DINGEL AND SMITH SEED COMPANY 21 


Asters 
CALIFORNIA GIANT ASTERS. The flower is of 
the Crego or Ostrich Feather type, but more substantial 
and larger, measuring 5 to 6 inches in diameter com- 
bined with the robust habit of growth and length of 
stem that characterizes the Beauty type. A splendid 
cut flower. 
White Light Blue 
Deep Rose Peach Blossom 
Dark Purple Crimson 
Apple Blosom 
Each of the above, Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c; %4 oz. 90c. 
Mixed all.colors, Pkt. 15c; % oz. 45c; %4 oz. 85c. 
HEART OF FRANCE ASTER. The large beautiful 
deep ruby red, well rounded and fully double blooms 
are borne on extra large stems and are excellent for 
cutting. The plants are of the branching type and very 
robust habit. 
Pkt. 15c; % oz. 45c; %4 oz. 85c. 
ASTERS, GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE, The 
large flowers are 4 or more inches across with loosely 
placed outer petals, contrasting. with the creamy yellow 
or blue centers, which ure composed of many showy 
tiny quills. The plants grow from 2% to 8 feet high 
and bear blossoms on stiff stems 18 to 20 inches long. 
Excellent for cutting. Mixed, all colors. 
Pkt. 15ce; % oz. 50c; % oz. 90c. 
IMBRICATED POMPOM ASTERS. The upright 
lants often produce as many as 20 small pompom 
owers of various shades to the plant. Blossoms very 
early. Excellent for cutting and has unusual keeping 
qualities. Height 15 inches. 
Mixed all colors, Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c. 
BALSAM—“LADY SLIPPER” 
LADY SLIPPER. Beautiful half hardy annuals from 
1% to 2 feet in height. Sow seed early in spring and 
protect against frost. All colors mixed. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; % oz. 40c. 
CANDYTUFT 
Showy, hardy annuals, very useful for edging and 
masses; excellent for cutting. Continuous bloom from 
July to October. 
Giant Hyacinth Flowered White, Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 40c. 
Finest Mixed, Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 30c. 
CALENDULA—“POT MARIGOLD” 
One of the finest free flowering, hardy annuals, pro- 
ducing a fine effect in beds or borders. The flowers are 
ball shaped and of a bright glistening orange color. 
Special Mixture, Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 45c. 
CLARKIA 
Very popular as a summer annual, very hardy and 
easy to grow in ordinary garden soil. Plants grow about 
2 feet high. _Are very profuse bloomers and are ex- 
ceedingly bright and attractive, especially in large 
masses. 
Spe2cial Mixture, Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; %4 oz. 45c. 
CASTOR BEAN (See Ricinus) 

Carnation 
CARNATION 
Giant Margaret Mixed—These carnations have created 
a sensation, not only on account of their beautiful 
colors, but unlike all others, they bloom in about 4 
months from sowing the seed. Blooms until checked 
by frost. 
All colors mixed, Pkt. 15c; ¥% oz. 60c. 
CALIFORNIA POPPY 
Eschscholtzia 
Is the state flower of California. 
plant of low spreading growth. 
Golden West. The yellow-orange centered flowers 
are produced from early spring until frost. Finest 
yellow. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 80c; % oz. 50c. 
California Poppy—New Hybrid Mixture—Erect, dwarf 
growing. This splendid mixture is made up from 
separate varieties of many colors. 
New Hybrid Mixture, Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 50c. 
CYPRESS VINE 
A most beautiful and popular tender climber, with 
delicate, fern-like foliage and numerous bright red and 
white star-shaped flowers. 
Mixed Pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c. 
CENTAUREA—BACHELOR’S BUTTON 
Known as Ragged Sailor or Cornflower. One of the 
most popular oldfashioned flowers. Easy to grow and 
always furnishes an abundance of bright, cheerful 
blooms. Colors run to blues and pinks. 
Finest Mixed, Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c. 
Centaurea Imperialis Sweet Sulton. See page 25. 
A free flowering 
