Asters 
Rose Marie. A 1940 All-America. Best 
cut-flower color of rose-pink; highly 
fluffy centers and long, narrow petals 
on 3 to 4-in. flowers, borne on long, 
stout stems. Wilt-resistant. For florist 
and garden culture. Pkt. 10c. 
Aster Early Giant, Wilt-Resistant, 
Light Blue. A 1939 All-America. De- 
lightful clear blue, extremely large 
flowered, early bloomer. Pkt. 10c. 
Hearts of France. Wilt R. 
Medium size flowers open ruby-red and 
color deepens with age. Plants are 1% 
to 2 feet tall, of branching type and 
very robust. Begin to bloom early and 
retain their beau- 
ty for a longer 
period than most 
Asters. Pkt. 10c. 
Early Beauty. 
Wilt R. 
Flowers from 
early July until 
frost. The plants 
are from 2% to 3 
feet, with long, 
stout stems bear- 
ing large flowers. 


Crimson, fPurple, 
White, Azure 
Blue, Deep Rose, 
or Mixed. Pkt. 10c. Aster Heauty 
Queen of the Market. Wilt R. 
About two to 
three weeks 
earlier than 
most other As- 
ters; bloom 
profusely and 
are of graceful 
habit. Flowers 
are borne on 
long stems, 
making -them 
very desirable 
for cut flowers. 
15 to 18 inches 
high. 
Crimson, Dark 
Blue, Light 
‘ : B lue, Scarce 
zure Ue, 
niniace of the White or Mix- 
ed. Pkt. 10c. 
Single Chinensis. Wilt R. 
Plants 2 to 2% feet, flowers daisy-like, 
petals wide and closely placed. Showy 
plants. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Improved Crego Giant Comet Aster 
This fine Aster. grows over 2 feet tall 
and is well branched; of free, sturdy 
growth. The fluffy graceful flowers re- 
semble the Chrysanthemum in form, 
rarely less than 3 inches across. 
. WILT RESISTANT 
Crimson, Azure Blue, Purple, Deep 
Rose, Orchid, Navy Blue, White or Mix- 
ed. Pkt. 10c. 
Improved Giant California Sunshine 
This Aster blooms in mid-season with 
flowers 4 to 5 inches across, composed 
of a single row of loosely placed outer 
petals which contrast with the unique 
yellow quill-like center disc.. Plants, 2 
to 3 feet. Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
American or Vick’s Late Branching 
This superb strain produces plants 2 
to 3 feet high, bearing on long strong 
stems their handsome chrysanthemum- 
like flowers 4 inches across. The large, 
fluffy blooms are double to the center, 
of exquisite form and color. 
WILT RESISTANT 
Crimson, Deep Rose, Purple, 
Blue, White or Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Aster, 
Azure 
Improved Giants of California 
The flowers are much larger than the 
Improved Crego, about 6 inches in di- 
ameter, and are unsurpassed as cut 
flowers. Their immense size and beauty, 
as well as their long and sturdy stems 
make them very attractive. Plants, 2% 
to 3 ft. Mixed colors, double. Pkt, 10c. 

Golden Sheaf. Wilt R. 
The deepest Yellow Aster that is wilt 
resistant. The flowers are fully double, 
with an attractive crest-like center, of 
good substance and fine depth of petal. 
Plants, 2 feet tall. Pkt. 10c. 
Ball. Wilt R. \ 
Bright deep Rose, early....... Pkt. 10c 
White, large flowers, late..... Pkt. 10c 
JWT te eRe arly isis ooo ras exeser el sus gous ious Pkt. 10c 
Deep bright Purple, early..... Pkt. 10c 
Early Royal. Wilt R. 
Plants branching, 1% to 2 feet, bloom- 
ing directly following. the Queen of the 
Market. Azure Blue, Deep Rose, Scar- 
let, Purple. White or Mixed...Pkt. 10c 
Imbricated Pompon Aster 
Plants upright, 14 to 16 inches, small 
round pompon flowers, outside row 
short guard petals, very early. Finest 
IMEC Meee iycctercereisistcisisterclets este kt. 10c 
Bachelor's Button (See Centaurea Cyanus) 

Climbing Vines from Seed 
Canary Bird. Ipomea. 
Cardinal Climber. Japanese Hop. 
Cobaea. Moon flower. 
Cypress Vine. Morning Glory. 
Dolichos. Nasturtium, tall. 
Gourds. Scarlet Runner. 
Humulus. Thunbergia. 
Hyacinth Bean. Wild Cucumber. 
Balsam (Lady Slipper) 
Showy and easily grown tender an- 
nuals, succeeding best in Sunny loca- 
tions where there is rich loam. We 
offer very large, extra double flowers 
in several colors and shining green fo- 
liage. Bloom from July to October. 18 
inches high. Mixed colors. PkKt. 5c. 
Bartonia Aurea (Blazing Star) 
Very showy hardy annuals producing 
golden yellow flowers during the sum- 
mer above its gray and downy thistle- 
like foliage which is exceedingly bril- 
liant in the sunshine. Blooms measure 
2% inches across. Sow it where it is 
to remain as it does not bear trans- 
planting. Prefers moist situation. Fine 
for borders. 12 to 18 in. Pkt. 5c. 
Beans, Scarlet Runner 
A rapid growing annual climber, pro- 
ducing bright red flowers from July to 
September. The dense foliage makes it 
splendid for porches or wherever shade 
is desired. 
kt. 10c. 
Vines grow about 10 ft. 
Flowering 
Plants 
During the 
months of May 
and early June 
we Offer daily 
many thou- 
sands of annual 
seedling flower 
plants. 

Brachycome 
(Swan River Daisy) 
A dwarf, free- 
flowering plant 
which blooms in 
great profusion 
the greater part 
of the summer. 
The daisy- like 
flowers. are blue 
and white, plants 
about 9 to 
inches tall. Mixed 
colors. Pkt. 5c. 
Browallia 
Pretty flowering annuals suitable for 
summer bedding. The white or blue 
flowers are fine for cutting. Lift and 
cut back for house planting. 12 inches 
high. Elata Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Brachycome., 
Swan River Daisy. 
For Window Boxes, Hanging 
Baskets, etc. 

Abronia. Geraniums. 
Ageratum. Lantana, dwarf. 
Alyssum. Lobelia. 
Calendula. Nasturtium. 
Candytuft. Petunia. 
Cacalia 
(Tassel Flower) 
An attractive bed- 
ding plant about 
18 inches tall 
bearing tassele- 
like orange and 
scarlet flowers on 
long, wiry stems. 
A good cut flower. 
Blooms from June # 
to frost. Mixed. 
Pkt. 10c. 
Calendula 
Free flowering ; 
plants of easy ‘ 5 
culture, succeed- Cacalia 
ing everywhere and flowering continu- 

ously. The flowers are double, showy, 
of large size and pleasing colors. 
Height, 15 to 18 inches. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c. 
Frilled Beauty. Deep orange with 
frilled petals. Pkt. 5c. 
Balls Apricot. Rich apricot with dark 
brown center. Pkt. 5c. 
Balls Gold. Dark golden yellow flowers 
of erect habit, long stems. Pkt. 5c. 
Balls Orange. Immense double flowers 
of a brilliant glistening orange, borne 
on long stems. Pkt. 5c. 
Balls Masterpiece. Long stemmed, deep 
orange, brown center. Pkt. 5c. 
Pastel Shades Mixed. Beautiful blend 
of large double varieties. Blooms over 
apen tg period. Excellent for cutting. 
Pkt. 5c. 
Orange King. Orange red with a dark 
center. Pkt. 5c. 
Orange Shag- 
Winner of 
in the 1935 All- 
America Selec- 
tions. Deep or- 
ange in color, 
excellent for 
both garden 
ey yal oll (bur uinayer. 
PKt. 5e. 
Campfire Im- 
proved. One of 
the best early 
forcing vari- 
eties. Flowers 
are dark  or- 
ange, h ig h- 
. lighted with a 
Chrysantha scarlet sheen. 
Pkt. 5c. 
Chrysantha. Is distinct in type, out- 
standing among all Varieties. The 
large double flowers are an exquisite 
shade of clear yellow. Ideal for cut- 
ting. § bts oe: 
Calliopsis 
Showy and free- 
flowering annuals, 
blooming all sum- 
mer, Excellent for 
cutting. You will 

Calendula, 
prolong the 
blooming season 
by keeping old 
flowers cut off. 
Sow where they” 
are to remain and 
thin to 8 to 12 
inches apart. Of 
easy culture. Tall 
mixed. 24 to 30 
inches. Pkt. 5c. 
Dwarf mixed. 6 
to 10 ins. Pkt. 5c. 

Calliopsis 
Golden Yel- 
Gold Crest. 
low, 
Semi-double. 
Reddish-Brown center. Pkt. 5c. 
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