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DAHLIAS—The Stars ane Prima Donnas of Recent Shows 
They are the Prize and Praise Winners of the Honor Rolls 
I. D. Informal Decorative varieties. 
CLARA BARTON—I. D. An immense bloom which faces slightly 
‘upward on long, straight stems. The face of the petals is silvery orchid 
with the reverse of deep lavender, giving a general effect of lavender. 
1A very prolific bloomer, and one we can well recommend. Bush of 
medium height. ~ 
Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 
GALLANT FOX—F. D. Of outstanding merit, with 6-inch flowers 
lof an entrancing luminous dark red color sometimes referred to as 
claret. 
Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 
KAY FRANCIS—S. C. A prize winner, having eleven first prizes 
/and an American Home Achievement Medal to its credit. The beauti- 
ful deep flowers with high, full centers and numerous petals are soft 
eemon yellow, larger and deeper in color than Frau O. Bracht. This 
yariety is a tall, rugged grower with sturdy stems. 
Price, strong divisions, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 
MARY ELLEN—F. D. Described as a seedling of Mrs. I. de Ver 
| Warner, with a similar habit of growth, which is a good recommenda- 
ion. The color is a violet rose, with considerably more pink than 
Javender. Flowers attain wonderful exhibition size. 
Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 
MISS OAKLAND—F. D. A pure white that is of exhibition 
quality. The perfectly formed blooms are large and are held erect on 
|good, long stems. Plants are strong growers, and are very prolific. 
_ Price, strong divisions, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 
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CITY OF NEW YORK. 
micllow, shading to pink. 
_FRAU O. BRACHT-—S. C. Its formation is beautiful, a clean-cut, 
| straight-petaled semi-cactus. It is a clear, light primrose-yellow in 
jcolor. The flowers are of good size but refined in appearance; the 
stems are strong, and the plant, which grows above five feet high, is 
iquite productive. (See illustration.) 
GEORGE, JR. A beautiful exhibition Dahlia of perfect forma- 
ition. 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. 
JIM MOORE—S. C. Very distinct in form and color. The petals 
are long and regular, rolling back at the tips. The color is primrose- 
yellow, shaded gold and suffused salmon. 
Price of above, strong divided roots, 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
One of the largest and best. Lemon- 
F. D. Formal Decorative varieties. 
S. C. Semi-Cactus varieties. 
MURPHY’S MASTERPIECE—I. D. Dark red with garnet shad- 
ings. An Achievement Medal winner and Roll of Honor dahlia. One 
of the very largest varieties and a special favorite with us. 
as largest bloom in more shows than any other dahlia. 
Price, strong divisions, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 
MYRA HOWARD—I. D. The color is a glowing combination of 
yellow cadmium and gold, with tints of salmon, the entire effect being 
Ochreous orange. Throughout the deep flower are petaloids, which 
give it distinction. A wonderful plant and a thrifty grower, producing 
giant blooms freely on long, strong stems. Certified at Storrs, Conn., 
and has won many prizes. 
Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 
RUDY VALLEE—S. C. Really spectacular. It has size, beauty, 
keeping qualities and is very attractive. Flowers are full centered and 
are held well above the clean-cut foliage on long, straight stems. Growth 
vigorous. A dahlia that you should have. A. D.S. cert. Color, reddish 
apricot, gold center. 
Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 
SON OF SATAN—I. C. This beautiful cactus, a decided improve- 
ment over the variety Satan, both in color and size, is of real exhibi- 
tion quality. The plants are tall and the very large blooms are held 
high on long, straight stems. 
Price, strong divisions, $2.00 each; $20.00 doz. 
WATCHUNG GIANT—I. D. An exhibition variety that has a 
long list of winnings to its credit. The blooms are very large and are 
of a rich golden shade with a suffusion of. orange cadmium. A strong 
growing variety and a great favorite. 
Price, strong divisions, $2.00 each; $20.00 doz. 
Winner 
Special Offer: Henderson’s Group of 10 Honor Roll Dahlias, strong divisions, $10.00 delivered, transportation paid. 
DAHLIAS 
KARL BONOWITZ—S. C. The well-formed blooms of a velvety 
carmine, held erect on stiff canelike stems, are very attractive. A 
very worthy variety: 
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. 
ROBERT E. LEE. 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. 
STAR OF BETHLEHEM-—S. C. This is perhaps the outstanding 
white cactus Dahlia in cultivation at the present day. The pure white 
perfectly shaped flowers, with their numerous pointed petals, stand 
above the dense, dark green foliage, which makes it a most beautiful 
plant. 
Set of 9 Cactus Dahlias, $3.75. Delivered transportation paid. 
_HENDERSON’S FAVORITE QUARTET 
OF MODERN DAHLIAS 
Shown in Colors on page 102 
No. 1.—KING MIDAS—I. D. An enormous, clear yellow; form 
}| perfect; high, full center. 
{| good stems. 
Price, strong, divided roots, 50c each; $5.00 doz. 
Plant vigorous and extremely free blooming; 
No. 2.—SATAN—C. A sensation for its striking beauty, formation 
and coloring. Here is really an outstanding variety; blooms average 
_ 10 to 12 inches in diameter and 6 inches in depth; color, flaming scarlet 
{| with orange-salmon at base of each petal. f 
Price, strong, divided roots, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 
}| No. 3.—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. 
Price, strong, divided roots, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 
1| - No. 4.—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. 
Price, strong, divided roots, 50c each; $5.00 doz. 
Special Offer: Collection A, one of each, $2.00. 
Collection B, three of each, $5.00. 
Collection C, six of each, $9.50. 
Dahlias, History and Cultivation, is the name of 
our eight-page booklet, which gives complete cultural 
instructions, how to store roots, etc. sent with orders, 
| if asked for. 
Dahlia Roots are Delivered Transportation Paid. 
Henderson’s Dahlia Roots are strong divisions. 
