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Bodger's Wilt Resistant Asters 
We do not attempt to list all varieties of Asters that are grown, but we are listing such 
varieties that we have found to be the best for the commercial grower. The Asters 
listed are Wilt Resistant unless otherwise marked, 
‘EARLY ROYAL—Follows Queen of The Markets. 
Very popular and much used because of its 
SUPER GIANT LOS ANGELES—Shell pink. 
size and stems. Blooms in August. 
Azure Blue, very good color. 
Deep Rose, taller. 
Orchid, orchid lavendar. 
Purple, deep purple. 
Shell Pink, good shade of Semple Pink. 
White, excellent commercial white. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKETS—HMost popular early 
flowering type, blooms July. 
Azure Blue. 
Light Blue—Medium blue. 
Rose. 
White. 
* AMERICAN BRANCHING—F lowers large double 
and fine form, blooming in September. 
Azure Blue, clear mid-blue. 
Rose, attractive light rose. 
Semple-Pink, choice Shell Pink. 
White, extra select, long stems. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY — Valuable because of its 
lateness, large and long-stemmed incurved 
flowers. Blooms September 15-20. 
Azure Fairy, azure blue. 
Deep Rose, rich deep rose. 
Purple, or dark blue. 
September Beauty, shell pink. 
White. 
IMPROVED GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA — Not 
Resistant), large and full flowers on long 
heavy non-lateral stems. Fine cut flowers for 
florists. 
Apple Blossom, shell pink. 
Azure Blue, clear azure blue. 
Dark Purple. 
Deep Rose. 
Silvery Rose, rich rose, silver tips. 
White, pure white. 
Finest Mixture. 
Trade Packet, 50c; 14 Oz., $1.25 
AURORA GOLDEN SHEAF—Yellow self. Late 
August blooming. Fine for cutting. 
EARLY GIANT — Finest large flowered heavy 
stemmed wilt resistant Aster yet developed. 
Blooms early. 
Light Blue. 
Peach Blossom, opens white flushes lavender 
pink. 
Rose Marie, rich rose. 
Trade Packet, 35c; 14 Oz., 75c 
BALL’S DEEP ROSE—Bright deep rose. 
BALL’S PURPLE—Attractive deep purple. 
BALL’S WHITE EARLY, follows the Royals. 
BALL’S WHITE LATE, blooms Sept. 10-15. 
BALL’S PHLOX PINK, clear light rose-pink. 
IMPROVED GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA SUN- 
SHINE—(Non Resistant), new Aster type, 
sometimes called the most beautiful Aster, 
appeals to the better class florist trade. 
Enchantress, Pink, salmon pink. 
Lavender, or azure blue. 
Purple, or dark blue. 
Rose, light rose or deep pink. 
White. 
Finest Mixed. 
Trade Packet, 40c; 14 Oz., 75c 
Price on all Asters, except where prices are quoted. 
Trade Packet, 35c; 14 Oz., 60c; 1 Oz., $2.00 
The following mixtures are available :— 
American Beauty Mixture. 
American Branching Mixture. 
Early Royal Mixture. 
Single Chensis Finest Mixture. 
All Varieties Mixture. 
Trade Packet, 35c; 14 Oz., 50c; 1 Oz., $1.75 
“Starred Varieties respond to light treatment. 

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