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"DECORATIVE" DAHLIAS, STANDARD SORTS 



BARBARA REDFERN. A free-flowering variety, with flowers 

 of great size and depth; the color is a beautiful blending of old rose 

 and old gold. The large blossoms are held on strong stems; plant 

 vigorous. 



DOROTHY ROBBINS. This variety is worthy of special men- 

 tion as a cut flower sort. Color, a pretty burnt amber tinged and 

 shaded old rose. 



EASTERN STAR. Color, a brilliant saffron yellow with old 

 gold shadings. Flowers. formal, of great substance, with good keep- 

 ing qualities, are produced on erect, strong stems. The plant is 

 vigorous and free-blooming. 



ELLINOR VANDERVEER. The blossoms of glowing, satiny 

 pink are of great size and depth. One of the earliest. 



JEAN KERR. An ideal pure white Dahlia for all purposes. It 

 is sometimes classed as a show variety because of its closely set 

 petals and ball shape, but it really belongs to the decorative class. 

 One of the earliest. 



JERSEY'S BEACON. Popular as an exhibition and garden 

 variety. The color is Chinese Scarlet with a paler reverse giving it 

 a two-toned effect. 



JERSEY'S BEAUTY. The most popular cut flower Dahlia in 

 cultivation because of its exquisite color and fine form. The color 

 is a vivid, glowing pink. Large flowers of great depth, always full 

 to the center. 



JERSEY'S SOVEREIGN. A good grower; early bloomer of a 

 pleasing shade of salmon-orange. The flowers are large and the 

 foliage dark green. 



JERSEY'S SWEETHEART. A dainty attractive pink, shading 

 to white in center. 



JOPPA. The color is dark salmon-rose, blended with apricot 

 and gold. It is a variety which responds to good culture; when 

 disbudded, flowers measure 8 to 10 inches. 



KIWANIS. The form is all that can be desired, with broad in- 

 curved and twisted petals and very double center. Color a bright 

 canary-yellow that is admired by everyone. 



KITTY DUNLAP. An exceptional variety for the garden or 

 for cutting. The color is that of the American Beauty Rose; the 

 flowers are informal, well shaped and the stems are excellent. 



LEO NEISSON. A brilliant, rich strawberry-red. The great 

 abundance of large blossoms makes this a most desirable Dahlia. 



MABEL THATCHER. Remarkable form and substance. Its 

 attractive, pale yellow flowers are held erect on stiff stems. 



MRS. I. DE VER WARNER. Very large, beautiful flowers of 

 fine form and substance. The color is rich, rosy mauve. It is a 

 very free bloomer, ' with long stems. Valuable for cut flowers. 



NATHAN HALE. An extremely free-blooming, rich autumn 

 bronze, medium in size, and an excellent keeper. Grows best with- 

 out forcing or disbudding. 



Price, strong divisions, 50c each; §5.00 doz. 



PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA. We consider this one of the best 

 Dahlias because of its uniform habit of growth. The color is deep 

 red and the flowers keep well when cut. 



QUOTA. A ball-shaped Dahlia that is admired by all who see 

 it; a pure, glistening white flower on long stems. Keeps a long 

 time when cut. 



ROMAN EAGLE. A typical autumn shade, a brilliant, flaming, 

 burned-copper color. Flowers large, held well above the foliage; 

 a very profuse bloomer. 



ROSA NELL. It is a favorite with both cut-flower growers and 

 exhibitors. Color, clear bright rose. The flowers are large and always 

 full to the center. 



SAGAMORE. This Dahlia is a wonderful exhibition variety. 

 Color, amber gold, shaded with salmon-rose and orange-buff. Flowers 

 of large size, and a good keeper when cut. 



SIOUX. A large, strong-growing plant, making heavy stems, 

 with a fine, large red flower of excellent substance; good keeper. 



SOMERSET. A charming combination of salmon and old rose; 

 an informal and graceful flower. Plant very vigorous. 



THE EMPEROR. A wonderfully rich shade of velvety maroon. 

 Large flowers on long stems. 



TRENTONIAN. The rich golden-bronze flowers stand well 

 above the foliage. . A strong branching grower and free bloomer. 



Price, field-grown roots, except where speciallylnoted, 50c each; $5.00 doz. 

 for $10.00. Delivered transportation paid. 



Set of 25 Standard "Decorative" Dahlias above 



CACTUS DAHLIAS 



ABERDEEN. Begins to flower early and continues until frost. 

 The flowers are of medium size, of the true quilled type. The color is 

 dazzling red, shaded crimson; very brilliant in artificial light. 



AUBREY DAVENPORT. Pure white with just a suggestion of 

 yellow in the center; fine, graceful form. 





CITY OF NEW YORK. One of the largest and best. Lemon- 

 yellow, shading to pink. $1.00 each. 



EMMA MARIE. A robust grower, producing deep, full blooms 

 on long stems. Outer petals clear pink with a creamy white center. 



GARDEN GLOW. A fine, free-flowering Hybrid Cactus variety, 

 orange-red and chrome yellow. Deep and full to the center. 



GEORGE, JR. A beautiful exhibition Dahlia of perfect forma- 

 tion. A lovely, bright salmon-rose with shadings of picric yellow. 

 Large flowers carried well above the foliage on good stiff stems. 



GLADYS BATES. Large flowers with incurved petals of a 

 golden-salmon, the reverse of the petals being rose. An early 

 bloomer. 



HOLLYWOOD. It is a beautiful salmon-pink of the true 

 quilled Cactus type. Flowers of immense size, measuring on well- 

 grown plants 6 to 8 inches across. 



KHOLOROS. A charming variety. The flowers are large, 

 with petals gracefully quilled and curled. Color, lemon yellow. 

 Long, wiry stems hold the flowers well above the foliage. 



MARS. A delightful and different combination of salmon-red 

 and rich golden ecru, giving an effect of burnished copper. Long, 

 waw petals. 



MUTUAL FRIEND. An exquisitely-colored Dahlia. The flat 

 center petals are canary yellow. The outer petals salmon, merging 

 into light pink, which gets lighter toward the tips. 



PATAPSCO. The flowers are large and full, measuring 6 inches 

 or over in diameter. The petals are loosely incurved, of a delicate 

 mauve-rose, suffused pink. 



PIERROT. The color is deep amber, but each fetal is tipped 

 with pure white. One of the pleasing features of this variety is 

 that the amount of white varies, giving a unique and striking effect. 



SOPHY MOREY. White, heavily overlaid with lavender. A 

 good keeper when cut. 



SUNSET GLOW. One of the first Dahlias to come into bloom, 

 and it continues to produce perfect flowers until killed by frost. 

 The color is yellow at the base of the petals; the outer part over- 

 laid flame scarlet, tipped yellow. 



SPORT. A sport of F. W. Fellows with all its merits. Color, 

 deep buttercup with buff shadings at the center. 



SWEETHEART. The growth is dwarf and branching, making 

 many flower stems. Color, purest white. The petals are twisted 

 and curled, rendering the flower most attractive and pleasing. 



THE VAMP. A very handsome "Cactus" Dahlia; color, intense 

 scarlet with maroon shading, enhancing the richness of coloring. 



Price of above field-grown roots, 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 

 Except where noted. Set of 18 Cactus Dahlias, $7.00. All 

 delivered transportation paid. 



Please Note — Henderson's Dahlias are Entire Field-Grown Roots, not divided tubers, except where specially noted. 



Dahlia Roots are Delivered Transportation Paid. 



