Dreer’s Famous Asters - 
We offer seed of the finest, most carefully selected strains <\ * 
which will produce extra-large and well-developed blooms of h 
choicest quality. Asters require thorough preparation of the 
soil which should be enriched with bone meal, wood ashes, and 
a little air-slaked lime. Varieties marked W-R represent the 
new wilt-resistant strains. 
American Beauty Asters 
This is one of the finest American Asters coming 
into bloom late in September and lasting way into 
October. The plants grow nearly 3 feet tall. They 
are vigorous and strong, bearing very large, round, 
fully double blooms which give a magnificent dis- 
play in the garden and as cut flowers. 
1261 Azure Blue. W-R 
1263 Crimson. W-R 
1264 Deep Rose. W-R 
1265 Purple. W-R 
1267 Shell Pink. W-R 
1269 White. W-R 
Any of the above: Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 50c. 
4736 Collection of 
American Beauty Asters 
One packet each of the 
6 sorts, value 90c, for 60c. 
1270 Finest Mixed. W-R A blend of all the 
above colors. Pkt. 10c; large pkt. 50c; 4 oz. 75c. 


American Beauty 
Asters have gor- 
geous blooms of 
giant size. 
California Giant Asters 
A marvelous midseason to late-flowering type with plants growing 3 to 
33 feet tall. Has magnificent curled and interlaced flowers measuring 5 
inches or more in diameter carried gractfully on splendid strong stems. 


Two Super Giant Asters 
1363 El Monte 
Deep glowing crimson with a sparkle of live 
rubies—a magnificent Aster with elegant long- 
stemmed fluffy blooms composed of daintily 
interlaced plume-like petals. Pkt. 15c; large 
pkt. 60c; 4 oz. $1.00. 











1365 Los Angeles See FSS 4740 California 
An enchanting shade of pure shell pink. Truly 1271 Apple Blossom. Shell pink..$0 15 $0 60 Giant Aster 
marvelous. Full petaled, very deep, and un- 1272cCrimsony. +... 2. eee 15 60 Collection 
usually large feathery flowers with gracefully 1273 Lavender-Blue....... ..... 15 60 O Sretieachene 
interlaced petals. Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 60c; 1273) Deep eurple:.-- =. eee eee 15 60 ne Pa ae 
1 oz. $1.00. 1276; Rich Roselees > #. eeeee 15 60 | © colors, value 90c, 
1279 Pure White...0...... Sian 15 60 for 65e. 
1280 Finest Mixed. 3 oz. $1.00. 15 60 


1255 Early Giant Light Blue W-R 
An All-America 1939 Silver Medal variety with big 
lacy flowers of an intriguing light blue color. 1} ft. 
tall. Pkt. 20c; large pkt. 75c. 
1256 Early Giant Peachblossom W-R 
The large blooms are white flushed with pink and 
measure 4 to 5inches across. Pkt. 20c; large pkt. 75c. 
1301 Early Giant Rose Marie W-R 
This large-flowered heavy-stemmed wilt-resistant 
Aster has gorgeous fluffy blooms of a most delightful 
rich rose color. Awarded a Bronze Medal in 1940. 
Pkt. 20c; large pkt. 75c. 
1335 Dreer’s Peerless Pink W-R 
\y Very double blooms of an exquisite pink colof. 
bs Robust, free branching, 2 feet tall. Very double and 
ia blooms continuously. Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 50¢; 
» 02. 75c. 
J 1337 Red Aster Sensation W-R 
Sensation is a brilliant garnet red of remarkable 
richness and beauty. Very double blooms 3} inches 
across. 18 inches tall. August to September. Pkt. 
15c; large pkt. 50c; } oz. 75c. 
1305 Heart of France W-R 
The largest deep ruby red Aster known. Bus' 
plants 2 feet tall blooming in September. Ball- 
shaped flowers. Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 50c; } oz. $1.00. 
1257 Golden Sheaf W-R 
‘ ners The deepest yellow of all Asters. Fully double 
roab Benneltiltipies aa blooms with crest-like center cushion. Comes per- 
existence. fectly true. Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 60c; } oz. $1.00. 


5 Ve The California Giant 

18 Dreer’s Quality Aster Seed will give superb results 
