Cut Flowers 
_ Much of the joy in raising flowers comes from being able to cut them and bring color to your tables, your 
windows, your friends, your churches, and your many home and social occasions. Some gardeners are reluctant 
to pick their flowers but we find that with many of our annuals more abundant flowering results from heavy cut- 
ting. 
The easiest way to have an abundance of flowers for cutting is to sow them in rows far enough apart so that 
a wheel hoe may be used. When planted in this way they are easily cared for and armfuls may be cut. 
Garden flowers should never be pulled or twisted off the plant. They should be cut with a sharp knife so 
that the water conducting tissues of the stem are not closed. 
Recent experimental work has proved that cut flowers last longer when picked in late afternoon. One can 
cut them anytime that they are needed, however. Place the stems in fresh water that is at room temperature. 
Be sure that your containers have been scrubbed thoroughly with soap and water before each use to get rid of 
harmful bacteria. 
When placing bouquets remember to avoid exposing them to drafts or direct sunlight. 
The list below includes the outstanding flowers for cutting. 
ASTERS 
The many colors and variation in petals of asters have made them one of the most popular annuals for flower 
borders and cut flowers. For early bloom, start in the house April 10th. For late bloom, plant the seed in the open 
ground where the plants are to flower, after there is no danger of frost. All of our varieties are wilt resistant. Asters 
are frequently troubled with yellows disease which is carried by leaf-hoppers. Leaf-hoppers can be controlled by 
spraying the plants every five days with DDT (see page 36). Thin to 10 inches. Height 2 ft. 
IMPROVED CREGO. Plants are robust and branch- 
ing. The flowers are large, 4 inches across, with long, 
ribbon-like, gracefully curled and twisted petals, giving 
a lovely shaggy appearance. 
Mixed Colors: A fine mixture of the separate colors 
listed below. Pkt. 15 cts.; Lg. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Azure Blue: Soft, pleasing shade of light azure blue. 
Pkeel5 cts); Le. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Crimson: Rich and velvety; an attractive vivid red. 
PRGw15icts., LoesPkt; 25 cts. 
Deep Rose: Bright rose with dark stems. Pkt. 15 
cts.; Lg: Pkt. 25 cts. 
Pink =A soitshell pink, Pkt:15 cts.; Le. Pkt.25 
cts. 
Purple or Dark Blue: Pkt. 15 cts; Lg. Pkt. 25 cts. 
White: Pure white; splendid combined with dark 
colors. Pkt. 15 cts.; Lg. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Collection: One packet each of the six colors for 
70 cts. (Saving of 20 cts.) 
AMERICAN BRANCHING. Flowers are large, fully 
double and on long stiff stems. They bloom after the 
Cregos. 
Mixed Colors: A well blended mixture of fresh seed 
of the six colors listed below. Pkt. 15 cts.; Lg. Pkt. 

The shaggy blooms of the Crego Aster are lovely in cut flower 
7 5scts. arrangements. All branch from the base of the plant, providing 
Azure Blue: Also described as dark silvery lavender. 108 stems for cutting. 
Pke..15 cts:; Le. Pkt. 25 ects. 
Crimson: A vivid crimson. Pkt. 15 cts.; Lg. Pkt. HEART OF FRANCE: Delightful ruby-red flowers 
Dorcts: are produced freely on medium sized plants. The 
Purple: A rich shade of purple. Pkt. 15 cts.; Lg. most popular red aster. Pkt. 20 cts.; Lg. Pkt. 40 
PKE#75.cts: cts. 
Le PKe a5 Tose, a beautiful color. Pkt. 15 ef8-i Grant CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE. Large flowers, 
Shell Pink: Attractive soft flesh pink. .Pkt. 15 4 to 6 inches in diameter, having creamy white quilled 
etss: be: Pkt.25'cts. centers and long, feathery outer petals in beautiful 
White: A pure white aster with excellent form and shades of mauve, dark blue, dark red and pastel 
substance. Pkt. 15 cts.; Lg. Pkt. 25 cts. tints. Pkt. 20 cts.; Lg. Pkt. 40 cts. 
Se eiaege One GSS roe of the six colors for ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUM, Painted Daisy: 
BRE US aes oes Large single flowers beautifully zoned or ringed with 
lit-colored bands of yellows and mahogany, soft 
PRINCESS ASTER, GOLDEN SHEAF: One of the te 
nicest of the new asters. Flowers have a full, deep- pink and purple. Plant in the house April 21st or 
crested, soft yellow center, surrounded by several in the garden after danger Ols irosta, shin. tomlG 
rows of dainty, plume-like, creamy white petals. inches. Height 2 ft. Mixed colors: Pkt. 10 cts.; 
Very striking. Pkt. 25 cts.; Lg. Pkt. 50 cts. Lg. Pkt. 20 cts. 
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