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Asters are wonderful cut flowers for bouquets. 
The Asters are one of our best flowers 
and are univétsally known. For autumn 
display it has no equal. Sow seeds in deep 
rich soil. Half hardy annuals, 
New Wilt-Resistant Asters 
Aster growers have been troubled with pests of recent years. This 
family has been widely attacked by the Fusarium Wilt, which condition 
has been overcome in growing the Wilt Resistant Strains which, although 
grown in infected soil, proved immune from the disease. Aster Yellows 
-is also an enemy. This has been found to be transferred to the plants 
by tiny insects called leaf hoppers. The only means to overcome this 
is to grow the plants under a cheese cloth cover. 
Improved Giant Crego Wilt-Resistant Midseason. 
Large blooms, 
4 to 5 in. across, with long, ribbon-like, gracefully curled and twisted 
petals, giving them a Chrysanthemum-like appearance. Flowers are car- 
ried on long strong stems which make them ideal for cutting. The plants 
flower for several weeks during midseason. 2 ft. F 
Azure Blue W. R. Shell-Pink W. R. 
Crimson W. R. Purple W. R. 
Deep Rose W. R. White W. R. 
Mixed Colors W. R. 
All above, Pkt. 10c, 44 oz. 50c, 1 oz. $1.50. 
Alneer’s Giant Branching Wilt-Resistant 
Peach Blossom Rose 
E Purple White 
Above, Pkt. 10c, % oz. 50c, 1 oz. $1.50. Mixed 
Princess Wilt-Resistant 
This beautiful new type has large blooms with full crested centers sur- 
rounded by several rows of strong guard petals. The plants are free 
blooming and grow about 2 ft. high. 
PRINCESS ANNE. Flowers open a delicate pink, turning to rosy pink. 
Pkt. 15c. 
PRINCESS BARBARA. Orchid. Pkt. 15c. 
PRINCESS BONNIE. A soft shade of salmon rose. Pkt. 15c. 
“PRINCESS MARSHA. Cinnabar scarlet with a rich gold center. Pkt.15c. AJneer’s Perfection Double Mixed aed Paice ror 
; : i ver varieties o 
GOLDEN SHEAF. Deep yellow, wilt-resistant. Pkt. 15c, asters, including many new and fancy strains. We know of no better 
MIXED. All varieties. Pkt. 15c. mixture. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.25. 
; : sIt- 1 Large flowers of strik- 
Heart of France Wilt-Resistant farce fowers of stil: 
_ red. The best pure red. Pkt. 10c, 1, 0z. 75c. Ball Varieties Wilt-Resistant 
Deep Purple, Pkt. 15c, Y4 oz. $1.00. 
Deep Rose, Pkt. 15c, 4% oz. $1.00. 
Early. White, Pkt. 15c, 4% oz. $1.00. 
Late White, Pkt. 15c, 4% oz. $1.00. 
Queen of the Market The best early aster, usually in full 
bloom two weeks before most other 
sorts begin to blossom. Of graceful spreading habit. 
Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 7c, oz. $1.50. 
Two Novelty Super Giant Asters 
A marvelous new Giants of: California late type, the largest yet intro- 
duced. Flowers very artistic, due to the unusual curling and interlacing 
of the petals. No disbudding is necessary, due to its non-lateral habit. 
EL MONTE. All-American winner. A companion to the sensational Aster, 
Los Angeles. A deep, glowing crimson, composed of abundant quantities 
= of daintily interlaced, plumlike petals.. Flowers are large and fluffy, 
King Aster Sunshine Aster on heavy, non-lateral basal branched stems. Very early blooming and 
the only really large-flowered crimson Aster, Pkt. 15c. 

Sunshi You. will be impressed and delighted with the 
as ishine Aster striking beauty of this new Aster. The flowers, LOS ANGELES. All-American winner. Color, pure shell pink. Stems 
which measure from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, are half-double and exhibit unusually long. Pkt. 15c. 
_ all the grace and beauty of the single Aster, greatly enhanced by a cushion 
_ center of tiny quills of a contrasting color. Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Hardy Aster 
King Aster This magnificent class of Asters is distinct from all 
perked. . . others in the character of the flower, The petals are Michaelmas Dais Tall-Flowering Mixture. The tall growing, 
long narrow and folded lengthwise, as if quilled, giving a very graceful . y, late fall flowering kinds in blue and mauve 
and charming effect. Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 10c. shades. If sown early they often flower the first season. Pkt. 10c. 
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