ASTERS 
Flourish in partial shade; bloom -from early summer 
to frost, and are a long lasting cut flower. 2 to 3 feet tall. 
AMERICAN BRANCHING MIXED—(Wilt “resistant.) Free 
branching plants. Pkt. 10c. 
CALIFORNIA GIANTS — (Not resistant.) Specimen 
blooms 5 to 6 inches in diameter. Petals curled and inter- 
laced. Pkt. 15c. 
GUEEN OF MARKET MIXED—(Wilt resistant.) Early. 
Free branching. Pkt. 15c. 
IMBRICATED POMPON MIXED—(Not resistant.) Small 
round flowers, quilled center petals. Pkt. 15c. 
ASTERS—ALL COLORS AND SORTS—Various double Oa fa ee ; : ee 
types and colors. Pkt. 10c. é. ' Tk 1—California Sunshine Aster 
COMET MIXED — (Wilt resistant.) Double feathery ¢ HY so 2—Elmonte Crego Aster 
flowers. Pkt. 15c. 
CREGO—(Wilt resistant.) Petals twisted, curled and 
interlaced. Blossoms are 5 inches across. Separate colors 
or, mixed. Pkt. 15c. 
CREGO DEEP ROSE—Intense rose. 
CREGO PINK—Deep pink. 
CREGO PURPLE—Royal purple. 
CREGO SHELL PINK—Blush Pink. 
CREGO WHITE—Pure white. 
CREGO MIXED—Blends of all colors. 
SUPER GIANTS—Largest and most fully double Asters 
known. 6 to 8 inches across, with graceful, interlacing 
petals. Pkt. 15c. 
EL MONTE—Deep glowing crimson. 
LOS ANGELES—Pure shell pink. 
CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE—Loosely placed outer petals, 
contrasting quill center, give lace-like effect. Pkt. 15c. 
PRINCESS MIXED—(Wilt resistant.) Have full deep- 
crested center surrounded by plume-like guard pefals. 
Pkt. 15c. 
AFRICAN DAISIES 
Colorful daisies in shades of orange, salmon, yellow R . s 
and white, Mixed. Pkt. 15c. om seed bloom and die the first year; some reseed 
NNUALS fr ming again the next year. Ornamental plants for most 4 
( 8 arden can be found in our large assortment of annuals 
any use in t ject carefully and have all the flowers your heart may 
from seed. S€ mmer and early Fall. There are many types or 
garden decoration, borders, beds, backgrounds, Ses 
: entire Su 
desire the al 
annuals for gener s, rock walls, cut flowers, etc. Refer to “Special 
” in this catalog. 
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3—American Branching Aster 
4—Sweet Scented Alyssum 
5—African Daisy 
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AGERATUM 
Dense heads of fluffy flowers throughout summer and 
fall. For edgings, borders, beds, pots. 
DWARF BLUE—Lavender blue. Pkt. 15c. 
TALL BLUE—2 feet ; azure.flowers. Pkt. 15c. 
FAIRY PINK—Rose pink. 5 in. Pkt. 15¢. 
TALL MIXED—2 feet. Pkt. 15c. 
ALYSSUM 
Favorite border and bedding plant of spreading habit. 
A truly hardy annyal that blossoms from spring to late 
fall. Self seeding. 
ROYAL CARPET (see back cover) 1953 All-America 
Selection’s top winner. Vibrant purple plants 3 inches 
high, 10 inches across. Pkt. 25c. 
CARPET OF SNOW-—Spreading plants; 3 inches high, 
form white carpet. Pkt. 15c. 
SWEET SCENTED—Spreading type. Honey scented. 
Pure white. Pkt. 15c. 
LITTLE GEM—White, 4’ mounds. Pkt. 15c. 
LILAC QUEEN=Deep lilac; 6 inches. Pkt. 15c. 
sed HE : Aageratum ae > oS VIOLET QUEEN—Very fragrant. Pkt. 15¢. 
; a Bad Paso ai ae 45 a MIXED—Mixture of several varieties. Pkt. 10c. 
3—Ptincess Aster pag 5 ee AMARANTHUS 
4—Imbricated Pompon Aster a ss gen oe _ ; Tall, vigorous ornamental foliage plant. Best colors 
3 Bleedin : >t = rs in sunny locations; 3 feet. 
5—Love-Lies-Bleedi g Sitti 2% of? LOVE-LIES-BLEEDING—(Caudatus.) Drooping red spikes. 
Amaranthus a Green foliage. Pkt. 15c. ; 
as 3 = vs JOSEPH’S COAT—(Tricolor.) Foliage of dark bronze, 
eee i" ee green, scarlet and gold. Pkt. 15c. 
ANCHUSA 
(Summer Forget-Me-Not) 
BLUE BIRD—Clusters of intense blue flowers with white 
eyes. 18 inches. Pkt. 15c. 
ARCTOTIS 
Daisy-type flowers, 3” across; 3 ft. 
BLUE-EYED AFRICAN DAISY—Silvery, white mauve eye. 
Pkt. 15c. 
ARCTOTIS MIXED—Pkt. 15c. 11: 
