Vyrke- 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. 
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. Pure white. Pkt. 25c. 
216A—Prineess Eva. Deep purple. 
271—Princess Linda. Clear rose, gold center. 
215—Princess Margaret. True aster rose. Pkt. 25c. 
242—Princess Marsha. Vibrant cinnabar scarlet. 
239A—Nancy. Glowing salmon pink. Pkt. 25c. 
222A—Goldilocks. Earlier, deeper yellow Golden 
Sheaf—the only true yellow Aster. Pkt. 25¢ 
222—Aurora Golden Sheaf. Deep yellow in bud, 
opens rich cream. 
215A—Princess Pat. New bright crimson. Pkt. 25c. 
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¢; Ys oz. 60¢; 4 oz. $1.00. 
The New Fantasy Aster. W.R, 
220A—Fantasy Blend. 2 1/3 ft. Similiar to the Prin- 
cess type, but their loose quilled centers are 
bordered by a wide zone of guard petals. A blend 
of bright red, carmine, salmon, azure and lilac. 
First time ever offered. Pkt. 25c. 
256—HEART OF FRANCE W. R. 
Rich, dark red, very double, branching plants. 
Blooms in late August. 2 ft. 
Mammoth Peony Flowered W.R. 
260A—Silvery Rose. 2% ft. Huge compact flowers 
finally in Wilt Resistant form. 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 tt. 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 Purpse 
Giant Wilt Resistant Crego Asters (Ostrich Feather) 
Large Double Flowers 4-5 in. 
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, 
lasting better than others when cut. Blooms in Mid-September 
233—Peach Blossom 
across 
rivaling the finest Chrysanthemums, and 
We offer the following colors: 
269—Blue Flame 
234—Rose Pink. 25c¢ 
236—Shell Pink 
237—Pure White 
238—Complete Mixture. Pkt. 10c; Large Pkt. 25c; 4 oz. 85¢; V2 oz. $1.50; 1 oz. $2.50. 
257—BOUQUET TYPE. Wilt Resistant. 
Plants strictly upright, bearing quilled 
flowers on long stems at top of 2 ft. 
plant. Habit allows entire plant to be 
cut as one bouquet. Very early. Crim- 
son white, violet, coppery rose. Mixed. 
Pkt. 25c. 
GIANT ASTERS JULY TO FROST 
270—Large Flowering Double Wilt Resistant Asters 
Mixed Types. A blend made up of all the large 
flowering double kinds of Asters we list which 
will give you blooms frem Mid-July until Frost. 
Pkt. 10c; Large Pkt. 25¢; 1% oz. 65¢; V2 oz. $1.15. 
267—Asters All Varieties Mixed. A special blend 
all types, colors. Single. Double. 
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. 
272A—Ballet Type Finest Mixed. 20 in. The sensa- 
tional new Queen type with full centers, large 
flowers, longer stems, now in a wide color range. 
Earliest cut flowers best for South. 
234—EXTRA EARLY NAVY BLUE. 20 in. Blooms in 
14 weeks from seeding. Large 4-inch flowers. 
American Branching 
Wilt Resistant 2% ft. Robust large double flowers 
from early Sept. to frost. Branching habit, with 
stems often 2 ft. long. 213—Complete Mixture. 
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 
The Long Awaited WILT RESISTANT 
Largest of All Asters 
SUPER GIANTS W.R. 
The largest, most fully double Asters known. 3 ft. 
Superb cut flower because of its long, wiry non- 
branching stems and huge ostrich-feather flowers. 
This new strain has a much wider color range 
and replaces the older non-resistant ones. 
250—Beverly Hills. W.R. Azure blue. 
244—El Monte. W.R. Crimson. 
244A—Hollywood. W.R. Pure paper white. 
245A—Pasadena. W.R. Peach blossom pink. 
250A—Santa Barbara. W.R. Dark purple. 
268—Super Giants Complete Mixture. W.R. 
Each above: Pkt. 25c; oz. $1.00; 4 oz. $1.75. 
LARGEST NEWEST M(i{D-SEASON 
Blooms from Early August until Frost. 7 in flrs. 
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. 25c; 3 pkts. 65c¢; Ys 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¢. 
GIANT PRINCESS 
217A—Giant Princess Gabriele. W.R. 2 ft. Remark- 
able flower size up to 5 in. across of lovely peach- 
blossom pink, with yellow center. Plant is not so 
tall as the regular Princess and blooms somewhat 
later. Wilt resistant and weather-proof this is the 
last word in Princess type. Pkt. 25c. 
Early Giant Wilt Resistant 
Flowers are of the large Giants of Calif. type. 
Fully double, delicately and beautifully laced 
and interlaced, 5-6 inches in diameter, while 
the plants are less tall, about 1144 ft. with 
strong heav;y stems. They flower four to six 
weeks earlier, during early to mid-August. 
219—Blended Mixture includes light blue, peach 
blossom, rich rose, azure blue, crimson and white. 
Pkt. 25¢; Ye oz. $1.00; % oz. $1.75. 
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