ASTER 
BOUQUET TYPE 
‘Puff-ball”” flowers are borne as a bouquet all at the top pr» ae Edel B ODGE R 
of this brand-new class of aster for the professional. Devel- 3 oy 
oped specifically for a market cutflower, the strain bears 
flowers completely double even when full-blown, on strictly 
upright plants to be cut as one bunch. Each plant takes very 
little space, although producing a wealth of bloom. Highly 
wilt-resistant, Bouquets produce spectacular landscaping ef- 
fects when planted behind branching types — the result is a 
ribbon of solid color of even height. Plants grow 24” high, 
flowers are 3’”-3 2” in diameter with strong stems. 
12,000 seeds /oz. Photos and color plates (#3060F ) available. 
Crimson or White: $1.70 per oz.; $20.00 per Ib. 
LINARIA 
NORTHERN LIGHTS 
Brilliant ‘‘Snapdragon”’ colors —clear whites, bright yellows, vibrant 
blues and carmines combined with reds and bronzes with yellow lip 
make Northern Lights ‘‘snap’’ when compared with the old Excelsior. 
15” plants bloom very quickly from broadcast seed; provide a show 
of color when sown with Spring bulbs. The ladies love them! 
450,000 seeds/oz. Present packets more or less adequate. Photos 
and color plates (#3040F) available. 
$.50 per oz. $5.00 per Ib. 
STOCK 
FLORIST or 
COLUMN 
TYPE 
Most home gardeners want florist Stock but are buying the branching 
strain, If your customers can grow stock at all (some climates forbid), they 
can grow the florist type just as easily and get huge 21’ spikes 3” thick! 
Sell this premium, high-profit packet and enjoy a reputation for remarkable 
seed. Schmidt has a new series of packets perfect for Column Stocks. 
Seed supply ample. Try these: 
Silvery Lilac. . . . Pkt. #2778 Pink Supreme . . . Pkt. #2776 
Purple Heart. . . . Pkt. #2774 Ruby (red) ... . Pkt. S07 7/7) 
Gardenia (white) . Pkt. #2773 Florist Mixed .. . Pkt. #2777 
Cultural Notes: Space Column Stocks 6" as each plant bears just one 
huge flower. Stocks demand excellent drainage. Immediate or 1951 crop 
delivery (December). 19,000 seeds/oz. Photos and color plates (#3021F) 
available. 
Colors: $4.25 per oz. Mixed: $3.40 per oz.; $40.00 per Ib. 
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