Dreer's garden book 1927 (1927) Dreer's garden book 1927 dreersgardenbook1927henr Year: 1927 172 /flEirAJMLllroMJafl&BiJfe^JMiky^HlH^ Fall-flowering Hardy Aster Six Select New Fall Flowering Hardy Asters Hardy Asters have during recent years deservedly received great attention from European growers and many new varieties have been offered; out of over 60 varieties which we have tried out, we have selected the following 6 sorts as of exceptional merit. Barr's Pink. This is of the Novae Angliae type, a strong vigor- ous grower forming shapely plants from four to five feet high and the finest
Dreer's garden book 1927 (1927) Dreer's garden book 1927 dreersgardenbook1927henr Year: 1927 172 /flEirAJMLllroMJafl&BiJfe^JMiky^HlH^ Fall-flowering Hardy Aster Six Select New Fall Flowering Hardy Asters Hardy Asters have during recent years deservedly received great attention from European growers and many new varieties have been offered; out of over 60 varieties which we have tried out, we have selected the following 6 sorts as of exceptional merit. Barr's Pink. This is of the Novae Angliae type, a strong vigor- ous grower forming shapely plants from four to five feet high and the finest bright pink flowers of any Aster yet introduced. 75 cts. each. Grey Lady. The large flowers of this opal-grey variety are pro- duced verj' freely in long graceful sprays, a most distinct and pretty acquisition. Little Boy Blue. One of the finest rich blues yet raised; it is of neat habit, about 2 feet high and one of the earliest to flower. Mother of Pearl. Large flowers, mauve-pink at edges, shading to tinted white at centre giving a pearly-mauve effect. 2 to 3 ft. October Dawn. Grows about 2 feet high in stout branching P5Tamid form and is covered with large attractive lilac-mau\-e flowers. Royal Blue. A compact strong grower with large flowers of a rich purplish blue, very early and free. Price. Except where noted. 50 cts. each; the set of 6 for Dwarf Alpine Asters Alpinus. Indispensable for the rockery or edge of hardy borders, grows 6 to 10 inches high, showy bl\iish-purple flowers in May and June. — Albus. Identical to the above, but with pure white flowers. Sub-coeruleus. Forms a dense tuft of leaves, from which issue many leafless stems 12 inches high, bearing in June and July massive bluish-violet flowers 3 inches in diameter. Price. 25 cts. each; § per doz.; $ per 100. Summer-flowering Hardy Asters Amellus Elegans. Grows from 12 to 15 inches high and pro- duces large showy flowers of a rich bluish-violet during July and August. Its free-flowering h
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