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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. CLARA CARDER. One of the grandest 
pink decorative Dahlias we have ever grown. 
Its formation is on the border line between' 
formal and informal decorative, and is in a 
color class by itself, it being a beautiful shade 
of clear Cyclamen pink, the only Dahlia we 
know of this color. The blooms are produced 
in the greatest profusion from early season 
until cut down by frost. 
Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 
dozen. 
2. FOREST FIRE — I. D. As its name indi- 
cates, this is a very spectacular variety, the 
color being a combination of lemon yellow and 
brilliant scarlet. Height of plant about 4J-£ ft. 
Price, strong divisions, 50c each; $5.00 
dozen. 
5. NEGUS — F. D. Deep ox-blood red shading 
to almost black at center. Very outstanding 
for its rich velvety appearance. A worthy- 
addition to any collection of Dahlias. 
Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 
dozen. 
3. SULTAN OF HILLCREST — F. D. This 
variety produces immense 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. This is a favorite exhibition 
dahlia. 
Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 
dozen. 
4. RED JERSEY BEAUTY— F. D. This the 
newest development in the Jersey clan is in- 
deed a most welcome addition, for the fine 
qualities that have made the Jerseys famous 
are found in a superlative degree in this new- 
comer. It is brilliant deep red in color. The 
flowers are of good size and are produced 
abundantly over a long season. 
Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 
dozen. 
C ' I f~\£t INTERNATIONAL GROUP. One of each of the d» Q AA 
OpBClCLl kJTTCT five varieties described above. A $3.50 value for «p«3.UU 
MODERN POMPON DAHLIAS 
BABY. Beautiful shade of pink; most at- 
tractive for cutting and border display. An 
outstanding color in this particular class. 
BETTY STONE. 1 J/£-inch. This is an 
exceptionally strong growing variety, with 
attractive foliage that sets off the rich red 
blooms. Satisfactory for cutting and ex- 
hibition. Strong divisions. 
BOBBY. Plum purple of the deepest 
shade in the dahlia field. Can make a won- 
derful color combination when grown with 
the lighter or pastel shades. 
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. 1 Yl 
in. blooms. Strong divisions. 
HONEY. Blooms \\i in., bush, 3 feet. 
Primrose yellow with faint suffusion of red 
on edge of petal. Free flowering on long 
stems. 
LITTLE HERMAN. Maroon and pink, 
makes a most attractive planting in any 
garden border, bright and cheerful. 
MORNING MIST. 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. 
JOE FE'l'TE. Pure white, fine form, good 
stems. 1 Yi in. blooms. 
LITTLE EDITH. Primrose yellow, with 
an edging of carmine. Very free and a per- 
fect exhibition variety. 1 l /i in. blooms. 
TITIAN. Bright scarlet flowers supported 
on strong stems; upright and perfectly 
formed flowers. 
TOM THUMB. For the amateur gar- 
dener who is really looking for something 
unusual, this pompon produces the smallest, 
yet most perfectly formed red flowers.' Most 
attractive, ideal for cutting or bunching. 
YELLOW GEM. We believe this to be 
the best yellow Pompon. Very free, long 
stems, perfect formation. 1 in. blooms. 
MINIATURE DAHLIAS 
The introduction of the Miniature opens up 
a new field of usefulness for Dahlias. They are 
extremely attractive in the garden; the plants 
grow 2Yi to 3>y<i feet high, they are covered 
with flowers during the summer. 
BABY ROYAL. Bush 3 ft. A gem for any 
garden of salmon pink shaded apricot with 
yellow at base of petal. 
BABY SAGAMORE. Excellent long stems 
and a golden yellow color that is always popu- 
lar. It will cut more blooms per plant than 
any other variety. 
BISHOP OF LANDAFF. A miniature 
duplex. The brilliant scarlet flowers stand 
gaily above the bronzy-red foliage. Excellent 
for landscape work. 
CORALETTE. 
ing coral pink. 
One of the finest. A glow- 
CORINA. Excellent for border work, its 
brilliant salmon pink coloring adds beauty 
and charm to the flower bed. 
DAY BREAK. A beautifully shaped 
flower that should be included in the collec- 
tion. Color bronze, good habit and strong. 
ECLIPSE, JR. Light orange, shading to 
deep orange at center. One of the most per- . 
feet miniatures produced to date. 
FAIRY. Soft violet rose shading mauve 
at tips. Early, continuous bloomer. Keeps 
wonderfully well when cut. 
HENRIETTA. Color orange and white, 
ideal for cutting. Fine bushy habit. Flowers 
held upright on strong stems. 
RED HEAD. Scarlet orange with blooms 
facing up on nice stems. Fine keeper. 
ROBIN* As arresting as the first robin in 
spring. Prolific bright red or scarlet. Holds its 
color in the sun and blooms are small. 
SANHICAN'S SWEETHEART. Pale apri- 
cot, suffused with shrimp-pink. 
Price for any of the above strong divi- 
sions, 50c each; $5.00 doz. 
SINGLE FLOWERED DAHLIAS 
BIG CHIEF. Brilliant cherry red, mar- 
gined with rich velvety maroon. 
LUSIUS. Rich burnt orange. 
NEWPORT WONDER. The soft pink 
blooms keep well. 
PURITY. A pure white of fine form. 
YELLOW TREASURE. The best clear 
yellow. 
Price of above, strong divisions, 50c 
each; $5.00 doz. 
BALL DAHLIAS 
JOAN KERR. Beautiful white. A popu- 
lar cut flower variety. 
JERSEY'S BEACON. Orange and buff. 
Lovely for artistic arrangements. 
MAUDE ADAMS. Blush-pink and white. 
A delicate pastel color. 
Price of above, strong divisions, 50c 
each; $5.00 doz. 
Special Offer of Dahlias (Our selec- 
tion). 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 75c; 6 for $1.25; 
12 for $2.25; $18.00 per 100. 
Price for any of the above, 35c each; 
$3.50 doz. 
Henderson's Dahlia Roots are strong divisions. Dahlia Roots are Delivered Transportation Paid in the U. S. A 
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