Dreer's garden book 1906 Dreer's garden book : 1906 dreersgardenbook1906henr Year: 1906 10 A Trio of Superb New Asters. 494 White Fleece. An Americnn variety, and the largest and most perfect of the Comet type we have ever seen. The ]ilants are of free, strong growth, about 18 inches high, of branching habit, bearing freely flowers of immense size, 5 inches and over across, formed into a plumy globe of glistening white. As a. cut flower we look to see this new variety take high rank. cts. per pkt'.; .5 pkts., $ 1482 Violet King. A new and distinct , of Amer- can origin, sim
Dreer's garden book 1906 Dreer's garden book : 1906 dreersgardenbook1906henr Year: 1906 10 A Trio of Superb New Asters. 494 White Fleece. An Americnn variety, and the largest and most perfect of the Comet type we have ever seen. The ]ilants are of free, strong growth, about 18 inches high, of branching habit, bearing freely flowers of immense size, 5 inches and over across, formed into a plumy globe of glistening white. As a. cut flower we look to see this new variety take high rank. cts. per pkt'.; .5 pkts., $ 1482 Violet King. A new and distinct , of Amer- can origin, similar m habit to the Late Branching type, with long, strong stems, and perfectly dt'uble flowers of good size, of a pleasing, soft shade of violet. A valuable addi- tion to the list of first-class Asters. 25 cts. per pkt.; 5 pkts., $ 1356 Hercules. An imported sort, which promises to become a leader in white Asters. It is described as forming sturdy plants 15 to 20 inches high, of branch- ing habit, and under good culture bearing on long, strong stems flowers 6 and 7 inches across of purest white, and of the finest Ostrich Feather type. A stiictly high grade exhibition variety, and valuable alike for cut- ting or bedding. 20 cts. per pkt.; 3 pkts. for 50 cts. A packet each of the above trio for 50 cts DREER'S Superb Late Branching Asters. This superb strain is of American origin, and is especially adapted to our peculiar climatic conditions. The plants form strong, branching bushes, 2 to 2-i feet high, bearing on long, strong stems their handsome Chrysanthemum-like flowers, which, under ordinary cultivation, average over 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 beinj at their best during September, and filling in the gap between the general run of Asters and Chrysanthemums. They deserve a liberal space in every
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