2 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA, PA., WHOLESALE PRICE LIST 



DREER'S SUPERB ASTERS 



We take special pains to secure only the choicest Asters, and nothinsr better in quality can be had at any price. Beware of low-priced 

 stock, it is liable to be low grade at the same time. 



For early flowerine. Queen of the Market is used almost exclusively, although the earliest of all is Early Wonder. White Fleece and 

 Lavender Gem are also early and very desirable. Our Superb Late Branching is in most demand for late, while for mid-season Crego's 

 Giant. Pink Beauty, Ostrich Feather, Paeony Perfection, are all equally desirable. 



A/VIERICAN GROWN ASTERS 



The varieties offered on this page are all American grown and stand at the head of Asters for the American climate. 

 The stocks have all been grown under our own supervision, and we know that the quality In every case Is as fine as can be had at 

 any price and much superior to what can be procured from most sources. 



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CREGO S GIANT COMET ASTER 



DREER'S SUPERB LATE BRANCHING ASTER 



Dreer's New Aster "Peerless Pink." 



This grand new Aster may briefly be described as a glorified late 

 branching shell-pink or Mary Semple. It has the same strong, 

 sturdy habit of growth; comes into bloom a little earlier, bears 

 freely almost globular flowers rarely under 4 inches across and 

 frequently over .5 inches. The color is rich shell-pink, similar in 

 shade but more decided than the late branching. The centre petals 

 are prettily incurved while the wide outer petals reflex making a 

 most artistic and finely finished flower. 50 cts. per trade packet: 

 $4.00 per oz. 



Electric White Aster. 



A most distinct and distinguished looking flower, being made up 

 of long thread like quilled petals of snowy whiteness, borne on 

 long, strong wiry stems, and rarely under 5 inches across. 50 cts. 

 per trade pkt.; $2.50 per oz. 



Dreer's New Aster "Pink Beauty." 



A magnificent cut-flower variety, in bloom from early August 

 until well on in September; 24 to 30 inches high; flowers average 4 

 inches across, on long, strong stems. Color a delicate blush pink, 

 and pronounced by experts to be the finest pink midseason sort yet 

 introduced. 50 cts. per trade pkt; $4.00 per oz. 



Crego's Giant Comet Asters. 



Magnificent fluffy flowers, averaging over 5 inches across, with 

 long strong stems: the finest of this type. Comes into bloom in 

 August, continuing well into September, and, unlike most of the 

 Comet sorts, stands when cut and is a good flower to ship. We 

 offer two colors, our own saving, of the highest quality. 



Tr. pkt. Oz. 



Shell-pink 40 $2 00 



Snow-white ... 40 2 00 



Early Wonder Asters. 



This is the earliest Aster in cultivation, being in full bloom when 

 Queen of the Market is only in bud. frequently coming into bloom in 

 late June. Flowers larger than Queen of the Market, borne on long, 

 strong stems. Very valuable for cutting. 



Tr. pkt. Oz. 

 Early Wonder White. Pure glistening white .... 40 $2 00 



Early Wonder Pink. A good pure pink 40 2 00 



Dreer's New Late Aster "Crimson King." 



A superb new late-branching variety, with perfect double flowers 

 of rich, rosy crimson, full of fire. Fine for cutting, showing up 

 well under artificial light. 40 cts. per trade pkt; $2.00 per oz. 



Dreer's Superb Late Branching Asters. 



The finest Asters for late August and September blooming. 



The plants form strong, branching bushes, 2 to 2'^ feet high, 

 bearing on long, strong stems their handsome Chrysanthemum- 

 like flowers, which, under ordinary cultivation average 5 inches 

 across. The form of the flowers, together with the length of the 

 stems, places them at the head of Asters for cutting. They come 

 into bloom from two to three weeks after the average type, usually 

 being at their best during September, and filling in the gap be- 

 tween the general run of Asters and Chrysanthemums. We offer 

 eight beautiful and distinct colors, viz: 



Tr. pkt. Oz. 

 Azure Blue. A rich deep lavender . . 25 $1 00 



Pure White. Extra fine stock 25 I 00 



Shell Pink. An exquisite shade 25 1 00 



Rose Pink. A very desirable color .... 25 1 00 



Deep Rose. Rich and brilliant 25 1 00 



Deep Purple. Royal deep blue 25 100 



Lavender. A pale greyish-lavender 25 1 OO 



Crimson. Very rich 25 1 00 



Finest Mixed. All the colors 25 75 



Five Fine American Asters. 



Daybreak. Of symmetrical growth: attains a height 

 of 18 inches, and produces during August perfect 

 globe-shaped flowers, of a delicate pink tint . • ■ 40 2 00 



Purity. Identical in every way to Daybreak, but of 

 pure glistening white . ... 50 2 50 



Lavender Gem. One of the most beautiful Asters. 

 Of Comet type, with large, artistic, loosely-arranged 

 flowers of the most charming shade of lavender 

 imaginable. 50 3 00 



Violet King. A new and distinct color in the Late 

 Branching class, fine large double flowers of a pleas- 

 ing shade of violet, a strong, free grower and very 

 free flowering . . 30 1 25 



White Fleece. Large and most perfect flowers, 5 

 inches and over across, formed into a plumy globe 

 of glistening white. Blooms in August 50 3 OO 



For full descriptions and illustrations, see our Garden Book for 1912. 



