Giant Single Asters— Artistic and Graceful Cutflowers 
BURNETT’S BEAUTIFUL ASTERS 
The introduction of a Wilt-resistant strain of Asters of recent years has helpe 
Up until the time of the origination of this resistant str: g 
grow Asters outdoors with the wilt-disease so prevalent. The appearance of this new strain hasa 
For best results the ground cannot be too richly prepared. 
favor as a garden plant. 
and October. For July and August flowers, sow in March or April in cold frames or hotbeds. 
We especially recommend the following as being the best for cutting and general garden use. 
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
Non-Resistant 
_ This class of Asters has now been discon- 
tinued in favor of the Wilt-Resistant Super 
Giants and Early Giant Asters. 
SUPER-GIANTS 
Wilt-Resistant 
Of the general habit of the Giants of Cali- 
fornia, but earlier and much larger. Very 
artistic due to the unusual curling and inter- 
lacing of the petals. 
Beverly Hills. Fine azure blue. 
EI Monte. Deep glowing crimson. 
Hollywood. Excellent pure white. 
Los Angeles. Pure shell pink. 
Pasadena. Peach blossom pink. 
Santa Barbara. Rich deep purple. 
Each, pkt. 35c., 4 oz. $1.25, 14 oz. $2.00 
LATE GIANT BRANCHING 
Wilt-resistant 
These are, without doubt, the finest Asters 
grown for late use. The plants are of vigorous 
growth and covered with large, long-stem- 
med flowers, graceful and feathery in effect, 
Azure Blue Deep Crimson Light Rose 
Deep Purple Shell Pink Pure White 
Mixed 
Each, pkt. 25c., 4 oz. $1.25, oz. $3.50 
Collection: 
1 pkt. each, above 6 colors, $1.25 
AMERICAN BEAUTY 
Wilt-resistant 
This beautiful variety is beyond doubt one 
of the grandest sorts in cultivation. It is of 
the Late Branching type, growing from 2 to 
214 feet high. The flowers are large and full 
with incurved petals. 
Crimson Flesh Pink Azure Blue 
Purple Rose White 
Mixed 
Each, pkt. 25c., 14 oz. $1.25, oz. $4.00 
i Collection: 
1 pkt. each, above 6 colors, $1.25 
Giant CREGO or Tall OSTRICH FEATHER 
Wilt-resistant 
The finest, easily grown Asters for both 
garden display and cutflowers. Well branched 
plants of sturdy growth, 2 ft. high. Long’ 
stemmed, full double flowers 5 inches across. 
Azure Blue Crimson Light Pink 
Purple Rose White 
Mixed 
Each, pkt. 25c., 14 oz. $1.25, oz. $3.50 
Collection: 
1 pkt. each, above 6 colors, $1.25 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET 
Wilt-Resistant 
The earliest flowering Aster, coming into 
bloom in July. The flowers are of good size 
and borne on long stems, making them 
exceedingly valuable for cutting. 
Crimson Light Blue Pink 
Purple Rose White 
Mixed 
Each, pkt. 25c., 14 oz. $1.25, oz. $3.50 
Collection: 
1 pkt. each, above 6 colors, $1.25 
Reliable Flower Seeds 
BALLET TYPE 
New, improved Queen of the Market type, 
larger flowers with full crested centers. 
Ballet Queen. Deep salmon rose. 
Ballet Type Mixed. Superb colors. 
Each, pkt. 30c., 44 oz. $1.50 
NOVELTY YELLOW ASTERS 
Golden Dream. Very large-flowered, soft 
canary yellow. 
Sunray. Fine true yellow. 
Each, pkt. 50c., 4 oz. $1.50 
CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE 
(Illustrated in Color, Inside Back Cover) 
A distinct type of Single Asters, flowers 
crested with quilled golden yellow centers. 
Excellent for decorative purposes. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 35c., 4% oz. $1.00 
14 oz. $1.75. 
EARLY GIANT 
(See Opposite Page for New Varieties) 
Wilt-resistant 
The finest large-flowered, heavy-stemmed 
Asters yet developed. They are of the large 
California type. Prized for early flowering. 
Light Blue. Rich, clear blue, long stems. 
Peach Blossom. Soft pastel pink. 
Rose Marie. Fascinating lovely shade of rosc. 
Mixed. A new blend of above plus white 
and crimson. 
Each, pkt. 35c., 14 oz. $1.00, 14 oz. $1.75 
PRINCESS ASTERS 
Wilt-resistant 
A very attractive New Early Flowering 
Aster. Branching habit, very free flowering. 
The 38-31% in. flowers have a deep crested 
center. Wonderful cutflowers. 2-2) ft. tall. 
Anne. Lovely peach blossom pink. 
Barbara. Fine shade of orchid-lavender. 
Bonnie. Soft salmon-rose. 
Elizabeth. Pure white. 
Eva. Rich royal purple, a stunning color. 
Golden Sheaf. The only yellow Aster. 
Linda. Clear, light rose pink. 
Margaret. True ‘Florist Rose.” 
Marsha. Vibrant cinnabar scarlet. 
Pat. Glowing pure crimson. 
Susan. Very rich, deep blue. 
Mixed. Special blend of all colors. 
Each, pkt. 30c., 14 oz. $1.00, 14 oz. $1.75 
OF & 
Giant Single Aster, Azure Blu 
d tremendously in restoring this beautiful flower to popular 
ain, garden enthusiasts were becoming discouraged trying to 
gain awakened interest in the culture of Asters. 
Plants from seed sown in the open ground in May will bloom in September 
New Aster, White Ball 
EARLY ROYAL 
An excellent early Aster. Blooms directly 
following the Queen of the Market. Choice 
Mixed. Pkt. 25c., 14 oz. $1.00, oz. $3.00. 
GIANT SINGLE ASTERS 
Largest and finest Single-fiowered Aster. 
Flowers 3 to 4 inches across, with stems 14% 
to 2 feet in length; petals slightly twisted. 
Azure Blue Rose Scarlet 
Flesh Deep Blue White 
Each, pkt. 35c., oz. $1.00, 14 oz. $1.75 
Collection: 
1 pkt. each, above 6 colors, $1.75 
New Upright Single Rainbow Mixed. 
W.R. Many beautiful colors. Outstanding 
cutflower strain, widely used by florists. 
Pkt. 25c., 144 oz. $1.00, oz. $3.00. 
SPECIALTY ASTERS 
(All Wilt-resistant) 
New! Pink Ball. Exquisite shell pink. 
Pkt. 50c., 4 oz. $3.00. 
New! White Ball. Superb, full-double 
snow white. Pkt. 50c., 4 oz. $3.00. 
Ball Deep Rose. Fine early rose-pink. 
Mid-August. Pkt. 25c., 14 oz. $1.25. 
Ball Early White. Pure white, 
crested center. August to September. 
Pkt. 30c:, 14 oz. $1.50. 
Ball Late White. Long-stemmed, 
large-flowered white. Mid-September. 
Pkt. 25c., 14 oz. $1.35. 
Blue Flame. Bright navy blue. Large, 
double flowers of the Giant Crego 
type. August to September. Pkt. 
25c., 14 oz. $1.00. 
Heart of France. 
red flowers on long stems. 
YY oz. $1.75. 
PERENNIAL ASTERS 
Alpinus, Goliath. Large, soft blue. 
Alpinus albus. Pure white. 
Amellus, Rudolf Goethe. 
lavender. 
Wartburg Star. Very choice lavender blue. 
Perennial Mixed. Tall, cut flower varieties. 
Each, pkt. 50c., 3 pkts. $1.35 
Large, deep ruby- 
Pkt. 30c., 
Fine, large 
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