Mabch 25, 1920 



The Florists^ Review 



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Dreer's Famous American Asters 



As usual, our Asters are American-grown, were carefully inspected when in bloom, and we feel 

 sure they are unsurpassed for quality. For complete list, see our Wholesale Catalogue for 1920. 



Astermums 



This strain of Giant Comet Asters was first exhibited at the 

 Florists' Convention in 1912. and their Immense size and 

 Chrysanthemum-Uke appearance created quite a sensation. 

 They closely resemble Crego's Giant, but come Into bloom 

 fully two weeks earlier. We offer three colors. 



White, Pink and Lavender, each 40 cents per trade packet; 



$2.00 per ounce. 



Cresfo's Giant Comet Asters 



Magnificent fiuffy fiowers, averaging over S Inches across, 

 with long strong stems, .the finest of this type. Comes Into 

 bloom in August, continuing well Into September, and unlike 

 most of the Comet sorts, stands when cut and Is a good 

 fiower to ship. We offer five colors of ths highest quality. 



Tr. Pkt. 0«. 



White. Purest white $0.40 $2.00 



Pink. Delicate shell-pink 40. 2.00 



Purple. Bright purple 40 2.00 



Rose. Rich deep rose 40 2.00 



Lavender. A rich deep shade 40 2.00 



Finest Mixed. All colors 80 l.BO 



Kinfif Asters 



The "King" Asters form a distinct class or type, and have 



many sterling qualities to recommend them to lovers of flns 



Asters. They are of strong, sturdy habit, growing fully 18 



Inches high, and bear from August to October very large 



double blossoms, the petals of which are more or less quilled, 



forming very attractive flowers. 



Tr. Pkt. Os. 



Dreer's Crimcion King. A brilliant new color in this 

 type, which originated with us. It is the rich- 

 est and deepest crimson variety known to us... $0.50 $2.60 



Lavender King. Pale lavender BO ZBO 



Pink King. An attractive shade of delicate ahell- 

 Plnk 40 2.00 



Bose King. A beautiful brilliant rose varietr 40 XOO 



Violet King. This is the original of this type, and 

 is a pleasing soft shade of violet 40 



White King. Pure glistening white ^u 



King Mixed. AH colors 40 



9.00 



2.B0 



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Dreer's 

 Late Branching Ast< 



AMtmrmum Aster 



HENRY 



Dreer's Superb Late Branchinar Asters 



The finest Asters for late August and September blooming. 



The plants form strong, branching bushes. 2 to ^4 feet 

 high, bearing on long strong stems their handsome Chrysan- 

 themum-like flowers, which, under ordinary cultivation, aver- 

 age 5 Inches across. The form of the flowers, together with 

 the length of the stems, places them at the head of Asters 

 for cutting. They come Into bloom from two to three weeks 

 after the average type, usually being at their best during 

 September. We offer eight beautiful and distinct colors, yis.: 



Tr. Pkt. Os. 



Axnre Bine. A rich, deep lavender $0.80 $1.00 



Pure White. Extra fine stock 80 1.B0 



Shell Ptnk. An exquisite shade 80 1.60 



Rose Pink. A very desirable color 80 1.60 



Deep Bose. Rich and brilliant SO l.BO 



Deep Purple. Royal deep purple 80 1.60 



Lavender. A pale grayish-lavender 80 1.60 



Crimson. Very rich 80 1.60 



Finest Mixed. All the colors 26 1.00 



Dreer's "Peerless Pink" Aster 



This grand Aster may be briefly described as a glorified 



late branching shell-pink or Mary Semple. It has the same 



strong, sturdy habit of growth; comes Into bloom a little 



earlier, bears freely almost globular flowers rarely under 



4 Inches across and frequently over 5 Inches. The color Is 



t-'^^^U^^Kt^^^B£S^^K^^^^ rich shell-plnk, similar In shade but more decided than 



^TJ-^^B^^^H^V^^ ^ the late branching. The center petals are prettily Incurved, 



rf^^^HK'jBH ^^B^ while the wide outer petals reflex, making a most artistic and 



finely finished flower, and stands cut longer than any other. 

 60 cents per trade packet; $2.60 per ounce. 



New Red Aster, "Sensation" 



This is the reddest of all Red Asters, the color being a rich 

 garnet or ox blood red which glistens in the sunshine like a 

 live coal. The plants are of free-branching habit, about 48 

 Inches high; the very double flowers, averaging 8^ Inehea 

 across, are borne freely on stems a foot long from early In 

 August till the close of September. The intense color shows 

 up well when cut, and makes a very brilliant bit of color In 

 a bed or border. 60 cents per trade packet; $2.60 per ounce. 



A. DREER, chV.fnJt^ft., Philadelphia, Pa. 



