TAIT’S Wilt Resistant ASTER 
Annual—Culture “A”, Blooms June to October 
Asters will thrive in most any situation, but prefer one in which 
they get the morning sun. It is well to remember that any extra 
care taken in the preparation of the soil is repaid by finer plants, 
larger blooms with longer stems, and more profuse flowering. 
They should have an open position, and prefer a good, heavy 
loamy soil, enriched with a liberal quantity of bone meal, or 
garden fertilizer. When wanted for cutting with long stems they 
should be set out not closer than 12 inches apart in rows. 
The asters offered represent the finest introductions to date. 
IMPROVED GIANT CREGO ASTERS 
(Wilt-Resistant) 
This is a fine all purpose variety blooming in mid-August. 
Flowers of the Comet type, the twisted and curled petals give the 
flower the appearance of a huge flat chrysanthemum. They often 
measure 5 inches in diameter and are borne on strong, long stems 
averaging 12 to 15 inches in length. Although the flowers are 
large, they are produced in abundance. Height 2 feet. 
Azure Blue White Pink Purple 
Crimson Deep Rose Mixed Colors 
Pkt., 10¢; 1/4 0z., 50c; VY oz., 90c; oz., $1.50 
COLLECTION—Package each of 6 Colors 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS 
(Wilt-Resistant) 
An improved wilt-resistant strain of this well-known early 
flowering Aster. It is of branching habit, bearing good-sized 
flowers on long stems. Height 1¥2 feet. 
Light Blue Blush Pink White 
Rose Crimson Mixed Colors 
Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 50c; VY oz., 90c; oz., $1.50 
COLLECTION—Package each of 6 Colors.................. 50¢ 
Purple 
BALLET QUEEN. Deep salmon rose. First of a new type of 
Queen Asters with full centers, larger flowers, longer stems 
and a very high wilt resistance. 
Pkt., 25¢; 4 oz., 75¢; V2 oz., $1.25; 1 oz., $2.00 
Ballet Queen Mixed Colors. Pkt., 25¢; 1% oz., 75¢; Vz 0oz., 
$1.25; 1 oz., $2.00 
Improved Giant Crego Asters 
American Branching Aster 
AMERICAN BRANCHING ASTERS 
(Wilt-Resistant) 
We offer below eight splendid wilt-resisting Asters, of American 
origin, and especially adapted to our climatic conditions. The 
plants form strong bushes and when properly fertilized and 
cultivated, produce wonderful flowers 4 to 5 inches across on long 
stout stems, blooming in late August. Height 21% feet. 
Dark Blue Crimson Purple Rose 
Shell Pink White Azure Blue Mixed Colors 
Pkt., 10¢; V4 oz., 50c; Yq oz., 90c; oz., $1.50 
COLLECTION—Package each of 7 varieties............ 60¢ 
PRINCESS ASTER 
(Wilt-Resistant) 
An ideal type for florists. The flowers, borne on long stems, 
have a crested center that remains full when the flower is com- 
pletely open, and is surrounded by multiple rows of guard petals. 
An exceedingly good shipper. Fine for home gardeners because 
of high wilt resistance. Plants are two to two and a half feet 
tall; of branching habit, and bloom in late August. 
Elizabeth. Pure white. Barbara. Orchid. 
Margaret. Florist rose. Bonnie. Soft salmon pink. 
Susan. True deep blue. Golden Sheaf. Yellow. 
Mixed Colors 
Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 85c; V2 oz., $1.60; oz., $3.00 
GIANT SUNSHINE ASTERS 
A wonderful improvement over the old California Sunshine. 
The clear and beautiful colors are varying shades of Pink, Apple 
Blossom, Rose, Blue and Lavender. A dual tone effect is obtained 
through contrasting light yellow and blue centers. The outer or 
guard petals are somewhat loosely placed, creating an airy lace- 
like effect, which is altogether charming. Blooms in early Septem- 
ber. Height 2 feet. 
Mixed Colors—Pkt., 15c¢; 4 0z., 85c¢; Y2 oz., $1.60; oz. $3.00 
Norfolk 10, Virginia 
Prices subject to change without notice 
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