ASTERS—Continued 
rrincess 
A very attractive cutting type of wilt-re- 
sistant Aster, 2 to 21% feet tall, branching and 
free flowering. Early blooming, bearing quan- 
tities of 3 to 342-inch flowers on strong stems. 
Flowers have a full deep crested center, sur- 
rounded by several rows of dainty plumelike 
guard petals. 
Linda. Brings an important 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. 
Pkt. 25c, large pkt. 75c. 
Victory Giants Mixed. Honorable Men- 
tion, All-America Selections, A 
(i) splendid extra-early Giants of 
California or Comet type. Strong, 
sturdy plants, branching habit, growing 
3 feet tall. The flowers average 5 inches 
across, and in a fine range of colors, 
including salmon-pink. Really a well- 
balanced mixture without reds. 
Pkt. 25c, large pkt. 75c. 
Heart of France 
Pkt. 15c, large pkt. 60c. 
Ruby Red. 
Early Royal Branching Asters 
An excellent strain of Early Branching As- 
ter, of the same form and having the same 
good qualities as the Late Branching but 
blooming in July or early August. 
See Color Plate, page 19. 
Azure-Blue Purple 
Lavender Rose-Pink 
Peach Blossom White 
Any of above, pkt. 15c, large pkt. 60c. 
Mixed. Pkt. 15c, large pkt. 50c. 
COLLECTION, 6 separate varieties 75e. 
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. 
Mixed. Pkt. 15c, large pkt. 50c. 
Pkt. 15c, large pkt. 60c. 
Azure-Blue Peerless Pink 
Crimson Purple 
Deep Rose Shell-Pink 
Lavender White 
COLLECTION, 6 separate varieties 75c. 
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. 
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California, Giant Aster 
ASTERS 
Regular Strain 
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. 
Mixed Colors 
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. Flowers 
are large and fluffy. Very early. 
Pkt. 20c, large pkt. 75c. 
Pure shell-pink. Stems un- 
Pkt. 15c, large pkt. 75c. 
AQUILEGIA - Columbine 
Perennials. DitONS [te 
Los Angeles. 
usually long. 
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 for- 
mation, with deep yellow petals, paler yel- 
low sepals and spurs 4 to 5 inches 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. 
mixed. 
Any of above, pkt. 25c, large pkt. 75c, 
except as noted. 
Mixed colors. 
Pkt. 10c, large pkt. 60c. 
Choice 
Hybrids. 
AQUILEGIA—Continued 
Standard Varieties 
xAlpina. Blue and white. Fine for rock gar- 
dens. 1/2 ft. Pkt. 10c, large pkt. 50c. 
Double, Mixed. All colors. 
Pkt. 10c, large pkt. 40c, oz. $1.25. 
AURICULA - Primula Auricula - 
Perennial. 6 in, 
yxChoice Mixed. Flowers in many beautiful 
colors. Pkt. 20c, large pkt. 75c. 
DOUBLE BALSAM 
Lady’s Slipper 
Annuals. 2ohts 
Camellia-flowered, Choice Mixed. 
Pkt. 10c, large pkt. 30c, oz. $1.25. 
Double Bush Flowered. Choice mixed. 
Pkt. 15c, large pkt. 60c, 4 oz. $1.25. 
BAPTISIA - False Indigo 
Perennial. 3 ft 
Australis. A strong-growing plant. Dark 
green, deeply cut foliage and spikes of dark 
blue, pea-shaped flowers. June and July. 
Pkt. 15c, 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. 
Christmas Cheer. Flowers bright crimson- 
scarlet and produced in immense quantities. 
Pkt. 25c, large pkt. $1.75. 
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. $1.75. 
Rose, shading to carmine. 
Pkt. 25c, large pkt. $1.25. 
White Pearl. Lovely white variety. 
Pkt. 25c, large pkt. $1.25. 
Choice Mixed. All colors. 
Pkt. 25c, large pkt. $1.25. 
BRACHYCOME 
Prima Donna. 
Annual. 12 in. 
Choice Mixed. Swan River Daisy. Free-flow- 
ering, dwarf-growing; covered during the 
greater part of the summer with a profu- 
sion of dainty flowers. 
Pkt. 10c, large pkt. 30c. 
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