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TENOR ALVAREZ—Gigantic New French Decorative Dahlia. This new 
variety is one of the largest and finest Decorative Dahlias. The 
flowers are produced upon long, wiry stems, well above the foli- 
age, which is remarkable for a Dahlia so large. The color com- 
bination is very pleasing and attractive but difficult to describe— 
violet-red very heavily striped and splashed lilac white. $1.00 each. 
Collection of five New Decorative Dahlias for $5.00 prepaid. 
SELECT DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
AMERICAN BEAUTY—This champion Dahlia is a seedling from the 
well-known French variety, ‘Le Colosse,’”’ being almost identical in 
form, shape and size. The flowers are of gigantic size and are pro- 
duced on long, heavy stems, well above the foliage. The color of 
this acquisition is a gorgeous wine-crimson. 35e each. 
D, M. MOORE—In this offering we have the best “nearly black” varie- 
ty to date. It is a rich, deep, velvety Victoria-lake, which is a 
shade deeper than deep maroon, the nearest approach to black. A 
: puemnmorh flower produced in profusion on long, stiff stems. 50e 
each. 
FRANK A. WALKER—A charming shade of deep lavender-pink. For < 
garden decoration or for cut flowers this variety is exceptionally 
good, having long stems and producing flowers in great abundance. 
This Dahlia should be in every garden. 35e each, 
GOLDEN WEST—One of the finest and most distinctive pure yellow 
dahlias. The petals are deeply serrated giving the flower a fluffy 
appearance which is most attractive. 50e each. 
JACK ROSE—The identical shade of the rose with the same name. 
This variety is exceedingly free, carrying fairly large flowers on 
very erect stems in great abundance; flowers early, and during 
the hot weather the color is likely to burn somewhat. 25¢ each. 
JEANNE CHARMET—The flowers measure from 7 to 10 inches in di- 
ameter and are borne on stiff wiry stems frequently 18 to 24 inches 
long. The color is a most exquisite shade of lilac-pink, daintily 
shading to pure white towards the center, with a tinge of light 
yellow at the margins. 50e each. 
LE GRAND MANITOU—The color of this superb variety is pure white 
artistically striped, splashed and blotches deep violet purple. The 
plants occasionally bear a solid purple-colored flower. The effect 
of these phenomenal fiowers is most pleasing, giving this variety 
a supreme place in this class. 50c each. 
MINA BURGLE—A seedling named and originated by Mr. Burgle, a California Dahlia lover. 
| GYFLOWERING BULBS? 
Queen Wilhelmina, 
This new introduction is 
One of the finest varieties to date—a champion variety, producing flowers of gigantic size and remarkable beauty; the 
best in existence. Color, a glowing and most brilliant scarlet. 
borne upon long, wiry stems well above the foliage. 
PURPLE MANITOU—Enormous flowers of a rich, clear, deep purple. 
Identical in shape, form and size to 
The flowers are of perfect Decorative type and are 
Attracts universal attention. 
50e each. 
“Le Grand 
Manitou.” The very finest purple Decorative Dahlia in existence. We cannot recommend this variety too highly, 35e each. 
QUEEN MARY—This is a 
flower with ‘full, 
pink. 50c¢ \each. 
SOUVENIR DE GUSTAVE DOAZON—This variety is a good compari- 
son to the “Sunflower.” It is the largest Dahlia in existence. The 
color is a pleasing shade of orange-red. Flowers are full to the 
center and often measure 9 inches and over in diameter; they can 
be forced to measure over 12 inches. The plant is a very tall, vig- 
orous grewer with heavy, dark, glossy green foliage and a re- 
markable constitution. 
type. Should be in every garden. 35e each. 
W. W. RAWSON—The popularity which this novelty has acquired in 
the short time it has been on the market, speaks for itself for the 
superior quality of this flower. The petals toward the center are 
quilled similar to the ‘Grand Duke Alexis”; toward the outer part 
they are more open and flat. The color is pure white overlaid with 
amethyst-blue. This wonderful combination gives it the appear- 
ance of delicate lavender. The flowers measure from 7 to 9 inches 
in diameter. 50c¢ each. 
Collection of 12 Select Decorative Dahlias for $4.00 prepaid. 
stronger grower than Delice. 
A large 
rounded center. The color 
is a soft shade of 
NEW PEONY-FLOWERED DAHLIAS 
BERTHA PAULDING—A very striking variety for the garden, grow- 
ing five feet and over in height. The plant is strong and sturdy, 
producing a large number of blooms on long stems. The flowers 
are of an exquisite, deep, rose-pink, of good depth and with an open 
eenter. Altogether one of the best pinks of its type. $1.00 each. 
PRESIDENT HARDING—This is the finest of new Peony-flowered 
) seedJings, so good it is sure to become a favorite. Everyone who 
saw it growing in our fields spoke admiringly of it. Named ex- 
pressly for and with permission of President Warren G. Harding. 
Six plants of it are to be grown on the White House Grounds this 
year. Its flowers are exceptionally large, and each petal curves 
gracefully, adding to its beauty. In color it is_a pale golden 
yellow, blending to sulphur yellow at the tips. The flowers are 
well formed, with from five to six rows of petals, and show that 
beautiful golden center, so characteristic of the Peony-flowered 
type. We can highly recommend this new creation, as it was one 
of the very best, and produces its gigantic blossoms in great 
abundance. “President Harding” was one of the earliest to blos- 
som and flowered continuously throughout the season. $3.00 each. 
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Very long stems of pleasing, stiff, upright 
CHOICE PEONY-FLOWERED DAHLIAS 
CAECILIA—Gigantie Holland Peony - flowered 
Dahlia. A wonderfully large creamy-white 
flower. 35e each. 
CREATION—Holland Peony-flowered Dahlia. A 
very pleasing and unique shade of beautiful 
rose-red. 50e each, 
GEISHA—Wonderful Holland Peony - flowered 
Dahlia. A superb combination of brilliant 
scarlet and gold with an exquisite ring of rich 
golden-yellow at center.. $1.00 each. 
HORTULANUS BUDDE — Gorgeous’ Holland 
Peony-flowered Dahlia. A bright deep red; 
of splendid habit. 35e each. 
IMPROVED GERMANIA—A rich deep scarlet- 
red, very brilliant and showy. Plants dwarf 
and bushy. 75e each, 
MRS. M. W. CROWELL—A beautiful orange-yel- 
low. 25e¢ each, 
QUEEN WILHELMINA—Giant Holland Peony- 
flowered Dahlia. Largest and finest of the 
pure white sorts. 50c each, 
ZEPPELIN—Holland Peony-flowered Dahlia. A 
beautiful shade of mauve, perfect in form. 
50ce each, 
Collection of 8 Choice Peony-flowered Dahlias 
for $3.00 prepaid. 
SINGLE DAHLIAS 
ACHIEVEMENT—The largest Collarette Dahlia 
in existence. The flower isa clear, rich velvety 
maroon; collarette white, daintily overlaid 
with a delicate shade of pink. 25e each. 
ELINOR—Yellow, heavily tipped a light shade of 
crushed strawberry. 35¢ each. 
MR. FRANK I. SHOREY—White, 
shaded delicate pink. 35e each. 
ROSE PINK CENTURY—A _ rose-pink shade. 
25e each, 
SURPRISE—Carmine, with a lemon ring at the 
center, striped red. 35e each. 
Collection of 5 Single Dahlias for $1.00. 
MIXED DAHLIAS 
All Colors and Sorts—Each, 15c; doz., $1.50; 
100, $10.00, 
veined and 
