CHOICE ANNUAL FLOWER SEEDS 


OLDS’ ASTERS 
800. Olds’ Finest Mixed Wilt Re- PLEASE NOTE. 
sistant. H. A... This is a new mix- F Be oa 
ture of Wilt-Resistant. varieties of The meaning of the initial pre- 
asters. By planting this strain as- ceding each variety is as follows: 
ters can be grown on soil that has A. + indicates an Annual; these 
had to be abandoned on account of grow, bloom and die the first year. 
wilt, There are, however, two types B. indicates a Biennial; these 
of aster disease, Aster Wilt and grow the first year and bloom and 
Aster Yellows. Wilt can be controll- die the next. Usually self seed. 
ed by planting Wilt-Resistant vari- P. indicates a Perennial; these 
eties but the Yellows cannot be con- grow the first year, bloom the sec- 
trolled by planting Wilt-Resistant ond and from year to year there- 
seed as the Yellows are caused by an after. H. indicates a Hardy Plant. 
insect. This mixture contains the H. H. indicates a Half-Hardy Plant. 
very best varieties, large flowers, T. indicates a Tender Plant. Thus 
bright colors in splendid assortment. H. H. A. would mean Half-Hardy 
é 5 ‘ Pkt., 10c; 44 02z., 40c; % oz., 60c; Annual, and T. P. a Tender Per- 
Giant Branching Aster. 0z., $1.00. ennial. 
Super Giant Los Angeles Aster. 
811. Super Giant Los Angeles. H. A. This is the largest 
and most fully double aster known. The flowers are from 6 to 
8 inches across, full petaled and artistically graceful in the 
feathery effect of the interlacing ostrich-type petals. The color 
is soft shell pink blending to creamy pink in the center. Plants 
about 3 feet in height with 6 to 8 long lateral stems on a plant. 
Without doubt the best aster yet introduced. This is not a wilt- 
resistant variety. Pkt,, 15c; 2 pkts., 25c; 4% oz., 90c; % oz., 
$1.60; oz., $3.00. 
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“T ‘never had “such , 
beautiful Asters as these’ 
Royal Mixed, Everyone 
said they were nicer than 
they could get at any 
greenhouse. JI tell my 
802%. Olds’ Giant Branching. H. A, (Wilt 
Resistant.) Mixed. One of the finest of all asters 
for cutting. Large vigorous plants, bearing a great 
profusion of bloom; immense fluffy flowers. Pkt., 
a 2 pkts., 15¢c; % oz., 40c; % oz., 70c; oz, 
_ 802. Giant Comet Mixed. H. A. (Wilt Re- 
sistant. ) Immense double flowers, resembling 
chrysanthemums. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15¢c; 4 
0z., 40c; Ye oz., 70c; oz., $1.20. 
803. Red Sensation. H. A. (Wilt Resistant.) 
This is the reddest of all red asters. The bright 
color glistens in the sunshine like a live coal. 
Flowers double, recurved. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; 
Yy 02., 50¢3; Ye oz., 85c; oz., $1.50, 


804. Giant White. H. A. (Wilt Resistant, . mama jriends about your fine 
Branching.) One of the best white asters. Four Royal Mixed Aster. seeds. 5 a 
inches in diameter. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; ™%4 Mrs. Ossie Gross, Wis. 
0z., 50¢3. Yo oz, 85c; .oz., $1.50. ree nave eae (Wilt Resistant.) (Early 
3 i E lowering. ) Hq. A. <A strain of American aster, 
, 806. White Ostrich Plume. H. A. (Wilt Re- growing about 2 feet high. Very large double 
sistant.) _ Without doubt one of the finest asters flowers with distinctly incurved petals. _Reeom- 
grown. Large, graceful flowers free from all stiff- mended for the northern states. Pkt., 10c; 2 
ness. Very suitable for cut flowers. Pkt., 10c; 2 pKts., 15c; % oz, 40c; % oz., 70c; 0Z., $1.20. 
pkts., 15¢; % oz., 50c; %% oz., 85c; oz., $1.50. 
8054. Giant Shell Pink. H. A. (Wilt Resistant.) 
(Branching.) The best clear light pink. Large 
flowers, graceful in form. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; 
Y, o2%., 50¢; Yo oz, 85¢; oz., $1.50. 
807. Giant Crimson, H. A. (Wilt Resistant.) 
(Branching. ) A variety with conspicuously 
bright red flowers, very double. A mass of them 
roduces a splendid effect. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; 
i, 0Z., 50c; Ye oz., 85c; oz., $1.50. 
808. Giant Blue. H. A. (Branching.) (Wilt 
Resistant.) Almost a pure lavender shade approach- 
ing an azure blue.  Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15¢c; ™%4 
0z., 50c; % oz., 85¢; oz., $1.50. 
809. Giant Purple. H, A, (Wilt Resistant.) 
(Branching.) A rich violet or purple. One of the 
best dark-shaded varieties. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; 
Ye wOu, (O0C3 1/5) 02.8 5¢e3 “oz, $1.50, 


Golden Sheaf Aster. 
810. Golden Sheaf. H. A. (Wilt Resistant.) 
An Aurora aster. Centers are quilled and outer 
petals broad. This is the deepest yellow aster 
yet introduced and the only one that is wilt- 
resistant. The flowers are fully double, at- 
tractive crest-like centers of good substance and 
fine depth petals. The flowers last well when cut 
and are excellent shippers. Height, 2 feet. 
Pkt., 15¢; 2>pkts.,. 25c% 4%° oz.,' 75c3. 14 0o7z., 
$1.30; oz., $2.50. 
805. Heart of France. (Wilt Resistant.) 
Ht, A, The best pure red aster ever introduced; 
flowers large and full, purest ruby. Pkt.; 15c; 
2 pkts,, 25c; 4 oz., 75c; Y% oz. $1.30; oz., 
$2.50, 
California Giant Sunshine Aster. 
815. California Giant Sunshine. (Mixed.) H. 
A. An Anemone-flowered type of Aster. The 
flowers have a raised center with the outside 
petals of a contrasting color, measuring 4 to 6 
inches across. Without doubt one of the finest 
varieties for cutting on our entire list, and it 
is also the most resistant to disease. Our strain 
has extra long stiff stems. The beauty of this 
flower can hardly be described in words. Pkt., 
i5cs 2) pkts..| 26csY_p oz, 75c5) 2, 02z:, $1.303 
0z., $2.50. 
HOW TO PLANT FLOWER SEEDS 
IN THE GARDEN 
Most flowering plants will live in almost any 
soil, but to give them a fair chance to develop, 
some care must be taken to make the ground 
suitable to their needs. The soil best adapted 
to flowering plants is generally a light friable 
loam, containing enough sand to make it porous, 
thoroughly pulverized and enriched with liberal 
amounts of Vigoro. Make the seed bed as fine, 
smooth and level as possible, except that a 
slight rounding of the bed is desirable that it 

California Giant Double Mixed Aster. may be well drained; do not plant meen ae 
. A : ; oro i ret lant too early. The 
California Giant Double Mixed. H. A. A ground is wet and do not p me : : 
gates auce of the sturdy habit of growth and long ground must be thoroughly warm for most 
stems of the Beauty type of asters with the well- flower seeds. Cover each lot of seeds ts 
known Ostrich Feather type of large, graceful flow- uniform depth which should not be more a 
ere Three feet high. The colors are: white, peach four to six times the diameter of the seed; 
i i 3 e rose and press the soil firmly over the seed; plant in rows 
er eee ise Lind ae VN, 0z., 75¢; so that the ee a, may be easily seen; thin 
hn ¢ 30; :. to prevent crowding. 
Y% oz., $1.80; oz., $2.50. oO pr as 
Heart of France Aster. 
