W-R = Wilt Resistant 
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DREER'S SUPREME ASTERS 
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California Giant Aster 
Ease of culture, range of color and variety of form make 
Asters supreme among late summer and fall flowers. Sow in- 
doors in March or outdoors in May transplanting to their 
permanent position in beds or borders in late May. 
California Giant Asters 
The largest Aster. Branching plants with long, strong stems. 
Flowers, of the Ostrich Feather type, are positively huge, 
often 5 to 6 inches across. 3 to 3% ft. tall. 
1271 Appleblossom. Shell pink. 1275 Deep Purple 
1272 Crimson 1278 Deep Rose 
1273 Lavender Blue 1279 Pure White 
1280 Finest Mixed 
Each, pkt. 20c; large pkt. 60c; ™% oz. $1.00. 
4740 Collection California Giant Asters. 
One pkt. of each of the 6 colors, value $1.20, for $1.00. 
Giant Crego Asters © 
Sturdy, well-branched plants about 2 ft. tall bearing dur- 
ing the late summer and fall great quantities of immense 
blooms often measuring 5 inches in diameter. A very popular 
type because of its highly artistic appearance. 
1281 Crimson. W-R 1287 Purple. W-R 
1283 Lavender. W-R 1288 Rose. W-R 
1285 Pink. W-R 1289 White. W-R 
Any of the above: Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 50c; 14 oz. 90c. 
4738 Improved Giant Crego Aster cease | 
One packet each of the 6 colors, value 90c, for 75e¢ 
1284 Blue Flame. (New) W-R A magnificent new color— 
bright navy blue. Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 50c; %4 oz. 90c. 
1290 Crego’s Mixed. W-R Contains all colors in a well- 
balanced blend. Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 50c; 14 0z. 75c. 
Giant Sunshine Asters ® 
1380 Giant Sunshine Mixed. These glorious Asters have 
long, narrow outer petals surrounding a large cushion-like 
center of differently colored tubular florets. Many splendid 
colors. Midsummer until frost. 3 feet. Pkt. 20c; large pkt. 
60c; 14 oz. $1.25. 

Dreer’s Six Famous 
American Asters ® 
For years we have listed what we considered the 
best Aster of each color. They are grouped below, 
separately and as a Collection. All are wilt resist- 
ant. 
1265 Purple Beauty. Rich glittering purple. 2%4 
ft. tall. Pkt. 20c; large pkt. 60c. 
1278 California Giant, Rich Rose. Rich, deep 
rose. 3 ft. tall. Pkt. 20c; large pkt. 60c. 
1289 Crego’s Giant White. An older variety that 
has defied improvement. 2 ft. tall. Pkt. 15c; large 
pkt. 50c. 
1321 Late Branching, Azure Blue. Finest of its 
color. 2 ft. tall. Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 50c. 
1335 Dreer’s Peerless Pink. For years this has 
been the standard for shell pink Asters. 2 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 50c. 
1337 Sensation. The nearest approach to a true 
red in Asters. 18 inches tall. Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 
50c. 

4752 Collection of Dreer’s 
Six Famous Asters 
One packet each of the above 6 
magnificent Asters, value $1.00, for 80c 

Early Giant Asters 
1255 Light Blue W-R. Big lacy flowers of an 
intriguing light blue color. 1939 Silver Medal 
variety; 134 feet tall. Pkt. 25c; large pkt. 75c. 
1256 Peachblossom W-R. Large white blooms 
ALEC flushed with pink. 4 to 5 inches 
across. 114-2 ft. tall. Pkt. 25c; large pkt. 75c. 
1301 Rose. Marie W-R. Fine heavy stems and 
fluffy flowers of a most delightful rich rose 
color. 1940 Bronze Medal winner, 114-2 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 25c; large pkt. 75c. 
1302 Extra-Early Navy Blue 
Elegant large flowers in form not unlike those 
of the Giant Crego Aster but blooming consider- 
ably earlier. The individual flowers measure about 
4 in. in diameter and are a deep velvety purple 
with the blooms well displayed on plants 20 in. 
tall. Pkt. 25c; large pkt. 75c. 
Giant Single Asters © 
1390 Giant Single Mixed. W.R. Large Daisy- 
like single flowers often five inches in diameter. 
Very effective for borders or for cutting. Con- 
tains many splendid colors. The plants grow 2 
feet tall and bloom profusely during the summer 
and fall. Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 40c; y, 0z. 60c. 

Giant Sunshine Aster 

Dreer’s Quality Aster Seed will give superb results 





