April, 1917 
THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 
183 
A merica now leads the world in the production of high 
grade Asters, and our own famous strains, grown 
under our personal supervision, are acknowledged by 
experts to be unsurpassed. 
We offer in our 1917 Garden Book over sixty dis- 
tinct varieties and colors, but particularly recom- 
mend the following collection of six sorts, embracing 
several distinct types and colors, and which we feel 
sure will, on account of their free growth, profuse 
flowering, large size, and general excellence please the 
most critical growers of this popular flower: 
DREER’S SIX FAMOUS AMERICAN ASTERS 
Dreer’s Peerless Pink. Conceded to be the finest 
pink Aster ever offered. The form is nicely shown in 
the illustration. 
Dreer’s Crimson Giant. Densely double flowers of 
rich blood-crimson. 
Crego’s Giant White. The finest white Comet variety 
with immense fluffy flowers 
Crego’s Giant Pink. Identical to the white variety 
except in color, which is a beautiful soft shell-pink. 
Rose King. Handsome double quilled flowers of a 
brilliant rose color. 
Violet King. Very double, slightly quilled flowers 
of a pleasing soft shade of violet. 
Price: Any of the above Six Famous American Asters, 
15 cts. per packet ; any two packets for 25 cts. ; or a collection 
containing a packet each of the six sorts for 65 cts., 
postpaid. 
For complete list of Asters and cultural directions see 
our Garden Book for 1917. Copies free with each order. 
Asters are but one of our specialties in # Flower Seeds. 
Among our many other specialties we would mention 
particularly: 
DREER’S RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS 
The very best of the novelties as well as the well- 
tried standard sorts. 
DREER’S CELEBRATED LAWN GRASS SEEDS 
Special brands noted for their adaptability to vari- 
ous situations and soil conditions. Dreer’s Booklet 
on Lawn Making free on request. 
DREER’S ROSES FOR THE GARDEN 
We offer this season over 250 of the very choicest 
varieties, more than half of the number being of the 
Hardy E verblooming Hybrid-Tea Class, all in strong 
two-year old plants that will give a full crop of flowers 
this season. 
All of the above and many more with valuable cultural 
hints are fully described and illustrated in £ 
DREER’S GARDEN BOOK FOR 1917 
The most complete and comprehensive catalogue of 
Seeds, Plants, and Bulbs published in the United States. 
A copy free to those who mention this publication. 
UUMDV A HDCTD 714 716 c hestnut St - 
HLniU A. UIYLLIX Philadelphia, Pa. 
jCARFF’S 
, Fruit Catalog 
Fully describes the 
products of this 1200 acre 
nursery, fruit and seed farm. 
Every plant and tree is backed 
by over 25 years' experience in 
growing and propagating the 
heaviest bearing strains of straw- 
berries. raspberries. currants, 
gooseberries, blackberries. dew- 
berries. grapes and all kinds of fruit 
trees. Also garden plants such as 
horseradish, asparagus, rhubarb and 
field seeds. Do not buy until you 
see our prices. We supply growers 
everywhere and our stock is the best 
of its kind. Send for free beautiful 
catalog to-day. A fine currant 
bush sent free for names and 
addresses of five fruit growers. 
W. N. SCARFF & SONS 
New Carlisle Ohio 
A Pool in the Garden 
is the centre of interest. Water Lilies, 
Lotus, and other aquatics can be grown 
easily. My booklet for 1917 
Water Lilies and Water Plants 
tells how to grow them in tubs, pools, and 
natural ponds. The best sorts for outdoor and 
indoor culture are noted, with many illustrations. 
I grow water plants exclusively and have the 
largest establishment in the world. Send to- 
day for this booklet. 
William Tricker 
Box E 
Arlington, 
New 
Jersey 
These Prices Are Your 
Opportunity 
To introduce our mail-order department 
we are offering a fine lot of carefully grown 
parking trees, 2 to 2j inches in diameter, 
measured 2 inches above ground-line. 
Per 10 Per 50 Per 100 
American Elm 
$8.50 
$37.50 
$70.00 
American Sycamore 
7.50 
32.50 
60.00 
Sugar Maple 
Soft Maple 
10.00 
47.50 
95.00 
7.00 
30.00 
55.00 
Norway and 
Carolina Poplar 
5.50 
17.50 
32.50 
Prices: f.o.b. Council Bluffs, Iowa. Terms: 20% 
cash with order or 5% discount for cash in full. 
Order To-day — This offer is limited and 
may he recalled 
MENERAY NURSERIES, Inc. 
3101 Avenue A Council Bluffs, Iowa 
" Here Since 1868** — 250 Acres Nursery Stock 
