April, 1917 
75 
HENRY A. DREER 
714-716 Chestnut St. 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
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; anytwo 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 veiy choicest 
varieties, more than half of the number being of the 
Hardy Everblooming 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. 
Architect, W, C. Zimmermann, Chicago, 111. 
The Terra Cotta TILE ROOF 
on this beautiful Downey residence in Chicago is of the pattern known 
as the .^penal Spanish. (See detail more clearly shown in border of 
advt.) By its use the architect has skillfully added to the beauty and 
character of the building. A Tile Roof ‘ .. - . 
- - is absolutely leak-proof—takes up 
no moisture on the under side to cause decay and lasts forever. It’s the 
only roof which is absolutely fire-proof. 
effects secured by architects of note are shown in our book- 
iffiii colors. It contains views of many beau- 
^ful homes with roofs of Terra Cotta Tiles and is sent free upon request. 
LUDOWICI-CELADON CO. Manufacluri 
General Offices: 1107-1117 Monroe Building 
CHICAGO, ILL. 
BOOK 
on Lawns 
32 Pages 
Illustrated 
THE LAWN SIORE 
Step into the store where you see this sign in the 
window and ask for their free book on lawns. You 
will find they have lawn mowers, hose, grass seed, 
tools and everything you need for lawn or garden. 
Ask them to show you the 
DUNHAM S ROLLER 
TRADE MARK 
By simply pouring water in the 
steel drum, the weight can be 
regulated to suit any condition 
—soft lawn, firm turf or tennis 
court. It can be quickly emp¬ 
tied for storing away. 
Rolling is not hard work with this 
tool. The axle turns smoothly in 
steel roller bearings. The handle 
is held upright when not in use by 
a NoTip Handle Lock and the scraper 
cleans all leaves and dirt ffom the 
drum. 
Your lawn needs rolling NOW. 
The Dunhain Co., berea,*o! 
(Suburb of Cleveland) 
Warehouse: 270 West St., N. Y. C. 
If your dealer hasn’t the book, write us 
direct. 
