*indicates wilt- 
resistant 
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3042 Giant Branching Aster, Sensation* Pkt. 15¢ 
Pompon Asters 
Charming, rather early blooming type. The plants are of up- 
right, somewhat Gotnpact growth, about 15 in. tall, and lend 
themselves admirably to bedding, cutting and pot culture. The 
small, round pompon flowers have a few rows of short, broad 
outer petals, while the center petals are attractively quilled. 
3088 Blackish Blue Darkest blue aster in this group. 
1634 Light Blue, White Center Nice contrast of colors. 
1624 Crimson Rich satiny crimson of unusual beauty. 
1626 Rose Brilliant rose; a favorite for garden and cutting. 
1627 Fiery Scarlet Showy, vivid, dazzling scarlet. 
1632 White Pure white. Nice alone or with the others. 
1633 All Colors Mixed Choice mixture of above colors. 
Any of the above Pompon Asters: 
Pkt. 25¢; % oz. 75¢; % oz. $1.25 

— 
Six Pompon Asters 
1743 —& pkts., one each of the above 6 
separate colors (value $1.50) for only 
2 
$1.25 

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1676 
California Giant 
Double Aster, 
White Pkt. 15¢ 

Giant Branching xf" ASTERS 
Also known as American, Semple’s or Vick’s Branching 
From midsummer until frost these asters will produce a profusion of 
beautiful flowers. The blooms are quite large, 314 to 4 in. across, and 
fully double. The plants grow 2 to 3 ft. tall and branch freely, produc- 
ing stems frequently 2 ft. long, which makes them fine for cutting. 
3043 Azure Blue* Also described as dark silvery lavender. 
3054 Peach Blossom Delicate light peach-pink and white. 
3050 Shell Pimk* Attractive soft flesh pink; always wanted. 
‘3049 Purple* A rich glowing shade of purple; much admired. 
3053 Scarlet Rose* Most outstanding color; sure to attract. 
3047 Light Rose* Could be called deep pink; beautiful color. 
3042 Sensation* Strikingly bright scarlet; vivid and intense. 
3051 White* Wonderful form and substance; purest white. 
Any of the above Giant Branching Asters: 
Pkt. 15¢; %oz.50¢; % oz. 85¢ 
3052 All Colors Mixed* A very attractive mixture of all va- 
rieties in this popular class. Showy in the garden or in bouquets. 
Pkt. 10¢; 4% oz. 35¢; % oz. 60¢ 
Six Wilt-Resistant Giant Branching Asters 
Azure Blue, Shell Pink, Purple, Light Rose, 
Sensation (scarlet) and White 
71726 pkts., one each of these 6 separate colors 
for a glorious showing (value 90¢) for only 


50¢ 

Pkt. 25¢ 
California Giant Double Asters - 
Handsomely Curled and Interlaced 
1626 Pompon Aster, Rose 
California Giants combine the fluffy or feathered type of ~ 
flower with the long, straight stems of the American Beauty 
class. The large, double flowers with long, attractively curled 
petals grow 5 in. and more in diameter, on stems 1% to 2 ft. 
long. The vigorous, freely branching plants grow 2 to 3 ft. 
tall and bloom profusely from late midseason until frost. 
Where summers are short, we suggest that you start the 
seeds early indoors so plants will flower before frost. 
1726 Apple Blossom Beautiful shell-pink; popular. 
1671 Light Blue Soft, clear azure-blue of great appeal. 
3081 Crimson A rather rich showy color; full of life. _ 
1670 Peach Blossom White flushed with delicate pink. 
1673 Dark Purple An attractive shade for cutting.. 
1672 Deep Rose Delightful tone of dark rose-pink, 
1676 White Combines well with above colors; nice alone. 
1674 All Colors Mixed Marvelous blend of all colors. 
Any of the above California Giant Double Asters: 
Pkt. 15¢; “%oz.50¢; 14 oz. 85¢ 
California Giant Double Asters 
1168-7 pkts:, one each of the above 7 colors; 
immense, long-stemmed flowers 
(value $1.05) for only 85¢ 




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