Disease-resistant Asters in dainty colors 


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Aster, Early Giant 
Novelty Fusarium-Wilt Resistant 
Strains 
We believe the following varieties are prac- 
tically immune to this disease. We feel sure 
that by using this seed many disappointments 
due to crop failures will be eliminated. 
Wilt-Resistant Queen of the Market, 
Ballet Queen. Good news for Aster 
growers! This Queen is very definitely 
wilt resistant, and a fascinating shade of 
deep salmon-rose that attracts attention 
immediately. It bears 314-mnch flowers 
generously, on plants useful for both 
bedding and cutting. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 
75¢e. 
Princess 
A very attractive cutting type of wilt- 
resistant Aster, 2 to 21% feet tall, branching 
and free flowering. Early blooming, bearing 
quantities of 3 to 3%-inch flowers on strong 
stems. Flowers have a full deep crested 
center, surrounded by several rows of dainty 
plume-like guard petals. 
Anne. Peach-blossom-pink, 
Barbara. Orchid. 
Bonny. Soft salmon-rose. 
Golden Sheaf. The deepest yellow Aster 
yet introduced. Fully double. Pkt. 15c.; 
large pkt. 75c. 
Mixed. Finest mixed. 
Any of above, except where noted, pkt. 25c.; 
large pkt. 75c. — 
Victory Giants Mixed. Honorable Mention, 
All-America Selections. A splendid extra- 
early Giants of California or Comet type. 
Strong, sturdy plants, branching habit, 
growing 3 feet tall. The flowers average 
5 inches across, and in a fine range of 
colors, including salmon-pink. Really a 
well-balanced mixture without reds. A 
splendid type for bedding and cut-flowers. 
Small pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
Farly Giant 
The flowers are full petaled with 
broad, graceful: petals, daintily 
plumed and intertwined, 4 to 5 
inches across. Plants 1% to 2 feet 
tall with branches coming low on the 
central spike, with practically no 
laterals or side branches. As early 
as the Royals and with the large 
flowers of the Crego type. 
Light Blue. 
Peachblossom. 
flushes pink. 
Rose Marie. Rich lively shade of 
Opens white, 
rose. 
Early Giant Mixed. Above three 
varieties. 
Any of above, pkt. 25c.; large 
pkt. 60c. 
American Beauty Asters 
Similar m type of flower and 
growth to the well-known Late 
Branching Asters, but on much 
longer and heavier stems. 
Azure Fairy Purple 
Carmine-Rose Shell-Pink - 
Crimson White 
Any of above, pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Mixed. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 50c. 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
Heart of France 
Ruby Red. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Early Royal Branching Asters 
Fusarium-Wilt Resistant Strains : 
An excellent strain of Early Branching 
Aster, of the same form and having the same 
good qualities as the Late Branching but 
blooming in July or early August. 
Azure-Blue Purple 
Lavender Rose-Pink 
Peach Blossom White 
Any of above, pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Mixed. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 50c. 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
Crego’s Giant Comet Asters 
Gigantic flowers, often 5 inches across and 
with long, stout stems averaging 15 inches in 
length. The twisted and curled petals give 
the flower the appearance of a huge chrysan- 
themum. 
Blue Flame. Bright navy-blue. 
Crimson Shell-Pink 
Deep Rose Violet 
Lavender White 
Any of above, pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Mixed. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 50c. 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
Michell’s Improved Semple’s 
American Branching Asters 
This is the finest Iate-blooming Aster. The 
deep, heavy, incurved flowers are borne on 
rigid stems, often 2 feet and more in Jength. 
Our Improved Strain has been secured after 
many years of careful selection. 
Azure-Blue Peerless Pink 
Crimson Purple 
Deep Rose Shell-Pink 
Lavender White 
Any of above, pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Mixed. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 50c. 
COLLECTION 
Onepkt. eachof6colors, ourselection, 65c. 
Michell’s Superb Asters 
Improved Queen of the Market 
Asters 
Very desirable on account of its earliness 
and the freedom with which it blooms. Well- 
formed flowers are produced on 12-inch stems 
in the greatest profusion early in July. 
Crimson. 
Dark Blue. Purple. 
Light Blue. Lavender. 
Peach Blossom. Blush-pink. 
Rose-Pink. 
White. 
Any of above, pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Mixed. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 50c. 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 65c. 
Single California Rainbow Aster 
A tall single wilt-resistant Aster which is 
excellent for cutting. This rainbow mixture 
is a choice blend of colors. Pkt. 25c.; large 
pkt. 50c. 
Asters, Regular Strains 
Not Wilt-Resistant 
California Giant Asters 
The Jarge flowers are of the Crego type, ~ 
with the habit and Iong stems of the Beauty 
type. Their immense size and beauty, as 
well as their long stems, make them very 
attractive. ; 
Dark Purple 
Deep Rose 
Peach Blossom 
Any of above, pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
White 
Mixed Colors 
Single Giant California Sunshine 
Asters 
The plants grow 3 feet high and bear blos- 
soms 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. 
Mixed. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Two Novelty Super Giant Asters 
Giants of California, late type, the largest 
yet introduced. Very artistic, due to the un- 
usual curling and interlacing of the petals. 
EI Monte. A deep, glowing crimson. Flow- 
ers are large and fluffy. Very early. Pkt. 
20c.; large pkt. 75c. 
Los Angeles. Pure shell-pink. Stems un- 
usually long. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 75c. 
ASTER ALPINUS 
Perennial. 10 in. 
Mixed. Dwarf rock-plant. Pkt. 15c.; large 
pkt. 75c. 
AUBRIETA ~- Rainbow Rock-Cress 
6 in. 
Mixed. 
Perennial. 
*New Large-flowering Hybrids. 
Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 75c. 
AURICULA . Primula Auricula 
Hardy Perennial. 6 in. 
*Choice Mixed. Flowers in many beautiful 
colors. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 75c. 

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6 HENRY F. 
MICHELL COQ., 
516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 
PHILADELPHIA 5, PA. 
