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after Burpeeana—flowers are of different shapes and the 
‘lavender-blue color. Petals are long, narrow, prettily inter- 
1605 Early Bird First flowers appear very early and the 
_to that of the Giant Crego type. The flowers grow about 4 in. 
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| Burpee’s Extra Early Asters 
These very early flowering varieties begin to bloom soon 
plants rather open in growth. Extreme earliness and good 
stems make them a most welcome type of aster for early cut- 
ting. All were created by Burpee on Floradale Farms. 
1607 Heavenly Blue Large, feathery, beautifully formed 
flowers, 4 in. and more.across, of an exquisite azure or light 
laced, the smaller ones gracefully curling over the center. 
Plants are of spreading growth, well branched, 2 ft. tall, bloom 
early; stems up to 16 in. long. Wonderful for cutting, 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 1% oz. 75¢ 
plants will continue to produce their colorful carmine-rose 
flowers for several weeks. Blooms are double, 3% in. across, 
with the petals evenly placed to form a most symmetrical 
flower. Plants grow 15 in. and more high and branch freely. 
As flowers age, outer petals become tipped lighter rose. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 1% oz. 75¢ 
1603 Navy Blue Large flowered aster; rather close in form 
in diameter, with long ribbon-like, beautifully curled, twisted 
and interlaced petals of a rich, luminous, deep velvety purple- . 
blue color. Attractive. Plants grow about 20 in. tall. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; % oz. 75¢ 
Three Extra Early Asters 
— SPECIAL: One pkt. each of the above 
7760 3 named varieties, value 75¢ for only 60¢ 
Peerless Asters 
3048 Peerless Pink* Almost globular, 4 in., shell-pink flowers 
freely borne on strong stems from midseason until frost. The long, 
strong stems and the delicately colored flowers make this variety most. 
popular for garden and cutting purposes. Plants grow 2 to 2% ft. tall. 
Pkt. 15¢; Yoz.50¢; 14 oz. 95¢ 
1631 Peerless Yellow Soft, pleasing shade of light yellow; lovely 
‘for cutting. Plants branch freely and grow 2 to 2% ft. tall; blooms, 3 in. 
across, are freely produced from midseason until frost. The best of the 
light yellow asters and the only one of its color that we list. 
Pkt. 15¢; %%oz.50¢; 1% oz. 95¢ 
°& Varieties marked with an asterisk (*) are the Wilt- | 
Resistant strain. They are highly immune to “Wilt 
disease” or “Stem-Ro?t.” 
3039 Improved Giant Crego Aster, Azure Blue* Pkt, 15¢ 
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1607 Extra Early Aster, Heabenty Blue Pkt. 25¢ 
Improved Giant Crego Asters 
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Also known as Giant Branching Comet 
Large flowers, 4 to 5 in. across, with long, ribbon-like, 
gracefully curled and twisted petals, giving them a lovely 
fluffy appearance. Long stemmed; fine for cutting. The plants 
are strong growing, of branching habit, 2 ft. tall and bloom 
in midseason. One of the most popular for all purposes. 
3039 Azure Blue* Soft, pleasing shade of light azure-blue, 
3029 Blue Flame* Bright navy blue; excellent color. 
3031 Crimson* Rich and velvety; a striking, vivid red. 
3080 Enchantress* Charming, bright salmon-rose. 
3038 Peach Blossom* Delicate light pink and white. 
3032 Shell Pimk* Soft and refined blush pink; beautiful. 
3034 Deep Rose* Always in demand; attractive color. 
3036 White* Splendid combined with dark colors or alone. 
3037 All Colors Mixed* Many colors, including all the 
above, each of which is highly immune to wilt disease. 
Any of the above Improved Giant Crego Asters: 
Pkt. 15¢; '%oz. 50¢; % oz. 95¢ 
Five Wilt-Resistant 
Improved Giant Crego Asters 
Azure Blue, Blue Flame, Crimson, 
Shell Pink and White ‘ 
— SPECIAL: One pkt. each of these 5 
7762 lovely separate colors, value 75¢ for only 60¢ 
ASTERS 
Asters are easy to grow. They prefer rich, well- 
drained soil and a warm, sunny location. For earliest 
blooms, sow seed indoors in boxes or seed-pans four 
to six weeks before your usual outdoor planting time. 
Set plants in the garden when weather gets warm. A 
continuous display of flowers from early summer until 
frost can be had by planting the new Burpeeana and 
other extra early, early and midseason blooming vari- 
eties. Asters are wonderful for cutting. 
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