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 171i\^VJlV/\ 1 1 V H JLJ/\rlJLLrVO and Standard Varieties 



They are the Prize and Praise Winners of the Honor Rolls 



I. D. Informal Decorative varieties. F. D. Formal Decorative varieties. 

 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. 



ROSEATA — F. D. This rose pink formal decorative is in our 

 opinion the most dependable Dahlia in our Collection. As some ob- 

 servers have said, it is always in flower. They are of medium size and 

 are held up well on stiff stems. As a cut flower it has good keeping 

 qualities. 



RUDOLF'S GIANT— I. D. The 12-Inch size, and a striking color 

 combination gives this creation real prestige. Of live buff with apricot 

 and pink suffusions; makes it glow in the garden. 



Price, strong divisions, SI. 00 each; $10.00 doz. 



SULTAN OF HILLCREST— F. D. This variety produces im- 

 mense flowers, frequently 11 inches across; bright lemon yellow in color 

 with a rosy-pink reverse. The plant is very vigorous, and the flowers 

 are produced on strong stiff stems. A favorite exhibition dahlia. 



THE WORLD— F. D. Bloom 9x4H, bush 5 feet. The color is 

 rich, deep rosy magenta, over-laid garnet, with silver shadings on 

 edges of petals. Full, perfect centers. Stems erect and strong. 



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. 



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. 



WHITE KING— F. D. A lovely snow white Dahlia of perfect 

 formation. The medium size beautifully formed flowers are produced 

 in abundance on fine wiry stems so that the refreshing flowers are 

 available for cutting over an extended period of time. 



Price, except where specially noted, strong divided roots, 

 75c each; $7.50 doz. Special Offer: Complete Set of 26 Decor- 

 ative Dahlias, $17-50. 



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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. 



EL TOREADOR— F. D. One of the most outstanding reds. Pro- 

 duces flowers of good size and form on long straight stems, ideal for 

 cutting. 



FOREST FIRE — I. D. As its name indicates, this is a very spec- 

 tacular variety, the color being a combination of lemon yellow and 

 brilliant scarlet. Height of plant about 4^ ft. 



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

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



GALLANT FOX — F. D. Of outstanding merit, with 6-inch flowers 

 of an entrancing luminous dark red color referred to as claret. 



GOLDEN ECLIPSE — F. D. The color is clear golden-yellow 

 with slight blushes of salmon on some of the petals, shading to bright, 

 rich salmon in the center. A pleasing, glowing combination of autumn 

 colors that is as brilliant under artificial light as in the open. The plant 

 is exceptionally vigorous in growth, ranging from 5 to 7 feet in height; 

 the flowers average from 8 to 10 inches in diameter. 



HUNT'S VELVET WONDER— I. D. Color, bright violet bur- 

 gundy. Stands erect on fine stem. An honor roll dahlia. 



JAMES KIRBY — I. D. Its 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 S inches. 



JERSEY 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 WHITE BEAUTY— F. D. It begins flowering early and 

 continues throughout the summer. The flowers are pure glistening 

 white, of perfect formal design, with perfect (inters. The flowers also 

 have wonderful keeping qualities when cut. The plant is vigorous 

 and grows about five feet high. 



JIM MOORE — I. D. Here is a fine grower that produces large 

 blooms of a yellow and gold blend. A line dahlia. 



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

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

 vears, 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. 



KENTUCKY— F. D. Bloom 7x5, bush 6 feet. This dahlia has the 

 same ideal characteristics as Jersey Beauty/of which it is a sport, and 

 apparently a stronger grower. Its color is a tone of Jersey Beauty's 

 pink, with a lot of yellow and gold blended in, making it more of a 

 salmon pink. Good for cutting. 



KENTUCKY SUN— F. D. This clear, light lemon yellow variety 

 just seems to grow and produce quantities of large uniform blooms. 

 Strong stems. Glossy green foliage. Withstands a lot of adverse con- 

 ditions. Achievement Medal winner. 



MARY ELLEN — F. D. The color is a violet rose, with considerably 

 more pink than lavender. Flowers attain wonderful exhibition size. 

 Mid-season bloomer. 



MRS. GEORGE LE BOUTILLIER— I. D. A he-man's flower 

 everyone likes. The color is a bright carmine red. shading to a rich 

 cardinal red at the center, with full petal and deep flower. The aver- 

 age diameter of this Dahlia is 10 inches. 



MRS. JAMES ALBIN— F. D. Bloom 6x3, bush 5 feet. Soft lemon 

 yellow. Strong bush and excellent foliage. 



MRS. WM. S. KNUDSEN— I. D. A pure white that will be hard 

 to beat as it already has a fine record as a prize winner; exhibited 4 

 times in the undisseminated classes it was 4 times a- winner. Detroit, 

 Toledo, Indianapolis and Chicago. Can be grown to 12 inch blooms. 



Price, strong divisions, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



RED JERSEY BEAUTY — F. D. A most welcome addition, for 

 the fine qualities that have made the Jerseys famous are found in a 

 superlative degree in this newcomer. It is brilliant deep red in color. 

 The flowers are of good size and are produced abundantly over a long 

 season. 



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\tevement tjroup 



OF FIVE SELECTED GARDEN DAHLIAS 



Shown in Colors on Opposite Page 



In this group, we have combined five lovely Dahlias that 

 should be found in every garden. It contains a beautiful range 

 of colors, and forms which are not only superb in the garden, 

 but also ideal for cut flowers. 



1. RUBY KING— I. D. A large flower about 8 in. x 3 in. with a 

 most artistic wavy type of petal. The color is a rich red shading to 

 deep ruby red at the center. 



It is a splendid cutting variety and the blooms are carried on strong 

 medium height plants. 



Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



2. SUNRAYS — I. D. Adjectives fail to do this flower justice. In 

 color it is a clear buff, suffused apricot with a distinct peach red on 

 reverse side of petals. The bush grows to a height of \ X A feet, flowers 

 measure up to 11 inches. It wins everywhere and also wins its place 

 on the "All-American Team." Its faults are hard to find. 



Price, strong divisions, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



3. LOIS WALCHER — F. D. A true purple with outer third of 

 petals clear white. A bi-color which has won six American Home 

 Achievement Medals. The blooms are 7 inches, produced on plants 

 about 414 feet high. Sturdy growth and good stems. 



Price, strong divisions. $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



4. WHITE WONDER — I. D. A strong growing variety, attain- 

 ing a height of about 5J4 feet. The flowers are pure white with long 

 petals that are attractively twisted and curled. 



Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz, 



5. MID WEST CHAMPION— I. D. This is truly a champion in 



all respects. The huge informal blooms are of a glistening violet rose 

 in color and have long stiff stems. The plants are tall, vigorous 

 growers and hold the attractive blooms well above the foliage. 

 Price, strong divisions, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



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