Asters are the Glory of the Garden in August and September 
MICHELL’S SUPERB ASTERS, continued 
HEART OF FRANCE 
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IMPROVED CREGO ASTERS 
Flowers gigantic in size, often 5 inches across, and with long, stout 
stems averaging 15 inches in length. The twisted and curled petals 
give the flower the appearance of a huge chrysanthemum. 
Trade pkt. Oz. Trade pkt. Oz. 
Crimison......... $0 40 $2 00 | Violet or Purple. .$0 40 $2 00 
Deep Rose........ 40 2 00 White............ 40 2 00 
Lavender......... 40 2 00 | Mixed............ aie) al Ys 
Shell-Pink....... 40 2 00 
IMPROVED QUEEN OF THE MARKET 
This well-known, early-flowering variety is of branching habit, 
bearing large flowers on long stems. It commences to bloom in July. 
Trade pkt. Oz. Trade pkt. Oz. 
Crimson......... $0 40 $2 00 | Peach Blossom 
DarkBlue(Purple) 40 2 00 (Blush-Pink)...$0 40 $2 00 
Light Blue (Lav- Whiter .....25..5.<; 40 2 00 
ender)......... 40 2 00 Mixed 533.635.2024 et) al vfs 
Rose-Pink........ 40 2 00 
SINGLE CALIFORNIA MARKET RAINBOW 
This tall single wilt-resistant Aster is an excellent florist cut-flower 
variety and is used extensively in the cut-flower markets of Holly- 
wood and Los Angeles. Rainbow Mixture is a choice blend of florist 
colors. Trade pkt. 40c., oz. $2.00. 
Asters, Regular Strains—Non Wilt-Resistant 
SUPER GIANTS 
A marvelous California Giant late type. Flowers are not only very 
large but most artistic, due to the unusual curling and interlacing of 
the petals. No disbudding is necessary, due to the non-lateral habit. 
Trade pkt. Oz. 
Giant EI Monte. Brilliant crimson................$0 50 $3 00 
Giant Los Angeles. Pure shell-pink............... 50 3 00 
CALIFORNIA GIANT 
A fine variety with flowers of the Crego type and with the habit of 
growth and long stems of the Beauty type. The large flowers stand 
up well when shipped as cut-flowers and are very attractive when 
arranged in floral work. 
Trade pkt. Oz. 
Dark Purple...... $0 40 $2 50 
Deep Rose........ 40 2 50 
Light Blue....... 40 2 50 
GIANT PEONY-FLOWERED 
This is an exceptionally fine strain. The flowers are of immense 
size, very double, and borne on Jong, stout stems, quite free from 
laterals. They are good shippers and keep longer after cutting than 
any other Aster. Trade pkt. Oz. 
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ASTERS, SINGLE GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE 
The plants grow 3 feet high and bear blossoms 5 to 6 inches across, 
on long stiff stems. The dual color-tone effects formed by the quilled 
discs and encircling guard petals are lovely beyond description. 
Trade pkt. Oz. 
Choice Mixed 5506 04 tan bee RON CeO eae IDS arias $0 40 $3 50 
Trade pkt. Oz. 
Peach Blossom...$0 40 $2 50 
40 2 50 
Mixed <0. :.- 40 2 50 
Baileya multiradiata - Desert Sun-Ray 
This plant grows a foot tall with grayish green foliage. The hand- 
some daisy-like flower is 114 inches across, composed of many bright 
rays. Excellent as a cut-flower. Trade pkt. 40c.; 1/40z. 90c.; 02. $3.00. 
Balsam - Lady-Slipper 
A new type growing 6 to 8 inches tall, very compact, and literally 
covered with double flowers. Trade pkt. Oz. 
Camellia-flowered, Choice Mixed..............-..$0 15 $1 00 
DOUBLE BUSH-FLOWERED 
Choice Mixed....... 10 yo) 

Balloon-Vine - Cardiospermum 9, yn, 
Halicacabum. A very pretty climber...............$0 15 $0 60 
Begonia semperflorens 
As bedding plants there is nothing more satisfactory; also fme as 
Pyne Seeds sown in January make excellent flowering plants in 
Asie, 
DARLING. The plants are of ball shape and dwarf habit, growing 
approximately 8 inches high. Flowers are large and of a very bril- 
liant carmine-rose. This variety Is most effective for beds and 
borders and is also well adapted for growing in pots. 
trade pkt. 75c.; trade pkt. $1.25; 1{,0z. $2.50 
Trade 
pkt. 1440Z. 14202. 
Albert Martin. Bright carmine............$0 75 $2 00 
Christmas Cheer. An excellent variety for 
growing In pots. Bright crimson-scarlet. Fine 
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Christmas Pink. Identical to above, except 
ee which is a delightful shade of warm rose- 
Glow. Dark red flowers. Foliage light bronze. 
Very free blooming and of extremely compact 
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white. The foliage is light green and the flowers 
are 114 to 1% inches across, pure white with 
bright yellow stamens. Compact form...... 
King of the Reds. Very dwarf. Glowing 
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Masterpiece. We believe this to be the largest 
flowered {ibrous-rooted Begonia. Flowers are 
a clear rose-pink and completely cover the 
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Begonia gracilis 
This type produces very compact little plants that are literally 
covered with flowers. An easy seller. Trade pkt. 1{40z. 14.02. 
Carmen. Bright pink flowers...............$1 00 $2 25 $4 00 
Indian Maid. A fine variety with bright, deep 
scarlet flowers and dark bronze foliage—an 
attractive Combinations «her serie ete een Le 00) ano) OO 
Luminosa. Fiery dark scarlet.............. 100 3 00 
Prima Donna. Rose, shading to carmine. . 1 00 
Ros@ai Pinkie yn re coc era ete 50 iL As 
White Pearl. Rich, fine white flowers....... 1 00 2 50 

ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES 



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