


New Wilt-Resistant Asters 
. Aster growers have been troubled with pests of recent years. This 
family has been widely attacked by the Fusarium Wilt, which condition 
has been overcome in growing the Wilt Resistant Strains which, although 
grown in infected soil, proved immune from the disease. Aster Yellows 
is also an enemy. This has been found to be transferred to the plants 
by tiny insects called leaf hoppers. The only means to overcome this 
is to grow the plants under a cheese cloth cover, 
; Improved Giant Crego Wilt-Resistant Midseason. 
ee Ag Large blooms, 
4 to 5 in. across, with long, ribbon-like, gracefully curled and _ twisted 
petals, giving them a Chrysanthemum-like appearance. Flowers are car- 
ried on long strong stems which make them ideal for cutting. The plants 
flower for several weeks during midseason. 2 ft. 
Azure Blue W. R. Shell-Pink W. R. 
; Crimson W. R. Purple W. R. 
2 - Deep Rose W. R. White W. R. 
a : Mixed Colors W. R. 
; All above, Pkt. 10c, 4 oz. 50c, 1 oz. $1.50. 
Alneer’s Giant Branching Wilt-Resistant 
Peach Blossom Rose 
pe . Purple White 
_ Above, Pkt. 10c, % oz. 50c, 1 oz. $1.50. Mixed 
Princess Wilt-Resistant 
This beautiful new type has large blooms with full crested centers 
rounded by several rows of strong guard petals. 
_ blooming and grow about 2 ft. high. 
PRINCESS ANNE. Flowers open a delicate pink, turning to rosy pink. 
Pkt. 15c. 
PRINCESS BARBARA. Orchid. Pkt. 15¢. 
PRINCESS BONNIE. A soft shade of salmon rose. Pkt. 15¢. _ 
PRINCESS MARSHA. Cinnabar scarlet with a rich gold center. Pkt. 15c. 
GOLDEN SHEAF. Deep yellow, wilt-resistant. Pkt. 15c. 
MIXED. All varieties. Pkt. 15c. 
Heart of France Wilt-Resistant 
ved. The best pure red. Pkt. 10c, 1% oz. 75c. 
sur- 
The plants are free 
Large flowers of strik- 
ingly beautiful ruby- 

Pg 
King Aster Sunshine Aster 
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wnech You will be impressed and delighted with the 
Sunshine Aster striking beauty of this new Aster. The flowers, 
which measure from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, are half-double and exhibit 
all the grace and beauty ef the single Aster, greatly enhanced by a cushion 
center of tiny quills of a contrasting color. Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 10c. 
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Aster ‘This magnificent class of Asters is distinct from all 
“—~~~*" others in the character of the flower. The petals are 
row and folded lengthwise. as if quilled, giving a very graceful 
ing effect. Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Mertens 2”. = 

ee ee ame Asters are wonderful cut flowers for bouquets. 
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The Asters are one of our best flowers 
and are universally known. For autumn 
display it has no equal. Sow seeds in dtep 
rich soil. Half hardy annuals. 

Alneer’s Perfection Double Mixer 
Alneer’s Perfection Double Mixed Or choicest mixture. 
5 Over 75 varieties of 
asters, including many new and fancy strains. We know of no better 
mixture. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.25. 
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Ball Varieties Wilt-Resistant 
Deep Purple, Pkt. 15c, Y% oz. $1.00. 
Deep Rose, Pkt. 15c, Y% oz. $1.00. 
Early White, Pkt. 15c, % oz. $1.00. 
Late White, Pkt. 15c, 4% oz. $1.00. 
Queen of the Market © The best early aster, usually in full 
bloom two weeks before most other 
sorts begin to blossom. Of graceful spreading habit. 
Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 7c, oz. $1.50. 
Two Novelty Super Giant Asters 
A marvelous new Giants of ‘California late type, the largest yet intro. 
duced. Flowers very artistic, due to the unusual curling and interlacing 
of the petals. No disbudding is necessary, due to its non-lateral habit, 
EL MONTE. All-American winner. A companion to the sensational Aster, 
Los Angeles. A deep, glowing crimson, composed of abundant quantities 
of daintily interlaced, plumlike petals. Flowers are large and fluffy 
on heavy, non-lateral basal branched stems. Very early blooming and 
the only really large-flowered crimson Aster. Pkt. 15c, 
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LOS ANGELES. All-American winner. Color, i 
unusually long. Pkt. 15c. ; or, pure shell pink, Stems 
Hardy Aster 
Tall-Flowering Mixture. The tall growing, 
Michaelma i 
s Daisy late fall flowering kinds in blue and mauve 
shades. If sown early they often flower the first season. Pkt. 10c. 
