





Aster, A 
American 
Beauty 
Aster, Princess 
Wilt-resistant 

ASTER 
Few flowers make a better show im 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 early bloom 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 m 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 controlled by dusting the plants with 5 per cent D.D.T. 
American Beauty Mixed. : é Pkt. 15c; 1goz. 45e; Yyoz. 70c 
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, 
Branching. Each, pkt. 10c; 4oz. 45c; oz. 70c 
This superb strain forms strong, branching bushes, 21% 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. 
Crego Improved, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; oz. 70c 
Robust, branching plants 2 to 244 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. 
Early Giant. Each, pkt. 15c; oz. 65c; Y4oz $1.10 
This new strain flowers in mid-August with huge, full-petalled Crego type flowers, often 4 to 5 inches 
across. The broad graceful petals are plumed and intertwined. There are practically no side branches 
on the heavy-stemmed, 114 to 2-foot plants making these ideal for cutting. Light Blue, Rose 
Marie, rose-pink, and Mixed. 
Heart of France. Pkt. 15c; oz. 45c; Yoz. 80c 
Medium-sized, rich deep red flowers with long stems in late August, on 114 to 2-foot branching, robust plants. 
Princess, Mixed. Pkt. 15c; lgoz. 65c. Yoz. $1.10 
This is a distinctly new flower type in Asters with full, deep crested centers surrounded by several 
rows of strong guard petals. The 3 to 314-inch flowers, fine for cutting are produced early on free 
flowering 2 to 214-foot branching plants. 
Queen of the Market, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; ae 80c 
This is an early Aster usually in bloom 2 weeks before most others. The graceful, double flowers of good size, on 
Jong stems for cutting, appear in early August, on branching plants 20 inches high. Excellent for cut-flowers. 
Royal, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; oz. 70c 
The flowers are similar to the Branching type with large incurved petals but blooming in mid-August soon after 
Queen of the Market. The plants are 2 to 21% feet high. 
BALSAM 
Lady Slipper. These half-hardy annuals love hot sun, rich soil, and plenty of water. They grow very 
rapidly and from seed sown in May form strong bushes thickly massed with rose-like flowers. 
Double Camellia-flowered, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; I4oz. 40c 
Bushy 18-inch shining green plants with extra-double flowers clustered along the stems. In white, and red shades. 
Dwarf Bush, Torch. Pkt. 15c; j50z. 40c; oz. 95c 
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 plants and are fine for growing In pots. 
Dwarf Bush, Mixed. Pkt. 15c; 350z. 40c; 1yoz. 95c 
-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. Start seed indoors in January for May bedding plants. 
Summer seedlings make fine winter house-plants. 
Indian Maid. Bright, deep scarlet flowers with deep lustrous bronze foliage. ‘f Pkt. 35c; Tr. pkt. 95c 
Luminosa. Dark scarlet flowers with brown foliage. Very attractive and popular. Pkt. 30c; Tr. pkt. $1.10 
Prima Donna. Medium rose-pink flowers in profusion contrasting with green foliage, Pkt. 30c; Tr. pkt. 95c 
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