ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY—"Pure and Sure” Seeds 

Aster 
APHANOSTEPHUS SKIRROBASIS 
(Lazy Daisy) (A) 
The flowers are white, reverse of the flower is 
soft pink. The pink and white together with 
golden centers give tri-color effects. Foliage is 
narrow and is hidden from June to October by 
masses of flowers. 20 in. A cut flower. PkKt., 
20c; 1/16 oz., 40c. 
ARABIS (Rock Cress) (P) 
Alpinus. Compact plants, covered with white 
flowers during April and May. Fine for rock- 
ery. Germination 10 days. Pkt., 10c. 
ARCTOTIS (Blue Eyed Daisy) (A) 
Grandis. Grows quickly and blooms all summer. 
White with lilac center. 2 ft. Fine for cutting. 
Germination 15 to 20 days. Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 
25e. 
ARMERIA (Sea Pink or Thrift) (P) 
Formosa. Armerias are of easiest culture, being 
hardy and free growers. Compact plants with 
grass-like foliage and pink clover-like flowers. 
12 in. May and June. Germination 14 to 21 
days. Pkt., 15c; 1% 0z., 50c. 
ASCLEPIAS (Butterfly Weed) (P) 
Tuberosa. One of the most attractive plants; 
flowers borne in clusters are gorgeous orange 
and make graceful bouquets. Germination 21 
to 30 days. Pkt., 15c; \% 0z., 50c. 
Curassavica (A). Oddly formed flowers, buff- 
gold with orange scarlet centers. An excellent 
cut flower. 30 in. Pkt., 15¢; 1% oz., 35c. 
ASPARAGUS (TP) 
The ornamental varieties of Asparagus are 
highly valued for their feathery sprays. Height 
2 to 3 ft. Germination 30 to 45 days. 
Plumosus Nanus Bright green. 
Pkt., 10c. 
Sprengeri (Emerald Fern). Used for window 
boxes and hanging baskets. Pkt., 10c. 
(Lacefern). 
ASTERS (A) 
Queen of the Market (Wilt resistant). Double, 
well formed flowers with long stems. Fine for 
cutting. 2% ft. 
White. Dark Blue. 
Peach Blossom. L’ght Blue. 
Crimson. Mixed. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 02., 50c. 
Crego (Giant Improved). Free flowering com- 
pact plant about 2 ft. ta'l. A midseason va- 
riety, filling the season between early and late 
Asters. 
Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 50c. 
American Branching (Wilt resistant). Very free 
blooming, producing flowers of the broad petal 
type, slightly incurved and very lasting. Long 
stems for cutting. 3 ft. 
Crimson. Light Rose. 
Lavender. White. 
Purple. Mixed. 
Shell Pnk. 
Pkt., 15¢c; 1% 0z., 50c. 
Baby Aster (Pompon). Plants compact, well 
branched, 8 to 10 in. tall. Flowers 1% to 2 
inches across with short tightly quilled petals. 
Early bloomer. 
Mixed Colors. Pkt., 10c; 4% 0z., 50c. 
California Giants. Their immense size, beautiful 
colors, free flowering habit make them great 
favorites. 3 ft. 
Mixed Colors. Pkt., 15ce; 1% 0z., 50c. 
Single (China Asters). This strong, vigorous 
Aster will bloom when all others fail. Single 
flowers. 21% in. in diameter with yellow centers. 
2 ft. 
Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 30c. 
AUBRIETIA (Rainbow Rock Cress) (P) 
Large flowering hybrids. Aubrietias are highly 
recommended for the rock garden or rock wall. 
Neat, compact plants and a vivid splash of color 
in April and May. 6 in. Germination 10 to 14 
days. 
Mixed Colors. Pkt., 15c. 
BALSAM APPLE (Mormordica) (A) 
An ornamental vine used mostly for its fruit 
which is deep orange. When ripe fruit opens and 
shows its brilliant carmine seeds. Fruits used to 
make salve and cough syrup. 10 ft. Germinates 
8 to 12 days. Pkt., 10c; 4 0z., 50c. 
BALSAM (Lady Slipper) (A) 
Beautiful plants with double flowers 2 in. in 
diameter. Flowers in great profusion all summer. 
Seed germinates in 8 to 10 days. 
Camelia Flowered. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 14% 0z., 35c. 
Rose Flowered. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 1% 0z., 35c. 
Torch (Bush Balsam). Very compact plants, 
8 to 10 in. tall. Unlike the taller Balsams, 
the flowers are carried at tips of stems, 
msking a show of color rather than foliage. 
Color bright vermilion red. Pkt., 25c; 14 0z., 
75¢c. 
Bush Flowering. 
Double Mixed. Pkt., 25c; 14 0z., 75c. 
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