4 The TILLINGHAST SEED COMPANY, La Conner, Washington 
NOVELTIES and SPECIALTIES — SEED 


Aster, Crego Enchantress 
Asters 
PRICES ON ALL 
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA AND 
AMERICAN BRANCHING ASTERS 
Each 10c; 6 for 55c; 12 for $1.00. 
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA in following 
colors—Peach Blossom, Light Blue, Deep 
Rose, Dark Purple, White and Mixed. 
IMPROVED CREGO—Crimson, Lavender, 
and Mixed. 
CREGO ENCHANTRESS—Salmon Rose. 
EL MONTE—Super Giant Crimson. 
LOS ANGELES—Super Giant Shell Pink. 
American Branching Asters 
The blossoms of these asters have in- 
curved petals and are large, double, and 
borne on long stiff stems. The flowers are 
peony-like and are sometimes Known as 
the Beauty type. Excellent as a cut flower. 
A profuse bloomer. Colors: Azure Blue, 
Crimson, Peach Blossom, Purple, White 
and Mixed. 
Heart of France Asters 
This is undoubtedly the finest ruby red 
aster on the market and we have added it 
to our list for the benefit of those who 
wish a truly fine aster of that shade. The 
flower is large and the stem is sufficiently 
strong for any purpose. Per pkt. 15c. 
Imbricated Pompon Asters 
A most charming, rather early blooming 
type. The plants are of upright, some- 
what compact growth, about 15 in. tall 
and lend themselves admirably to bedding, 
cutting and pot culture. The small, round, 
pompon flowers have a few rows of short, 
broad outer petals, while the center petals 
are quilled. Mixed colors. Price per pkt. 
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California Sunshine Asters 
This aster is of an entirely new type. 
The flowers, which range through flesh, 
pink, carmine, lavender and violet, are 
inclined to be rather flat and dainty. 
Single or Anemone Flowered Asters have 
been on the market for several years, but 
the California Sunshine Asters are the 
first on strong stems of a suitable length 
for bouquets or florist work. Mixed colors. 
Per pkt. 15c. 
New Aurora Aster “Golden Sheaf’’ 
Golden Sheaf is the finest Aster intro- 
duction of 1935. A new wilt-resistant vari- 
ety of the famous Aurora type. The flow- 
ers, which are of the deepest yellow of any 
aster yet offered, are fully double with an 
attractive crest-like center, of good sub- 
stance, and fine depth of petal. A new 
type and color which must be seen to be 
fully appreciated. Per pkt. 15c. 

“Aurora Blue” | 
Similar to Golden Sheaf in 
form but light blue with yel- 
low center. Very attractive. 
Per pkt. 15c. 
Giant Single Asters 
A wonderful new kind of asters often 
measuring 3 to 4 inches across with stems 
18 to 20 inches long. The flowers resemble 
the Shasta Daisy somewhat but come in 
a wide range of colors. Sold in mixture 
only. Per pkt. 15c. 
Ageratum Midget: Blue 
(All America Selection). The first really 
dependable extra dwarf (height 2-3 ins.) 
ageratum that will come uniformly dwarf 
and true to color, which is a true agera- 
tum blue. The foliage is fine and the 
plants externally smothered with flowers. 
Fine for rockeries or edgings. Price per 
pkt. 15c. 
Alyssum Violet Queen 
This new dwarf compact alyssum is a 
bright violet color which is a charming 
companion for the white LITTLE GEM. 
Height about 5 or 6 inches, making it an 
excelent bedding or border flower. Pkt. 
5c. 
Orange Fantasy Calendula 

Frank Reinelt. 
diameter and borne on tall, mildew resisting stalks of 
great height. 
Price per pkt. each 25c. 


Pacific Strain Delphinium 
These magnificent Delphiniums are the result of 
years of painstaking research and hybridizing by Mr. 
The florets are often over 2 inches in 
Expensive but easily worth the price. 
Plants of Pacific Delphinium, each 35c; 
3 for $1.00. 
For other Delphiniums see bottom page 5. 
Bachelor Buttons—Jubilee Gem 
A dwarf variety, making a compact 
plant covered with double dark blue flow- 
ers. The foliage forms a tufted mass of 
bright green. Height about 12 inches. 
(All America Selection, 1937). Price per 
pkt. 10c. 
Cactus 
Good results in growing new varieties 
of cactus may be obtained with our seed 
as follows: Sow the seed in flats or pans 
in soil made with even parts of sand and 
leaf mold. Cover seed lightly and keep 
moist but not wet. Cover with a pane of 
glass. Germination period 14 to 40 days. 
Seed contains many varieties including 
rare kinds. Pkt. each 20c. 
Orange Fantasy Calendula 
Winner of All-America Award. A new 
sort with long outer petals, the inner 
petals short, curled and interlaced to form 
a heavy crest which surrounds a large 
mahogany bronze center. Flowers grow 
over 3 inches across, of deep but pleasing 
coppery orange, with petals edged deep 
mahogany-red; 15 inches tall. Pkt. 10c. 
Cardinal Climber . 
This annual is very attractive, strong 
and rapid climber that sometimes attains 
a growth of 25 feet in a single season. The 
foliage is fern-like and dainty. During the 
flowering season the vine is literally a 
blaze of fiery cardinal blossoms, . each 
about 1 inch across. Per pkt. 15c. 
Double Crested Cosmos 
(Early) 
This new and improved Cosmos is one 
of the most beautiful of recent introduc- 
tion. The center of the flower has a crest 
or crown which is very attractive. The 
outer or guard petals are similar to the 
Single Cosmos. They bloom as early as the 
Early Single Cosmos. Per pkt. 15c. 
New Cosmos Klondyke “Orange Flare” 
_ This new Cosmos of the Klondyke type 
1s among the best of the All-America in- 
troductions. The flower which is of fine 
SuDerance and borne on long stiff stems is 
of a color new in Cosmos. This is a vivid 
orange of striking hue. Uns d for 
cutting. Per pkt. 10c. se 
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