Dreer^s Famous ^E^SlGTS 



We offer seed of the finest, most carefully selected strains 

 which will produce extra-large and well-developed blooms 

 of 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. 



Aitiericdn Beauty Asters 



This is one of the finest American Asters cOttl^ 

 ing 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 magnifi- 

 cent display in the garden and as cut iiowers: 

 1261 Azure Blue. W-R 



1263 Crimson. W-R 



1264 beep Rose. W-R 



1265 Purple. W-R 

 1267 Shell Pink. W-R 

 1269 White. W-R 



Any of the above: Pkt. 15c; large pkt. SOc. 



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4736 Collection of 

 American Beauty Asters 



One packet each of the J^Kg, 



6 sorts, value 90c, for "^V J, 



1270 Finest Mixed. W-R A blend of all the 

 above colors. Pkt. 10c ; large pkt . SOc ; >4 oz. 75c. 



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; H oz $1.00. 



'365 Los Angeles 



An enchanting shade of pure shell pink. 

 Truly marvelous. Full petaled, very deep, 

 and unusually large feathery flowers with 

 gracefully interlaced petals. Pkt. 15c; large 

 pkt. 60c; 14 oz. $1.00. 



American Beauty 



Asters have gof' 



geous blootSS of 



giant size. 



California Giant Asters 



.\ marvelous midseason to late-flowering type with plants growing i to 

 3H feet tall. Has magnificent curled and interlaced flowers measuring 5 

 inches or more in diameter carried gracefully on splendid strong stems. 



1271 

 1272 

 1273 

 1275 

 1278 

 1279 

 1280 



LARGE 

 PACKET PACKET 



Apple Blossom. Shell pink. $0 IS $0 60 



Crimson 



Lavender-Blue 



Deep Purple 



Rich Rose 



Pure White 



Finest Mixed. Ya oz. $1.00 



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4740 California 

 Giant Aster 

 Collection 



One packet each of 

 6 colors, value 90c, 



for 65c 



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The California Giant 



Asters are one of the 



most beautiful types in 



existence. 



1255 Early Giant Light Blue W-R 



An All-America 1939 Silver Medal variety with 

 big lacy flowers of an intriguing light blue color. 

 lY ft. tall. Pkt. 20c; large pkt. 7Sc. 



1256 Early Giant Peachblossom W-R 



The large blooms are white flushed with pink 

 and measure 4 to 5 inches across. Pkt. 20c; large 

 pkt. 75c. 



1301 Early Giant Rose Marie W-R 



This large-flowered heavy-stemmed wilt-resist- 

 ant Aster has gorgeous fluffy blooms of a most 

 delightful rich rose color. Awarded a Bronze 

 Medal in 1940. Pkt. 20c; large pkt. 7Sc. 



1335 Dreer's Peerless Pink W-R 



Very double blooms of an exquisite pink color. 

 Robust, free branching, 2 feet tall. Very double 

 and blooms continuously. Pkt. iSc ; large pkt. SOc ; 

 % oz. 75c. 



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. ISc; large pkt. SOc; %. oz. 7Sc. 



1305 Heart of France W-R 



The largest deep ruby red Aster known. Bushy 

 plants 2 feet tall blooming in September. Ball- 

 shapedflowers. Pkt. ISc ; large pkt. SOc ; K oz.$1.00. 



1257 Golden Sheaf W-R 



The deepest yellow of all Asters. Fully double 

 blooms with crest -like center cushion. Comes per- 

 fectly true. Pkt. ISc; large pkt. 60c; H oz. $1.00. 



Dreer's Quality Aster Seed will give superb results 



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