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 flower 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. 
NEW! EMPRESS TYPE 
Graceful and informal type Aster de- 
veloped especially for the home gardener. 
Giant 5 to 6 inch flowers all 100% double. 
Husky plants, 24 inches high, long sturdy 
stems. Wonderful cutflower Aster. Fine 
range of colors. 
Choice Mixed. Pkt. 50c., 5 pkts. $2.25. 
(Illustrated in color, page 9.) 
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., % 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 DeepCrimson Rose 
Deep Purple Shell Pink Pure White 
Mixed 
Each, pkt. 25c., 14 oz. $1.50 
Collection: 
1 pkt. each, above 6 colors, $1.25 
Giant CREGO or Tall OSTRICH FEATHER 
Wilt-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 
Blue Flame. Bright navy blue. 
Each, pkt. 25c., % oz. $1.00 
Collection: 
1 pkt. each, of 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 
KING BRANCHING 
Greatly improved strain of these lovely 
quilled petal type Asters. Quite different in 
appearance from all other Asters. Particu- 
larly fine for cutting. : 
Lavender White 
Salmon Pink Finest Mixed 
Each, pkt. 35c., 4% oz. $1.25 
CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE 
(Illustrated in color, page 9) 
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, 
YY oz. $2.00. 
BURPEEANA 
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 mew blend of above. 
Each, pkt. 50c., 14 oz. $1.50 
Early Giant Collections: 
Varieties marked® 
No. CA—1 pkt. each............... $1.3 
No. CAB—1, oz. each.............. 4.25 
PRINCESS ASTERS 
Wilt-resistant 
(Illustrated in color, page 9.) 
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 
BOUQUET or POWDERPUFF 
Wilt-resistant 
(Illustrated in color, page 9) 
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. 
Coppery Rose 
Rose 
Scarlet 
White 
Powderpufis Mixed 
Each, pkt. 50c., 3 pkts. $1.35, 4% oz. $2.25. 
Plants from seed sown in the open ground in May will bloom in September 
Aster, White Ball 
GIANT SINGLE ASTERS 
Largest and finest Single-flowered Aster. 
Flowers 2 to 3 inches across, with stems 14 
to 2 feet in length; petals slightly twisted. 
Azure Blue Rose Scarlet 
Flesh Deep Blue White 
Each, pkt. 50c., 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) 
Pink Ball. Exquisite 
Pkt. 50c., 1/16 oz. $2.50. 
Purple Ball. Rich deep purple. 
PEt 35.01) L6rozecleiDs 
Rose Ball. Fine early rose-pink. Mid- 
August. “Pkt? 50c., o/1:6) Oz. a$2,50s 
White Ball. Superb, full-double snow 
white. Pkt: 35c., 1/16%0z- $1.25. 
Heart of France. Large, deep ruby- 
red flowers on long stems. Pkt. 35c., 
1/16 oz. $1.25. 
shell pink. 
PERENNIAL ASTERS 
Alpinus, Dark Blue. 
Alpinus, Florists Delight. Lavender. 
Alpinus, Goliath. Large soft blue. 
Alpinus, Mixed. 
Each, pkt. 50c., 3 pkts. $1.35 
Reliable Flower Seeds 
8 BURNETT BROTHERS, Incorporated 
