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Dreer’s Four Faverite American Asters. 
This quartette of Asters, which we illustrate on the plate opposite, represent the finest varieties of American origin to date, and 
aithough only introduced within the past three years, are already firmly established favorites with the mest critical growers of this 
popular flower, and should be in every garden where high quality is appreciated. 
We also commend to the attention of lovers of fine Asters all of the sorts offered on this page, as well as the general list of 
American and imported varieties given on pages 67 to 69. 
1305 Dreer’s ‘‘Crimson King.’’ This variety originated 
with our Aster grower, who has been carefully selecting it 
for a number of years, until it is now perfect in every way. 
It has all the good qualities of our Superb Late Branching 
type, with extra large, densely double flowers, few under 
5 inches across, on stems 15 to 18 inches long, in color a 
very rich blood-crimson, full of fire, making a brilliant bed 
or border, and very desirable for cutting, the color showing 
up well under artificial light. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts., 
25 cts. 
1343 Dreer’s ‘‘Pink Beauty.’’ A magnificent variety of 
strong, free, upright growth, 24 to 30 inches high, bloom- 
ing from early in August until well on in September, with 
frequently as many as 5U flowers open at one time on long, 
strong stems, and averaging 4 inches across, of chrysan- 
themum shape, the inner petals incurved, outer reflexed; 
color a soft, delicate, blush pink; a shade that is always in 
demand for cutting. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts., 25 cts. 
Cultural notes are given on page 67. 
1281 Crego’s Giant White. 
taking selection we have, we believe, brought this beauti- 
ful Aster to a state of perfection hitherto unknown in this 
type, of free, sturdy growth, attaininga height of over 2 
By the most careful and pains- 
feet, well branched, with long, strong stems and artistic, 
fluffy, graceful flowers, rarely less than 4 inches across and 
frequently over 5 inches, as fine as any chrysanthemum, 
and when cut keep longer in good condition than any Aster 
of this type; in bloom from mid-August on through Septem- 
ber; in color a pure, glistening white. 15 cts. per pkt.; 
2 pkts., 25 cts. 
1282 Crego’s Giant Pink. Identical in all respects to the 
white sort offered above, but of a beautiful soft shell-pink 
color, a shade that is always admired, and which combines 
perfectly with the white. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts., 25 cts, 
1338 Collection of a packet each of the Four Favorite American Asters, 50 cts. 
DREER’ SUPERB 
LATE BRANCHING ASTERS. 
This superb strain is of American origin, and is especially 
adapted to our climatic conditions. 
The plants form strong, branching bushes, 2 to 23 feet high, 
bearing on long, strong stems their handsome Chrysanthemum- 
like flowers, which, under ordinary cultivation, average over 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, and filling in 
the gap between the general run of Asters and Chrysanthemums. 
We offer eight beautiful and distinct colors. 
1451 Azure=blue. A rich deep lavender................- 
1452 Deep Crimson. 
1453 Deep Rose. Distinct and fine.................... 
1455 Pale Lavender. Exquisite greyish-blue......... 
1456 Deep Purple. A rich royal shade..........-.. 
1457 Rose=pink. A lovely shade.............. 
1461 Shell=pink. Soft and dainty......... 5 10) 
1467 Pure White. Perfect in its purity, ....10 
1469 Collection. A packet each of the 8 colors, 
60 cts, 
1470 Fimest Mixed. All thecolors mixed. } 
oz., 50 cts.; 10 cts. per pkt. 
DREER’S “SEXTETTE ” 
OF AMERICAN ASTERS. 
The six sorts offered under this head are all 
equally beautiful, and, being of American origin, 
seem to suit our climatic conditions, and are 
usually of stronger germination than many of | 
the imported varieties. 
1311 Daybreak. Perfect globe-shaped flowers, 
of delicate pink, 
1353 Lavender Gem. Large, artistic, loosely- 
arranged flowers of the most charming shade 
of lavender imaginable. 
1395 Purity. Identical in every way to Daybreak, 
but of pure glistening white. 
1441 Snowdrift. Superb, plumy, snow-white flowers. 
1482 Violet King. Of the Late Branching type, with 
flowers of a pleasing, soft shade of violet. 
1494 White Fleece. | Flowers 5 inches across, formed 
into a plumy globe of glistening white. 
Price. Any of the above, 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts. for 25c. 
1449 Collection of a packet each of the 6 sorts, 60 cts. 
Rich and glowing...............-.- i 
EARLY WONDER ASTERS. 
There is no doubt of this being the best extra early Aster 
yet sent out, flowering in early July from seeds sown in the 
open ground at the end of April, and if sown in March can be 
had in bloom before the close of June. We offer the white 
and also the pink variety, and as they are borne on long stems 
are valuable for cutting. 
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A packet of each for 25 cts. 
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ASTER. 
FOR GENERAL LIST OF ASTERS see pages 67 to 69, 
