DECORATIVE DAHLIASJrsSiWtSt. 



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 S l / 2 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 exceptionally 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 

 ior 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 

 rlower 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. 



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

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



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

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

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

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

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

 *< inches or over in diameter, with a depth of 5 inches. 



JANE COWL — I. D. An impressively beautiful Dahlia. The 

 olor is warm buff and old gold, blending to apricot and rose in the 

 renter. 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 fox 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. 



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 21 Decorative Dahlias, $10.00 



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; S7.50 doz. 



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

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

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



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 string 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. 



WHITE WONDER- — I. D. A strong growing variety, attaining a 

 height of about 5 Yi 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; S7.50 doz. 



Henderson's Dahlia Roots are strong divisions. Dahlia Roots are Delivered Transportation Paid in the U. S. A. 



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