Disease-resistant Asters in dainty colors 
Michell’s Superb Asters 
NOVELTY 
FUSARIUM-WILT RESISTANT 
STRAINS 
We believe the following varieties are prac- 
tically immune to this disease. We feel sure 
that by using this seed many disappointments 
due to crop failures will be eliminated. 
PRINCESS. New. A very attractive new 
cutting type of wilt-resistant Aster, 2 to 
2 feet tall, branching and free flowering. 
Early blooming, bearing quantities of 
3 to 31-inch flowers on strong stems. 
Flowers have a full deep crested center, 
surrounded byseveral rowsof dainty plume- 
like guard petals. 
Anne. Peach-blossom-pink. Pkt. 25c.; 
large pkt. 75c. 
Barbara. Orchid. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 
Soft salmon-rose. 
75c. | 
Bonny. Pheti525c.: 
large pkt. 75c. 
Marsha. Rich scarlet. Pkt. 25c.; large 
pkt. 75c. 
Mixed. Finest mixed. Pkt. 25c.; large 
pkt. 75c. . 
VICTORY GIANTS MIXED. Honorable 
Mention, All-America Selections. A splen- 
did extra-early Giants of California or 
Comet type. Strong, sturdy plants, 
branching habit, growing 3 feet tall. The 
flowers average 5 inches across, and in a 
fine range of colors, including salmon-pink. 
Really a well-balanced mixture without 
reds. A splendid type for bedding and cut- 
flowers. Small pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
GIANT COMET, BLUE FLAME. Bright 
navy-blue flowers, distinct from any other 
blue Aster now offered. Fully double, with 
Iong stems. Fine for cutting. Pkt. 25c.; 
large pkt. 60c. 
EARLY GIANT, ROSE MARIE. JHonor- 
able Mention, All-America Selections. A 
fascinating, rich, lively shade of rose, the 
flowers are 4 to 5 inches in diameter, full, 
with broad, graceful petals, daintily plumed 
and intertwined. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
EARLY GIANT, LIGHT BLUE. AlIl/- 
America Winner. Flowers are large and 
full, with broad, graceful petals, daintily 
plumed and intertwined. The plants are 
2 feet high and very free and early bloom- 
ing. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 60c. 
PEACH BLOSSOM. Very attractive, large, 
full-petaled flowers. A delightful shade of 
light pink turning to Javender-pink when 
fully matured. Pkt. 25c.; Jarge pkt. 60c. 
GOLDEN SHEAF. The deepest yellow Aster 
yet introduced. Flowers are fully double, 
with an attractive crestlike center, of good 
substance and fine depth of petal, on long 
stems. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTERS 
Similar in type of flower and growth to the 
well-known Late Branching Asters, but 
on much longer and heavier stems. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Azure Fairy................$0 15 $0 60 
Carmine-Rose............. 1S 60 
Crimson tas, 15 60 
Purpletyecorte cr os ee ae 15 60 
Shell-Pink................. 15 60 
Whitewe vt oes ce ee 15 60 
IVERX OCI citer: oo hace sae «= ee 15 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
HEART OF FRANCE 
Pkt. pkt. 
ee. $0.15 -- $0 60 
Large 
Ruby Red........... 
EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING ASTERS 
Fusarium-Wilt Resistant Strains 
An excellent strain of Early Branching 
Aster, of the same form and having the same 
good qualities as the Late Branching but 
blooming in July or early August. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Azure-Blue................$0 15 $0 60 
Lavender.................. 15 60 
Peach Blossom............... 15 60 
Purplosssta2s beucesons 15 60 
Rose-Pink................. 15 60 
White its oe 15 60 
Mixed ssc, da ee ene 15 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
CREGO'S GIANT COMET ASTERS 
Gigantic flowers, often 5 inches across and 
with long, stout stems averaging 15 inches in 
length. The twisted and curled petals give 
the flower the appearance of a huge chrysan- 
themum. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Crimson...................$0 15 $0 60 
Deep Rose................. 15 60 
Lavender: & oe 15 60 
Shell-Pink................. 15 60 
Violeti 4353.4. 3 ae 15 60 
White. hanes 15 60 
Mixed........... 15 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
MICHELL’S IMPROVED SEMPLE'S 
AMERICAN BRANCHING ASTERS 
This is the finest Iate-blooming Aster. The 
deep, heavy, incurved flowers are borne on 
rigid stems, often 2 feet and more in length. 
Our Improved Strain has been secured after 
many years of careful selection. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Azure-Blue................$0 15 $0 60 
Crimson sous cee 15 60 
Deep Rose................. 15 60 
Lavender.is.5 0-8 te OS 60 
Peerless Pink.............. 15 60 
Purple si5..tcoecete oes ones: 15 60 
Shell-Pinks.) /s28 300o. ee 15 60 
Whites. 45.) 2 eee 15 60 
Mixed aero. sete. da ee. 15 50 
COLLECTION 
Onepkt.eachof6colors, ourselection, 65c. 
IMPROVED QUEEN OF THE MARKET 
ASTERS 
Very desirable on account of its earliness 
and the freedom with which it blooms. Well- 
formed flowers are produced on 12-inch stems 
in the greatest profusion early in July. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Crimson. .osocs dot cee a S0MI5~ $0 60 
Dark Blue. Purple.......... 15 60 
Light Blue. Lavender....... 15 60 
Peach Blossom. Blush-pink. . 15 60 
Rose-Pinki).2 3.52266... 15 60 
Whiter .22 oer Pee 15 60 
Mixed 2.26662 2tin ie St WS 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
SINGLE CALIFORNIA RAINBOW 
ASTER 
A tall single wilt-resistant Aster which is 
excellent for cutting. This rainbow mixture 
is a choice blend of colors. Pkt. 25c.; large 
pkt. 60c. 
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HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 
516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 
Asters, Regular Strains 
Not Wilt-Resistant 
CALIFORNIA GIANT ASTERS 
The large flowers are of the Crego type, 
with the habit and Iong stems of the Beauty 
type. heir immense size and beauty, as 
well as their Jong stems, make them very 
attractive. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Dark Purple............... $0 15 $0 60 
Deep Rose................. 15 60 
Light: Blue vei. e. aoce eet 15 60 
Peach Blossom............. 15 60 
Whitest oo 2a ee or ee 15 60 
Mixed Colors............... 15 60 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 5 colors, 60c. 
SINGLE GIANT CALIFORNIA 
SUNSHINE ASTERS 
The plants grow 3 feet high and bear blos- 
soms 5 to 6 inches across, on Jong, stiff stems. 
The dual color-tone effects formed by the 
quilled discs and encircling guard petals are 
lovely beyond description. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Mixed 2 3c Sure oe $0 25 $0 60 
Two Novelty Super Giant Asters 
Giants of California late type, the largest 
yet introduced. Very artistic, due to the un- 
usual curling and interlacing of the petals. 
EL MONTE. A deep, glowing crimson. 
Flowers are large and fluffy. Very early. 
Pkt. 20c.; large pkt. 75c. 
LOS ANGELES. Pure shell-pink. Stems un- 
usually Jong. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 75c. 

ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET 
CHANGES 

Aster, Victory Giants Mixed 
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