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HENDERSON'S NEW 

 MINIATURE DAHLIA 



ECLIPSE JR. Min. Formal Dec. Light orange 

 shading to deep orange at center. One of the 

 most perfect miniatures produced to date. 

 First prize as best undissemated miniature in 

 the 1935 A. D. S. Show. This variety is a 

 perfect gem in the miniature group. Price 

 strong divisions $2.50 each; $25.00 doz. 



MINIATURE DAHLIAS 



The introduction of the Miniatures opens up a 

 new field of usefulness for Dahlias. They are ex- 

 :remely attractive in the garden; the plants grow 

 2J^ to i^i ft. high, they are covered with flowers 

 sver a long period during the summer, and they 

 ire one of the most satisfactory subjects for cutting 

 for table decorations. 



BABY ROYAL. (West), Bush 3 ft. A gem 

 for any garden of salmon pink shaded apricot 

 with yellow at base of petal. Winner of several 

 awards. 



BISHOP OF LANDAFF. A miniature duplex. 

 The brilliant scarlet flowers stand gaily above 

 the bronzy-red foliage. Excellent for land- 

 scape work. 



IRENE. Miniature Decorative. This is a per- 

 fect, small rose pink Decorative on long stems. 

 A healthy, free blooming plant and fine for 

 cutting. 



RAIDER. An outstanding miniature of the 

 peony flowered type. The color is violet-rose 

 suffused yellow at base of petals. The flowers 

 are beautifully twisted and curled. 



RHODA. A lovely, perfectly formed Miniature 

 of an appealing old rose color. 



SANHICAN'S SWEETHEART. Pale apricot, 

 suffused with shrimp-pink. 



TEDDY JOHNSON. A formal decorative minia- 

 ture of great charm, a pleasing rose pink shaded 

 white. 



strong divisions 



Price for any of the above- 

 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



Special Offer: Set of 7 Miniatures described 

 above $4.00. 



CLEMATIS or SINGLE 

 FLOWERED DAHLIAS 



Distinguished for their artistic Clematis-like 

 flowers. They make noble plants, about 5 feet 

 high. 



BIG CHIEF. Brilliant cherry red, margined 

 with rich yelvety maroon. 



FRINGED 20th CENTURY. The color is 

 intense rosy crimson, with white tips and 

 white disc around the yellow center. 



NEWPORT TRIUMPH. This is a much ad- 

 mired single Dahlia. An exceptionally free 

 bloomer, it is always a spectacular member in 

 the garden. The soft pink blooms keep well 

 and make artistic decorations. Strong divisions, 

 50c each; $5.00 doz. 



ROSE PINK CENTURY. Clear rose pink, 

 immense size. 



SCARLET CENTURY. The brightest, dazzling 

 scarlet, without shade or blemish. The flowers 

 are of fine, round form and finish. 



SENSATION. Vivid vermilion, heavily striped 

 with white. Very striking. 



Price, field-grown roots 50c each; $5.00 per 

 doz.; set of 6 for $2.25. All delivered trans- 

 portation paid. 



Special Offer of Dahlias (Our 

 Selection.) We offer our selection of 

 named varieties, made at the time the 

 order is filled, of good contrasting colors. 

 Price, field-grown roots, 3 for 85c; 6 for 

 $1.50; $2.75 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Dahlias, History and Cultivation, is 

 the name of our eight-page booklet, 

 which gives an interesting historical 

 resume; also, complete cultural in- 

 structions, how to store roots, etc. It's 

 free, if asked for with orders. 



NEW POMPON DAHLIAS 



AMERICAN BEAUTY. This new Dahlia is 

 sure to merit satisfaction and admiration for 

 its perpetual blooming habit. We have never 

 seen a variety that is more productive. The 

 plants average 2J^ ft. high, are quite bushy 

 and the blossoms are perfectly formed \% to 

 1 % inches across and of a rich American Beauty 

 Color. Price, strong divisions, Si. 00 each; 

 $10.00 doz. 



BETTY STONE. Pom. IH inch. This is an 

 exceptionally strong growing variety with 

 attractive foliage that sets off the rich red blooms. 

 Satisfactory for cutting and exhibition. 



Price strong divisions $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



MORNING MIST. Pom. 2 inches. White 

 ground heavily shaded with lavender at center 

 and with each petal bordered with lavender. 

 This variety is of great value for cutting owing 

 to its very long stems and free blooming habit 

 together with its beautiful blend of color. 

 Winner of Certificate of Merit of the A. D. S. 

 in 1935. 



Price strong divisions $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



MODERN POMPON DAHLIAS 



This type produces globular flowers in great pro- 

 fusion on rather dwarf plants. Very popular for 

 floral baskets and table decoration. 



AIM IE. A delicate shade of bronze. One of 

 the best for cutting, for it is very free and has 

 long stems. 1)4 in. blooms. Strong divisions, 

 50c each; $5.00 doz. 



ALEWINE. Flesh, edged lavender pink. 

 ALLIE MOUREY. Pinkish white tipped deep 

 pink. . 



AMBER QUEEN. 



Rich amber, profuse bloomer. 

 A lovely golden autumn 



Beautiful] soft pink shaded 

 Bright lemon yellow beautifully 



BRONZE BEAUTY 



bronze. 



CARDINAL. Dazzling scarlet with good stems. 

 Wi in. blooms. Strong division, 50c each; 

 $5.00 doz. 



CRIMSON QUEEN. Deep crimson, shaded 

 purple. 



EDITH MUELLER. This is a new variety of 

 unusual merit. The rosy red which blends with 

 a golden yellow lends to the flower a refinement 

 seen in no other Pompon. Long stems and 

 free habit. 1J^ in. blooms. Strong divisions 

 50c each; $5.00 doz. 



LITTLE BEAUTY. Delicate shrimp pink, an 

 early and profuse bloomer. 



LITTLE EDITH. Primrose yellow with an 

 edging of carmine. Very free and a perfect 

 exhibition variety. \\L in. blooms. Strong 

 divisions, 50c each; $5.00 doz. 



LITTLE JEWEL. 



blush. 



LITTLE MAY. 



quilled. 



MARY MUNN. Pure lilac. This is one of our 

 favorites. A very healthy variety which 

 produces a profusion of flowers on long stems. 

 \Yi in. blooms. Strong divisions, 50c each; 

 $5.00 doz. 



v SNOWCLAD. The best of white Pompons. 

 Completely covered with flowers. 



YELLOW GEM. We believe this to be the 

 best yellow Pompon. Very free, long stems, 

 perfect formation. 1}<j in. blooms. Strong 

 divisions, 50c each; $5.00 doz. 



Price Field-grown roots (except where 

 specially noted) 50c each; $5.00 doz.; $35.00 

 per 100. SPECIAL OFFER: Set of 15 de- 

 scribed above, $6.00. All delivered trans- 

 portation paid. 



ORCHID FLOWERING 

 DAHLIAS 



The petals are attractively twisted and curled. 

 (See illustration.) 



BEAVER. Crimson, carmine and white, a very 

 pleasing combination. 



CITRONELLA. Canary yellow carmine reverse. 



EVEREST. White, dainty and charming. 



GOLD FINCH. Yellow shaded red. 



POLLY. Light Tyrian rose deeper reverse, lovely 



for cutting. 



Price field-grown roots 50c each; $5.00 per 

 doz. Set of 5 for $2.25. 



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



Dahlia Roots are Delivered Transportation Paid. 



