Asters 
Victory Giants. A 1943 All-America 
winner. HWxtra Early Giants of Cali- 
fornia type with strong straight cut- 
ting stems on sturdy plants to three 
feet tall. Crown flowers average 5 
inches across. Not wilt-resistant. Mix- 
ture includes salmon pink. Mixed col- 
ors only. Pkt. 10c. 
Extra Early Giant Crego, Navy Blue. 
A 1943 All-America. Large 4-in. long 
petaled, double flowers of deep purple 
blue, described as blackish blue. Plants 
12 to 20 inches with straight, 10-inch 
cutting stems. Pkt. 10c. 
Rose Marie. A 1940 All-America. Best 
eut-flower color of rose-pink; highly 
fluffy centers and long, narrow petals 
on 3 to 4-in. flowers, borne on long, 
stout stems. Wilt-resistant. For florist 
and garden culture. Pkt. 10c. 
Aster Early Giant, Wilt-Resistant, 
Light Blue. A 1939 All-America. De- 
lightful clear blue, extremely large 
flowered, early bloomer. Pkt. 10c. 
Hearts of France. Wilt R. 
Medium size flowers open ruby-red and 
color deepens with age. Plants are 1% 
to 2 feet tall, of branching type and 
very robust. Begin to bloom early and 
retain their beau- ai Stare ee 

ty for a longer 
period than most 
Asters. Pkt. 10c. 
Early Beauty. 
Wilt R. 
Flowers from 
early July until 
frost. The plants 
are from 2% to 3 
feet, with long, 
stout stems bear- 
ing large flowers. 
Crimson, - Purple, 
W hite, Azure 
Blue, 
Deep Rose, 
or Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Queen of the Market. Wilt R. 
About two to ‘three weeks earlier than 
most other Asters; bloom profusely and 
are of graceful habit. Flowers are 
borne on long stems, making them 
very desirable for cut flowers. 15 to 18 
inches high. 
Crimson, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Scar- 
ist Azure Blue, White or Mixed. Pkt. 
c. 
Aster Beauty 
Single Chinensis. Wilt R. 
Plants 2 to 2% feet, flowers daisy-like, 
petals wide and closely placed. Showy 
plants.- Mixed colors. Pkt. 10ce. 
Improved Crego Giant Comet Aster 
This fine Aster grows over 2 feet tall 
and is well branched; of free, sturdy 
growth. The fluffy graceful flowers re- 
semble the Chrysanthemum in form, 
rarely less than 3 inches across. 
WILT RESISTANT 
Crimson, Azure Blue, Purple, Deep 
Rose, Orchid, Shell Pink, White or 
Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Improved Giant California Sunshine 
This Aster blooms in mid-season with 
flowers 4 to 5 inches across, composed 
of a single row of loosely placed outer 
petals which contrast with the unique 
yellow quill-like center disc. Plants, 2 
to, 3 feet. shinest Mixed.) Pkt. L0c. 
American or Vick’s Late Branching 
This superb strain produces plants 2 
to 3 feet high, bearing on long strong 
stems their handsome chrysanthemum- 
like flowers 4 inches across. The large, 
fluffy blooms are double to the center, 
of exquisite form and color. 
WILT RESISTANT 
Crimson, Deep Rose, Purple, 
Blue, White or Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Improved Giants of California 
The flowers are much larger than the 
Improved Crego, about 6 inches in di- 
ameter, and are unsurpassed as cut 
flowers, Their immense size and beauty, 
as well as ‘their long and sturdy stems 
make them very attractive. Plants, 2% 
to 3 ft. Mixed colors, double. Pkt. 10c. 
Azure 


Golden Sheaf. Wilt R. 
The deepest Yellow Aster that is wilt 
resistant. The flowers are fully double, 
with an attractive crest-like center, of 
good substance and fine depth of petal. 
Plants ajpteet table sek. 0c, 
Ball. Wilt R. 
Bright deep Rose, early....... bicty L0e 
White, large flowers, late..... Pie 
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Deep bright Purple, early..... Pkt. 10c 
Karly Royal. Wilt R. 
Plants branching, 1% to 2 feet, bloom- 
ing directly following the Queen of the 
Market. Azure Blue, Deep Rose, Scar- 
let, Purple. White or Mixed...Pkt. 10¢ 
Imbricated Pompon Aster 
Plants upright, 14 to 16 inches, small 
round pompon flowers, outside row 
short guard petals, very early. Finest 
VTEC E CORRE SARIS Se ne ee te ee Pkt: 10¢ 
Bachelor’s Button (See Centaurea Cyanus) 
Climbing Vines from Seed 
Canary Bird. Ipomea. 
Cardinal Climber. Japanese Hop. 
Cobaea. Moon flower. 
Cypress Vine. Morning Glory. 
Dolichos. Nasturtium, tall. 
Gourds. Scarlet Runner. 
Humulus. Thunbergia. 
Hyacinth Bean. Wild Cucumber. 
Balsam (Lady Slipper) 
Showy and easily grown tender an- 
nuals, succeeding best in Sunny loca- 
tions where there is rich loam. We 
offer very large, extra double flowers 
in several colors and shining green fo- 
liage. Bloom from July to October. 18 
inches high. Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c. 
Bartonia Aurea (Blazing Star) 
Very showy hardy annuals producing 
golden yellow flowers during the sum- 
mer above its gray and downy thistle- 
like foliage which is exceedingly bril- 
liant in the sunshine. Blooms measure 
2% inches across. Sow it where it is 
to remain as’ it does not bear trans- 
planting. Prefers moist situation. Fine 
for ponders, 12.touls ina Pists 5c: 
Beans, Scarlet Runner 
A rapid growing annual climber, pro- 
ducing bright red flowers from July to 
September. The dense foliage makes it 
splendid for porches or wherever shade 
is desired. Vines grow about 10 ft. 
PEte 10e; 
Flowering 
Plants 
During the 
months of May 
and early June 
we offer daily 
many thou- 
sands of annual 
seedling flower 
plants. 
Brachycome 
(Swan River Daisy) 
A dwarf, free- 
flowering plant 
which blooms in 
great profusion 
the greater part 
of the summer. 
The daisy-like 
Brachycome. flowers are blue 
Swan River Daisy. and white, plants 
ADOUU Lol CO olka 
inches tall. Mixed 
COlOTS, | tec 
Browallia 
Pretty flowering annuals suitable for 
summer bedding. The white or blue 
flowers are fine for cutting. Lift and 
cut back for house planting. 12 inches 
high. Elata Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 


For Window Boxes, Hanging 
Baskets, etc. 
Abronia, Geraniums, 
Ageratum. Lantana, dwarf. 
Alyssum. Lobelia. 
Calendula. Nasturtium. 
Candytuft. Petunia. 
Cacalia 
(Tassel Flower) 
An attractive bed- 
plant about 
18 inches tall 
bearing tassel- 
like orange and 
scarlet flowers on 
long, wiry stems. 
A good cut flower. 
Blooms from June 
to frost. Mixed. 
Pkt. 5c. 
Calendula 
Free flowering 
plants of easy : 
culture, succeed- Cacalia 
ing everywhere and flowering continu- 

ously. The flowers are double, showy, 
of large size and pleasing colors. 
Height, 15 to 18 inches. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c. 
FKrilled Beauty. Deep orange with 
frilled petals. Pkt. 5c. 
Balls Apricot. Rich apricot with dark 
brown center. Pkt. 5c. 
Balls Gold. Dark golden yellow flowers 
of erect habit, long stems. Pkt. 5c. 
Balls Orange. Immense double flowers 
of a brilliant glistening orange, borne 
on long stems. Pkt. 5c. 
Balls Masterpiece. Long stemmed, deep 
orange, brown center. Pkt. 5c. 
Balls Supreme. Orange, 
Pit. “5:eu 
Pastel Shades Mixed. Beautiful blend 
of large double varieties. Blooms over 
a long period. Excellent for cutting. 
dark center. 
Pkt. 5e; 
Orange King. Orange red with a dark 
center. Pkt. 5c. 
Orange Shaggy. 
. Winner of a 
7 Gold Medal _ in 
the 1935 All- 
America Selec- 
tions. Deep or- 
ange in color, 
excellent Lorn 
both garden and 
eutuines, Pkt. de: 
Campfire Improv- 
ed. One of tha 
best early forcing 
varieties. Flowers 
are dark orange, 
high lighted with 
a scarlet sheen. 
Pkta 5e:; 
Chrysantha. Is 
distinct in type, 
Ot s ta main = 
among all varie- 
ties. The large 
double flowers are 
an exquisite shade 
of clear yellow. 
Ideal for cutting. 
kt. . 
Calendula Eelnty O¢ 
Calliopsis 
Showy and free- 
flowering annuals, 
blooming all sum- 
mer. Excellent for 
cutting. You will 
prolong the 
blooming season 
by keeping old 
flowers cut off. 
Sow where they 
are to remain and 
thin,,,to,\8 ‘to. 12 
inches apart. Of 
easy culture. Tall 
mixed. 24 to 30 
inches. Pkt. 5c. 
Dwarf mixed. 6 
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