Princess—New Crested Aster 
Princess Asters have a full crested center, surrounded by several rows of 
strong guard petals. Most charming flowers. Flowers are fine keepers. Early 
and free bloomers. 18 to 24 inches. 
1211 Princess Bonnie Pkt., 25c; % oz., $1.85 
A beautiful soft salmon-rose with center of rich gold. 
1212 Princess Mixture Pht .<25C 24 02., 61.05: 
Grown for us by an Aster specialist and includes creamy yellow, peach 
and salmon. 
*Early Giant Double . 
Curled and Interlaced 
Early Giants combine the finest large-flowered fluffy or feathered type 
of flower with the long, heavy-stemmed, Wilt-Resistant Aster yet devel- 
oped. Comes into flower four to six weeks earlier than the Giants of Cali- 
fornia. The large, double flowers with long, attractively curled petals, 
rivaling Giant Chrysanthemums, grow 5 inches or more in diameter. Bloom 
from early August until frost. Height 114 feet. 
*1194 Light Blue *1197 Rose Marie 
Big lacy flower. Rich shade of rose. 
1195 Peach Blossom *1199 Mixed 
Shell- pink. Both colors. 
The above, each: Pkt., 15c; %& oz., $1.00 
Giant California Sunshine 
A Superb Beauty 
1260 Mixed Colors Pkt., 15c; ¥% oz., 50c 
The attractive colors of the long, feathery petals make a most striking 
contrast with the creamy white quilled centers. Each plant has a great 
many long-stemmed flowers which come in a variety of beautiful colors. 
Height 2 feet. 
“Heart of France 
1171 The Best Pure Red Pkt, dics Ye oz. 75e 
This gorgeous Aster opens purest ruby-red, retains its remarkable satiny 
luster. The flowers are large and double, on long, strong stems. Height 
14 to 2 feet. 
*Holmes’ Matchless 
Largest and Most Prolific of All Asters 
These are in every way a superior race of Asters. The plants are very 
healthy, robust, of branching growth, producing on long stems immense 
Chrysanthemum-like flowers of perfect form. They are wonderfully pro- 
lific and continuous bloomers. The decorative effect of a bed or vase of 
these Asters cannot be surpassed. Height 2 to 3 feet. 
*17160 Azure Blue *1166 Pearl-Pink 
*1161 Deep Rose *1167 White 
*1162 Purple *1169 Mixed, All Colors 
’ The above, each: Pkt., 15c; % 02z., 50c 
Improved California Giants 
1188 Mixed, All Colors Pkt., 15c; %& 0z., 40c 
In this splendid new strain, the earliness and the beautiful fluffy Comet 
type of flower of the Crego Asters is combined with the giant size and 
vigor of the American Beauties. We urge all who grow Asters for cut 
flowers to try the California Giants, believing they are destined to be- 
come the most valuable of all Asters for cutting. Height 3 feet. 
*Early Royal 
*1210 Mixed, All Colors Pkt., 10c; ¥% 0z., 35c 
The large double flowers are on stiff stems and commence to bloom early. 
Free-blooming and fine for cutting. Height 114 to 2 feet. 
Crego’s Giant (Ostrich Feather ) 
*1233 Mixed, All Colors Pkt., 10c; % 0z., 35c 
Large, fluffy or feathery flowers, double, on long stems. Good for cut- 
ting. Height 21% feet. 
*Giant American Branching 
A Good Garden Aster 
The flowers:are full, double, large, and on long, stiff stems, making them 
ideal for cut flowers. These are the most popular and widely grown of all 
Asters. Height 214 to 3 feet. 
*1244 White *1249 Peach Blossom 
1173 Peerless Pink *1250 Azure-Blue 
*1247 Deep Rose *1251 Purple 
*1248 Sensation Oxblood red. *1253 Finest Mixed 
The above, each: Pkt., 10c; % 0z., 35c 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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Early Giant Double Aster 
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