Aster, California Giant 
Princess 
A very attractive cutting type of wilt- 
resistant Aster, 2 to 21% feet tall, branching 
and free flowering. Early blooming, bearing 
quantities of 3 to 34-inch flowers on strong 
stems. Flowers have a full deep crested 
center, surrounded by several rows of dainty 
plume-like guard petals. 
Linda. Brings an tmportant new color to 
the already popular Princess type—pure, 
clear rose. 
Anne. Peach-blossom-pink. 
Barbara. Orchid. 
Bonny. Soft salmon-rose. 
Elizabeth. New. Pure white. 
Golden Sheaf. The deepest yellow Aster 
yet introduced. Fully double. 
Margaret. New. Rose. 
Susan. New. True deep blue. 
Mixed. Finest mixed. 
Any of above, pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
Victory Giants Mixed. Honorable Men- 
tion, All-America Selections. A splendid 
(MS) extta-early Giants of California or 
Comet type. Strong, sturdy plants, 
branching habit, growing 3 feet tall. The 
flowers average 5 inches across, and ina fine 
range of colors, including salmon - pink. 
Really a well- balanced mixture without 
reds. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
-Heart of France 
Ruby Red. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Early Royal Branching Asters 
An excellent strain of Early Branching 
Aster, of the same form and having the same 
good qualities as the Late Branching but 
blooming in July or early August. 
Azure-Blue Purpie 
Lavender Rose-Pink 
Peach Blossom White 
Any of above, pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Mixed. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 50c. 
Michell’s Improved Semple’s 
American Branching Asters 
This is the finest late-blooming Aster. The 
deep, heavy, incurved flowers are borne on 
rigid stems, often 2 feet and more in length. 
Azure-Blue Peerless Pink 
Crimson Purple 
Deep Rose Shell-Pink 
Lavender White 
Any of above, pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Mixed. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 50c. 
Improved Queen of the Market 
Asters 
Very desirable on account of their earliness 
and the freedom with which they bloom. Well- 
formed flowers are produced on 12-inch stems 
in the greatest profusion early in July. 
Ballet Queen. A fascinating shade of deep 
salmon-rose. 
Crimson. 
Dark Blue. Purple. 
Light Blue. Lavender. 
Peach Blossom. Blush-pink. 
Rose-Pink. 
White. 
Any of above, pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Mixed. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 50c. 
Asters, Regular Strains 
Not Wilt-Resistant 
California Giant Asters 
The large flowers are of the Crego type, 
with the habit and long stems of the Beauty 
type. Their immense size and beauty, as 
well as their long stems, make them very 
attractive. 
White 
Mixed Colors 
Dark Purple 
Deep Rose 
Peach Blossom 
Any of above, pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Single Giant California Sunshine 
Asters 
The plants grow 3 feet high and bear blos- 
soms 5 to 6 inches across, on long, stiff stems. 
The dual color-tone effects formed by the 
quilled discs and encircling guard petals are 
lovely beyond description. 
Mixed. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 50c. 
Two Novelty Super Giant Asters 
Giants of California, late type, the largest 
yet Introduced. Very artistic, due to the un- 
usual curling and interlacing of the petals. 
EI Monte. A deep, glowing crimson. Flow- 
ers are large and fluffy. Very early. Pkt. 
20c.; large pkt. 75c. 
Los Angeles. Pure shell-pink. Stems un- 
usually long. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 75c. 
AQUILEGIA - Columbine 
Dito supe 
These are among the most beautiful of 
spring and early summer flowers. Very effec- 
tive in the herbaceous border and among 
shrubbery. Graceful spurred flowers above 
the fernlike foliage. 
Perennials. 
Select Long-Spurred Aquilegias 
Copper Queen. Lovely deep copper, with 
long spurs of deeper blue. 
Crimson Star. Crimson and white. 
Longissima. The flowers are of striking 
formation, with deep yellow petals, paler 
yellow sepals and spurs 4 to 5 he or 
more in length. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. $1.00. 
Blue Shades. 
Orange and Scarlet Shades. 
Pink and Rose Shades. 
Snow Queen. Pure white. 
Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Select Strain. Choice 
mixed. See color plate, page 20 
Any of above, pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c., ex- 
cept as noted 
Hybrids. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c.; large 
pkt. 60c 
AQUILEGIA, continued 
Standard Varieties 
Blue and white. Fine for rock- 
gardens. 114 ft. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 50c. 
Czrulea. Rocky Mountain Columbine. 
Large, violet-blue and white flowers. Pkt. 
10c.; large pkt. 50c. 
Double, Mixed. AII colors. 
pkt. 25c.; oz. $1.00. 
Single, Mixed. All colors. 
pkt. 25c.; oz. $1.00. 
BABY’S BREATH 
See Gypsophila, page 16. 
BACHELOR'S BUTTON 
See Centaurea and Gomphrena, pages 13, 15. 
DOUBLE BALSAM 
Lady's Slipper 
Annuals. ate 
Camellia-flowered, Choicest Mixed. Pkt. 
10c.; large pkt. 25c.; oz. $1.25. 
Double Bush Flowered. Choice mixed. 
Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c.; Moz. $1.25. 
*Alpina. 
Pkt. 10c.; 
large 
Pkt. 10c.; 
large 
BAPTISIA .- False Indigo 
Perennial. ofte 
Australis. A strong-growing plant. Dark 
green, deeply cut foliage and spikes of 
dark blue, pea-shaped flowers. June and 
July. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 50c. 
BEGONIA 
Greenhouse or House Plants. 6 to 12 in. 
The following varieties are unsurpassed for 
bedding plants, thriving equally well in par- 
tially shaded or sunny locations. As pot- 
plants for winter flowering, they are superb. 
Carmen. Bright pink. Bronze foliage. Pkt. 
35c.; large pkt, $1.25: 
Christmas Cheer. Flowers bright crimson- 
scarlet and produced in immense quan- 
tities. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. $1.25. 
Darling. Plants are ball-shaped, of dwarf 
habit, growing about 8 inches high. Flow- 
ers large and of a brilliant carmine-rose. 
Pkt. 35c.; large pkt. $1.00. 
Indian Maid. Bright, deep scarlet flowers 
and dark bronze foliage. Pkt. 25c.; large 
pkt. $1.25 
Prima Donna. Rose, shading to carmine. 
Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. $1.25. 
White Pearl. Lovely white variety. Pkt. 
25c.; large pkt. $1.25. 
Choice Mixed. AII colors. 
pkt. $1.25. 
BLUE LACE FLOWER 
See Didiscus, page 14. 
BEGONIA, TUBEROUS-ROOTED 
These are very popular because they are of 
easy culture and extremely showy. Thrive in 
semi-shady situations. 
Pkt. 25c.; large 
Single, Choice Mixed. Pkt. 35c.; large 
pkt. $1.75. 
Double, Choice Mixed. Pkt. 50c.; large 
pkt. $1.75. 
BRACHYCOME 
Annual. 1D Op 
Choice Mixed. Swan River Daisy. Free- 
flowering, dwarf-growing; covered during 
the greater part of the summer with a 
profusion of dainty flowers. Pkt. 10c.; 
large pkt. 25c 
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