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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. 



CITY OF TRENTON — I. D. A most desirable variety for its 

 lovely color, which is a combination of apricot and gold, with a 

 rosy, lustrous sheen throughout the flower and on the reverse of the 

 petals. The bush is very robust and the perfectly-formed, full- 

 centered flowers are borne on long, erect stems. 



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. 



FORT MONMOUTH — I. D. A wonderful giant variety. The 

 color is a rich crimson-maroon with a hue of bluish violet at the tips 

 of the petals. 



JANE COWL — I. D. An impressively beautiful Dahlia. The 

 color is warm buff and old gold, blending to apricot and rose in the 

 center. The plant is vigorous, the stems are strong. 



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 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. 



KENTUCKY— F. D. Possesses all the favorable qualities of the 

 famous Jersey Beauty, from which it is a sport. Its color is pink, 

 with a blending of yellow and gold, resulting in a lovely salmon pin^. 



Price, field-grown roots, except where specially noted, 50c eac 

 for $10.50. Delivered transportation paid. 



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. 



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. 



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 WORLD — F. D. Outstanding for its superb color, a rich, 

 deep rosy-magenta overlaid garnet with silver shadings. Glowers 

 of good substance. The plant is strong; foliage leathery. 



THOMAS EDISON — F. D. An impressively beautiful Dahlia 

 worthy of its distinguished name. Its color may be described as a 

 royal purple. The flowers are large, of perfect formation; they 

 are carried on strong stems and the foliage is large and insect- 

 resistant. 



TRENTON IAN. The rich golden-bronze flowers stand well 

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



WALDHEIM SUNSHINE— I. D. A giant in size, 10 inches 

 in diameter and . 4 inches deep, yet extremely graceful with its 

 beautifully twisted petals and perfect center. The color is true, 

 deep golden-yellow, with a deeper golden suffusion in the center. 

 h; $5.00 doz. Set of 27 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. 



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AUBREY DAVENPORT. Pure white with just a suggestion of 

 vellow in the center; fine, graceful form. 



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

 vellow, shading to pink. 81.00 each. 



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, 

 wavy 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 petal 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. 



ROBERT E. LEE — S. C. Acclaimed for its brilliant cardinal- 

 red color that does not fade or burn in a scorching sun; perfect 

 full center. An ideal cut flower for its free-blooming habit and 

 good stems. 



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 16 Cactus Dahlias, $6.50. All 

 delivered transportation paid. 



Henderson's. Dahlias are Entire Field-Grown Roots, not divisions except where specially noted. 

 Dahlia Roots are Delivered Transportation Paid. 



