Giant Single Asters —Artistic and Graceful Cutflowers 
BURNETT’S BEAUTIFUL ASTERS 
The introduction of a Wilt-resistant strain of Asters of recent years has helped tremendously in restoring this beautiful flawer to popular 
favor as a garden plant. 
Up until the time of the origination of this resistant strain, garden enthusiasts were becoming discouraged trying to 
grow Asters outdoors with the wilt-disease so prevalent. The appearance of this new strain has again awakened interest in the culture of asters, 
For best results the ground cannot be too richly prepared. 
and October. For July and August flowers, sow in March or April in cold frames or hotbeds. 
We especially recommend the following as being the best for cutting and general garden use. 
SUPER-GIANTS 
Wilt-Resistant 
Of the general habit of the Giants of Cali- 
fornia, but earlier and much larger. Very 
artistic due to the unusual curling and inter- 
lacing of the petals. 
Beverly Hills. Fine azure blue. 
El Monte. Deep glowing crimson. 
Hollywood. Excellent pure white. 
Los Angeles. Pure shell pink. 
Pasadena. Peach blossom pink. 
Santa Barbara. Rich deep purple. 
Mixed. Choice colors. 
Each, pkt. 50c., 44 oz. $1.35 
LATE GIANT BRANCHING 
Wilt-resistant 
These are, without doubt, the finest Asters 
grown for late use. The plants are of vigorous 
growth and covered with large, long-stem- 
med flowers, graceful and feathery in effect. 
Azure Blue Deep Crimson Light Rose 
Deep Purple Shell Pink Pure White 
Mixed 
Each, pkt. 25c., 44 oz. $1.00 
Collection: 
1 pkt. each, above 6 colors, $1.25 
AMERICAN BEAUTY 
Wilt-resistant 
This beautiful variety is beyond doubt one 
of the grandest sorts in cultivation. It is of 
the Late Branching type, growing from 2 to 
214 feet high. The flowers are large and full 
with incurved petals. 
Crimson Flesh Pink Azure Blue 
Purple Rose White 
Mixed 
Each, pkt. 30c., % oz. $1.25 
Collection: 
1 pkt. each, above 6 colors, $1.50 
Giant CREGO or Tall OSTRICH FEATHER 
Wiit-resistant 
The finest, easily grown Asters for both 
garden display and cutflowers. Well branched 
plants of sturdy growth, 2 ft. high. Long 
stemmed, full double flowers 5 inches across. 
Azure Blue Crimson Light Pink 
Purple Rose White 
Mixed 
Each, pkt. 25c., 4% oz. $1.00 
Collection: 
1 pkt. each, above 6 colors, $1.25 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET 
Wilt-Resistant 
The earliest flowering Aster, coming into 
bloom in July. The flowers are of good size 
and borne on long stems, making them 
exceedingly valuable for cutting. 
Crimson Light Blue Pink 
Purple Rose White 
Mixed 
Each, pkt. 25c., 4 oz. $1.00 
Collection: 
1 pkt. each, above 6 colors, $1.25 
BALLET TYPE 
New, improved Queen of the Market type, 
larger flowers with full crested centers. 
Ballet Queen. Deep salmon rose. 
Ballet Type Mixed. Superb colors. 
Each, pkt. 30c., % oz. $1.00 
CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE 
(Illustrated in color, page 11) 
A distinct type of Single Asters, flowers 
crested with quilled golden yellow centers. 
Excellent for decorative purposes. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 35c., 3 pkts. $1.00, 
ae oz. $2.35. 
BURPEEANA 
(Illustrated in color, page 11) 
An extra early flowering Aster. Large full 
double flowers on long stems. Fine cutflower. 
Pkt. 50c., 5 pkts, $2.25. 
EARLY GIANT 
Wilt-resistant 
The finest large-flowered, heavy-stemmed 
Asters yet developed. They are of the large 
California type. Prized for early flowering. 
“Azure Blue (New). Striking, lavender blue. 
Crimson (New). Pure crimson red. 
Light Blue. Rich, clear blue, long stems. 
Peach Blossom. Soft pastel pink. 
®Rose Marie. Fascinating lovely shade of 
rose. 
*White (New). Lovely glistening white. 
Mixed. A new blend of above. 
Each, pkt. 50c., 1¢ oz. $1.35 
Early Giant Collections: 
Varieties marked® 
No. CA—1 pkt. each............... $1.35 
No. CAB—1, oz. each.............. 3.85 
PRINCESS ASTERS 
Wilt-resistant 
A very attractive New Early Flowering 
Aster. Branching habit, very free flowering. 
The 3-3% in. flowers have a deep crested 
center. Wonderful cutflowers. 2-2) ft. tall. 
Anne. Lovely peach blossom pink. 
Barbara. Fine shade of orchid-lavender. 
Bonnie. Soft salmon-rose. 
Elizabeth. Pure white. 
Goldilocks. Pure golden yellow. 
Linda. Clear, light rose pink. 
Margaret. True ‘‘Florist Rose.” 
Marsha. Vibrant cinnabar scarlet. 
Nancy. Glowing salmon pink. 
Pat. Glowing pure crimson. 
Susan. Very rich, deep blue. 
Virginia. Clear mid-blue. 
Mixed. Special blend of all colors. 
Each, pkt. 35c., 14 oz. $1.25, 14 oz. $2.25 
POWDERPUFF ASTERS 
(Illustrated in color, page 11) 
Excellent new strain of ‘“‘bouquet’”’ type 
Asters averaging 20 flowers to each plant. 
All flowers produced at the top of the sturdy 
20 inch high plants. 
Choice Mixed. Pkt. 50c., 5 pkts. $2.25. 
FAILURE WITH ASTERS? 
If you have not had success in growing 
Asters lately—don’t give up. Try the 
Newer Super Giant, Early Giant, 
Princess and Powderpuff Strains. 
These varieties are all highly wilt- 
resistant, are easy to grow, and sure to 
produce a glorious garden display plus 
lots of superb flowers for cutting. 
Plants from seed sown in the open ground in May will bloom in September 
New! Aster, White Ball 
EARLY ROYAL 
An excellent early Aster. Blooms directly 
following the Queen of the Market. Choice 
Mixed. Pkt. 25c., % oz. $1.00, 14 oz. $1.65. 
GIANT SINGLE ASTERS 
Largest and finest Single-fiowered Aster. 
Flowers 3 to 4 inches across, with stems 114 
to 2 feet in length; petals slightly twisted. 
Rose 
Azure Blue Scarlet 
Flesh Deep Blue White 
Each, pkt. 50c., 4 oz. $1.00, 14 oz. $1.75 
Collection: 
1 pkt. each, above 6 colors, $2.50 
New Upright Single Rainbow Mixed. 
W.R. Many beautiful colors. Outstanding 
cutflower strain, widely used by florists. 
Pkt. 25c., 14 oz. $1.00, 14 oz. $1.65. 
SPECIALTY ASTERS 
(All Wilt-resistant) 
New! Pink Ball. Exquisite shell pink. 
Pkt. 50c:,°1/1670z. $2:50: 
New! White Ball. Superb, full-double 
snow white. Pkt. 50c., 1/16 oz. $2.50. 
Ball Deep Rose. Fine early rose-pink. 
Mid-August. Pkt. 25c., % oz. $1.25. 
Ball Early White. Pure white, 
crested center. August to September. 
Pkt. 50c., % oz. $2.50. 
Ball Late White. Long-stemmed, 
large-flowered white. Mid-September. 
Pkt. 30c., % oz. $1.35. 
Blue Flame. Bright navy blue. Large, 
dauble flowers of the Giant Crego 
type. August to September. Pkt. 
30c., 4% oz. $1.00. 
Heart of France. Large, deep ruby- 
red flowers on long stems. Pkt. 35c., 
4 oz. $2.25. 
PERENNIAL ASTERS 
Alpinus, Goliath. Large, soft blue. 
Alpinus albus. Pure white. 
Amellus, Rudolf Goethe. 
lavender. 
Wartburg Star. Very choice lavender blue. 
Perennial Mixed. Tall, cut flower varieties. 
Each, pkt. 50c., 3 pkts. $1.35 
Fine, large 
Reliable Flower Seeds 
10 BURNETT BROTHERS, Incorporated 
