- Giant 
~ Annual 
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Buist’s 
Asterse 
xi of the most pop- 
ular and effective of 
our garden favorites, pro- 
ducing a profusion of flow- 
ers in which richness and 
variety of colors are com- 
bined with the most per- 
fect and beautiful forms. 
They are outstanding in 
every garden, or pleasure 
ground. As cut flowers 
they rival the Chrysanthe-. 
mum 1n beauty and diver- 
sity of form and color, and 
remain firm and fresh for 
days. 
By planting early, mid- 
season, and late flowering 
varieties you may have a 
continuous succession of 
flowers from early summer until frost. For 
early blooms sow seed indoors or in a cold 
frame in March, otherwise sow outdoors after 
danger from freezing has passed. 
Good culture and a sunny open situation is 
essential. Avoid the numerous diseases to 
which Asters are susceptible by planting in 
new ground each year. Prepare the soil care- 
fully, using a good heavy loam enriched with 
a liberal quantity of bone meal, wood ashes 
and a little air-slacked lime. Barnyard manure 
should never be used. The plants should be 
cultivated frequently and tobacco dust 
sprinkled around the stems to control aphis. 
California Giant Asters 
2 to 3 ft. August-October. The flowers are large and 
full, combining the well known Crego or feathered type 
with the vigorous habit of growth and long stems of the 
Beauty type. The flowers are large and double with 
long curled petals 5 inches or more in diameter borne 
on strong, heavy stems 114 to 2 feet long. A true non- 
lateral type. Those who demand the finest for their 
gardens choose the California Giants and Giant Beauty 
Asters. 
1532 Peach Blossom ..........eeeeeeewers 
1543 Light Blue ........ Sal Shon ial Pore kes 
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1565 Deep Rose ........+++e00> ES hie Ok: 
1576 Dark Purple ...........--eeees BAAR 
Any of the above, /g oz., SOc 
1587 Collection. One packet each............60c 
1598 Mixed Colors. Vg oz., 40c........Pkt. 15¢ 
California Giant Aster 

Giant Crego Asters 
WILT-RESISTANT 
2 ft. August-October. The well known American 
Aster. The flowers are large and double, with loose 
petals curled and twisted, resembling Chrysanthemums. 
es eae are robust and branching with an abundance 
of bloom. 
1815 Crimson ......... oot nar stanratgtonata 
1818 Lavender ..... area Bla cis Sie weer eres 
1821 Purple ..... Be fear nee Seer ate, Gua ere ietere .| Pkt. 
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1826 Shell Pink ........... pa fee oe 
S29 White yee sere ches ote cass oars etek Seapdovelalete tse 
Any of the above,  oz., 3O0c; 14 oz., 5Oc 
1832 Collection. One packet each............50¢ 
1843 Mixed. ¥ oz., 25c; 1% oz., 4Oc...Pkt. 10c 
Queen of the Market Asters 
WILT-RESISTANT 
114 to 2 ft. July-October. These well-known early 
Asters are in bloom two weeks before others begin to 
blossom. They are of branching habit, flowers nearly 
round, fully double and borne on long stems, making 
them exceedingly valuable for cutting. 
1610 Bright Rose ......... Pte hasty Ae 
162 125 Lavenderary.e heer one wee en esas 
1632 Crimson ........ SUM FN tie kt) ... | Pkt. 
4643: Blush: Pink’ 52.5 %oi te awkess ce ae ...$ 10c 
1654 = Purples. coisas Oe nee ohh ee : 
1665 White *..6......000: 
Any of the above, ¥ oz., 8Oc; 1% oz., 50c 
1676 Collection. One packet each............50c 
1687 Mixed. ¥% oz., 25c; 14 0z., 4Oc...Pkt. 10c 
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Two Super Giant Asters 
21% ft. August-October. The largest and most fully double Asters known. Flowers 6 to 8 ins. across, with 
graceful, interlacing petals. Six to eight non-lateral stems per plant. 
1599 El Monte. eecaesoeeeeaeeeoeee t. 15¢c 
1600 Los Angeles. Shell Pink..........Pkt. 15¢ 
