Novelties and 

 Specialties in 



FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1904. 



For General List of Flower Seeds see pages 55 to 97. 



DREER'S 



SUPERB LATE BRANCHING 

 ASTERS. 



AN AHERICAN ASTER FOR THE AMERICAN 

 CLIMATE. 



It would be impossible ti) get a color-plate to do full jus- 

 tice to these beautiful Asters. Tlie plate opposite gives a 

 fair idea of their forin and c iloriug This superb strain is 

 of American origin, and is especially adapted to our pecu- 

 liar climatic conditions. It is the result of years of patient 

 and painstaking selection from the original Late Branching 

 type, and for size of bloom, freedom of floweriiig, length of 

 stem and other good qualities, we have never seen it equalled. 



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

 high, bearing on long, strong stems their h mdsome Chrysan- 

 themum-like flowers, which under ordinary cultivation 

 average over 5 inches across. The f)rm of the flowers, to- 

 gether with the length of the stems, places them at the 

 head of Asters for cuitmg. 



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. They deserve a liberal space in 

 every garden. We offer six beautiful and distinct colors, as 

 shown on the plate opposite, viz.: 



PER PKT. 



PHR PKT. 



No. 1. Rose=pink. 10 



No. 2 Deep crimson. .10 

 No. 3. Lavender-blue .10 



No 4. Pure white. .10 

 No. .5. ShelUpink . .10 

 No. 6. Deep=purple . 10 



Collection containing a packet each of the 6 colors, 50 cts. 



Finest Mixed. All the colors mixed, 10 cts. per pkt.; 

 3 pkts., 25 cts. 



A NOTABLE QUARTETTE 



In addition to our Superb Late Branching .\sters offered above 

 ties, all of American origin and in American-grown seed. 



"LAVENDER OEM." 



One of the most beautiful Asters which ever came under our 

 notice. It is of true Comet type, with large, artistic, loosely- 

 arranged flow'ers, and as the plant is of branching habit, they are 

 on long, wiry stems, while the color is the most charming shade 

 of lavender imaginable. A rare shade in Asters. A gem indeed, 

 either for cutting or bedding. 25 cts. per pkt.; 3 pkts., 60 cts. 



"SNOWDRIFT." 



A most valuable variety, being one of the earliest, if not the 

 very earliest, to bloom, coming into bloom in July, and, unlike 

 many things which have only their earliness to recommend 

 them, this has superb plumy snow-white flowers of the Ostrich- 

 feather type, and, being borne on long, strong stems, make them 

 invaluable for cutting. 20 cts. per pkt.; 3 pkts. for 50 cts. | 



A packet each of the above 



Daybhuak Aster. 



OF AMERICAN ASTERS. 



, we offer the following four most beautiful and distinct varie- 



"DAYBREAK." 



A grand variety in every wny, the illustration of which gives 

 a perfect idea of the symmetrical growth and habit of the plant, 

 which attains a height of 18 inches, and produces during Aq- 

 gust in the greatest profusion its perfect globe-shaped doubbe 

 flowers, which are of a delicate pink tint similar in shade to 

 the Daybreak Carnation. A truly lovely variety either fbr 

 bedding or cutting. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



"PURITY." 



This variety is identical in every way to Daybreak, being of 

 the same symmetrical growth, height and free-flowering quali- 

 ties ; the flowers, however, instead of being pink, are pure 

 glistening white, double to the centre. A splendid companion 

 to Daybreak. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 

 4 American Asters, 50 cts. 



THREE FINE NEW GERMAN ASTERS. 



niss Alice Roosevelt. This new variety belongs to the favorite Victoria type, and is described by the introducer as followsi 



The flowers of this new Victoria Aster in their Hrst stage are of a clear primrose tint, which soon after and 



degrees changes to a delicate flesh color, the gradual transition of these two shades, so distinct in them- 



slves, and their perfect blending at the height of their flowering period is altogether novel. 25 cts. per pkt.; 



3 pkts., 60 cts. 



Waldersee. A new and perfectl> distinct type, forming dense globular 

 plants from 8 to 9 inches high and literally smothered — over 200 flowers 

 have been counted on a single plant — with small, double, flat flowers, each 

 about an inch across, of a bright rose color, each petal edged with white; 

 of great value for edges of beds, pots, etc. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts., 25 cts. 

 Apollo. Also a new type, somewhat similar to the preceding, but of higher 

 candelalira growth ; It is not so free-flowering, but very free if compared to 

 the ordinary run of Asters. Flowers are quite double, of fair size and a 

 beautiful violet-blue in color. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts., 25 cts. 



AGERATUM "EITTEE BEUE STAR." 



Extremely handsome new variety of exceedingly dwarf and even growth, 

 the tiny bushes, not over 4 to 5 inches high, are densely covered with clus- 

 ters of flossy bright blue flowers; the foliage is small and entirely hidden 

 beneath the sheet of flowers from early summer until late autumn ; the very 

 best variety for edging. 20 cts. per pkt.; 3 pkts. for 50 cts. 



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Ageratum Little Blue Star. 



