DECORATIVE DAHLIAS Recently Introduced 
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 
ANNA BENEDICT— I. D. This is considered to be one of the best of 
the newer dark red varieties. Exceptionally fine form, with perfectly full 
center. The color is very rich, being a deep garnet with black shadings 
in center. The flowers are very large, blooms 9 inches across being not 
unusual. The plant grows about 5, \'i feet. 
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. 
CALIFORNIA IDOL— I. D. An exceptional^ large clear lemon 
yellow with finely developed full centers. This variety is comparable 
with the popular Lord of Autumn, but is in our opinion better adapted 
for average garden cultivation. 
Price, strong divisions, 75c each; S7.50 doz. 
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. 
A very prolific bloomer, and one we can well recommend. Bush of 
medium height. 
CHAUTAUQUA SALUTE— F. D. Good whites are very few but 
this one is fine. Pure white with absolutely no shading, an early and 
continuous bloomer and perfect grower. 
Price, strong divisions. 75c each; $7.50 doz. 
ELISSA LANDI — F. D. Light pinkish orange. A regularly formed 
flower of good coloring and with good growing habits. Blooms average 
from eight to nine inches. Stem long, strong, and straight. Highly 
recommended. Roll of Honor. 
Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 
FORT MONMOUTH— I. D. A wonderful giant variety. The 
color is a rich crimson-maroon with a hue of bluish violet at the tips. 
FRANCIS LA ROCCO— F. D. A very popular and dependable 
bright sulphur yellow variety. The flowers are perfectly formed, and 
are produced in great profusion. Consequently, it is a popular cut 
flower variety. The plant attains a height of about 4 feet. 
INCANDESCENT — I. D. Soft orange, with coral red reverse- and 
shadings. The plant grows to a height of 5 % feet, producing blooms 
up to 10 inches. The plant growth is somewhat temperamental. 
Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 
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 divisions. 75c each; $7.50 doz. 
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 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 possesses many of the | 
outstanding qualities that made the Jerseys so famous. It is not a 
massive flower, as it is rarely over seven inches across, but it makes 
up in prolificy. 
It begins flowering early and continues throughout the summer. 
The flowers are pure glistening white, of perfect formal design, with 
perfect centers. The flowers also have wonderful keeping qualities 
when cut. The plant is healthy and vigorous and grows about five 
feet high. 
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. W hen grown for exhibition 
it will produce blossoms ten inches across. 
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. 
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, except where specially noted, strong divided roots, 
50c each; $5.00 doz. 
Special Offer: Complete Set of 25 Decorative Dahlias $12.50 
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. 
MURPHY'S MASTERPIECE— I. D. Dark red with garnet 
shadings. An achievement Medal winner and Roll of Honor dahlia. 
One of the very largest varieties and a special favorite with us. Winner 
was largest bloom in more shows than any other dahlia. 
Price, strong divisions. 75c each; $7.50 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. 
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. 
THE WORLD— F. D. Outstanding for its superb color, a rich, 
deep rosy-magenta overlaid garnet with silver shadings. 
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. 
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. 75c each; $7.50 doz. 
WHITE WONDER— I. D. A strong growing variety, attaining a 
height of about 5}^ feet. The flowers are pure white with long petals 
that are attractively twisted and curled. 
YELLOW JERSEY BEAUTY— F. D. Golden yellow with a slight 
reddish tone in the center, which helps to accentuate the richness of 
the color. Like all of the other Jerseys, it is a dependable free bloomer. 
The flowers are of good size, and are produced on strong stems. The 
plant is vigorous and of medium height. 
Price, strong divisions. 75c each: $7.50 doz. 
Henderson's Dahlia Roots are strong divisions. Dahlia Roots are Delivered Transportation Paid in the U. S. A. 
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