yk 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 
by making successive sowings at two week intervals, and choosing 
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 3-3'2 in. diam. are borne in 
great profusion to provide a delightful bed and an abun- 
dance of cut flowers. Flowers lfave 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. 
217—Princess Elizabeth. Pure white. Pkt. 25c. 
215—Prineess Margaret. True aster rose. Pkt. 25c. 
239A—Nancy. Glowing salmon pink. Pkt. 25c. 
222A—Goldilocks. Earlier, deeper yellow Golden 
Sheaf—the only true yellow Aster. Pkt. 25¢ 
215A—Prineess Pat. New bright crimson. Pkt. 25c. 
216—Princess Susan. Clear, true deep blue, an en- 
tirely new color in Asters. Pkt. 25¢. 
243—COMPLETE MIXTURE of Princess Asters. Pkt. 
10c; 25¢; Ye oz. 60c; % oz. $1.00. 
The New Fantasy Aster. W.R. 
220A—Fantasy Blend. 2 1/3 ft. Similar to the Prin- 
cess type, but their loose quilled centers are 
bordered by a wide zone of guard petals. Pkt. 25c. 
256—HEART OF FRANCE W. R. 
Rich. dark red, very double, 
Blooms in late August. 2 ft. 
Mammoth Peony Flowered W.R. 
260A—Silvery Rose. 24% ft. Huge compact flowers 
finally in Wilt Resistant form. Pkt. 25c. 
EARLIEST OF ALL ASTERS 
255—Burpeeana Extra Early Asters Mixed. Upright 
compact plants bear globular, double 3-4” flowers 
in abundance on long strong stems rising from the 
base of the 20” plant and holding the flowers at 
the top of the plant. Colors include white, shell- 
pink, rose, crimson, blue, violet, purple. Fully 2 
weeks earlier than Queen of the Market. 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. 
branching plants. 
California Giant Sunshine 
All Seed: Pkt. 10c, Giant Pkt. 25c All Aster seeds are treated against disease for you. 
American Branching 
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PRINCESS 
MIXED 
231—Crimson 
232—Deep Rose 235—Royal Purpre 
Giant Wilt Resistant Crego Asters (Ostrich Feather) 
Large Double Flowers 4-5 in. across 
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, rivaling the finest Chrysanthemums, and 
lasting better than others when cut. Blooms in Mid-September We offer the following colors: 
233—Peach Blossom 
236—Shell Pink 
23%7—Pure White 
269—Blue Flame 
234A—Rose Pink. 25¢ 
238—Complete Mixture. Pkt. 10c; Large Pkt. 25c¢; 1/4 oz. 85c¢; 1/2 oz. $1.50; 1 oz. $2.50. 
POWDERPUFFS 
257—Mixed. W. R. Fully double 3” 
flowers on long stems cover the top of 
strictly upright plants in such abun- 
dance that bouquets for home decora- 
tion may be removed without harming 
a garden show-piece. Its refreshing, 
cooling blooms laugh at the heat of early August. 
Blended here are pink, azure, rose, crimson, white, 
scarlet, blue. Pkt. 25c. 
GIANT ASTERS JULY TO FROST 
2%70—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 from Mid-July until Frost. 
Pkt. 10c; Large Pkt. 25¢; 4 oz. 65¢; V2 oz. $1.15. 
26%7—Asters All Varieties Mixed. A special blend 
all types, colors. Single. Double. 
VERY EARLY 
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 Mixed. W. R. Queen of Market with 
larger, full centered flowers. Pkt. 25c. 
234—EXTRA EARLY NAVY BLUE. 20 in. Blooms in 
14 weeks from seeding. Large 4-inch flowers. 
Am?2rican 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. 25¢; Ye oz. $1.00; 1% oz. $1.75. 
LARGEST NEWEST M({D-SEASON 
Blooms from Early August until Frost. 7 in flrs. 
275—TRIUMPH GIANTS. 24 in. plants with strong 
heavy stems ard huge flowers begin blooming 
fully a month before the Cregos. Fine blend of 
all Aster Colors. Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. 65¢; 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¢; Vs oz. $1.00; 1% oz. $1.75. 
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