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BEA 
The introduction of a Wilt-resistant strain of Asters of recent years 
has helped tremendously in restoring this beautiful flower to popular 
favor as a garden plant. Up until the time of the origination of this re- 
sistant strain, garden enthusiasts were becoming discouraged trying to 
grow Asters outdoors with the wilt-disease so prevalent. The appearance 
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of this new strain has again awakened interest in the culture of Asters. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY 
Wilt-resistant Aster 
This beautiful variety is beyond doubt one 
of the grandest sorts in cultivation. It is of 
the Late Branching type, growing from 2 to 
21% feet high. The flowers are large and full 
with incurved petals. Pkt. \% oz, 
Crimson Beauty. Crimson... .$0.15 ee 
Lavender Beauty. Lavender... .15 
Purple Beauty. Violet-purple.. .15 .75 
Shell Pink, Beauty. Pink..... .10 .75 
White Beauty. Pure white..... .15 .75 
Finest Mixed................. £10) 00 
HEART OF FRANCE 
Rich Ruby Red. Large. Pkt. 15c., 1/16 oz. 
25c. 

ASTER, GIANT CREGO 
GIANT CREGO 
Wilt-resistant Aster 
These are the finest Asters for cut flowers, 
growing 2 feet high, well branched, of sturdy 
growth. Pkt. \% oz. 
Azure. Bluess. eceeces Heirs $0.15 $0.50 
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Light Pinkie eee osc LOMOO 
Purple? ee eee oe SlOmECOO 
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Finest Mixed................. 10 + .40 
SUPER GIANTS 
The largest and most fully double Aster 
known. Plants grow 2% feet tall. 
EI Monte. Crimson. Pkt. 15c., 4% oz. 50c. 
Los Angeles. Shell pink. Pkt. 15c., 4% oz. 50c. 
IMPROVED GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
30 inches 
Late, midseason. Large flowers with petals 
curled and interlaced. Ideal for show and 
cutting. 
Mixed Colors. Pkt. 15c., 1/16 oz. 50c. 
NEW PRINCESS ASTERS 
(WILT-RESISTANT) 
A very attractive New, Early Flowering 
Aster. Branching habit and very free flow- 
ering. Flowers have a deep crested center. 
Princess Anne. Opening delicate pink, it 
turns rose-pink as the flowers mature. 
Princess Bonnie. Soft salmon-rose shade. 
Princess Marsha. Vibrant cinnabar scar- 
let. Excellent for cutting. 
Princess Barbara. Orchid. 
Princess Linda. Clear rose. 
Each, Pkt. 25c., 1¢ oz. $1.25 
Princess Mixed. Pkt. 15c., % oz. $1.00. 

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UTIFUL ASTERS 
For best results the ground cannot be too richly prepared. Plants 
from seed sown in the open ground in May will bloom in September 
and October. For July and August flowers, sow in March or April in 
coldframes or hotbeds. 
being the best for cutting and general garden use. 
We especially recommend the following as 
CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE 
Midseason blooming. Flowers measure 4 to 
5 inches across and have a single row of loose- 
ly placed outer petals with a quilled center. 
Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c., 1/16 oz. 50c. 
AMERICAN BRANCHING 
An Aster selected for its large, double, 
Chrysanthemum-like blooms borne on long, 
stiff stems. Plants grow from 2% to 3 feet 
high. 
Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c., % oz. 40c. 
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