ae 08s of seedlings or transplanted plants, stunted, one-sided 
and off color plants in those that survive, dark colored streaks 
1 the stem, yellowing of the upper leaves and death of the 
_ lower leaves are characteristics of Aster wilt or Aster stem- 
_ rot. The wilt organisms are capable of prolonged existence in 
Queen of the Market—The Earliest 
‘ Aster 
GIANT CREGO 
Wilt-resistant 
The plants are vigorous and pro- 
ductive, sending up stems about 
two feet in length, each carrying im- 
mense flowers often’ measuring 514 
imches across. The long petals curl 
across each other so fluffily as to ene 
hance the beauty of the flowers. 
Biooms from late August to the end 
of September. The large, double 
flowers, shapely and well formed, 
make this a fine all-purpose variety. 
- GIANT CLIFF WOOD MIXED. An 
extra value certain to give satisfac- 
tion. 1725—Pkt., 15¢e; 1% oz., 50c. 
Baby's Brea h Covent Garden 
BABY’S BREATH 
_Gypsophila. Illustrated above. Graceful 
panicles of small flowers, elegant for cut- 
ting. Blooms all summer. 
ANNUAL BABY’S BREATH 
COVENT GARDEN. An improved giant 
pure white, unsurpassed for size of bloom 
and form. 2068—Pkt., 10c. 
ELEGANS ROSEA. Lovely, rose-pink 
flowers, 2065—Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 30c. 
PERENNIAL BABY’S BREATH 
PANICULATA. Blooms the first season 
if sown early. White, single flowers, fine 
for cutting. 2067—Pkt., 15c. 
PANICULATA FL. PL. A goodly per- 
centage of the plants will bear small, dou- 
ble white, flowers. 2059—Pkt., 25e. 
; PACIFICA. Rose colored. The plants 
grow 3144-4 feet high and are a veritable 
_ cloud of rose. Blooms first year from 
_ seed. 2064—Pkt., 15c. 
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oe 
BELL FLOWER 
- PLATYCODON. Perennial. 
3 Wide open 
bells of clear blue color. 
The plants are 
_ vigorous growing and should be left undis- 
_ turbed for many years in order to develop 
_ strong, free blooming plants. 2 ft. 1790 
 —PkKt., 25e. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY 
Wilt-resistant 
This is one of the finest American Asters com- 
ing into bloom in September and lasting way into 
October. The plants grow nearly 3 feet tall. They 
are vigorous and strong, bearing very large, 
round, fully double blooms which give a magnif- 
icent display in the garden and as cut flowers. 
1719 PURPLE 
1717 CRIMSON 
1716 AZURE BLUE [ 
1718 DEEP ROSE 
1721 WHITE 
Any variety: Pkt., 15c; 1% oz., 45c; % oz., 75c. 
Beauty Collection 
One packet each of the above six Oc 
varieties, value 90c for ps 
1722 
¢22—MIXED. Pkt., 15¢e; 1% oz., 40; 1% 02., 70c. 
QUEEN of the MARKET 
Wilt-resistant 
The earliest flowering type, coming into bloom 
in July or early August and lasting in perfect 
1720 SHELL PINK 
WILT-RESISTANT VARIETIES and TYPES 
one’s soil and the only remedy is WILT-RESISTANT SEED. 
This seed is practically immune to wilt and stem rot and 
produces flowers on soil upon which ordinary seed would not 
possibly grow. In one severe test, plants from this wilt-resist- 
ant seed grew while 93% from ordinary seed succumbed. 
condition for a long time. Very desirable for beds 
or borders, and their long-stemmed flowers are 
ideal for cutting. 2 feet tall. 
1691 AZURE BLUE 1694 SCARLET 
1692 PURPLE | 1695 
1693 RICH ROSE 1696 WHITE 
Any variety: Pkt., 15c; % oz., 40c; 1% 0Z., 65c. 
eee 
Queen Collection 
One packet each of the above six Oc 
varieties, value 90c for 
1697—MIXED,. Pkt., 15¢e; 1% oz., 35¢; 14 02., 60c. 
HEART OF FRANCE 
Wilt-resistant 
Deep ruby-red flowers in early September, on long 
Nicely branched plants 24 in. 
and strong stems. 
high. 1675—Pkt., 20e; 1% 0z., 45e. 
Gardenia Flowered Bush Balsam 
BUSH BALSAM 
Or “Gardenia Flowered Balsam.” An- 
nual, The double flowers appear in clusters 
on top of the stems, instead of on the 
sides. 20 inches. Fine for beds. 
MIXED COLORS. 1779—Pkt., 20c. 
CAMELLIA FLOWERED BALSAM 
Annual.- An old and favorite garden 
flower, producing masses of beautiful, 
brilliantly colored double Camellia shaped 
flowers. 2 ft. 
MIXED COLORS. 1774—Pkt., 10ce; %4 0z., 
40c. i 
BLAZING STAR 
LIATRIS. Perennial. Showy and attrac- 
tive plants, 3 to 4 feet high, producing 
large spikes of rosy-purple flowers in 
August. 2118—Pkt., 15e. 
TEXAS BLUE BONNET 
Annual. Sweet pea shaped, deep blue 
flowers with heart shaped blotch of pink- 
ish white. June. 15 in. Does well in dry 
soil. 1785—Pkt., 10ce. 7 
SHELL PINK 
NEW! 
SENSATIONAL! 
SUPER GIANT ASTERS 
Wilt-Resistant 
Absolutely the largest Asters 
known. Enormous flowers, up to 6 
inches in diameter of the frilled and 
curled ostrich. feather type. Long 
strong stems for cutting on robust 
plants 3 ft. high. 
This marvelous strain has taken 
over fifteen years to develop and is’ 
without a rival. The colors are in a 
complete range of aster colors: 
white, pink, rose, crimson, light blue 
to purple. Offered in a mixture only. 
1734—Mixed. Pkt., 25e; 1/16 oz., T5e; 
% oz., $1.35. 
Blue Lace Flower 
BLUE LACE FLOWER 
DIDISCUS COERULEUS. Annual. Grows 
upright about 2 feet high, branches freely, 
each end bearing a cluster of light blue 
flowers spreading umbrella-like. Good for 
cutting. 1965—Pkt., 15c¢. 
BOSTON IVY 
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI. Perennial. A 
hardy climber, with olive green leaves, 
which turn to scarlet in the autumn. The 
best climber for brick or stone walls. 1655 
—Pkt., 25e. 
CALCEOLARIA 
House plant. A beautiful house plant 
DT OGwen news, 
mass of large, 
showy, sac- 
shaped or ‘slip- 
per-like flowers 
OL Vy aera Ocu. Ss 
shades of yellow, 
often blotched 
dark reddish 
brown. Cultural 
directions on 
each packet. 
HYBRIDA, 
GRANDI- 
FLORA, Large 
flow erine , 
mixed. 1810— 
Pkt., 35c; 2 pkts., 
60c, 
Calceolaria 
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