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Title: California gardening
Identifier: californiagarden1939germ (find matches)
Year: 1939 (1930s)
Authors: Germain Seed and Plant Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit trees Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: Los Angeles, Calif. : Germain
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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AMERICAN BRANCHING ASTERS (Wilt Resistant) This famous strain of branching Asters is deservedly popular. The flowers are of good size, very double, of fine form and abun- dantly produced. 2291 Crimson. Intense deep crimson red. 2292 Flesh. Clear even light pink. 2293 Lavender. Exquisite bluish lavender. 2294 Purple. Perfect flower, dark violet blue. 2295 Rose Pink. Charming bright rose. 2296 White. Large well formed, pure color. 2300 American Branching. All colors mixed. Price: Any of the above 10c per packet GERMAIN'S WILT RESISTANT ASTERS The most serious disease that affects the Aster is Wilt. Aster Wilt has played havoc with many aster plantings and much time and money has been spent in combatting it. Recently we were able to obtain certain varieties which showed remarkable immunity from this disease. Careful investigation and tests on a very large scale proved conclu- sively that, even on land badly infested with aster wilt, these resistant sorts made a strong, healthy growth, bloomed profusely and produced a good crop of seed without showing a sign of wilt. AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTERS (Wilt Resistant) A renowned cut flower strain producing very large densely double flowers on long stems. The flowers are of the American branching type but much larger and sturdier and hold up remarkably well after cutting. 2246 Crimson. Rich vivid crimson red 2247 September Pink. Soft shell pink. 2248 Lavender. Clear lavender blue. 2249 Purple. Velvety dark blue or purple 2251 Rose. Bright cerise-rose. 2252 White. Splendid large snow white Price: Any of the above varieties 20c per packet, Vs oz. 50c. 22*" American Beauty Asters, mixed colors. Pkt. 15c. CREGO'S GIANT COMET Ostrich Feather" Aster (Wilt Resistant) The large shaggy flowers with long curled petals axe not unlike the ostrich feather for which they are commonly named. The plants are strong, heavily branched and grow about 2% feet in height. 2275 Enchantress. Salmon rose. New. 25c. Crimson. Glowing deep rose-crimson. Flesh. Attractive light shell pink. 2273 Lavender. Soft lavneder blue. 2276 Purple. Showy violet purple. 2274 Rose. Lovely bright carmine rose. 2277 White. Purest white, large and fluffy. Price of the above 20c per packet Collection: The six colors for 90c 2280 Crego's or Ostrich Feathered Mixed. Pkt. 15c. 2271 2272 Collection of the six separate colors for 90c. SINGLE RAINBOW ASTERS Not a few flower lovers consider the single forms more artistic and charming than the larger double flowers. The single asters es- pecially are very beautiful. The large daisy- like blossoms appear in the greatest profu- sion and are exquisite in bouquets. 2352 Single Rainbow. Dark red. PEERLESS GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS 2355 Single Rainbow. 2354 Single Rainbow. 2357 Single Rainbow. 2360 Single Rainbow. Light rose. Purple. White. Mixed. Price per packet, any of the above, 10c CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE ASTERS This beautiful new strain is a cross between the old sunshine type and California giant asters. The plants grow 2^4 to 3 feet high and bear blossoms 5 to 6 inches across on rigid stems. 2331 Carmine Rose. Pkt. 25c. 2332 Flesh Pink. Pkt. 25c. 2333 Lavender. Pkt. 25c. 2334 Violet. Pkt. 25c. 2335 White. Pkt. 25c. 2338 California Sunshine Mixed. Pkt. 20c; % oz. 75c. The immense, feathery, Chrysanthemum-like flowers measure from five to six inches. The stems are low branched, heavy, two feet in length and form no laterals, hence no disbudding is necessary. 2234 Light Blue. Giant flowers of the popu- lar "Giants of California," type, but full Wilt-Resistant. Pkt. 25c. 2233 El Monte—Super Giant. Glowing crim- son. Pkt. 25c. 2232 Los Angeles—Super Giant.. Height 36 inches. Color delicate shell pink. The larg- est of all California giants. Pkt. 20c. 2235 Peach Blossom. Quite distinct, opens a faint blush and flushes pink when in full bloom. 2236 Dark Purple. Intense deep blue purple, a magnificent color in Asters. 2237 Deep Rose. An exceptionally rich deep shade. 2238 Light Blue. A fine flower. Delicate yet of sufficient intensity to please the most crit- ical eye. 2239 White. The latest addition to the strain; a snow white. 2240 New California Giants superfine mixed. Price: Above varieties, except where noted, 15c per packet. Collection: One packet each of 5 separate colors, 60c. AURORA ASTERS Fully double with crest-like centers. 234S Blue with Yellow Center. Pkt. 15c. 2349 Rose with Yellow Center. Pkt. 15c. 2347 Golden Sheaf. Yellow. Pkt. 15c. 2351 Aurora Mixed. Pkt. 15c. Regal Collection AMERICAN BRANCHING ASTERS Contains six varieties of large flowering branching Asters in the following colors: Crimson Purple Flesh Pink Rose Pink Lavender White Six 10c packets and one 15c packet of Plant Food tablets, 75c value, for 50c, postpaid. (Wilt Resistant) Well-known early Asters of branching habit with long stems, excellent for cutting. Up- right, 20 in. 2369 Crimson. 2371 Lavender. 2370 Dark Blue. 2375 Scarlet. 2372 Flesh Pink. 2378 White. 2380 Finest Mixed. Price: Pkt. 15c; !/8 oz. 35c. NEW POMPON ASTERS Early flowering Asters 12 to 14 inches high, bearing numerous small pompom-like flow- ers, excellent for cutting. 2327 Rose. Pkt. 15c. 2324 Crimson. Pkt. 15c. 2323 Scarlet. Pkt. 15c. 2326 Lavender. Pkt. 15c. 2325 Violet. Pkt. 15c. 2329 Choice Mixed. Pkt. 15c. Pompon Aster 17

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