Florists’ and Market Growers’ Catalog _STUMPP & WALTER, New York 8, N. Y. 

5S. & W.’S WILT- 
RESISTANT ASTERS 
For years our growers have been working on a 
strain of Asters resistant to the fusarium wilt 
disease. We believe prevention through the use of 
wilt-resistant strains of seed is the only practical 
method of combating the disease. 
ye eee TYPE. For full description see page 
29. 
BLUE FLAME. Bright navy-blue, distinct from 
any other dark blue or purple Aster now offered. 
Large, Comet-like flowers, fully double. Trade 
pkt. 25 cts., 140z. 50 cts., oz. $1.75, I4lb. $6. 
BALL’S WHITE. Finest midseason white Aster, 
4 inches in diameter and exquisite in form. When 
first open the entire flower is whorled; the broad 
florets are slightly folded lengthwise, making 
them appear rather narrow. The plants carry 
about 12 large flowers on strong stems. Trade 
pkt. 25 cts., 140z. 60 cts., oz. $2, 14Ib. $7. 
HEART OF FRANCE. Largest dark red variety. 
The 2-foot plants are nicely branched and bear 
rich, deep ruby-red flowers on long, strong stems. 
Late-blooming. Trade pkt. 25 cts., %4oz. 75 
cts., oz. $2.50. 
GENERAL LIST OF 
WILT-RESISTANT ASTERS 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET. One of the most 
popular of all the early sorts. Grows 1 4% feet high 
and is of branching habit. 
Ballet Queen. Deep salmon-rose. Trade pkt. 
25 cts., %4oz. 60 cts., oz. $2, lb. $7.50. For 
full description see page 29. 
White Crimson 
Rose Flesh-pink 
Light Blue Scarlet 
Dark Blue Mixed 
Each of the above, trade pkt. 25 cts., 
I4oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.75, W%4lb. $6 
EARLY ROYAL. An early-flowering form of our 
Late Branching Aster, having all the good 
qualities of the latter but coming into bloom in 
early August. 
White Lavender 
Rose-Pink Purple 
Shell-Pink Scarlet 
Mixed 
Each of the above, trade pkt. 25 cts., 
I40z. 50 cts., oz. $1.75, W4lb. $6 
IMPROVED CREGO. This is considered to be 
the finest and largest of all the Comet Asters. 
The flowers are large, fluffy, and borne on long, 
stiff stems. 
Orchid Dark Blue 
Crimson White 
Deep Rose Shell-Pink 
Mixed Azure-Blue 
Each of the above, trade pkt. 25 cts., 
I4Zoz. 50 cts., oz. $1.75, lb. $6 
LATE BRANCHING. This is one of the most out- 
standing of all the late-blooming sorts. The 
flowers are of extraordinary size and stand erect 
on long, graceful stems, well above the foliage. 
Lavender Rose-Pink 
Sensation (Red) Crimson 
Purple Shell-Pink 
Pure White Mixed 
Each of the above, trade pkt. 25 cts., 
40z. 50 cts., oz. $1.75, lb. $6 




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Asters, Late Branching 
BEAUTY. This recently developed strain comes 
into bloom late in September and is at its best 
during October. The plants grow about 3 feet 
high, with large flowers borne on long, stiff stems. 
Azure-Blue Flesh-Pink 
Deep Rose Crimson 
Pure White Purple 
Mixed 
Each of the above, trade pkt. 25 cts., 
i4oz. 60 cts., oz. $2, Ulb. $7 
SINGLE COMET. This type of Aster has met 
with considerable demand the last two or three 
years. The flowers are exceptionally large, often 
measuring 5 to 6 inches across, and the stems 
are of ideal length for cutting. Mixed. %,oz. 
25 cts., oz. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 
GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE 
(Non Wilt-Resistant) 
Plants grow 3 feet high and bear blossoms on long, 
stiff stems, admirable for cutting. :::kndividual 
blooms are 4 to 6 inches in diameter. Mixed. Trade 
pkt. 25 cts., 40z. 75 cts., oz. $2.50. 
HARDY PERENNIAL ASTERS 
Michaelmas Daisies 
Single blooms. Fall-flowering plants which thrive 
in any good garden soil. 
Alpinus speciosus. Large, bluish purple flowers 
in May and June. Good rock-garden plant. 
9 in. Trade pkt. 35 cts., oz. 75 cts., oz. 
$1.25, oz. $4. 
Alpinus albus. White form of the above. Trade 
pkt. 35 cts., Yoz. 75 cts., Y%y4oz. $1.25, oz. $4. 
Alpinus, Mixed. Contains all colors. Trade pkt. 
25 cts., %4o0z. 60 cts., oz. $2. 
AUBRIETA (Wall Cress). Perennial. : 
Graeca. Light blue. Trade pkt. 50 cts., %40z. 
$1, oz. $3.50. 
Large-flowering Hybrids, Mixed. Trade pkt. 
50 cts., Yy4oz. $1, oz. $3.50. 
