Early Giant Double Asters 
Curled and Interlaced 
Early Giants combine the finest large flowered fluffy or feathered 
type of flower with the long, heavy stemmed Wilt Resistant Aster yet 
developed. Comes into flower four to six weeks earlier than the Giants 
of California, The large, double flowers with long attractively curled 
petals, rivaling Giant Chrysanthemums, grow 5 inches or more in 
diameter. The vigorous plants grow 1% ft. tall. Bloom from early 
August until frost. 
*1194 LIGHT BLUE. Big lacy flower. 
*1195 PEACH BLOSSOM, White flushed pink. 
*1197 ROSEMARI#, Rich shade of rose. 
*1199 MIXED. All three colors. 
Hach of above, Pkt., 15c; 4% oz., 80c; any 3 pkts., 35c. 
improved Giant California Sunshine Aster 
A Superb Beauty 
1260 The attractive colors of the long, feathery petals make a most 
striking contrast with the creamy white quilled centers, Each plant 
hag a great many long-stemmed flowers which come in a variety of 
beautiful colors, Height 2 to 3 feet. Pkt., 15c; ¥% oz., 70c. 
*Heart of France Aster 
The Best Pure Red 
1171 This gorgeous Aster opens purest ruby-red, retains its remarkable 
satiny luster. The flowers are large and double, on long, strong stems. 
Height, 1% to 2 feet. PkKt., 10c; 4% oz., 70c. 
= Los Angeles Super-Giant Aster 
1155 Largest and most fully double Aster, with flowers from 6 to 8 
inches across, plants 24 ft. tall, with 6 to 8 long stems. Early flow- 
ering. Pure deep shell-pink, with charming Chrysanthemum formation. 
Pkt., 15c; 4% oz., 90c. 
Holmes’ Matchiess Asters 
Largest and Most Prolific of All Asters 
These are in every way a superior race of Asters. The plants are very 
healthy, robust, of branching growth, producing on long stems immense 
chrysanthemum-like flowers of perfect form. They are wonderfully 
prolific and continuous bloomers. The decorative effect of a bed or vase 
of these Asters cannot be surpassed. Height, 2 to 3 feet. 
*1160 AZURE FAIRY *1166 PEARL-PINEK 
*1161 DEEP ROSE *1167 WHITE : 
*1162 PURPLE *1169 MIXED, All Colors 
Any Color: Pkt., 15c; 4% oz., 65c; 1% oz., $1.15. 
Improved California Giants Asters 
In this splendid new strain, the earliness and the beautiful fluffy Comet 
type of flower of the Crego Asters is combined with the giant size and 
vigor of the American Beauties, We urge all who grow Asters for cut 
flowers to try the California Giants, believing they are destined to 
become the most valuable of all Asters for cutting. Height, 3 feet. 
1180 PEACH BLOSSOM 1185 WHITE 
#1182 DARK PURPLE 1186 AZURE-BLUE 
1184 DEEP ROSE — 1188 MIXED, All Colors 
Any Color: Pkt., 15c; % oz., 80c. 

| Early Royal Asters 
* The large double flowers are on stiff stems and commence to bloom 
early. Free-blooming and fine for cutting. Height, 1% to 2 feet, 
+1204 WHITE *1209 PURPLE 
+1207 DEEP ROSE *1210 MIXED, All Colors 
*1208 AZURE-BLUE 
Any Color: Pkt., 10c; % oz., 45c. 
. Crego’s Giant (Ostrich Feather) Asters 
Large fluffy or feathery flowers, double, on long stems. Gooa for 
cutting. Height, 2% feet. 
aa *1221 WHITE *1223 AZURE-BLUE 
*1222 SHELL-PINK #1231 PURPLE 
#1224 DEEP ROSE *1233 MIXED. All Colors 
Any Color: Pkt., 10c; % oz., 45c. 
Those marked with a (*) are wilt-resistant or “Stem Rot.” 

Aster, Holmes’ Matchless 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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