Dreer's Reliable FLOWER SEEDS 



Asters 

 New Giant Peony-Flowered 



This superb strain of giant Asters has proved one of the most 

 desirable ever introduced. It has extremely double flowers of truly 

 immense size, measuring 6 inches in diameter, resembling those of 

 the Beauty type. They are borne on stout, non-lateral stems. 

 2j to 3 feet long. Blooms at the same time as the Giants of 

 California. 



PACKET 



1371 Azure Fairy. Clear azure blue SO 20 



1374 Maiden's Blush. Dehcate flesh 20 



1375 Purple Robe. Deep purple 20 



1376 Rosebud. Clear deep rose 20 



1377 Swansdown. Pure white 20 



1378 Silvery Rose. Deep lavender-pink 20 



1379 Collection of Giant Peony-Flowered Asters. 

 One packet each of the 6 colors, value SI. 20, for 80c. 



1380 Mixed Colors. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 60c. 



1341 Heart of France w-r 



This is the largest flowering of the very dark red sorts. It is a 

 magnificent Aster which never fails to attract favorable attention 

 by the richness of the deep ruby blooms carried on long, strong 

 stems. The plants grow about 2 feet high. They branch nicely 

 and make splendid, well-rounded bushes. The richly colored 

 blooms make a showy display in the September garden. Pkt. 15c; 

 special pkt. 75c. 



1396 Dreer's Pink Beauty 



Few Asters approach but none exceed this glowing variety in 

 beauty and cliarm. The plants make well-rounded bushes, 24 to 

 30 inches high, and they are covered from early in August until 

 well on into September with magnificent, large, fully double blooms 

 which average 4 inches in diameter. The color is a lovely blush 

 pink that will appeal to all who appreciate delicate shades. 

 Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c. 



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Queen of the Market Asters 



A first-class July flowering Aster of branching habit. 



sized flowers on long stems. 15 inches. 



1401 Deep Rose 



1402 Crimson. W-R 



1403 Deep Lavender 



1405 Peachblossom Pink. 



1406 Purple. W-R 



1407 White. W-R 



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1409 Queen of the Market Collection. One 



packet each of the six colors, value 60c, for 40c. 

 1410 Mixed Colors. W-R Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 40c; J oz. 60c. 



Giant Single Asters 



The large, single, Daisy-like flowers are ven,' effective in beds or 

 borders and for cutting. They offer a pleasing change to the 

 innumerable double sorts; 2 feet high. special 



PACKET packet 



1431 Appleblossom. Flesh pink $0 10 $0 25 



1433 Lavender. W-R 10 25 



1435 MarechalJoffre. W-R Crimson-scarlet. 10 25 



1434 Rose 10 25 



1436 Violet 10 25 



1437 White. W-R 10 25 



1439 Giant Single Aster Collection. One 



packet each of the 6 colors, value 60c, for 40c. 

 1440 Mixed Colors. W-R Pkt. 10c; i oz. 25c; oz. 75c. 



Giant California Sunshine Asters 



These glorious new Asters represent a decided departure from 

 the others offered here. They have long narrow outer petals and 

 a cushion-like center of differently colored tubular florets. For 

 varieties, description, and illustration see page 4. 



1350 King Asters, Mixed w-r 



The King Asters form a distinct class or type. They have 

 many sterling qualities to recommend them to lovers of fine 

 Asters. They are of strong, sturdy habit, growing fully 18 inches 

 high, and bear from August to October very large double blossoms, 

 the petals of which are attractively quilled. Our mi.xture contains 

 all the colors. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 50c; J oz. 75c. 



Dreer 



hing Aster 



Dreer's Superb 

 Late Branching Asters 



This has been the standard Late Branching Aster for many 

 years. The plants grow into strong well-branched bushes, 2 to 

 2j feet high, always carrying a large number of giant blooms 

 which even under ordinary culture measure 5 inches across. The 

 blooms a.re supported on long strong flower stems. They are 

 usually at their best during September, and all things considered 

 are the most valuable of all Asters either for cutting or for bedding. 

 All colors offered in this beautiful type are exceptionally bright 

 and clean. special 



packet packet 



1451 Azure Blue. W-R Deep rich lavender... .$0 15 $0 60 



1452 Deep Crimson. W-R A glowing crimson . . 15 60 



1453 Deep Rose. W-R Distinct and fine 15 60 



1455 Pale Lavender. Exquisite pastel blue... 10 40 



1456 Deep Purple. W-R A rich royal shade .. . 15 60 



1457 Rose-Pink. W-R A lovely shade; very 



popular particularly for cutting 15 60 



1461 Shell Pink. W-R Soft and dainty 15 60 



1467 Pure White. W-R Perfect in its purity . . 15 60 



1469 Late Branching Aster Collection. One 



packet each of the above eight colors, value $1.15, for 90c. 



1470 Finest Mixed. W-R Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 40c: \ oz. 60c. 



Hardy Perennial Asters iH a 



1476 Alpinus. A A dwarf alpine Aster indispensable for the 

 rockery or as an edge to the hardy borders. The plants grow 

 6 to 10 inches high. Showy bluish purple flowers in May and 

 June. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 75c. 



1480 "''Mixed (Michaelmas Daisies). ® Single fall-flowering hardy 

 herbaceous plants thriving in any good garden soil. If sown 

 early they will flower the first season; 3 feet. Pkt. ISc; special 

 pkt. 60c. 



® = Annual; (g) = Biennial ; Ihp] = Hardy Perennial; |hhp| = Half-Hardy Perennial; [tp]= Tender Perennial ]^g 



