ke ASTER PARADE 
Wilt-Resistant—Treated against disease 
For flowers in July, August and September 
The China Aster is one of the most desirable of cut flowers, because they 
have long stems, excellent keeping qualities, and they are not easily 
damaged. They may be had in bloom from early August until Frost 
intervals, 
by making successive sowings at two week 
Early and Late varieties. The symbol W. R. indicates high resistance 
to wilt and disease. hha. 
NEW AND FINEST ASTERS 
PRINCESS ASTERS: W.R. 
2% ft. Wilt resistant. Flowers 3-3% in. diam. are borne in 
great profusion to provide a delightful bed and an abun- 
dance of cut flowers. Flowers have full crested center, sur- 
rounded by several rows of guard petals to give an en- 
tirely different and pleasing appearance. 
239—Princess Anne. Delicate pink. 
240—Princess Barbara. Delicate orchid. 
241—Princess Bonnie. Soft salmon rose. 
21%7—Princess Elizabeth. The long awaited pure 
white. Pkt. 25c. 
271—Princess Linda. Clear rose, gold center. 
215—Princess Margaret. True aster rose without 
a salmon undertone. Clear and beautiful. Pkt. 25c¢. 
242—Princess Marsha. Vibrant cinnabar scarlet. 
222—Aurora Golden Sheaf. The only wilt resistant 
yellow aster. Deep yellow in bud, opens rich 
cream. 
216—Princess Susan. Clear, true deep blue, an en- 
tirely new color in Asters. Pkt. 25c. 
243—-COMPLETE MIXTURE of Princess Asters. Pkt. 
10c; 25¢; Ve oz. 60c; Ys oz. $1.00. 
256—HEART OF FRANCE W. R. 
Rich, dark red, very double, branching plants. 
Blooms in late August. 2 ft. 
THE EARLIEST OF ALL 
262—QUEEN OF THE MARKET IMPROVED. W. R. 20 
in. The earliest Wilt Resistant Aster, blooms in 
late July. Plants are branching, and produce on 
long stems very, double flowers. Showy in beds, 
or as cut flowers. Complete Mixture. 
272—Ballet Queen. New. Deep Salmon Rose, Pkt. 
25c. 
GIANT SUNSHINE ASTERS 
251—California Giant Sunshine. The mammoth 5 
in. flowers are composed ofa single row of loosely 
placed outer petals contrasting with great charm 
to the quill-like yellow center. Plants grow to a 
height of 2 to 3 ft. and bear splendid heavy stems. 
We offer an excellent mixture of colors, all with 
varying shades of yellow centers. Pkt. 10c. 
California Giant “Sunshine 
All Seed: Pkt. 10c, Giant Pkt. 25c¢ All Aster seeds are treated against disease for you. 
American Branching 
and choosing 
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PRINCESS 
MIXED 
231—Crimson 
232—Deep Rose 235—Royal Purple 
Giant Wilt Resistant 
CREGO ASTERS 
Large Double Flowers 4-5 in. across 
3 ft. Of all Asters, this is considered the most beautiful and most useful. The long-stemmed 
flowers are great fluffy balls 4-5 inches across, rivaling the finest Chrysanthemums, and 
lasting better than others when cut. Blooms in Mid-September We offer the following colors: 
233—Peach Blossom 
236—Shell Pink 
237—Pure White 
269—Blue Flame 
238—Complete Mixture 
Pkt. 10¢; Large Pkt. 25c; 4 oz. 70c; 2 oz. $1.25. 
06—CREGO COLLECTION. Crimson, 
Blue Flame, Shell Pink, White. All Four 
10c pkts. for 35c. 
GIANT ASTERS JULY TO FROST 
270—Large Flowering Double Wilt Resistant Asters 
Mixed Types. A blend made up of al! the large 
flowering double kinds of Asters we list which 
will give you blooms from Mid-July until Frost. 
Pkt. 10c; Large Pkt. 25c; 4 oz. 65¢; 2 oz. $1.15. 
26%7—Asters All Varieties Mixed. A special blend 
all types, colors. Single. Double. 
OSTRICH FEATHER 
261—Ostrich-Feather Improved Mixed, W.R. 212 ft. 
Tall branching, robust, splendid for beds; flowers 
immense fluffy balls, showy, long-stemmed, ex- 
cellent for cutting. This is one of the largest and 
most beautiful of all double Asters. We offer a 
splendid blended mixture of all colors. 
234— EXTRA EARLY NAVY BLUE. 20 in. Blooms in 
14 weeks from seeding. Large 4-inch flowers on 
long wiry 12 in. stems. 
American Branching 
Wilt Resistant 2% ft. Robust large double flowers 
from early Sept. to frost. Branching habit, with 
stems often 2 ft. long. 210—Pink, 212—Scarlet, 
211—Pure White, 213—Complete Mixture. 
25%7—Imbricated Pompon Mixed. 12-14 inches. Early 
flowering, upright growing plants bearing numer- 
ous cushion, centered flowers. Fine to cut. 
Single Giant Asters 
264—Single Giants of California Mixed. W.R. The 
original type of single Asters, now greatly im- 
proved. The flowers are large, attaining a dia- 
meter of 3-4 inches. Upright habit of growth 
gives long stems for cutting. Blooms late Sept. 
263—Single Chinese Giants Mixed. 112-2 ft. Flow- 
ers daisy-like, petals wide and closely placed; 
habit is branching. Late August. 
CULTURAL 
DIRECTIONS 
Seeds may be started 
indoors in a flat in 
early spring, or out- 
doors after danger of 
heavy frost is past. 
The seeds germinate 
in about 8 days and 
should be transplant- 
ed at least once to 
stimulate growth. Af- 
ter planting to per- 
manent position, cul- 
tivate and water reg- 
ularly. Prefers semi- 
shade. 
Early Giant Rose Marie 
Largest of All Asters 
SUPER GIANTS 
The largest, most fully double Asters known. 2% 
ft. plants bear 6-8 long stems with 6 in. flowers. 
244—El Monte. Large deep glowing crimson. 
245—Los Angeles is a lovely delicate shell-pink 
blending to a creamy center. 
218—Santa Maria. Largest, most fully double pure 
white Aster ever offered. Over 6 inches across 
with long lacy white petals curling from an in- 
terlaced powdery center. 
230—Improved Giants of California Mixed. The 
plants reach a height of 3 ft. and carry 10 to 12 
long strong stems with flowers that are large, 
full and curly tipped. Fine mixture of best co 
268—Super Giants Mixed. 
LARGEST NEWEST MID-SEASON 
Blooms from Early August until Frost. 7 in. flow- 
ers. 
275—TRIUMPH GIANTS. 24 in. plants with strong 
heavy stems and huge flowers begin blooming 
fully a month before the Cregos. Fine blend of 
all Aster Colors. Pkt. 25¢; 3 pkts. 65c; Vs oz. $1.00. 
WORLD’S MOST DWARF ASTER 
209—Kirkwell Dwarf Mixed. Fully double 2 in. flrs. 
cover the 8-10 in. compact plants. Start Feb. for 
4 in. pots Decoration Day. Pkt. 25c. 
274A-LITTLE GIANTS or 
DWARF CREGO, W. R. 12” 
Dwarf plants form a perfect mound of large 4-5 in. 
flowers like the Crego type pictured above. Perfect 
for borders or beds. Mixed Colors. Pkt. 25c. 
Early Giant Wilt Resistant 
Flowers are of the large Giants of Calif. type. 
while the plants are less tall, about 1% ft. with 
strong heavy stems. They flower four to six 
weeks earlier, during early to mid-August. 
223—Light Blue. (1939 Silver Medal). 
224—Peach Blossom. Opens white, flushes pink. 
225—Rose Marie. (1940 Silver Medal). Rich rose. 
219—Early Giants Mixture of above colors. 
Single Giants of California . 
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