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Dreer's Famous American Asters 



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DREER'S "PESK BEAUTY" ASTER 



1396 This was introduced by us in 1908, and is a magnificent variety 

 of strong, free, upright growth, 24 to 30 inches high, blooming 

 from early in August until well on in September, with frequently 

 as many as 50 flowers open at one time on long, strong stems, 

 and averaging 4 inches across, of chrysanthemum shape, the 

 inner petals incurved, outer reflexed; color a soft, delicate 

 blush-pink, a shade that is always in demand for cutting. This 

 has been pronounced by experts to be the finest pink mid- 

 season Aster yet introduced. 15 cts. per pkt. ; 2 pkts., 25 cts. 



OSTRICH FEATHER ASTERS 



This magnificent Aster produces flowers of immense size, 

 made up of long, loosely formed petals. Blooms in August. 

 When used for cutting, the flowers should be picked when 

 about half expanded and allowed to develop in water in a 

 cool room. 



PER PKT. 



1365 Violet Blue 15 



1366 Vivid Crimson.. 15 



1367 Pure White 15 



PER PKT. 



1361 Bright Rose ....15 



1362 Lavender 15 



1364 Salmon Pink 15 



Dreer's Pink 

 Beauty Aster 



per PKT. 



1401 Bright Rose 10 



1402 Crimson 10 



1403 Lavender 10 



PER PKT. 



1405 Pink 10 



1406 Purple 10 



1407 White 10 



1409 Collection. One packet each of the 6 colors 50 



1410 Mixed Colors. \ oz., 50 cts 10 



1369 Collection containing a packet each of the 6 colors 75 



1370 Mixed, all colors. \ oz., 75 cts 10 



QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS 



A first-class early flowering Aster, coming into flower in July, of 

 branching habit; flowers of good size and borne on long stems, making 

 them exceedingly valuable for cutting; 1 foot. 



LAVENDER GEM ASTER 



1353 One of the most beautiful Asters. It is of true Comet 

 type, with large, artistic, loosely-arranged flowers on long, 

 wiry stems and of the most charming shade of lavender 

 imaginable. Begins blooming in July, continuing through 

 August; a lovely variety for cutting. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 

 pkts., 25 cts. 



MIKADO ASTERS 



A Comet variety, very similar to the Crego's Giant offered on 

 page 64. but dwarfer in growth, and comes into bloom fully two 

 weeks earlier. The plants attain a height of about 18 inches, 

 of branching habit, and the flowers, borne on long, strong stems, 

 are of colossal size, flowers five and six inches across being the 

 rule. We offer two colors, viz.: 



1357 flikado Pink, or Rochester. A charming shade of 

 pink suffused with lavender. A color which shows to 

 great advantage under artificial light. 



1358 Mikado White. Of purest glistening white; a mag- 

 nificent and artistic flower. 



Price. 



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Either of the above, 15 cts. per pkt. ; 2 pkts. for 25 



Dreer's " Peerless Pink " Aster 



1393 This is conceded to be the finest pink late-branching 

 Aster ever offered. The plants are of robust, free- 

 branching habit, and it is hard to find a flower under four 

 inches across, and many measure five inches by two and a 

 half in depth, forming an almost globular flower. The 

 color is a rich shell pink and comes into bloom about the 

 middle of August, being at its best duriug the early part 

 of September. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts., 25 cts. 



Royal Astbr (Offered on page 67) 



For Cultural Hints on Asters see page 64 



