

MODERN DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 



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BALLEGO'S GLORY— F.D. A beautiful Dahlia much admired for 

 its distinctive color, which is mahogany red with gold bordered petals, 

 The shadings vary somewhat with weather conditions. Medium in 

 height and compact in growth. 



BARBARA WEAR— I. D. Lovely pinkish-lavender blooms with 

 a shading of Primrose. Large, well-formed and long stemmed. 



CONGRESSMAN WOLVERTON— I. D. Bright Salmon-pink. 

 Strong grower with long stiff stems. 



COPPER KING — I. D. Gorgeous, massive, large blooms with the 

 face of the petals copper and yellow and the reverse a bright red tint. 



ELIZA LONDON SHEPARD— L.D. The most beautiful golden- 

 orange of its type in cultivation. Exquisite form, full center, stems 

 perfect, free bloomer. 



GLORY OF MONMOUTH— F. D. Its vigorous, compact growth 

 and free-blooming qualities make it an ideal specimen plant. Its 

 color is most pleasing, a soft salmon-pink. 



HARRIET HOCTOR — I. D. A very satisfactory Dahlia of wonder- 

 ful size and color. The stems tip a little in the extreme heat with the 

 weight of the flower. Color, bright mauve with magenta shadings, 

 giving a bright purple effect. Bushes strong and healthy. 



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JAMES KIRBY — I. D. Like a glowing ruby, this superb Dahlia 

 possesses a dazzling brilliance unlike that of any other red Dahlia in 

 cultivation. Its exact color may be described as a crimson-scarlet 

 with ruby tones in the center, all perfectly blended to produce a flower 

 that almost scintillates like a rare jewel. In size the flowers average 

 8 inches or over in diameter, with a depth of 5 inches. They are pro- 

 duced on stems 3 feet or more in length, which hold the flowers stiffly 

 erect. 



OMAR KHAYYAM — F. D. A sensational variety ; the unusual color- 

 ing — Chinese red at base of petals, shading to bright orange and tipped 

 lighter — make a wonderful soft color effect; tall, healthy grower. 



OYSTER BAY BEAUTY— F. D. A magnificent deep rich red 

 with maroon shadings. The plant is vigorous and free blooming. 



SANHICAN PEACH— I. D. Color is best described as the shade 

 of a ripe California peach, with a real peach glow. Petals twist, re- 

 sembling a stag horn. Stems are straight. Good habit. 



•CATHERINE KELLY— F. D. Reddish tan shaded maroon. 



MARMION — I. D. An attractive large golden yellow with bronze 

 suffusion. The petals are gracefully waved and curled : free blooming. 



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

 deep rosy-magenta overlaid garnet with silver shadings. 



TREASURE ISLAND— F. D. Color, bright apricot with gold 

 and rose suffusion, giving it a perfect autumn color. Bush is strong. 



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Price, field-grown roots, 75c each; $7. SO doz. Set of 15 Modern Decorative Dahlias $9.00, delivered transportation paid 



"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. 



EASTERN STAR. Color, a brilliant saffron yellow with old gold 

 shadings. Flowers formal, of great substance, with good keeping 

 qualities, are produced on erect, strong stems. 



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. 



FORT WASHINGTON— F. D. A deep, rich mahogany red that 

 does not fade. The flowers are large, the plant is vigorous. 



FRAZIER — F. D. Glowing Oriental red-tipped yellow, with yellow 

 at the base of the petals. It is a very good keeper as a cut flower, 

 blooms average 8 inches across, the plant is dwarf. - 



GRAF ZEPPELIN— F. D. One of the strongest and tallest 

 growing Dahlias in cultivation. Its flowers, which are often 8 inches 

 across, are pure white, of perfect formation, with full centers. 



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. 



JERSEY'S BEAUTY— F. D. 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. 



JERSEY'S SWEETHEART. A dainty attractive pink, shading 

 to white in center. 



KATHLEEN NORRIS— I. D. Although this lovely soft, rose- 

 pink with creamy-pink center has been on the market for a number of 

 years, it is still the leading pink. Its petals are broad and overlap 

 each other. The blooms are held erect on long-strong, stems. The 

 plant is vigorous and of medium height. When grown for exhibition 

 it will produce blossoms ten inches across. 



Price, field-grown roots, 50c each; $5.00 doz. Set of 25 Standard 



KEMP'S VIOLET WONDER— I. D. A magnificent Dahlia, 

 bright violet-purple in color, the tips of the petals shading into a 

 faint bluish-violet. The flowers are large and deep, of perfect form, 

 and keep well when cut. The stems are stiff, holding the flowers well 

 above the foliage. It is a strong grower. 



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 pink. 



KING MIDAS — I. D. An enormous, clear yellow; form perfect; 

 high, full center. Plant vigorous and extremely free blooming; good 

 stems. 



LEO NEISSON— F. D. 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. 



MONMOUTH CHAMPION— F. D. A very large brilliant scar- 

 let-orange on long, stiff stems. A very fine dahlia. 



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. 



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. 



ROSA NELL — F. D. 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. 



SOMERSET. A charming combination of salmon and old .rose; 

 an informal and graceful flower. Plant very vigorous. 



THE EMPEROR — I. D. A wonderfully rich shade of velvety 

 maroon. Large flowers on long stems. 



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. 



TRENTONIAN. The rich golden-bronze flowers stand well above 

 the foliage A strong branching grower and free bloomer. 

 "Decorative" Dahlias for $10.00. Delivered transportation paid. 



