Begonias make fine bedding plants 
Aster, California Sunshine 

MICHELL’S SUPERB ASTERS, continued 
HEART OF FRANCE Trade pkt. Oz. 
Ruby-Red........ ....-.-90 40 $2 00 
IMPROVED CREGO ASTERS 
Flowers gigantic, often 5 inches across, and with long, stout stems 
averaging 15 inches in length. The twisted and curled petals give 
huge chrysanthemum effect. 
Crimson. Deep Rose. Violet or Purple. 
Blue Flame. Bright Lavender. White. 
navy blue. Shell-Pink. 
Each of the above, trade pkt. 40c; oz. $1.80 
Mixed Wallécolorsmtasisn as. 0. eee ee trade pkt. 30c; oz. $1.70 
IMPROVED QUEEN OF THE MARKET 
This well-known, early-flowering variety is of branching habit, 
bearing large flowers on long stems. It commences to bloom m July. 
Crimson. Rose-Pink. White. 
Dark Blue (Purple). Peach Blossom 
Light Blue (Lavender). (Blush-Pink). 
Each of the above, trade pkt. 40c; oz. $1.80 
Mixed, all colors.:...........:..........trade pkt. 30c; oz. $1.70 
SINGLE CALIFORNIA MARKET RAINBOW 
This tall single wilt-resistant Aster is an excellent florist cut-flower 
variety and is used extensively in the cut-flower markets of Holly- 
wood and Los Angeles. Rainbow Mixture is a choice blend of florist 
colors. Trade pkt. 30c; oz. $1.60. 
Asters, Regular Strains—Non Wilt-Resistant 
SUPER GIANTS | 
A marvelous California Giant late type. Flowers are very large 
and artistic, with an unusual curling and interlacing of the petals. 
No disbuddimg is necessary, due to the non-lateral habit. 
Trade pkt. Oz. 
Giant EI Monte. Brilliant crimson................$0 50 $3 00 
Giant Los Angeles. Pure shell-pink............... 50 3 00 
CALIFORNIA GIANT 
A fine variety with flowers of the Crego type and with the habit of 
growth and long stems of the Beauty type. The large flowers stand 
up well when shipped as cut-flowers and are very attractive when 
arranged in floral work. 
Dark Purple. Peach Blossom. Mixed. 
Deep Rose. White. 
Each of the above, trade pkt. 40c; 0z. $2.50 
ASTERS, SINGLE GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE 
The plants grow 3 feet high and bear blossoms 5 to 6 inches across, 
on long stiff stems. The dual color-tone effects formed by the quilled 
discs and encircling guard petals are lovely beyond description. 
Trade pkt. Oz. 
ChioicenVilxedirn ere eects e es $0 40 $2 50: 

Baileya multiradiata . Desert Sun-Ray 
This plant grows a foot tall with grayish green foliage. The hand- 
some daisy-like flower is 114 inches across, composed of many bright 
rays. Excellent as a cut-flower. Trade pkt. 40c; 140z. 90c; 0z. $3.00. 
~ Balsam . Lady-Slipper 
A new type growing 6 to 8 inches tall, very compact, and literally 
covered with double flowers. Trade pkt. Oz. 
Camellia-flowered, Choice Mixed................. $0 15 $1 00 
Double Bush-flowered, Choice Mixed. .140z. $1.00. . 40 3 00 
Balloon-Vine - Cardiospermum 9, yy, 
Halicacabum. A very pretty climber...............$0 25 $0 75 
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Begonia semperflorens 
Most satisfactory plants for beddings; also fine as pot-plants. 
Seeds sown in January make excellent flowering plants in May. 
DARLING. The plants are of ball shape and dwarf habit, growing 
approximately 8 inches high. Flowers are large and of a very bril- 
liant carmine-rose. This variety is most effective for beds and 
borders and is also well adapted for growing in pots. 
VYtrade pkt. 75c; trade pkt. $1.25; 1{,0z. $2.50 
Trade 
pkt. 1440Z. 14202. 
Adeline. Attractive bright pink flowers and 
green foliage; very dwarf habit............ $1 00 $2 50 $4 50 
Christmas Cheer. An excellent variety for 
growing in pots. Bright crimson-scarlet. Fine 
for Christmas forcing, 00.0. Gaba oe OU Ln ev oiens) 25 
Christmas Pink. Identical to above, except 
color which is a delightful shade of warm rose- 
THR ee ce es cheer eee 100 200 3 50 
Very free blooming and of extremely compact 
SLOW te ee en et ce eee 1 00 2 50 
Ile de France. New. Undoubtedly the finest 
white. The foliage is light green and the flowers 
are 114 to 114 imches across, pure white with 
bright yellow stamens. Compact form...... 100 200 350 
King of the Reds. Very dwarf. Glowing 
Scarlet peateeate nee oe ee eee eels 00--.:2°50- 4.50 
Masterpiece. We believe this to be the largest 
flowered fibrous-rooted Begonia. Flowers are 
a clear rose-pink and completely cover the 
foliage seen je Seen OE Oe ele ones 2 501) 001992725. 4.00 
Salmon Queen. Salmon-red............... 100 250 450 
Choice: Mixed (3%... 209 4508 . 26. oes .2e b.00 . 1.50. 2 50 
Begonia gracilis 
This type produces very compact little plants that are literally 
covered with flowers. An easy seller. Trade pkt. 1440z. 1,02. 
Ball Red. New. A Begonia of fairly dwarf, 
perfectly rounded habit covered with medium 
large flowers of the brightest scarlet-red 
imaginable. Early flowering............... $1 00 
Carmen. Bright pmk flowers............... 
Dwarf Luminosa. Extra dwarf. Scarlet flow- 
ersee bronze foliage nin eileniniste setae + setae 
Indian Maid. A fine variety with bright, deep 
scarlet flowers and dark bronze foliage—an 
attractive combination..... seared rete 
Luminosa. Fiery dark scarlet.............. 
Prima Donna. Rose, shadmg to carmime.... 
Scandinavia. An outstanding large-flowering 
pink suitable for pots. Excellent for winter 
flowerin 
White Pearl. Rich, fine white flowers....... 
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2 50 
Begonias, Tuberous-rooted 
These are easily raised from seed, They produce enormous flowers 
and are excellent for bedding, window-boxes, or pot-culture. 
VYtrade Trade 
pkt. pkt. 
Single Choice Mixed.......................2.-055 $1 25 $2 00 
Double Choice Mixed..........................45 125 200 
Please read instructions for ordering Flower Seeds on page 4 
of this Catalog 

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