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We know that most of 
you prize Asters as a source 
of late summer cut flowers, 
and we know that you must 
be as tired of those small, 
open-centered ‘‘not-so-dou- 
ble’’ Asters as our florist 
friends were. That’s why we 
spent 8 years of breeding 
effort in developing these 
new Ball. Asters. 
Under cheese cloth shade, Pink Ball. Ball Asters offered on this page are the ultimate 
the way florists grow them, in doubleness, flower size and stem length and strength— 
these Asters produce 4 in., the most widely otro florist fee, and ideally suited for 
ome gardeners. 
fully double flowers that 
rival medium size Chrysanthemums for size and beauty, and on stems 
3 ft. in length. Grown in the open, 3 inch flowers and 2 ft. stems are 
not uncommon. Each plant produces 6 to 8 stems with few laterals 
so that a minimum of disbudding is necessary for maximum 
flower size. 
Rose Ball. Extra large, fully double Pink Ball. A soft, satiny shell pink. 
Chrysanthemum-like flowers. This This Aster possesses unusual 
is a rich, satisfying rose pink that flower size and dependable dou- 
is extremely popular with florists. bleness, and you'll like its sturdy 
stems. 
White Ball. Exceptional doubleness 
and fine, stiff stems have made Azure Ball. A clear, light lavender 
this pure white Aster a standout. blue that blends well with white 
Grown extensively for the finest or pink. Slightly smaller than the 
florist trade. other Ball Asters but very showy. 
Price above 4 Asters, each: 1 pkt. (300 seeds), 75e. 
Special Collection. 1 pkt. each of above 4 Ball Asters, $2.50. 
G3 Seed may be sown in the open about the time beans are sown, or they may be 
sown in frames 3 weeks earlier and transplanted to stand 12 inches apart. Liberal 
watering when dry and an application of one of the balanced plant foods such as Vigoro 
about half way through the growing season will help a lot to produce specimen flowers. 
Vigoro or similar materials should be applied at the rate of 4 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. 
@See red dot at bottom of page 18. 
