West Grove. Penna 



SPLENDID NEW DAHLIAS 



FIELD-GROWN ROOTS, POSTPAID 



The majority of people are just finding out the possibilities of the Dahlia 

 for inside decorative purposes as well as for garden planting. Within the past 

 few years the demand for this flower has increased steadily and growers find it 

 hard to fill orders. The varieties we ofifer here are, according to our judg- 

 ment, the choicest selection to be had in this country, and comprise an 

 excellent assortment of colors. Please note the new varieties oflfered 

 in each class. 



FOUR LEADING NOVELTIES 



MASTER CARL (Cactus) 



A gigantic Dahlia of perfect form and bright amber color. Petals 

 are immense and gracefully curved; very choice in every way. 

 Price, 25 cts. each. 



MME. HELENE CHARVET (Decorative) 



The flowers are very large and pure white; excellent for Church 

 decoration. Price, 25 cts. each. 



STRADELLA (Show) 



Blooms are perfectly round; color is deep purple Crimson, 

 class exhibition Dahlia. Price, 35 cts. each. 



A first- 



CALEB POWERS (Show) 



Color is delicate, soft shell pink. An early bloomer with remarkably large 

 flowers, which are freely produced on strong stems, making it splendid for 

 cutting. Price, 50 cts. each. 



I ^OFFER^ 68» The above 4 Novelty Dahlias, specially selected, $1.00, ppd. I 



3 Peony-Flowered Dahlias, 60c. 



A new type with \"ery large flowers. Blooms are freely produced 

 on long stems, making this class extremely useful for cutting. 



Geisha. The pride of the Peony-flowered Dahlias. The 

 color is remarkable, being a combination of scarlet and gold 

 with a rich, clear yellow at the center. 30 cts., each. 



Germania. Glowing wine color, shaded with yellow. Price, 

 20 cts. each. 



Gloire de Baarn. Immense flowers. Color delicate shell 

 pink, handsome and attrarti\p. Price, 20 cts. each. 



Novelty Collarette Dahlias 



(See cut \ 

 I p. 69 y 



A most distinct class. The flowers are single and have a 

 collar of short petals, usually of another color from the rest 

 of the flower. They are very attractive. 

 Maurice Rivoire. Broad petals of ox-blood red and a pure 



white, fringed collar. (See cut page 69.) Price, 25 cts. each. 

 President Viger. Rich claret, shading lighter towards the 



edges, with pure white collar. Price, 20 cts. each. 



mftrrrP^ Afia ^ Peony-Flowerea Dahlias and 2 Collarette Dahlias 

 -v»*ijn.^ DO<l« for 90 cts., postpaid 



8 GRAND DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 



Jacli Rose. Color is almost identical with the General Jacqueminot rose, brilliant 

 crimson red, with fiery tones in the center. One plant will produce 20 to 30 large 

 flowers, l^nsurpassed for cutting. Price, 25 cts., each. 

 Catherine Duer. Deep, rich, glowing red. A giant flower, borne on erect stems: 

 and very useful for cutting. For effect in artificial light, after being cut, there is 

 hardly another variety which has moie brilliancy. Price, 15 cts. each. 

 Jeanne Charmet. One of the most beautiful Dahlias ever produced. Color is 

 pink-lilac at the edges shading to pure white at the center. Immense flowers- 

 7 to 9 inches in diameter. Excellent every way. Price, 15 cts. each. 

 Lyndhurst. Large flower with cleft petals. Color is deep glowing scarlet, 1 

 beautifully shaded. Price, 15 cts. each. _ j 



Mme. A. Lumiere. (Fancy.) The coloring is unique — a soft creamy white with 

 distinct violet-crimson on the tips of the petals, which extend downward, lessen- 

 ing toward the center, producing a charming effect. Price, 15 cts. each. 

 Souv. de Gustave Doazon. A giant in size, some flowers reaching 10 inches 

 across; the largest Dahlia known in commerce. Color is an intense shade of 

 orange-red with rich crimson shadings. The profusion of bloom is remarkable, 

 for such a large variety. Price, 20 cts. each. 

 Sylvia. Color is soft, pleasing mauve-pink, gradually changing to white in the 



center. An especially fine cut flower. Price, 15 cts. each. 



Yellow Le Colosse. Flowers of very large size and perfect form. Color pure. 



primrose-ycllow; the best of its color and a valuable variety. Price, 20 cts. each. 



OFFER> 68b. J^'^.lT'lFrf'r''''^'''' 



or the entire 8 including Jack Rose for $1.20, postpaid. 



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