“Early Giant Double 
Curled and Interlaced 
Early Giants. combine the finest large-flowered fluffy or feathered type 
of flower ‘with the long, heavy-stemmed, Wilt-Resistant Aster yet devel- 
oped. Comes into flower four to six weeks earlier than the Giants of Cali- 
fornia. The large, double flowers with long, attractively curled petals, 
rivaling Giant Chrysanthemums, grow 5 inches or more in diameter. Bloom 
from early August until frost. Height 11% feet. 
*1194 Light Blue *1197 Rose Marie 
Big lacy flower. Rich shade of rose. 
*1195 Peach Blossom *11990 Mixed 
Soft pink and lavender-pink. All three colors. 
The above, each: Pkt., 15c; ¥% 0z., 50c; any 3 pkts., 40c 
GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE 
A Superb Beauty 
1260 Mixed Colors Pkt., 15c; Ye oz., 50c 
The attractive colors of the long, feathery petals make a most striking 
contrast with the creamy white quilled centers. Each plant has a great 
many iong-stemmed flowers which come in a variety of beautiful colors. 
Height 2 feet. 
*HEART OF FRANCE 
1171 The Best Pure Red Pkt., 10c; ¥% oz., 45c 
This gorgeous Aster opens purest ruby-red, retains its remarkable satiny 
luster. The flowers are large and double, on long, strong stems. Height 
1% to 2 feet. 
SUPER GIANTS 
1155 Los Angeles Pkt., 15c; ¥% 0z., 50c 
Largest and most fully double Aster, with flowers from 6 to 8 inches 
across, plants 21% feet tall with 6 to 8 long stems. Early flowering. Pure 
deep shell-pink, with charming Chrysanthemum formation. 
*Holmes’ Matchless 
Largest and Most Prolific of All Asters 
These are in every way a superior race of Asters. The plants are very 
healthy, robust, of branching growth, producing on long stems immense 
Chrysanthemumzlike flowers of perfect form. They are wonderfully pro- 
lific and continuous bloomers. The decorative effect of a bed or vase of 
these Asters cannot be surpassed. Height 2 to 3 feet. 
*1160 Azure Fairy *1166 Pearl-Pink 
*1161 Deep Rese *1167 White 
*1162 Purple *1]69 Mixed, All Colors 
The above, each: Pkt., 15c; ¥ 0z., 50c 
—[mproved California Giants 
1188 Mixed, Ali Colors Pkt.,. 15c; ¥% oz., 40c 
In this splendid new strain, the earliness:and the beautiful fluffy Comet 
type of flower of the Crego Asters is combined with the giant size and 
vigor of the American Beauties. We urge all who grow Asters for cut 
flowers to try the California Giants, believing they are destined to be- 
come the most valuable of all Asters for cutting. Height 3 feet. 
“Early Royal 
*1210 Mixed, All Colors Pkt., 10c; Y% 02z., 35c 
The large double flowers are on stiff stems and commence to bloom early. 
Free-blooming and fine for cutting. Height 114 to 2 feet. 
Those marked with a (*) are wilt-resistant or “Stem Rot.” 
Crego’s Giant (Ostrich Feather ) 
*1233 Mixed, All Colors Pkt. 10¢: Ye.0z., doc 
Large, fluffy or feathery flowers, double, on long stems. Good for cut- 
ting. Height 2% feet. 
“Giant American Branching 
A Good Garden Aster 
The flowers are full, double, large, and on long, stiff stems, making them 
ideal for cut flowers. These are the most popular and widely grown of all 
Asters. Height 214 to 3 feet. 
*1244 White *1249 Peach Blossom 
*1245 Shell-Pink *1250 Azure-Blue 
*1247 Deep Rose *125] Purple 
*1248 Sensation Oxblood red. *1253 Finest Mixed 
The above, each: Pkt., 10c; ¥ 02z., 35¢ 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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Early Giant Double Aster 

Aster, Holmes’ Matchless 
