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BALL WILT-RESISTANT ASTERS 
ANEMONE OR CRESTED. These types have crested or cush- 
ioned anemone centers, forming fairly hard flowers suited for 
shipping. Our trials show most of them to be rather uncertain 
in wilt-resistance. 
*Aurora Golden Sheaf. Large flowered with outer petals a 
creamy white shading toward a deeper yellow cushion. A popu- 
lar commercial variety. 
*Princess Marsha. Deep rose shading to crimson. 
*Princess Anne. Light rose-pink with cream cushion. 
*Princess Bonnie. Silvery-rose with golden center deepening as 
flower matures. 
Prices on the Above Four Varieties: Tr. pkt., 35e; %4 oz., 
80c; 1 0z., $2.753 4 oz., $9.50. : 
PRICES on all following varieties except as otherwise noted: 
Tr. pkt., 30e; %4 oz., 60c3 1 0z., $1.85; 4 oz., $6.50. 

QUEEN OF THE MARKET. Popular early flowering class but not 
so resistant to rot as the stronger growing, later classes. The three 
finest varieties will be found in our 12 Best list. 
Dark Blue. Rather deep rich shade of purple. 
Flesh Pink. Shell pink; deepening as it matures. 
Mid Blue. Between the popular Azure and Dark Blue. 
Crimson. Plant moderately of this heavy color. 
THE ROYALS. Second early, closely following Queen of tue 
Markets. Excellent size, stems and ‘color in this profitable class. 
See also our 12 Best list. 
Purple. Bright purple; prefer Ball Deep Purple. 
White. A good white, but Ball White Early is preferred. 
KING OR NEEDLE TYPE. Attractively quilled or needle-like 
petals give these flowers an outstanding appearance. Largely 
used for long distance shipping because of their durability. 
Mid-Sept. 
*King Rose. (Non-resistant.) Fine deep rose. 
King Violet. (Non-resistant.) A rich and striking color. 
King White. Popular commercial color. 
AMERICAN BRANCHING. The standard mid-season class, flow- 
ering with us around mid-Sept. 
*Ball Phlox Pink. A fine long-stemmed, light rose-pink, deep- 
ening as flowers mature. 
*Deep Rose. Long stems and fine large flowers. 
*Purple. Rich violet-purple. Long stemmed. 
Semple Pink. Standard shell pink variety. 
*White. Excellent cut-flower white; true branching type. 
EARLY BEAUTIES. A very fine, slightly incurved, long stemmed 
class that always flowers in time to escape the average first frosts 
of the middle states. 
*Azure Fairy. A fine long-stemmed and large flowered fairly deep 
azure blue. 
Crimson. Color similar to Heart of France. 
Deep Rose. A fine deep rose. 
Purple. Long stemmed, deep purple. 
Shell Pink. (September Beauty.) Delicate light pink. 
*Silvery Rose. Large flowered light rose. An excellent, long 
stemmed commercial variety. Tr. pkt., 35e; %4 oz., 80ce3 1 oz., 
$2.75; 4 oz., $9.50. 
*White. Long stemmed and very choice. 
SHAGGY TYPES. This includes the Early California Giants and 
the Cregos. Both have attractively interlaced petals producing 
a rather informal or fluffy effect. 
Early Giant Peach Blossom. Same as Early Giant Light Blue 
in 12 Best list, but a pleasing light pink. Tr. pkt., 35e; %4 oz., 
80c; 1 02z., $2.753 4 oz., $9.50. 
*Early Giant Rose Marie. An excellent large flowered, bright 
deep rose. One of the most valuable varieties in this Early 
Giant class. Sept. 15 to 20. Tr. pkt., 35e3; 14 0z., 80c; 1 02z., 
$2.75; 4 0z., $9.50. 
California Giant Dark Purple. Highly resistant rich purple. 
Sept. 25 to Oct. 1. Tr. pkt., 35e; 14 0z., 80c3 1 0z., $2.753 4 oz., 
$9.50. 
*Crego Azure Blue. Fine light blue; large flowers and long 
stems, ‘oept. 10. to 15. 
*Crego Blue Flame. Resistant, deep bright blue. Sept. 5 to 10. 
*Crego Deep Rose. Fine large-flowered variety. Sept. 10 to 15. 
*Crego Orchid. Attractive orchid lavender. Sept. 5 to 10. 
Crego Peach Blossom. Light rose deepening as flowers open. 
Sept. 10 to 15. 
Crego Shell Pink. Light clear pink. Sept. 10 to 15. 
*Crego White. Excellent pure white. Sept. 5 to 10. 
STANDARD RESISTANT MIXTURES 
Queen of the Market Mixture. 
American Branching Mixture. 
American Beauty Mixture. 
King Type Mixture. (Non-resistant.) 
All Double Varieties Mixed. Covers a wide range of types 
and colors for growers who sell large quantities of mixed Aster 
plants. No singles. 
PRICES on all above mixtures. Tr. pkt., 30ce; %4 0z., 50c¢3 1 0z., 
$1.75; 4 oz., $6.00. 
Single Rainbow Mixture. (Special florists’ strain.) An attractive 
mixture of large flowered (3 to 5 in.) single blooms. Tr. pkt., 
30c; % oz., 45e3 1 0z., $1.50; 4 oz., $5.00. 
Crego Mixture. 
Royal Mixture. 
Comet Mixture. 
NON-RESISTANT VARIETIES 
California Giant Mixed. Choice blend of large, fully double 
“shaggy petalled” flowers. Long stemmed. Late Sept. Tr. pkt., 
30c; 4 0z., 75e3 1 oz., $2.25. 
Giant California Sunshine Mixed. Attractive assortment of 
colors in this large flowered anemone type. Has small center 
cushion with long ray petals. Tr. pkt., 30e; %4 oz., 75e3 1 02z., 
$2.25. 
Super Giant Los Angeles. Extra large, soft shell pink. Tr. pkt., 
35e; %4 oz., 5e3 1 oz., $3.00. 

Anemone Aster Princess Bonnie 
