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NE of the most pop- 
ular and effective of 
our garden favorites, pro- 
ducing a profusion of flow- 
ers in which richness and 
variety of colors are com- 
bined with the most per- 
fect and beautiful forms. 
They are outstanding in 
every garden, or pleasure 
ground. As cut flowers 
they rival the Chrysanthe- 
mum in beauty and diver- 
sity of form and color, and’ 
remain firm and frésh for 
days. re 
By planting early, mid- 
season, and late flowering 
varieties you may have a 
continuous succession of 
flowers from early summer until frost. For 
early blooms sow seed indoors or in a cold 
frame in March, otherwise sow outdoors after 
danger from freezing has passed. 
Good culture and a sunny open situation is 
essential. Avoid the numerous diseases to 
which Asters are susceptible by planting in 
new ground each year. Prepare the soil care- 
fully, using a good heavy loam enriched with 
a liberal quantity of bone meal, wood ashes 
and a little air-slacked lime. Barnyard manure 
should never be used. The plants should be 
cultivated frequently and tobacco dust. 
sprinkled around the stems to control aphis. 
California Giant Asters 
2 to 3 ft. August-October. The flowers are large and 
full, combining the well known Crego or feathered type 
with the vigorous habit of growth and long stems of the 
Beauty type. The flowers are large and double with 
long curled petals 5 inches or more in diameter borne 
on strong, heavy stems 14 to 2 feet long. A true non- 
lateral type. Those who demand the finest for their 
gardens choosé the California Giants and Giant Beauty 
Asters, — 3 EB 
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1576 Dark Purple .......... cece ee eeee ee 
_ Any of the above, ¥g oz., 50c 
1587 Collection. One packet each ...ee20+0++-00C 
41598 Mixed Colors. ¥ oz., 40c........Pkt. 15¢ 
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Giant Crego Asters 
WILT-RESISTANT 
2 ft. August-October. The well known American 
Aster. The flowers are large and double, with loose 
petals curled and twisted, resembling Chrysanthemums. 
aeons are robust and branching with an abundance 
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1829 White ......... AD Lhe de oie 
Any of the above, ¥ oz., 3Oc; 1% oz., SOc 
1832 Collection. One packet each............80c 
1843 Mixed. Ys oz., 25c; 1/4 oz., 4Oc...Pkt. 10c 
~ Queen of the Market Asters 
WILT-RESISTANT : 
UW, to 2 ft. July-October. These well-known early 
Asters are in bloom two weeks before others begin to 
blossom. They are of branching habit, flowers nearly 
round, fully double and borne on long stems, making 
them exceedingly valuable for cutting. ‘ 
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4676 Collection. One packet each............50c 
4687 Mixed. 1% oz., 25c; 1% oz.,-40c...Pkt. 10c 
Two Super Giant Asters 
Vy ft. August-October. The largest and most fully double Asters known. Flowers 6 to 8 ins. across, with 
graceful, interlacing petals. 
1599 El Monte. Crimson...............Pkt. 15¢ 
Six to eight non-lateral stems per ‘plant. 
Shell Pink..........Pkt. 15¢ 
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1600 Los Angeles. 
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