ASTER 
Few flowers make a better show in the fall than Asters. They are among the most popular fall annuals 
grown and justly so, because of their ease of culture, season of bloom and lasting qualities, both in the 
garden and as cut-flowers. For flat-plant sale start seed in March, no earlier, or in a greenhouse one 
month before they are to be transplanted, using sterilized soil. A 55 to 60-degree temperature is best 
to maintain growth. Water carefully to prevent overcrowded seedlings standing wet overnight. 
Aster seed may be sown direct in the garden bed after May 1. 
WILT-RESISTANT STRAINS 
Highly resistant strains again make possible the successful growing of Asters. Do not confuse ‘‘Aster-wilt” with 
“Aster yellows.” The latter shows yellow or white spots on the plants which when badly infested shrivel up and fail 
to bloom. ‘‘Aster yellows,” caused by leaf hoppers, is prevented by growing plants under a tight cloth cover. 
W. R. American Beauty Mixed. ‘ Pkt. 15c; 140z. 35c; 14o0z. 55c; oz. $1.65; 14 Ib. $5; Ib. $15 
These beautiful flowers, from 4 to 5 inches across, have full heads of incurved petals and 18-inch stems 
and are produced in early September on plants 21% to 3 feet high. The keeping qualities are excellent. 
W. R. Branching. _ Each, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; oz. 45c; oz. $1.35; 14 Ib. $4; Ib. $12 
This superb strain forms strong, branching bushes, 2% to 3 feet high, bearing on long, strong stems 
their chrysanthemum-like, large, fluffy blooms, double to the center, of exquisite form and delicate 
color, and the petals broad and undulating. They bloom usually at their best during September. 
Azure-Blue, Crimson, Shell-Pink, Purple, Rose, White, and Mixed. 
W. R. Crego Improved, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; YZoz. 30c; 1goz. 50c; oz. $1.50; 4Ib. $4.50; Ib. $13.50 
Robust, branching plants 2 to 214 feet high, which bear, in mid-September, brilliant displays of large, double 
flowers with flat, curled petals. Very fine for cutting. The colors include Navy-Blue, Crimson, Orchid, Shell- 
Pink, Purple, Deep Rose, Dark Violet, White. 
W. R. Heart of France. Pkt. 15c; lgoz. 35c; 1{oz. 65c; oz. $2; 4 Ib. $6; Ib. $18 
Medium-sized, rich deep red flowers with long stems in Iate August, on 11 to 2-foot branching, robust plants. 
W. R. Queen of the Market, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Woz. 45c; oz. $1.35; lb. $4; Ib. $12 
This is an early Aster usually in bloom 2 weeks before most others. The graceful, double flowers of good size, on 
long stems for cutting, appear in early August, on branching plants 20 inches high. Excellent for cut-flowers. 
REGULAR STRAINS (Not Wilt-Resistant) 
California Giants, Mixed. Pkt. 15c; #;0z. 30c; oz. 80c; oz. $2.35; 14Ib. $7; Ib. $21 
Combines the giant size and vigor of American Beauty with the earliness and fluffy, flat, curled petals of Crego. 
The 5-inch flowers are full-centered, on 18-inch stems, from late summer until frost, on 3-foot plants. 
Giant California Sunshine, Mixed. Pkt. 20c; Moz. 35c; Moz. 65c; oz. $2 
-Beautiful half-double 5-inch blooms, on long, stiff stems. The yellow, quill-like cushion center Is encircled by a 
single row of contrasting petals. In pastel tones before mid-September on 2 to 3-foot plants. 
Imbricated Pompon, Mixed. Pkt. 15ce; Yoz. 45c; 14oz. 80c; oz. $2.35; yb. $7 
Small round pompon blossoms, often as many as twenty to a plant, in early August, on upright 18-inch plants. 
BALSAM 
Lady Slipper. These half-hardy annuals Jove hot sun, rich soil, and plenty of water. They grow very 
rapidly and from seed sown in May soon form strong bushes thickly massed with rose-like flowers. 
Double Camellia-flowered, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; Mgoz. 25c; oz. 75c; M4lb. $2.25 
Bushy 18-inch shining green plants with extra-double flowers clustered along the stems. In white, and red shades. 
Dwarf Bush, Torch. Pkt. 20c; zs0z. 45c; Moz. $1.35; oz. $4; 4b. $12 
The double vermilion-red flowers of this type appear in clusters on top of the stem, instead of on the sides. They 
make nice 8 to 10-inch compact pot-plants for spring sale. 
Dwarf Bush, Mixed. Pkt. 20c; #;0z. 45c; Moz. $1.35; oz. $4; 4Ib. $12 
BEGONIAS FOR BEDDING 
Fine bedding plants, 10 to 12 inches high, for full sunlight and partial shade, with a continuous pro- 
fusion of small flowers from summer to fall. Summer seedlings make fine winter house-plants. 
Gracilis, Indian Maid. Pkt. 35c; Tr. pkt. $1; doz. $2.25; 30z. $4 
Bright, deep scarlet flowers of good size on dwarf 10-inch plants, contrasting with the deep lustrous bronze foliage 
Gracilis luminosa. Dark scarlet with brown foliage. Pkt. 30c; Tr. pkt. 85c; doz. $2.50; J,oz. $4.50 
Gracilis, Prima Donna. Rose-pink with green foliage. Pkt. 30c; Tr. pkt. 75c; g,0z. $2; ~;0z. $6 
| FLOWER GARDEN MIXTURE. A mixture of annuals for both borders and cut-flowers. Oz. 40 cts. | 
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Aster, 
American 


_ Aster, Giant 
California Sunshine 
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Balsam, 
Dwarf Bush 
