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Asters 
inches or more in length. Petals are wonderfully 
curled and twisted, resembling Chrysanthemums. 
Blooms from late August to October. 
White 
Pink 
Lavender 
Purple 
Deep Rose 
Crimson 
Blue Flame 
Each of the above, Pkt. 15c; 144 0z. 40c; %4 oz. 75c. 
Mixed all colors, Pkt. 15c; 1 oz. 35c; 1%4 oz. 65c. 
CALIFORNIA GIANT ASTERS: The flower is of 
the Crego or Ostrich Feather type, but more sub- 
stantial and larger, measuring 5 to 6 inches in 
diameter combined with the robust habit of 
growth and length of stem that characterizes the 
Beauty type. A splendid cut flower. 
White Light Blue 
Deep Rose Peach Blossom 
Dark Purple Crimson 
Each of the above, Pkt. 15c; 1% oz. 50c; 14 oz. 90c. 
Mixed all colors, Pkt. 15c; 144 oz. 45c; %4 oz. 80c. 
HEART OF FRANCE ASTER: The large beauti- 
ful, deep ruby red, well rounded and fully double 
blooms are borne on extra large stems and are 
excellent for cutting. The plants are of the 
branching type and very robust habit. 
Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 50c; %4 oz. 90c. 
ASTERS, SINGLE GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA: 
The large flowers are from 3 to 4 inches in dia- 
meter, made up of graceful petals surrounding a 
small, yellow, contrasting center. Bloom pro- 
fusely in midseason. The plants are branching, 
215 feet tall. 
Mixed all colors, Pkt. 10c; 4% oz. 30c. 
ASTERS, GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE: The 
large flowers are 4 or more inches across with 
loosely placed outer petals, contrasting with the 
creamy yellow or blue centers, which are compos- 
ed of many showy tiny quills. The plants grow 
from 214 to 3 feet high and bear blossoms on stiff 
stems 18 to 20 inches long. Excellent for cutting. 
Mixed, all colors. 
Pkt. 15c; 14% oz. 50c; 1%4 oz. 90¢c. 
IMBRICATED POMPOM ASTERS: The upright 
plants often produce as many as 20 small pompom 
flowers of various shades to the plant. Blossoms 
very early. Excellent for cutting and has unusual 
keeping qualities. Height 15 inches. 
Mixed all colors, 
Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 50c. 
BALSAM—“LADY SLIPPER” 
LADY SLIPPER: Beautiful half hardy annuals 
from one and a half to two feet in height. Sow 
seed early in spring and protect against frost. 
All best varieties mixed. 
Pkt. 10c; 1% 0z. 25c; 1%4 oz. 40c. 
CASTOR BEAN (See Ricinus) 
CANDYTUFT 
Showy, hardy annuals, very useful for edging 
and masses; excellent for cutting. Continuous 
bloom from July to October. 
Giant Hyacinth Flowered White, Pkt. 10c; 14 02. 
Cc. 
Finest Mixed, Pkt. 10c; 1%4 oz. 30c. 
CALENDULA—“‘POT MARIGOLD” 
One of the finest free flowering, hardy, an- 
nuals, producing a fine effect in beds or borders, 
The flowers are ball shaped and of a bright 
glistening orange color. 
Special Mixture, Pkt. 10c; 144 oz. 46c. 
CLARKIA 
Very popular as a summer annual, very hardy 
and easy to grow in ordinary garden soil. Plants 
grow about two feet high. Are very profuse 
bloomers and are exceedingly bright and at- 
tractive, especially in large masses. 
Special Mixture, all colors, Pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 40c. 

Carnation 
CARNATION 
Giant Margaret Mixed—These Carnations have 
created a sensation, not only on account of their 
beautiful colors, but unlike all others, they bloom 
in about four months from sowing the seed. 
Blooms until checked by frost. 
All colors, Mixed, Pkt. 15c; 1% oz. 55c. 
CALIFORNIA POPPY 
Eschscholtzia 
Is the state flower of California. A free flower- 
ing plant of low spreading growth. 
Golden West: The yellow-orange centered flow- 
ers are produced from early spring until frost. 
Finest yellow. 
Pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 40c. 
California Poppy—New Hybrid Mixture—Erect, 
dwarf growing. This splendid mixture is made up 
from separate varieties of many colors. 
New Hybrid Mixture, Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 50c. 
CYPRESS VINE 
A most beautiful and popular tender climber, 
with delicate, fern-like foliage and numerous 
bright red and white star-shaped flowers. 
Mixed, Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 50c. 
CENTAUREA—BACHELORS BUTTON 
Know as Ragged Sailor or Cornflower. One of 
the most popular old-fashioned flowers. Easy to 
grow and always furnishes an abundance of 
bright, cheerful blooms. Colors run to blues 
and pinks. 
Finest Mixed, Pkt. 10c; 14 02. 30c. 
Centaurea Imperialis Sweet Sultan, See page 25. 
