Dreer's autumn catalogue 1929 (1929) Dreer's autumn catalogue 1929 dreersautumncata1929henr Year: 1929 /Bii^Ai^lMCTJail&lldfeliyiki^^m 29 Hardy Aster Four Select Fall-flowering Hardy Asters Hardy Asters have during recent years deservedly received great attention from European growers and many new varieties have been offered from which we have selected the following 4 sorts as of exceptional merit. Barr's Pink. This is of the Novae angliae type, a strong, vigorous grower forming shapely plants from -^ four to five feet high and the finest bright pink â '^K' flowers of any Aster yet introd
Dreer's autumn catalogue 1929 (1929) Dreer's autumn catalogue 1929 dreersautumncata1929henr Year: 1929 /Bii^Ai^lMCTJail&lldfeliyiki^^m 29 Hardy Aster Four Select Fall-flowering Hardy Asters Hardy Asters have during recent years deservedly received great attention from European growers and many new varieties have been offered from which we have selected the following 4 sorts as of exceptional merit. Barr's Pink. This is of the Novae angliae type, a strong, vigorous grower forming shapely plants from -^ four to five feet high and the finest bright pink â '^K' flowers of any Aster yet introduced. .''^ Blue Gem. One of the most decorative free-flowering rich blue varieties, probably the nearest approach to a true blue. V, - ' ' Heather Glow. Very free and vigorous grower, with large-sized flowers of a delightful shade of brilliant rose with conspicuous golden centre, 4 feet. Maggie Perry. Very large flowers loosely arranged in large trusses, of a pleasing tone of soft mauve. One of the most distinct and striking of the Aster family. Price. 50 cts. each; the set of 4 for Japanese Hardy Aster Mauve Cushion. An entirely distinct species. It forms a circular cushion-like plant 2^ feet across, rarely 9 inches in height, the flowers, of delicate, soft mauve, with silvery white reflection, measure over IJ inches in diameter, and are produced in such lavish profusion as to completely cover the plant; the blooms begin to expand early in October, but are not at their best until November. 35 cts. each; $ per doz. GENERAL COLLECTION Fall-flowering Hardy Asters (Michaelmas Daisies, or Starworts) Anita Ballard. Light lobelia blue, shading lighter at the centre, early and free. Brussells. Very large light lavender blue; 4 feet. Capitaine. Light lavender blue; 4 to 4J feet. Chaterham Gem. Feathery sprays of good sized light lavender- blue flowers; 3 feet. Emilie Thoury. Light ageratum blue; 3 feet. Enfant de Vitry. Distinct semi-double lilac-mauve, very free
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