
AMARANTHUS 
Molten Fire. The most ornamental of all, with 3-foot plants having dark bronze leaves anda 
perfect poinsettia-red tops. 4oz. 35c; oz. $1. 
Tricolor splendens. Joseph’s Coat. The inner foliage ts black-bronze tipped with green; the 
outer, bright scarlet and gold. Height 3 feet. 1go0z. 30c; oz. 85c; 14Ib. $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. 140z. 25c; 0z. 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; YWIb. $2.50. 
Autumn Shades Hybrids. Gray-green foliage and large 
daisy-like flowers, 21% to 3 inches across on compact 
10-inch plants. The colors embrace red, orange, 
burnt orange, bronzy orange, yellow and cream. 
zg0z. 45c; 1goz. $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 1s 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., Mixed. These 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 21% to 3 
feet high. The keeping qualities are fine. Yoz. 35c; Moz. 55c; oz. $1.65; lb. $5; Ib. $15. 
Branching,W.R. This superb strain forms strong, 
branching bushes, 2% 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, 
Koz. 35c; oz. 55c; oz. $1.65; 4b. $5; Ib. $15. 
‘Crego Improved, W.R. Mixed. Robust, 2 to 21%4- 
foot branching plants, which bear mn mid- 
September, brilliant displays of large, double 
flowers with flat, curled petals. Very fine for 
cutting. loz. 35c; loz. 55c; oz. $1.65; 
lb. $5; Ib. $15. 
Heart of France, W. R. Medium-sized, rich deep 
red flowers with long stems in Iate August, on 
144 to 2-foot branching, robust plants. The 
flowers are double and like chrysanthemums. 
Yyoz. 35c; Yoz. 65c; oz. $2; Yb. $6; Ib. $18. 
Aster, Wilt-resistant Branching For other Asters, see next page 

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