Giant Single Asters—Artistic and Graceful Cutflowers 
BURNETT’S BEAUTIFUL ASTERS 
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 resistant strain, garden enthusiasts were becoming discouraged trying to 
grow Asters outdoors with the wilt-disease so prevalent. The appearance of this new strain hasagain awakened interest in the culture of Asters. 
Plants from seed sown in the open ground in May will bloom in September 
We especially recommend the following as 
For best results the ground cannot be too richly prepared. 
and October. 
For July and August flowers, sow in March or April in cold frames or hotbeds. 
being the best for cutting and general garden use. 
: : 
Late Giant Branching Asters 
LATE GIANT BRANCHING 
Wilt-resistant 
These are, without doubt, the finest Asters 
grown for late use. The plants are of vigorous 
growth and covered with large, long-stem- 
med flowers, graceful and feathery in effect. 
Azure Blue Deep Crimson Light Rose 
Deep Purple Shell Pink Pure White 
Mixed 
Each, pkt. 25c., 14 oz. $1.00, oz. $3.50 
Collection: 
1 pkt. each, above 6 colors, $1.25 
AMERICAN BEAUTY 
Wilt-resistant 
This beautiful variety is beyond doubt one 
of the grandest sorts in cultivation. It is of 
the Late Branching type, growing from 2 to 
2% feet high. The flowers are large and full 
with incurved petals. 
Crimson Flesh Pink Azure Blue 
Purple Rose White 
Mixed 
Each, pkt. 25c., 144 oz. $1.25, oz. $4.00 
Collection: 
1 pkt. each, above 6 colors, $1.25 
GIANT CREGCO or Tall Ostrich Feather 
Wilt-resistant 
The finest, easily grown Asters for both 
garden display and cutflowers. Well branched 
plants of sturdy growth, 2 ft. high. Long 
stemmed, full double flowers 5 inches across. 
Azure Blue Crimson Light Pink 
Purple Rose White 
Mixed 
Each, pkt. 25c., 44 oz. $1.00, oz. $3.50 
Collection: 
1 pkt. each, above 6 colors, $1.25 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET 
Wilt-Resistant 
The earliest flowering Aster, coming into 
bloom in July. The flowers are of good size 
and borne on long stems, making them 
exceedingly valuable for cutting. 
Crimson Light Blue Pink 
Purple Rose White 
Mixed 
Each, pkt. 25c., 14 oz. $1.00, oz. $3.50 
Collection: 
1 pkt. each, above 6 colors, $1.25 
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GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
The flowers measure 5 to 6 inches in 
diameter, and are unsurpassed as cut flowers; 
long and sturdy stems. 
Azure Blue Dark Blue 
Crimson Peach Blossom 
Dark Purple Salmon Pink 
Deep Rose Mixed Pure White 
14 oz. $1.00, 14 oz. $1.65 
Collection: 
1 pkt. each, above 8 colors, $1.75 
CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE 
(Illustrated in color, outside back cover) 
A distinct type of Single Asters, flowers 
crested with quilled golden yellow centers 
Excellent for decorative purposes. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 35c., 14 oz. $1.00, 
Yy oz. $1.75. 
EARLY GIANT ( See in color ) 
Each, pkt. 35c), 
Wilt-resistant on Front cover 
The tinest large-flowered, heavy-stemmed 
Asters yet developed. They are of the large 
California type. Prized for early flowering. 
Rose Marie. Fascinating lovely shade of rose. 
Light Blue. Rich, clear blue, long stems. 
Peach Blossom. Soft pastel pink. 
Each, pkt. 35c., 14 oz. $1.00, 14 oz. $1.75 
PRINCESS ASTERS 
Wilt-resistant 
A very attractive New Early Flowering 
Aster. Branching habit, very free flowering. 
The 3-3% in. flowers have a deep crested 
center. Wonderful cutflowers. 2-214 ft. tall. 
Anne. Lovely peach blossom pink. 
Barbara. Fine shade of orchid-lavender. 
Bonnie. Soft salmon-rose. 
Elizabeth. New. Pure white, a long awaited 
color in the Princess Asters. 
Golden Sheaf. The only yellow Aster. 
Linda. Clear, light rose pink. 
Margaret. True ‘Florist Rose. 
Marsha. Vibrant cinnabar scarlet. 
Susan. Very rich, deep blue. 
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Each, pkt. 30c., 1< oz. $1.00, 14 oz. $1.75 
Ball Early White Asters 
Queen of the Market Asters 
SUPER-GIANTS 
Of the general habit of the Giants of Cali- 
fornia, but earlier and much larger. Very 
artistic due to the unusual curling and inter- 
lacing of the petals. 
EI Monte. Deep glowing crimson. 
Los Angeles. Pure shell pink. 
Each, pkt. 30c., 1< oz. $1.00, 14 oz. $1.65 
EARLY ROYAL 
An excellent early Aster. Blooms directly 
following the Queen of the Market. Choice 
Mixed. Pkt. 20c., 14 oz. $1.00, oz. $3.00. 
GIANT SINGLE ASTERS 
Largest and finest Single-fiowered Aster. 
Flowers 3 to 4 inches across, with stems 1% 
to 2 feet in length; petals slightly twisted. 
Azure Blue Rose Scarlet 
Flesh Deep Blue White 
Each, pkt. 35c., 1% oz. $1.00, 14 oz. $1.75 
Collection: 
1 pkt. each, above 6 colors, $1.75 
New Upright Single Rainbow Mixed. 
W.R. Many beautiful colors. Outstanding 
cutflower strain, widely used by florists. 
Pkt. 25c., 14 oz. 75c., oz. $2.50. 
SPECIALTY ASTERS 
(All Wilt-resistant) 
Ball Deep Rose. Fine early rose- 
pink. Mid-August. BiktaeeoG.. 
YY oz. $1.25. 
Ball Early White. Pure white, 
crested center. August to September. 
Pkt. 30c., 14 oz. $1.50. 
Ball Late White. Long-stemmed, 
large-flowered white. Mid-September. 
Pkt. 25c., 44 oz. $1.35. 
Blue Flame. Bright navy blue. Large, 
double flowers of the Giant Crego 
type. August to September. Pkt. 
25c.. 4% oz. $1.00. 
Heart of France. 
red flowers on long stems. 
Vf oz. $1.75 
La i a a a retell 
Reliable Flower Seeds 
Large, deep ruby- 
Pkt. 30c., 
