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ASTER WILT RESISTANT STRAINS 
Good news for all who have had trouble in growing Asters, is 
that D. D. T. Dust, the new insecticide, will kill leaf hoppers, 
which transmit the yellow disease, for which has hitherto been 
no reliable treatment. Occasional spraying or dusting with this 
lasting insecticide.should protect your Asters from infection, 
which is the chief enemy of these beautiful flowers in section 
where the wilt disease is not established in the soil. Wilt re- 
sistant varieties are resistant only to wilt, but in general are 
more vigorous and less susceptible to other infections. 
e Culture A B, D, or E, — F, page 119 

Asters Giant Improved Crego Wilt Resistant—Mixed. These are 
fully double and very large. Long petals are curled and 
twisted as though the flower had been whirled. The sturdy plants 
grow about 24 inches tall, the stems are long. Crego Asters are among 
the most desired. ; 
(Pkt., 10c) (% 0oz., 35e) (1% 0z., $1.00) 
Asters Ostrich Plume or Ostrich Feather Wilt Resistant—Mixed. 
Produces very large blooms, petals curled and twisted; 
outer petals recurved so that a large bouquet of them resembles 
ostrich plumes, hence the name. This is our favorite sort, height 24 
inches, flowers 4 to 5 inches across. 
(Pkt., 10c) (% 0, 35¢e) (1% 0oz., $1.00) 
Asters Giant Branching Wilt Resistant—Mixed. These are a few 
days later than Crego, the petals incurved and stems long. 
In the garden the clear bright colors are exceptional. The branching 
habit is accompanied by vigor of growth and profusion of bloom. 
When cut and properly cared for, the blooms will keep beautifully 10 
days or more. ) 
(Pkt., 10c) (4% oz, 35¢e) (1% 0oz., $1.00) 
Ageratum Blue Ball Improved (Floss Flower) (HA-5 
in.) Extra dwarf and 
compact, profuse blooming plants with fluffy flowers, dense heads 
throughout the summer and fall. Excellent for borders, edgings, rock 
gardens, small beds and also make nice indoor pot-plants. Ageratum 
does well in sun or half shade in any good soil. 
® Culture ABE page 119 
(PkKt., 15¢e) (1/16 oz., 60c) (4% oz., $1.00) 
Alyssum Carpet of Snow. (HA-6 in.) A favorite little annual 
because of its fragrance and abundance of bloom. 
Grows only 6 inches high, yet one plant will cover a space 12 to 20 
inches in diameter and be a mass of the purest white from. early 
summer until frost. One of the finest plants for beds, borders and 
rock-work. 
e Culture ABDE—F page 119 
q (Pkt., 10c) (%4 oz., 35e) (1% oz., 60c) (0z., $1.00) 
Alyssum Saxatile (Basket of Gold) (Perennial 9 to 12 inches). 
Dense heads of.golden yellow flowers, so 
profusely borne as to hide the plants. Blooms early spring. Charm- 
ing dwarf plants for rock gardens and edgings. Does well in dry, 
sunny locations. 
e Culture BDE—H page 119 
(PkKt., 15¢e) (4% oz., 60c) (%4 oz., $1.00) 
Balsam Double Camelia Flowered Mixed (Lady’s Slipper) (HA-18 
in.). The bushy plants are heavily laden with double 
blossoms borne on short stems. If the leaves hide the blossoms as 
they sometimes do, they may be trimmed.back. [Plants require plenty 
of moisture and will do well in semi-shade; will stand transplanting. 
® Culture ABDE—GH page 119 
(Pkt., 10c) (1% oz., 50¢c) (02z., 90c) 
: Daj (HA-10 in.) D f 
Brachycome Swan River Daisy (yy). iy ides. toll. 
age covered with daisy like bloom. Blooms nearly all summer. Fine 
for edging, rock gardens or pots. Mixed colors. Blue, rose, dark 
violet, white and white with red starred center. 
® Culture ABDE—H page 119 . 
(PKt., 10e) (% oz., 40c) (% oz., 70e) 

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