CALIFORNIA-GROWN FLOWER SEED 
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DIRECT TO YOU FROM CALIFORNIA’S WORLD FAMED FLOWER SEED FARMS 
HOW TO GROW ASTERS 

Sow MAR.-MAY 



For early bloom, one must start asters in- 
doors. Do not sow them too thickly, since, like 
many seedlings, they are susceptible to damp- 
ing-off. The sowing-time for asters begins in 
March. For succession, sow them until May. 


A short time before the plants are ready to 
set out, lightly fork the ground once more and 
rake it to a fine tilth. When the plants are 4” 
high, plant them 1’ apart in an open, sunny 
bed. 

Asters are attacked by various diseases and 
pests, including wilt, mildew, rust, yellows, 
aphis and stem borers. Wilt-resistant strains 
only should be grown; Bordeaux mixture and 
sulphur will help to control diseases; nicotine 
and arsenical sprays and dusts should be used 
for pests. 

Water thoroughly, but not too often, and 
always follow up with cultivation. When buds 
appear, though before they show color, feed 
plants with commercial fertilizer (about 1 
tablespoon to a plant), which must be watered 
in immediately afterward. 

LAGOMARSINO of CALIFORNIA 
ASTERS (a) 
Asters are among the most usefui dcvorative 
late summer plants for the home gardener. Lo- 
cation: sun or partial shade. Culture: require a 
rich soil, preferably rather sandy or loamy. Cul- 
tivate regularly, and water before soil becomes 
too dry. Space tall branching varieties 15 to 18 
inches apart, medium growing sorts 10 to 12 
inches apart, and dwarf types 8 to 10 inches 
apart. Use: splendid effects are obtained when 
planted in masses of large or small beds, or 
when groupings are planted in mixed borders 
in combination with late flowering annuals or 
perennials. 


AMERICAN BEAUTY 
AMERICAN BEAUTY (Wilt-resistant) 
Double. 2% ft. The class consisting of the 
regular and symmetrically formed flowers. The 
plants are branching, bearing large sized blooms 
which are fully double with eveniy incurved pet- 
als) Bktlsce. ye ozs 50 ic 
Colors: Blue, Crimson, Purple; Rose, White or 
mixed. 

PRINCESS 
PRINCESS (Wilt-resistant) 
An attractive new cutting type of wilt-resistant 
Aster 2 to 2% feet tall, free blooming and early 
flowering, bearing quantities of 3-3%-inch flow- 
ers on strong stems. Flowers have full deep 
crested center. 
Anne Peach blossom. 
Bonnie Soft salmon rose. 
Pkt. 25c, % oz. $1.00. 



CREGO 
CREGO (Wilt-resistant) 
Double. 21% ft. Flowers are of splendid size, 
having long shaggy, twisted petals and are borne 
abundantly on branching, robust plants. Often 
called “Ostrich Plume” or “Giant Comet” Asters. 
Bict. Locate) ©za/ac 
Colors: Rose, Purple, Crimson, Peach Blossom, 
Shell Pink, White, Blue, Azure Blue or mixed. 

SUPER GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
SUPER GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
3 feet. These new Asters are even larger flow- 
ered than the Giants of California, being 6-8 
inches across. Of the same curled and interlaced 
petal formation. 
El Monte Sensational crimson. Pkt. 15c. 
Los Angeles Delicate shell pink. Pkt. lic, % 
Oz. /5c. 
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
Double. 2% ft. A type selected from the Cregos 
with flowers of identical form, but larger and 
carried on longer stems. Two weeks later in sea- 
son than the Cregos. Pkt. 15c, % oz. 50c. 
Colors: Blue, Purple, Peach Blossom, 
White or mixed. 
Rose, 
“AMERICA’S SEED HEADQUARTERS” 
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 
