AMARANTHUS 
Molten Fire. The most ornamental of all, with 3-foot plants having dark bronze leaves and 
perfect poinsettia-red tops. loz. 35c; oz. $1. 
Tricolor splendens. Joseph’s Coat. The inner foliage is black-bronze tipped with green; the 
outer, bright scarlet and gold. Height 3 feet. 1¢0z. 30c; oz. 85c; 4Ib. $2.50. 
ANCHUSA 
Blue Bird. Plants compact, 18 inches high, with nearly 
flat heads of vivid indigo-blue flowers at the top of 
the plant, throughout the summer. Moz. 25c; oz. 75c. 
ARCTOTIS 
For flat-grown plants start the seed indoors in March. 
Grandis. Bushy 2 to 3-foot plants with 2-inch daisies 
with mauve centers and pearl-white petals, reverse 
tinted lilac. loz. 30c; oz. 85c; 14Ib. $2.50. 
Autumn Shades Hybrids. Gray-green foliage and large 
daisy-like flowers, 214 to 3 inches across on compact 
10-inch plants. The colors embrace red, orange, 
burnt orange, bronzy orange, yellow and cream. 
zs0z. 45c; Ygoz. $1.35; oz. $4. 
ASPARAGUS 
Fine for house decoration or for cutting, and will 
remain in fresh green condition for a long time. 
Plumosus nanus. This is the graceful, bright green 
florists’ fern so much used in bouquets. Height 4 feet. 
Lath-house-grown. 100 seeds 35c; 250 seeds 80c; 
1000 seeds $2.50; 5000 seeds $10. } 
Sprengeri. A trailing variety, 4 feet long, for hanging- 
baskets and outdoor summer flower-boxes. 100 seeds 
35c; 250 seeds 80c; 1000 seeds $2.50; 5000 seeds $10. 
ASTER 
For flat-plant sale start seed in March, no earlier, or in a greenhouse one month before they 
are to be transplanted, using sterilized soil. A 55 to 60-degree temperature is best to maintain 
growth. Water carefully to prevent overcrowded seedlings standing wet overnight. 
WILT-RESISTANT STRAINS 
‘These again make possible the successful growing of Asters. Do not confuse “Aster-wilt” 
with “Aster yellows.” The latter shows yellow spots and distorted flowers on the plants which 
shrivel up. ‘‘Aster yellows,’’ caused by leaf hoppers, is controlled by dusting with 5% DDT. 
American Beauty, W. R. These beautiful flowers, 4 to 5 inches across, have full heads of in- 
curved petals and 18-inch stems and are produced in early September on plants 2% to 3 
feet high. The keeping qualities are excellent. Azure Blue, Crimson, Shell Pink, Purple, 
Deep Rose, White and Mixed. Each, oz. 
35c; Yyoz. 55c; oz. $1.65; 14Ib. $5; Ib. $15. 
Ball, W. R. Long stemmed, large fully double 
flowers with incurved petals. Fine for cutting. 
Ball White Early. Highly resistant; blooms 
early September. Ht. 2 to 21% ft. Ball White 
Late. Longer stemmed and larger; blooms mid- 
September. Ht.21% to 3 ft. Ball Deep Rose. 
Extra long stems blooming Jate August—early 
September. Ht. 214 to 3 ft. Ball Deep Purple. 
Long stemmed, branching; blooms late August 
—early September. Ht. 21% to 3 ft. Each Yoz. 
35c; lgoz. 65c; oz. $1.85; 14Ib. $5.50. 
Branching,W.R. This superb strain forms strong, 
branching bushes, 214 to 3 feet high, bearing 
on long, strong stems their chrysanthemum- 
like, large, fluffy blooms, double to the center, 
of exquisite form and delicate color, in mid- 
September. Azure-Blue, Crimson, Shell- 
Pink, Purple, Rose, White, and Mixed. Each, 
Yyoz. 35c; oz. 55c; oz. $1.65; Ib. $5; Ib. $15. 
Aster, Wilt-resistant Branching For other Asters, see next page 

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