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In ordering please be sure to give the variety names 
A Ss T E R S Rot Resistant 
(12000 seeds per oz.) 
The strains listed by us as “resistant” were practically 
100% so when released by their originators. This work 
definitely strengthens them, but when they meet the ever 
varying conditions of soil, culture and seasons, results 
vary accordingly. Our experience clearly points to con- 
ditions that encourage rot in any Asters. That too many 
transplanting checks are a cause is demonstrated by the 
fact that direct sowings—no transplanting—usually come 
thru clean. A wet June with us is usually disastrous, 
pointing to the fact that they can be overwatered in their 
early stages. Also we definitely know that with us they 
should not be grown in the same soil two successive sea- 
sons, especially if some rot developed, for it is carried 
over in the soil for 4-5 years. Our practice is to sow 
thinly in a cool airy greenhouse in steamed soil a month 
before they can be planted out, and avoid checks as far 
as possible in transplanting. Furthermore, we know, with- 
out question, that resistant-bred varieties will average bet- 
ter results than will non-resistant. 
The BALL Twelve Best 
*Queen of the Market Azure Blue. One of the most 
popular colors in this early flowering class. A clear 
light lavender blue. Aug. 1 to 5. 
*Queen of the Market White. The earliest worth- 
while cut flower white. Good branching habit and 
especially valuable for indoor growing. Aug. | to 5. 
*Royal Azure Blue. An excellent clear light or azure 
blue that is one of the most used and saleable colors. 
A fine commercial cut-flower variety. Sept. 5 to 10. 
*Royal Shell Pink. Extra large incurved flowers borne 
on strong stems of medium length. A clear shade of 
pastel or shell pink closely resembling the old favorite 
Semple Pink. Not quite as resistant as some types but 
an excellent variety. Sept. 1 to 5. 
*Ball White Early. Our own reselected strain of this 
fine variety. [lowers fully double, very few showing 
centers even when completely open. One of the most 
resistant varieties and an excellent commercial sort. 
Sept. 5 to 10. 
*Ball White Late. Long stemmed and large full petalled 
flowers, closely following our Ball White Early in flow- 
ering season. Sept. 10 to 15. Typically American 
Branching in flower type and habit. Probably the best 
mid-season white variety. 
*Ball Deep Rose. Extra long stemmed, large incurved, 
bright deep rose. This strain has been reselected for 
more fully double flowers. Continues to be the most 
popular variety on our list, being well adapted for 
shipping and handling. Aug. 25 to Sept. 5. 
*Ball Deep Purple. Identical in all respects with our 
Ball Deep Rose except in color which is a bright deep 
purple. A better market variety than Royal Purple; 
brighter flowers and longer stems. Aug. 25 to Sept. 5. 
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Anemone Aster Princess Bonnie 
“Branching Azure Blue. Same color as Royal Azure 
Blue. Its typical American Branching habit makes it 
ideal to follow that variety, being a week or two later 
in flowering. Sept. 15 to 20. 
*Early Giant Light Blue. Extra large and early flower- 
ing, with full petalled flowers of the shaggy California 
Giant type. A very attractive, clear azure or light blue 
with strong, medium length stems. A fine large-flowered 
variety for localities with early frost dates. Sept. 15 to 
a te pkt., 35¢; 14 oz., 80c¢; 1 oz., $2.75; 4 oz., 
“Early Giant Rose Marie. An excellent large flowered, 
bright deep rose. One of the most valuable varieties in 
this Early Giant class. Sept. 15 to 20. Tr. pkt., 35e; 
Y% oz., 80e3 1 02z., $2.75; 4 oz., $9.50. 
*Karly Beauty Silvery Rose. An excellent large flow- 
ered light rose or phlox pink, deepening as the flower 
matures. Long stemmed and a strong grower. Mid- 
Bre oun pkt., 35e; 14 02., 80c; 1 0z., $2.75; 4 02, 
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12 Best Mixture. Our own high-class formula mix- 
ture made up by ourselves. of the above varieties in 
proportion to their commercial value. Choice and well 
balanced. 
PRICES on all the above “12 Best” Rot-resistant Aster 
varieties except as otherwise noted are as follows: 
Tr. pkt., 30e3 14 oz., 60c; 1 oz., $1.85;; 4 oz., $6.50. 
SPECIAL OFFER. F or growers who are interested in 
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trying all the 12 Best varieties separately rather than 
in mixture, we offer a tr. pkt. of each for $3.40. 
