FUBRUABX 25, 1916. 



The Florists^ Review 



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DREER'S 



Famous American 



ASTERS 



We offer below just a few of the most important sorts. 

 For complete list see our Wholesale Catalogue. 



Dreer's Superb Late Branching Asters 



The finest Asters for late August and September blooming. 



The plants form strong, branching bushes, 2 to 2^ feet high, 

 bearing on long, utrong stems their handsome Chrysanthemum- 

 like flowers, which, under ordinary cultivation, average 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, usu- 

 ally being at their best during September. We offer eight beau- 

 tiful and distinct colors, viz.: Tr. pkt. Oz. 



Azure Bine. A rich, deep lavender $0.25 $1.00 



Pure White. Extra fine stock 28 1.00 



Shell Pink. An exquisite shade 25 1.00 



Kose Pink. A very desirable color 25 1.00 



Deep Rose. Rich and brilliant 25 1.00 



Deep Purple. Royal deep purple 25 1.00 



lAvender. A pale grayish-lavender 26 1.00 



Crimson. Very rich 25 1.00 



Finest Mixed. All the colors 25 .75 



Crego's Giant Comet Asters 



Magnificent fluffy flowers, 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 flower to ship. We offer five colors, our own 

 saving, of the highest quality. Tr. pkt. Oz. 



White. Purest white $0.30 $1.50 



Pink. Delicate shell pink 30 1.50 



Purple. Bright purple 30 1.50 



Rose. Rich, deep rose 30 1.60 



LAvender. A rich, deep shade 30 1.50 



Dreer's "Peerless Pink" Aster 



This grand Aster may be briefly described as a glorlfled 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 rich shell-pink, similar In 

 shade but more decided than the late branching. The center 

 petals are prettily incurved, while the wide outer petals reflex, 

 making a most artistic and finely finished flower, and stands cut 

 longer than any other. 50 cts. per trade pkt. ; $2.50 per oz. 



Queen of the Market Asters 



The standard early flowering variety, good flowers and good 



stems. Tr. pkt. Oz. 



White $0.20 $0.75 



Lavender 20 .75 



Pink ; 20 .75 



BrlKbt rose 20 .75 



Purple 20 .75 



Crimson 20 .75 



Mixed 15 .65 



DRKKR'S "PKERLKS.S PINK" ASTKR 



Astermums 



This strain of Giant Comet Asters were flrst exhibited at the 

 Florists' Convention in 1912, and their Immense size and Chrya- 

 anthemum-Uke appearance created quite a sensation. They 

 closely resemble Crego's Giant, but come Into bloom fully two 

 weeks earlier. We offer three colors. Tr. pkt. Oz. 



White Astermum $0.50 $2.50 



Pink Astermum 50 2.50 



Lavender Astermum 50 3.00 



Dreer's "Pink Beauty" Aster 



A magnificent cut-flower variety. In bloom from early August 

 until well on in September; 24 to 30 inches high; flowers average 

 4 inches acro8.«, on long, strong stems. Color a delicate blush 

 pink, and pronounced by experts to be the finest pink midseason 

 sort yet Introduced. 40 cts. per trade pkt.; $2.00 per oz. 



King Asters 



The "King" A.oters form a distinct class or type, and have 

 many sterling qualities to recommend them to lovers of fine 

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

 high, and bear from August to October very large, double blos- 

 soms, the petals of which are more or less quilled, forming very 

 attractive flowers. Tr. pkt. Oz. 



Dreer's Crimson King. A brilliant new color In this 

 type, which originated with us and offered last year 

 for the flrst time. It is the richest and deepest 



crimson variety known to us $0.50 $3.00 



Pink King. An attractive shade of delicate shell-pink .40 2.00 



Rose King. A beautiful, brilliant rose variety 40 2.00 



White King. Of purest glistening white, flowers very 



large 50 3.00 



Dreer's Fine Sweet Peas 



We ofiFer below a short list of the very best kinds for florists for cutting. For complete list see our Wholesale Catalogue. 



Spencer or Orchid-flowered Sorts 



Oz. 



Apple Blossom Spencer. Rose and pink $0.15 



Blanche Ferry Spencer. Pink and white 15 



Countess Spencer (true). A lovely clear pink 15 



Florence M. Spencer. Blush, pink margin 15 



Florence Nightingale. The finest lavender 20 



Frank Dolby. Large pale lavender 10 



Gladys Unwln. Charming pale rose pink 10 



George Herbert. Rich, rose carmine 15 



King Edward Spencer. Crimson scarlet 15 



Mrs. Hugh Dickson. Salmon-pink 15 



Mrs. Routzahn Spencer. Soft chamois pink 15 



Mrs. Walter Wright Spencer. Deep mauve 20 



Nora Unwln. A magnificent white 10 



Primrose Spencer. Primrose or creamy yellow.. .15 

 Wlilte Spencer. A pure white Countess Spencer 

 of very large size 15 



.50 1.76 



Standard or Grandiflora Sorts 14-lb. Lb. 



Aurora. White flaked with orange salmon ...$0.25 $0.75 



Blanche Ferry. Pink and white 25 75 



Dainty. White, edged with pink 25 !75 



Dorothy Kckford. The flnest white 20 .60 



Duke of Westminster. Clear purple tinted violet 25 !75 



Flora Norton. The clearest and most pronounced 



bright blue 30 1.00 



Helen Pierce. White veined, bright blue 25 .75 



Hon. Mrs. E. Kenyon. The finest primrose yellow 26 .76 



.Tanet Scott. Grand rich, deep pink 30 1.00 



King Edward VII. Rich deep crimson scarlet 25 .75 



Lady Grisel Hamilton. Pale lavender 30 1.00 



Lord Nelson. Rich navy blue 26 .76 



Lovely. Shell pink, extra fine 26 ,76 



Miss W'illmott. Rich, deep orange pink 26 .75 



Mrs. Walter Wright. Deep mauve 25 .76 



Prima Donna. Deep pink, fine 25 .76 



Prince of Wales. Deep rose 26 .7'6 



St. George. Brilliant orange scarlet 40 1.26 



HENRY A. DREER, 



714-716 

 Chestnut Street, 



Philadelphia, Pa. 



