Annual Cut Flower Mixture ) 
Hardy annuals, 1 to 3 feet. Selected blend of best easily grown, long stemmed vari- 
eties for bouquets. 
Arctotis Hybrids Mixed—(African Daisy) 
Semi-hardy annual. Height 1 foot. Daisy-like, long stemmed flowers in several colors. 
Cutting or borders. 
ASTER 
(CHINA ASTER, CALLISTEPHUS) 
Half-hardy annual, 2 to 3 feet, one of the most popular annuals for cutting and beds. 
Asters are subject to Yellows disease, which can be partially controlled by growing 
under Muslin, by using insecticide to kill leaf hoppers that spread the disease, and by 
avoiding ground previously planted to Asters. Asters need rich soil, ample moisture and 
full sun. Start indoors for earliest bloom. 
American (Vick’s) Branching, 
Wilt Resistant 
2 to 2% feet, branching habit, large dou- 
ble flowers with fairly stiff, broad 
petals and long stems, 
Crimson Purple Shell Pink 
White Mixed Colors 
Crego or Ostrich Plume, 
Wilt Resistant 
2 to 2% feet. Branching, robust plants, 
long stems. Flowers with long, loose, 
interlaced petals. 
Rose Pink White Mixed Colors 
Azure Blue Purple Red 
Queen of the Market, Mixed 
18 to 20 inches. Flowers similar to Ameri- 
can Branching. Plants slightly dwarfer; 
good blend of colors. Very early and 
free blooming. Blooms way ahead of 
other types. Crego or Ostrich Plume Aster-Mixed 
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