Disease-resistant Asters in dainty colors 

Michell’s Superb Asters 
E 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 
21% feet tall, branching and free flowering. 
Early blooming, bearing quantities of 
3 to 34-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. 
Been: Orchid. Pkt. 25c.; Iarge pkt. 
ic. 
Bonny. Soft salmon-rose. 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 
Jong stems. Fine for cutting. Pkt. 25c.; 
large pkt. 60c. 
EARLY GIANT, ROSE MARIE. Honor- 
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. All- 
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 Iavender-pink when 
fully matured. Pkt. 25c.; large 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 a 
Carmine-Rose..........., 15 
Crimson.: .. 5. .....00005 00% 15 60 
Purple.......-5-.0se es eeees 15 60 
Shell-Pink.............----- 15 60 
Witter ie han tees tae 15 60 
Milenio son. vias ten aoe) 2O 50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
HEART OF FRANCE Large 
; Pkt. pkt. 
Ruby Red............+++++-$0 15 $0 60 
HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 
516 AND 
EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING ASTERS 
Fusarium-Wilt Resistant Strains 
An excellent strain of Early Branching 
Aster, of the same form and having the same 
ood qualities as the Late Branching but 
looming in July or early August. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Azure-Blue................ $0 15 $0 60 
Lavender.................. 15 60 
Peach Blossom............. 15 60 
Purple snot ks Gee penne 15 60 
Rose-Pink................. 15 60 
White 2 eaten ehacaens 15 60 
Mixed............ 4 Ss 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 
Iength. The twisted and curled petals give 
the flower the appearance of a huge chrysan- 
themum, Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Crimson cs 35o8 c8 0S clones $0 15 $0 60 
Deep Rose................. 15 60 
Lavender.................. 15 60 
Shell-Pink................. 15 60 
Violet s.5.523565 5 ee eens 15 60 
White 220 3 ae eee 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 late-blooming Aster. The 
deep, heavy, incurved flowers are borne on 
rigid stems, often 2 feet and more in Iength. 
Our Improved Strain has been secured after 
many years of careful selection. Large 
t kt, 
Azure-Blue................$0 15 $0 60 
Crimson: ccs. steel 60 
Deep Rose................. 15 60 
Lavenders 5 iscisscnintecs 30s sce 15 60 
Peerless Pink.............. 15 60 
Pur plescs. 24 oe ceeds tee 15 60 
Shell-Pink................. 15 60 
White. {5c er 15 60 
Mixed. . aretha ere Merete aS 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 ss. 22 oe $0 15 $0 60 
Dark Blue. Purple.......... 15 60 
Light Blue. Lavender....... 15 60 
Peach Blossom. Blush-pink. . 15 60 
Rose-Pink..........-.++++> 15 60 
Whites eat iis Stadio, 15 60 
Mixed tr ee0n. contents os 15 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. 
518 MARKET ST., 


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Aster, Giant Comet, Blue Flame 
Asters, Regular Strains 
Not Wilt-Resistant 
CALIFORNIA GIANT ASTERS- 
The large flowers are of the Crego type, 
with the habit and Jong stems of the Beauty 
type. Their immense size and beauty, as 
well as their Iong stems, make them very 
attractive. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Dark Purple............... $0 15 $0 60 
Deep Rose................. 15 60 
Peach Blossom............. 15 60 
Whitest? 5 es ee ae. 15 60 
Mixed Colors............... 15 60 
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. 
Wii bast copnoonnnognopdod $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. 
Aster - Alpinus 
Mixed. Perennial. Dwarf rock-plant. 
15c.; large pkt. 75c. 
Aubrietia - Rainbow Rock-Cress 
*New Large-flowering Hybrids. Perennial. 
Mixed Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 75c. 
Pkt. 
Auricula - Primula Auricula 
*Choice Mixed. Hardy perennial with flow- 
ers in many beautiful colors. 6 in. Pkt. 
10c.; large pkt. 75c. 
ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET 
CHANGES 
PHILADELPHIA 5, 
PA. 27 
