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‘“‘Resistance’’ to Aster Wilt is only relative, and no grower 
should assume that ‘‘resistance’’ means the same thing as 
xf i While it is entirely true that these Asters have 
TLUNDIS 
WILT 
RESISTANT 
(12,000 seeds per oz.) 
immunity.’ 
been bred to a high degree of resistance to the Wilt organisms 
existing in the originator’s soil, there is considerable evidence 
to indicate similiar but none-the-less different forms of Wilt 
may exist in other soils. The degree of resistance offered by 
these strains is therefore variable; however, there is no doubt 
but that they are far more satisfactory than non-resistant 
strains. Our past experience indicates that changing the loca- 
tion of the Aster planting regularly (or steam sterilizing) , is 
a worthwhile safety precaution. We also try to minimize the 
number of transplanting checks by sowing a month before 
safe to plant out, then planting the seedlings direct to their 
permanent location. Our ‘’Red Book’’ (50c) gives complete 
details on Aster culture as well as 150 other florists’ crops. 
OUR 12 BEST 
*Queen of the Market Azure Blue. One of the most popular colors in this 
early flowering class. A clear light lavender blue. Aug. | to 5. 
*Queen of the Market White. The earliest worthwhile cut flower white. 
Good branching habit and especially valuable for indoor growing. Aug. 
Teton: 
“Queen of the Market Ballet Queen. This fully double, deep salmon rose 
is a valuable addition to the popular early ‘‘Queen’’ Aster group. Aug. 
I) Aten Su 
*Royal Azure Blue. An excellent clear light or azure blue that is one of 
the most used and saleable colors. A fine commercial cut-flower variety. 
Sept. 5 to 10. 
“Royal Shell Pink. Extra large incurved flowers borne on strong 
meal 
WEST CHICAGO 
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for Florists” 

The Princess type Aster shown here is finding increasing 
“Early Beauty Silvery Rose. 
favor among retail growers. 
Fine, large flowered light rose or 
stems of medium length. A clear shade of pastel or shell 
pink closely resembling the old favorite Semple Pink. Sept. 
le too: 
*Ball White Early. Our own reselected strain of this fine va- 
riety. One of the most resistant varieties and an excellent 
commercial sort. Sept. 5 to 10. 
“Ball White Late. Long stemmed and large full petalled 
flowers, closely following our Ball White Early in flowering 
season. Sept. 10 to 15. Typically American Branching in 
fiower type and habit. Probably the best mid-season white 
variety. 
“Ball Deep Rose. Extra long stemmed, large incurved, bright 
deep rose. This strain has been reselected for more fully 
double flowers. Continues to be the most popular variety on 
our list, being well adapted for shipping and handling. Aug. 
25.10 <Sept, 5. 
“Ball Deep Purple. Identical in all respects to our Ball Deep 
Rose except in color which is a bright deep purple. A better 
market variety than Royal Purple; brighter flowers and 
longer stems. Aug. 25 to Sept. 5. 
*Early Giant Light Blue. Extra large and early flowering, with 
full petalled flowers of the shaggy California Giant type. A 
very attractive, clear azure or light blue with strong, me- 
dium length stems. A fine larae-flowered variety for locali- 
ties with early frost dates. Sept. 15 to 20. Tr. pkt., 35¢; 
Yq oz., 80¢; 1 oz., $2.75; 4 oz., $9.50. 
“Early Giant Rose Marie. An excellent large flowered, bright 
deep rose. One of the most valuable varieties in this Early 
Giant class. Sept. 15 to 20. Tr. pkt., 35¢; Y% oz., 80¢; 
] oz., $2.75; 4 oz., $9.50. 
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phlox pink, deepening as the flower matures. Long stemmed 
and a strong grower. Mid-Sept. Tr. pkt., 35¢; % oz., 80¢; 
} oz., $2.75; 4 oz., $9.50. 
*12 Best Mixture. Our own high-class formula mixture made 
up by curselves of the above varieties in proportion to their 
commercial value. Choice and well balanced. 
PRICES on each of the above ‘’12 Best’’ Aster varieties except 
as otherwise noted: Tr. pkt., 30¢; 4 oz., 60¢; 1 oz., $1.85; 
4 oz., $6.50. 
SPECIAL OFFER. For growers who are interested in trying 
all the 12 Best varieties separately rather than in mixture, we 
offer a tr. pkt. of each for $3.40. 

PRINCESS ASTERS 
These types have crested or cushioned anemone centers, 
forming fairly hard flowers suited for shipping. 
Anne. Light rose pink with cream cushion. 
Very attractive orchid. 
Bonnie. Silvery-rose with golden center. 
Golden Sheaf. Large flowered, creamy yellow. 
“Princess Linda. 
*Princess Marsha. 
Princess Mixture. 
* Princess 
“Princess Barbara. 
*Princess 
* Princess 
Pure, clear rose. 
Deep rose shading to crimson. 
Formula blend of above varieties. 
Prices above 7, each: Tr. pkt., 35¢; %4 oz., 80¢; 1 oz., 
$2.75; 4 oz., $9.50. 

Excessive rot is the price of growing Asters too long in the same location. 
