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ASTER PARADE 
Wilt-Resistant—Treated against disease 
For flowers in July, August and September 
The China Aster is one of the most desirable of cut flowers, because they have long stems, 
excellent keeping’ qualities, and they are not easily damaged. They may be had in bloom from 
early August until Frost by making successive sowings at two week interyals, and choosing Early 
and Late varieties. The symbol W. R. indicates high resistance to wilt and disease. hha. 

Aster, 
Giant Crego 
Giant Wilt Resistant 
Crego Asters 
Large Double Flowers 4-5 in. across 
3 ft. Of all Asters, this is considered the most 
beautiful and most useful. The long-stemmed flow- 
ers are great fluffy balls 4-5 inches across, rival- 
ing the finest Chrysanthemums, and lasting better 
than others when cut. Blooms in Mid-September. 
We offer the following colors: 
231—Crimson 236—Shell Pink 
232—Deep Rose 237—Pure White 
233—Lavender Pink 269—Blue Flame 
235—Royal Purple 238—Complete Mixture 
Pkt. 10c; Large Pkt. 25c; 1/4 oz. 70c. 
06—ASTER CREGO COLLECTION 
For a beautiful bouquet combination: Crego Crim- 
son, Crego Blue Flame, Crego Shell Pink, Crego 
White. ALL FOUR 10c pkts. for 35c 

American Branching 
American Branching 
Wilt Resistant 21%4 ft. Robust 

Early Giant Rose Marie 
Early Giant Wilt Resistant 
The finest large flowered, heavy stemmed Aster 
yet developed. Flowers are of the large Giants of 


Single Giants of California 
Single Giant Asters: 
264—Single Giants of Cal- 
ifornia Mixed. W.R. 
The original type of single As- 
ters, now greatly improved. The 
flowers are large, attaining a 
diameter of 3-4 inches. Upright 
habit of growth gives long 
stems for cutting. Blooms late 
Sept. Complete Mixture. 
263—Single CHINESE 
GIANTS MIXED. 14-2 ft. 
Flowers daisy-like, petals wide 
and closely placed; habit is 
branching. Blooms late August. 
NEW AND FINEST ASTERS 
THE FOUR PRINCESS ASTERS: W.R. 
Delightful in form, exquisite in color. 
240—Princess Barbara. Delicate orchid blooms in 
profusion on 8 ft. plants. 
241—Prineess Bonnie. Early, wilt-resistant 3 ft. 
flowers of full crested aurora tyve surrounded 
by several rows of guard petals. A luscious new 
color of soft salmon rose, center rich gold. 
239—Princess Anne. Companion to Princess Bon- 
nie. Heavy stemmed delicate pink. 
242—Princess Marsha. An exciting new color note 
of vibrant cinnabar scarlet with boldly contrasted 
golden center. 
ft. The 
222—Aurora Golden Sheaf, W. R. 2% 
only wilt-resistant yellow Aster. Flowers are deep 
yellow in bud, turning to rich cream when open. 
Full cushioned center, 
243—Princess Mixture. 
bara, 
quill petals. 
A blend of Bonnie, Bar- 
Anne and Golden Sheaf. 

Aurora Golden Sheaf 

Ostrich Feather 
261—Ostrich - Feather 
Mixed, WR. 2% ft. Tall branch- 

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GIANT SUNSHINE ASTERS 
251—California Giant Sunshine. The mammoth 5 
in. flowers are composed of a single row of loosaly 
placed outer petals contrasting with great charm 
Sunshine 
to the quill-like yellow center. Plants grow to a 
height of 2 to 3 ft. and bear splendid heavy stems. 
We offer an excellent mixture of colors, all with 
varying shades of yellow centers. Pkt. 10c. 


TSS Giant Los a eeted 
Largest of All Asters 
SUPER GIANTS 
The largest, most fully double Asters known. 21% 
ft. plants bear 6-8 long stems with 6 in. flowers. 
244—FEl Monte. Special 1936 Council selection. 
Large deep glowing crimson. Exrly bloom‘ng 
245—Los Angeles is a lovely delicate shell-pink 
blending to a creamy center. The handsome ro- 
bust plant produces large graceful, feathery 
petaled flowers on fine upright stems. Showy in 
the garden and exquisite to cut. 
230—Improved Giants of California Mixed. These 
are now in great demand. The plants reach a 
height of 3 ft. and carry 10 to 12 long strong 
stems with flowers that are large, full and curly 
tipped. Fine mixture of best colors. 
268—Super Giants Mixed. 
GIANT ASTERS FROM 
JULY TO AUGUST 
270—-LARGE FLOWERING 
Improved 
large double flowers from early Calif. type, while the plants are less tall, about ing, robust, splendid for beds; DOUBLE WILT RESISTANT 
Sepunto tres: Branching habit, 14% ft. with strong heavy ae ane class is over immense fluffy balls, ASTERS MIXED TYPES. A 
early blooming, coming into flower four to six showy, long-stemmed, excellent blend made up of all the large 
with stems often 2 ft. long. weeks earlier than Giants of Calif. during early for cutting. This is one of the flowering double kinds of Asters 
210—Pink, 212—Scarlet, 211— to ee eee aeeeat Medal) nee mee pocuceune of all we list which will give you 
p te 223—Light Blue (1939 Silver Medal). double Asters. We offer a splen- blooms from  Mid-July til 
Pure White, 215 Complete Mix 225—Rose Marie (1940 Silver Medal), Rich rose. did blended mixture of rose, Frost. Pkt. 10; Tavce "Pkt. 
ture, 219—Early 
256—HEART OF FRANCE Wilt Re- 
sistant. 2 ft. 
Rich. dark red, very double, branching plants. 
Blooms in late August. 
The Earliest of All 
262—QUEEN OF THE MARKET IM- 
PROVED—W.R. 
20 in. The earliest Wilt Resistant Aster, blooms 
in late July. Plants are branching, and produce 
on long stems very double flowers of fine form. 
Showy in beds, or as cut flowers. Complete Mix- 
ture. 
All Seed: Pkt. 10c, Giant Pkt. 25c 
Giants Mixture of above colors. 
234—EXTRA EARLY NAVY BLUE 
20 in. Blooms in 14 weeks from seeding. Large 
4-inch flowers on long wiry 12” stems. Fine for 
eutting or bedding. 
EARLY BEAUTIES 
221—Early Beauty Mixed. W. R. 214 ft. Flowers 
in Late August. Flowers have incurving petals 
which give it a form and grace similar to Peon- 
ies. Flowers are large and well formed and keep 
well when cut. 
267—ASTERS ALL VARIETIES MIXED. A spe- 
cial blend all types, colors, Single, Double. 
All Aster seed are treated 
Against disease for you. 
lavender, purple, blue and white. 
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250; 44 02. 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
Seeds may be started indoors in a flat in early 
spring, or outdoors after danger of heavy frost is 
past. The seeds germinate in about 8 days and 
shou'd be transplanted at least once to stimulate 
growth. After planting to permanent position, 
cultivate and water regularly. Prefers semi-shade. 
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