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A.RC jTOTIS. pki; pkt. 



1216 GrandiS. A remarkably handsome annual from 

 Southwest Africa. Il forms much-branched bushes 

 2 to 3 feet hii;h; its flowers are large and sho«y, 

 being pure white on the upner surface, embellished 

 with yellow zone, the reverse of petals paie lilac- 

 blue; altogether a lovely flower; of the easiest cul- 

 ture, and flowering from early summer until late fall. 

 (See cut.) |-o7..,25cts 10^ 



AR^HRI A (Sea Pink, Cushion Pink, or Thrift). 



1221 Formosa. A very pretty edging plant, bearing large lufls of 



rosy-puiU flowers ; hardy perennial. J oz., 25 cts 10 



ASPARAGUS. 



PlumOSUS Nanus. This graceful climbing Asparagus has foli- 

 age finer than that of the most delicate fern, and will last for 

 weeks after being cut. It is an excellent house plant, succeeding 

 under almost any conditions. $1.00 per 100 seeds. . -25 



Sprengeri {Emerald Feathei-). One of the best plants to grow 

 in suspended baskets, for greenhouse or for outdoors in the sum- 

 mer. The fronds frequently grow 4 feet long, and are now con- 

 sidered indispensable in all fine decorations. 50 els. per lOj seeds. 10 



ASPKRUI.A, 



1241 Odorata {Sweet Woodruff). An old-fashioned favorite, grown 



for its fragrant leaves and stems, which have an odor not unlike 

 new-mown hay, and are used for putting among clothes, etc.; also 

 used in Germany to flavor the "Maitrank,"' or May wine; best 

 grown among sltrubbery, woods, or in other semi-shaded positions 

 where it can remain undisturbed ; flowers white. \ oz., 25 cts.. . 5 



1242 Azurea SetOSa. -A. splendid annual variety of easiest culture; 



grows about 9 inches high and covered throughout the summer 

 with light lavender-blue fragrant flowers ; excellent for cutting, 

 and makes a splendid blue line. Oz.. 30 cts 5 



ASTII^BE. 



1496 Davidii. A new hardy perennial, of strong growth, with elegant 

 foliage, and sending up graceful spikes of deep rose-violet flowers 

 on stems 6 feet high, forming in the garden when established one 

 of the most pronounced and effeciive plants of modern introduction. 

 Easily raised from seed, flowering in 18 months from time of sowing 50 



AXJRICUL,A (Primula Auricula). 



1500 A well-known variety of great beauty; seed saved from splendid 



choice mixed varieties; half hnrdy perennial ; 6 inches 10 



We offer a splendid list of the newer Asters on page 71 



Dreer's Superb Asters. 



{Continued.') 



While the various types offered on pages 71, 82 and 83 

 are the leaders in Asters, yet the varieties offered below are 

 all worlhy of extensive cultivation. ^ p^p ,kt. 



Rose=flowered. -A .splendid type of robust, 

 pyramidal habit ; very large double flowers ; 2 

 feet. 



1417 — Fireball. Brilliant deep scarlet; one of the 

 finest red Asters 10 



1420 — Finest Mixed, all colors. \ oz., 50 cts..... 10 



1418 — Imparted Collection. 6 colors 50 



1493 Waldersee. A perfectly distinct type, forming 



dense, globular plants from 8 to 9 inches high and 

 literally smothered — over 201) flowers have been 

 counted on a single plant — with small, double, 

 flat flowers, each about an inch apross, in a large 

 variety of colors ; of great value for edges of beds, 



nots, etc. 2 pkts., 25 cts 15 



1340 -China Mixed. A general mixture of fine sorts 



an d colors. \ oz., 25 cts 5 



1330 Dwarf Queen. Large flowering Asler, of dwarf 

 habit, bearing profusely full, double flowers of 

 great beauty. Splelidid for bedding or cutting; 



mixed colors 10 



1446 Sunlight. This variety resembles in growth nnd 

 lorm of flower tlie I'teony Perfection type, and i' 

 said to be the first really yellow variety introduced. 15 

 13r>0 Japanese, or Tassel. Entirely distinct and 

 novel. Plants ot pyramidal growth, about 18 

 inches high, bearing on long stems from 40 to 50 

 flowers, averaging 5 inches across, composed of 

 wavy and twisted needle-shaped petals, making 



the flower free and graceful ; mixed colois 10 



1440 Single-flowering Asters. Very tflFective in beds 

 or borders, and offer a pleasing change to the in- 

 numerable double soits; mixed colors. \ oz., 



25 cts 10 



1400 Perennial Mixed Asters (Staiworts, or Michael- 

 mas Daisies). Single-flou ering, hardy herl)aceous 

 plants, thriving in any good garden soil. If sown 

 early in the spring they will flower the first seaso^i. 

 1 oz., 50 cts ■ 10' 



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