
ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY—"Pure and Sure” Seeds 


Aster, American Branching 
ARABIS (Rock Cress) (Perennial). Compact 
plants, covered with white flowers during April 
and May. Fine for rockery. Sow seed in light 
soil from May to August and transplant to 
where they are to bloom in October. Germina- 
tion 10 days. 
Pkt. 10c. 
ARCTOTIS, Grandis (Blue Eyed Daisy) (Annual). 
Sow seed in early spring in good garden soil. 
Thin plants to 10 inches apart. Grows quickly 
and blooms all summer. White with lilac center. 
2 ft. Fine for cutting. Germination 15 to 20 days. 
Pkt. 10¢; Ye oz. 25c. 
ARMERIA, Formosa (Sea Pink or Thrift) (Peren- 
nial). Sow seed in midsummer or early fall. 
Armerias are of easiest culture, being hardy 
and free growers. Compact plants with grass- 
like foliage and pink clover-like flowers. 12 
gneree May and June. Germination 14 to 21 
ays. 
Pkt. 15e: Ys oz. 50c. 
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ASCLEPIAS, Tuberosa (Butterfly Weed) (Peren- 
nial). One of the most attractive plants; flowers 
borne in clusters are gorgeous orange and make 
graceful bouquets. Easily grown from seed sown 
in spring in ordinary soil. Transplant in fall to 
where plants are to bloom. Like full sun. Ger- 
mination 21 to 30 days. 
Pkt. 15¢. 
ASPARAGUS (Tender Perennial). The ornamental 
varieties of Asparagus are highly valued for 
their feathery sprays. Height 2 to 3 ft. Ger- 
mination 30 to 45 days. 
Plumosus Nanus (Lacefern). Bright green. 
Pkt. 10c. 
Sprengeri (Emerald Fern). Used for window 
peers hanging baskets. 
t. 10¢. 
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ASTERS (Annual). Seed should be planted in well 
drained soil after the danger of frost has passed. 
Seed germinates in 6 to 8 days. TOBACCO 
MULCH worked into the soil will help to pre- 
vent root aphis. 
Queen of the Market (Wilt resistant). Double, 
well formed flowers with long stems. Fine for 
cutting. 2% ft. White, peach blossom, crim- 
son, dark blue, light blue or mixed. 
Pkt. 10c; /%4 oz. 50c. 
Crego (Giant Improved). Free flowering com- 
pact plant about 2 ft. tall. A midseason va- 
riety, filling the season between early and late 
Asters. 
Mixed. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 50c. 
American Branching (Wilt resistant). Very free 
blooming, producing flowers of the broad petal 
type, slightly incurved and very lasting. Long 
stems for cutting. 3 ft. Crimson, lavender 
purple, shell pink, light rose, white or mixed. 
Pkt. 15¢; Ys oz. 50c. 
Baby Aster (Pompon). Plants compact, well 
branched, 8 to 10 in. tall. Flowers 1% to 2 
inches across with short tightly quilled petals. 
Early bloomer. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c; Ye oz. 50c. 
California Giants. Their immense size, beautiful 
colors, free flowering habit make them great 
favorites. 3 ft. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 15¢c; s oz. 50c. 
Single (China Asters). This strong, vigorous 
Aster will bloom when all others fail. Single 
flowers. 2% in. in diameter with yellow cen- 
ters. Many colors. 2 ft. 
Mixed. Pkt. 10c; V4 oz. 30c. 
Hardy Aster (Michaelmas Daisy). A free-flower- 
ing perennial thriving in good garden soil. 
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Mixed colors. Pkt. 15¢. 
Alpinus. Plants 6 to 10 in. high. Blooms are 
produced in great profusion in late summer 
and fall. 
Mixed. Pk#. 15c. 
AUBRIETIA (Rainbow Rock Cress) (Perennial). 
Large flowering hybrids. Aubrietias are highly 
recommended for the rock garden or rock wall. 
Neat, compact plants and a vivid splash of color 
in April and May. 6 in. Seed should be sown 
In spring or early summer. Cover lightly with 
fine sand. Germination 10 to 14 days. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 15c. 
BALSAM APPLE (Mormordica) (Annual). An or- 
namental vine used mostly for its fruit which 
is deep orange. When ripe fruit opens and shows 
its brilliant carmine seeds. Fruits used to make 
salve and cough syrup. Plant seed where they 
are to grow. 10 ft. Germinates 8 to 12 days. 
Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 75c. 
BALSAM (Lady Slipper) (Annual). Beautiful 
plants with double flowers 2 in. in diameter. Set 
plants 2 ft. apart in sunny position. Flowers in 
great profusion all summer. Seed germinates in 
8 to 10 days. 
Camellia Flowered. White, scarlet, salmon rose, 
or mixed. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c. 
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