The Aster is the Queen of early fall cut-flowers 

Michell’s Superb Asters 

Aster, Victory Giants Mixed 
Specrau Nore. While this lovely fall flower 
is very easily grown from seed, the greatest 
possible care should be exercised with the 
seed-bed. Old soil and boxes should never be 
used the second time without thoroughly 
sterilizing, to avoid the numerous diseases to 
which Asters are so susceptible. Barnyard 
manure should never be employed as a fer- 
tilizer; we recommend the use of fine-ground 
bonemeal. Asters should not be grown in the 
same location two years In succession. 
NOVELTY 
FUSARIUM-WiLT RESISTANT 
STRAINS 
We believe the following varieties are prac- 
tically immune to this disease. We feel sure 
that by using this seed many disappointments 
due to crop failures will be eliminated. 
VICTORY GIANTS MIXED. Honorable 
Mention, All-America Selections. A splen- 
did extra-early Giants of California or 
Comet type. Strong, sturdy plants, 
branching habit, growing 3 feet tall. The 
flowers average 5 inches across, and in a 
fine range of colors, including salmon-pink. 
Really a well- balanced mixture without 
reds. A splendid type for bedding and cut- 
flowers. Small pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
EARLY GIANT, ROSE MARIE. Honor- 
able Mention, All-America Selections. A 
fascinating, rich, lively shade of rose, the 
flowers are 4 to 5 inches in diameter, "full, 
with broad, graceful petals, daintily plumed 
and intertwined. Pkt. 25c.; ; large pkt. 75c. 
EARLY GIANT, LIGHT BLUE. All- 
America Winner. Flowers are large and 
full, with broad, graceful petals, daintily 
plumed and intertwined. The plants are 
2 feet high and very free and early bloom- 
ing. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 60c. 
PEACH BLOSSOM. Very attractive, large, 
full-petaled flowers. A delightful shade of 
light pink turning to Javender-pink when 
fully matured. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 60c. 
26 HENRY F. 


MICHELL CO., 
GOLDEN SHEAF. The deepest yellow Aster 
yet introduced. Flowers are fully double, 
with an attractive crestlike center, of good 
substance and fine depth of petal, on long 
stems. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTERS 
Similar in type of flower and growth to the 
well-known Late Branching Asters, but 
on much Jonger and heavier stems. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Azure Fairy................$0 15 $0 60 
ale 60 
Carne se aes 
Crimson.. Serva ar nodaeec. 4 15 60 
Purple. . SEER eaar sd Cen 15 60 
Shell-Pink.. f aeeeetee 15 60 
White. SER Aa ASNT ees 15 60 
Mixed a ee ee 15 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
HEART OF FRANCE Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Ruby Red hace acs easncee 
.$0 15 $0 60 
EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING ASTERS 
Fusarium-Wilt Resistant Strains 
An excellent strain of Early Branching 
Aster, of the same form and having the same 
good qualities as the Late Branching but 
blooming in July or early August. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Azure-Blue. sfestahy aa 15 $0 60 
Lavender. py GOEL EO 15 60 
Peach Blossom.. Peers 15 60 
Purple.. Paka anne aceknieeeronstae 15 60 
Rose-Pink................. 15 60 
Whites. See eee 15 60 
Mixed eistretcnicomcnc ste ree 15 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
CREGO'S GIANT COMET ASTERS 
Gigantic flowers, often 5 inches across and 
with long, stout stems averaging 15 inches In 
Iength. The twisted and curled petals give 
the flower the appearance of a huge chrysan- 
themum. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Crimson.......... ..$0 15 $0 60 
Deep Rose................. 15 60 
Lavender? 33 korres eee 15 60 
Shell=Pinkie fener eee 15 60 
Violet2c35..2.12et eae 15 60 
Whiteicces te eee 15 60 
Mixed 220623 eee 15 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
MICHELL’S IMPROVED SEMPLE’S 
AMERICAN BRANCHING ASTERS 
This is the finest Iate-blooming Aster. The 
deep, heavy, incurved flowers are borne on 
rigid stems, often 2 feet and more in length. 
Our Improved Strain has been secured after 
many years of careful selection. ae 
Pkt. 
Azure-Blue......... $0 15 3b" 60 
Crimson.................. 15 60 
Deep Rese................. 15 60 
payee: eee nae 15 60 
Peerless Pink. a ceshacG 15 60 
Purple. . Shes eS 15 60 
Shell-Pink. . urate: 2 60 
White. Draieeee: Le eae eek 60 
Mixed 92070 Sohn Soe are 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. eachof6colors, ourselection, 65c. 


IMPROVED Sees oe THE MARKET 
Very desirable on account of its earliness 
and the freedom with which it blooms. Well- 
formed flowers are produced on 12-inch stems 
in the greatest profusion early in July. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Crimson. . Bel 15 $0 60 
Dark Biue. ‘Purple. . : 15 60 
Light Biue. [cavenders. 4. 15 60 
Peach Blossom. Blush- h-pink. . 15 60 
Rose-Pink. : ee 15 60 
White. eats Bee ome 15 60 
Mixed 550 ieee 15 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
SINGLE ale RAINBOW 
A tall single wilt-resistant Aster which is 
excellent for cutting. This rarnbow mixture 
is a choice blend of colors. Pkt. 25c.; large 
pkt. 60c. 
Asters, Regular Strains 
Not Wilt-Resistant 
CALIFORNIA GIANT ASTERS 
The Jarge flowers are of the Crego type, 
with the habit and long stems of the Beauty 
type. Their immense size and beauty, as 
well as their long stems, make them very 
attractive. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Dark Purple...............$0 15 $0 60 
Clee ae tia aa 15s 60 
Light Blue.. a ovoas ectote gan 15 60 
Peach Blossom. . A eS 15 60 
White... 8855). .8 ere 15 60 
Mixed Colors.. : 15 60 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 5 colors, 60c. 
NEW GIANT PEONY-FLOWERED 
ASTERS 
This is an exceptionally fine strain with 
flowers of immense size, very double, and 
borne on long, stout stems. They are good 
shippers and keep longer after cutting than 
any other Aster. Large 
kt. pkt. 
Mixed sce. cases $0 25 $0 60 
SINGLE GIANT CALIFORNIA 
SUNSHINE ASTERS 
The plants grow 3 feet high and bear blos- 
soms 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. a 
Mixed. $0 5 gb" 60 
Two Neve Supe Giant Asters 
Giants of California Iate type, the largest 
yet introduced. Very artistic, due to the un- 
usual curling and interlacing ‘of the petals. 
EL MONTE. A deep, glowing crimson. 
Flowers are large and fluffy. Very early. 
Pkt. 20c.; Jarge pkt. 75c. 
LOS ANGELES. Pure shell-pink. Stems un- 
usually long. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 75c. 
“We had your Victory Giant Asters this 
spring and want to report that this is the 
prettiest general mixture we have ever seen. 
The colors are rich and unusual, blooms of 
splendid size and on wonderful "long stems 
for cutting.”’—P. L. W. 
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