1,000 seeds 75c. 
GIANT SUNSHINE 
The daintiest and most graceful Aster grown; an ideal cut 
flower. There is no doubt that the Sunshine Aster is a 
distinct acquisition to floriculture. The colors are surpris- 
ingly beautiful, chiefly because of the strongly contrasting, 
Gisc-like centers with the surrounding aurea of petals. The 
ensemble presents an airy, lice-like effect different to ony 
other Aster. The flowers averange 3 to 4 inches in diameter. 
Mixed colors — This mixture contains a lovely range of 
harmonious colorg which can-not be surpassed for Summer 
cut flowers. 1,000 seeds 60c, pkt. 15c. 
+ ANTHEMIS (Marguerite) 
Free-flowering perennials with attractive cut foliage and 
large Daisy-like flowers. Need full sun. 
Tinctoria, Perry’s Variety — 2 ft. large lemon-yellow 
Daisies, in bloom all summer, Pkt. 25c. 
*« BALSAM 
Lady Slippers — Brilliant Mixture. A charming old favor- 
ite with double flowers like Camellias. The symmetrical 
bushy plants are sure to grow well all summer in any good 
but slightly moist soil. Excellent for a 2 ft. heigh summer 
hedge. Pkt. 10c, 4 oz. 30c, oz. 90c. 
* NEW BUSH BALSAM or “Gardenia Flowered” 
Mixed Colors — We know you will like this new Balsam. 
Tit’s just the right height (about 18 inches) and the flowers 
are above the foliage. This is a new development in Balsams. 
The flowers are double, similar to and as beautiful as 
Gardenias, in a mixture of rose, red and white. Pkt. loc, 
44 0z. 60c, oz. $1.80. 
* BEGONIA, EverblooOming 
Vernon — Fine bedding and pot plant, 6 inches high; 
blood-red flowers in profusian, Price per 1,000 seeds $1.00; 
pkt. 25c. 
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Aster California Giant 

Bush Balsam 
* BRACHYCOME 
Swan River Daisy — Small, cineraria-like blooms nearly 
all summer. Fine for edgings, rock gardens or pots. Free 
flowering. 9 to 12 inches tall. 
*« BLUE LACE FLOWER 
Didiscus coeruleus — Large, lace-like heads 21% inches 
across composed of many delicate lavender-blue flowers 
which in form resemble Queen Anne’s Lace Flower. Plants 
grow 11% ft. and more tall and bloom all summer. Fine for 
cutting; pretty in the border, Does best in cool locations, 
Pkt. 10c, % oz. 25c, % oz. 40c. 
