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ASTERS 
SEMPLE’S or AMERICAN BRANCHING 
The finest late-blooming Aster. Large double flowers on long, strong stems. The 
attractive form of fowers makes it one of the most valuable varieties for cutting. 
Azure-Blue. Lavender. Shell-Pink. 
Crimson. Peerless Pink. White. 
Deep Rose. Purpie. Mixed. All colors. 
Each of the above, trade pkt. 40c; 14 07. 65c; 07. $2.00. 
IMPROVED CREGO 
Flowers gigantic, often 5 inches across, and with long, stout stems averaging 15 
inches in length. The twisted and curled petals give huge Chrysanthemum effect. 
Crimson. Shell-Pink. 
Blue Flame. Bright navy blue. Violet or Purple. 
Deep Rose. White. 
Lavender. Mixed. All colors. 
Each of the above, trade pkt. 40c; 14 oz. 65c; oz. $2.00. 
IMPROVED QUEEN OF THE MARKET 
This well-known, early-flowering variety is of branching habit, bearing large flow- 
ers on long stems. It commences to bloom in July. 
Ballet Queen (Salmon-Rose). Rose-Pink. : RES 
Crimson. White. QUEEN OF THE MARKET 
Dark Blue (Purple). Peach Blossom (Blush-Pink). New Ballet Mixed 
Light Blue (Lavender). Mixed. All colors. 
Each of the above, trade pkt. 40c; 14 oz. 65c; oz. $2.00. 
Ballet Type Mixed 
A new early Queen of the Market class of Asters. Plants are extremely early and 
bear flowers larger than ordinary Queens, with a distinctive crested center. It is 
this full center which makes the Ballet type very double. This strain is extremely 
wilt resistant and is available in a full mixture of colors. The earliest of all Asters 
and fine for early market cutting. Choice mixture. 
Trade pkt. 50c; 144 02. 75c; oz. $2.50. 
Single California Market Rainbow 
This tall single wilt-resistant Aster is an excellent florist cut-flower variety. Rain- 
bow Mixture is a choice blend of florist colors. 
Tr. pkt. 40c; oz. $1.60. 
Little Giants Mixture 
A distinctive type of early Aster. Plants grow 12 inches tall and form a perfect 
mound of flowers. Its blooms are of the feathery Crego type, 4 to 5 inches in size, 
anda plant will have 40 to 50 flowers showing at the same time. 
Tr. pkt. 50c; 14 oz. $1.25; oz. $4.00. 
Super California Giant, Santa Maria 
Immense flowers, fully double, pure white in color. Excellent for cutting. 
: Tr. pkt. 50c; 14 oz. $1.25; oz. $4.00. 
Heart of France, Ruby Red 
Trade pkt. 40c; 4 02. 65c; oz. $2.00. 
Victory Giants, Mixed 
A splendid extra-early Giants of California type Aster. Strong, sturdy plants, 
branching habit, growing 3 feet tall. The flower averages 5 inches across. Fine 
range of light-colored shades, including salmon-pink. 
Trade pkt. 50c; 14 oz. $1.00; 0z. $3.00. 
IMPROVED GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
Non Wilt- Resistant Strains 
SUPER GIANTS 
A marvelous California Giant late type. Flowers are very large and artistic, with 
an unusual curling and interlacing of the petals. No disbudding is necessary, due 
to the non-lateral habit. 
Trade pkt. 44 0z. Oz. 
Giant El Monte. Brilliant crimson .......... Harel IutaOw Cae $0.50 $0.85 $3.00 
Giant Los Angeles. Pure shell-pink ........ poittae’ Hele aee -50 85 3.00 
IMPROVED CALIFORNIA GIANT 
A fine variety with flowers of the Crego type and with the habit of growth and 
long stems of the Beauty type. The large flowers stand up well when shipped as 
cut flowers. 
Dark Purple. Peach Blossom. Mixed. 
Deep Rose. White. 
Each of the above, trade pkt. 40c; 14 02. 65c; oz. $2.00. 
SINGLE GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE 
The plants grow 3 feet high and bear blossoms 5 to 6 inches across, on long stiff 
stems. The dual color-tone effects formed by the quilled discs and encircling guard 
petals are lovely beyond description. 
Trade pkt. 44 0z. Oz. 
Choices Mixed merrier e « ie parca iat wes hee $0.40 $0.65 $2.00 
HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 3rd and Spruce Sts. 9 SINGLE GIANT Tip ee 
