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A Trio of Superb New Asters. 



494 White Fleece. An Americnn variety, and the largest and 



most perfect of the Comet type we have ever seen. The ]ilants are 



of free, strong growth, about 18 inches high, of branching habit, 



bearing freely flowers of immense size, 5 inches and over 



across, formed into a plumy globe of glistening white. As a. 



cut flower we look to see this new variety take high rank. 



2.5 cts. per pkt'.; .5 pkts., $1.00. 



1482 Violet King. A new and distinct v.nriety, of Amer- 

 can origin, similar m habit to the Late Branching type, with 

 long, strong stems, and perfectly dt'uble flowers of good 

 size, of a pleasing, soft shade of violet. A valuable addi- 

 tion to the list of first-class Asters. 25 cts. per pkt.; 5 

 pkts., $1.00.- 



1356 Hercules. An imported sort, which promises to 

 become a leader in white Asters. It is described as 

 forming sturdy plants 15 to 20 inches high, of branch- 

 ing habit, and under good culture bearing on long, 

 strong stems flowers 6 and 7 inches across of purest 

 white, and of the finest Ostrich Feather type. A stiictly 

 high grade exhibition variety, and valuable alike for cut- 

 ting or bedding. 20 cts. per pkt.; 3 pkts. for 50 cts. 



A packet each of the above trio for 50 cts 



DREER'S 



Superb Late Branching 

 Asters. 



This superb strain is of American origin, and is especially adapted to 

 our peculiar climatic conditions. 



The plants form strong, branching bushes, 2 to 2-i 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 beinj 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 

 den. We offer six beautiful and distinct colors. 



PEK PKT, 



Drber's Superb Late Branching Aster. 



1421 Deep Crimson 10 



1422 Lavender-blue 10 



1423 Deep purple 10 



1429 Collection containing a packet each of the 6 colors, 50 cts 



1430 Finest Mixed. All the colors mixed. 50 cts. per J oz.t 

 10 cts. |)er pkt. 



1424 Shell-pink 10 



1425 Pure white 10 



1426 Rose-pink 10 



A Notable Quartette of 



American Asters. 



The four varieties offered below are all of American ori- 

 gin, and are not equalled ia their several classes by any 

 others. 



1311 Daybreak. Of symmetrical growth and habit; attains 

 a height of 18 inches, and produces during August 

 in the greatest profusion perfect globe-shaped double 

 flowers, which are of a delicate pink tint. 15 cts. per 

 pkt.; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



1395 Purity. This variety is identical in every way to D.iv- 

 break, being of the same symmetrical growth, height 

 and free-flowering qualities; the flowers, however, instead 

 of being pink, are pure glistening white. 15 cts. per pkt.; 

 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



1363 Lavender Gem. One of the most beautiful Asters. It is of 

 true Comet type, with large, artistic, loosely-arranged flowers ( 

 long, wiry slems of the most charming shade of lavender imagin- 

 able. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts., 25 cts. 



1441 Snowdrift. A most valuable variety, being the very earliest to bloom, 



coming into flower in July, and, unlike many things which have only their 



earliness to recommend them, this has superb plumy snow white flowers 



of Ostrich-feather type, borne on long, strong stems ; invaluable for cutting. Ne«- Aster sVhite Fleec 



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



