CHOICEST FIELD-GROWN DAHLIA ROOTS 



At Postpaid Prices 



Almost everywhere recognized as the most satisfactory outside fall flowers, because of the endless variety of fascinating shapes, 

 marvelous colors, and their splendid lasting qualities when cut. . ,. , T , f L • , 



We offer no ordinary list, as it represents the recommendations ot leading Dahlia specialists of our country. In each ot the eight 

 sections you will find the sorts which in each color class stand out as preeminently the leaders. So long as you confine yourself to 

 this page you cannot miss having choice Dahlias. Plant in well-drained, rich soil, 2 feet apart to get full sunshine. 



WE ARE MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY 



5 Notable Novelties 



JEAN CAZOT (Gay Paree). ^Cactus.) Nasturtium-red with 



golden suffusion. One of the most exquisitely colored autumn- 

 tinted varieties. Si. 50 each. 

 BIANCA. (Cactus.) Coloring is beautiful rose-lilac, with 



white shadings, and the great blooms are held erect on strong, 



stiff stems. Si each. 

 KATTF . Cactus.) Color is pure 



scarlet. A truly majestic flower, 



frequently measuring from 7 to 9 



inches in diameter. Each bloom 



is perfectly formed and comes on 



long, strong stems. Most effective; 



useful tor cutting. Si each. 

 LATONA. (Decorative.) An un- 

 usual blending of orange, buff, and 



yellow. Free flowering, on good 



stems for cutting. Si each. 

 MRS. ELLA CLINE. 1 Decorative.) 



A beautiful glistening pure white 



with good stems. Has proved an 



ideal all-round variety. Si each. u 



3 Peony-flowered Dahlias 



This type has been recently intro- 

 duced. Flowers are large and the 

 blooms are freely produced on long, 

 strong stems, suitable for cutting. 

 MADONNA. (See cut.) White, 



sometimes slightly tinted with a deli- 

 cate shade of lavender-pink. Extra 



fine. 50 cts. each. 

 ELLEN KELLEY. A very lovely, 



long-stemmed, free-flowering rich 



goiden yellow. 75 cts. each. 

 BERTHA PAULDING. An immense 



rose-pink flower. Si each. 



5 Choicest Cactus Dahlias 



Cactus Dahlias generally have long, narrow, curled petals, some 

 straight, others gracefully incurved. Fine for cutting. 

 PIERROT. (Incurved Cactus.) Long, tubular, narrow petals, 

 deep amber or orange-buff in color, occasionally showing white 

 tips. Creates a furore wherever exhibited. A wonderful flower 

 of unusual grace and a splendid garden variety. 90 cts. each. 

 Marjorie Castleton. Outer petals 

 clear rose-pink, changing to white 

 toward the center. 35 cts. each. 

 Golden Gate. Its lovely, perfectly 

 formed flowers are rich golden yel- 

 low. 35 cts. each. 

 H. Jackson. The finest, near-black 

 Cactus Dahlia in existence. Color 

 deep, velvety blackish maroon. Gi- 

 gantic in size. 35 cts. each. 

 Perle de Lyon. A pure white exhibi- 

 tion variety of great value. 

 Petals fringed or nicked, giving 

 a unique appearance. 35c. ea. 



nrrr'n^ /t9 One each of the above 



"TTTTXTV^ *«> Superior Dahlias, 8 in 



all, for $6.75, postpaid. 



popular, free- blooming, large-flower- 

 ing Cactus Dahlias for $2.10, postpaid. 



3 Single Dahlias 



Resemble a large cosmos. Will 

 furnish big bouquets at tiny cost. 

 Eckford Century. An immense 

 pure white, spotted and penciled 

 with crimson. 30 cts. each. 

 Painted Beauty. Garnet, striped 

 maroon and tipped with white. 

 I 25 cts. each. 



Rose-Pink Century. Rose-pink, 6 

 inches across. 25 cts. each. 



Madonna. White, sometimes tinted lavender 



» 0rrER> 43c& bove 



dahlias for 75c, ppd. 



7 Decorative Dahlias 



Decorative Dahlias are large, flat when fully open, perfectly 

 double, and full to the center. Petals are broad and in most cases 

 nearly flat, but some are fluted. 

 Frank A. Walker. Color deep lavender-pink. Exceptionally 



good for garden decoration or for cutting. 35 cts. each. 

 Jack Rose. Velvety crimson. An ideal cut-flower. 25 cts. each. 

 Jeanne Charmet. Color is exquisite pink, shading daintily to 



pure white toward the center and a tinge of light yellow at 



the margin. 50 cts. each. 

 Mina Burgle. Color is rich, luminous dark scarlet. This is the 



freest-flowering red Dahlia in this class. 50 cts. each. 

 Princess Juliana. A magnificent white for cutting. 35 cts. ea. 

 Souv. de Gustave Douzon. Immense orange-red flowers. 25c. ea. 

 Sylvia 1 Dolly). Soft, pleasing mauve-pink, gradually changing 



to white in the center. An especially fine cut-flower. 25 cts. ea. 



rArrril>w i9n One each of the above 7 beautiful Decorative 

 1 VllXftV "««»«I Dahlias for $2.10, postpaid. 



4 Superb Show Dahlias 



Show Dahlias are large, globular-shaped, double flowers, regu- 

 lar, compact, and full to the center. 



Maude Adams. Pure white, overlaid with clear pink. 35c ea. 

 Miss Helen Hollis. The grandest deep scarlet. 50 cts. each. 

 A. D. Livoni. Beautiful soft pink. 25 cts. each. 

 Storm King. Splendid, free-flowering white. 25 cts. each. 



" 0FFER> 43d Above 4 Superb Show Dahlias for $1.15, ppd. 



West Grove, Penna. 



□ This sign indicates delivery not prepaid. See page 4 



Unique Collarette Dahlias 



Ami Chachet. Orange-red, collar red. 35 cts. each. 

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

 white, fringed collar. 35 cts. each. 



Grand Dahlias in Mixture (not labeled) 



Our Double XX Mixed Dahlia Roots are made up of the finest 

 named kinds, both Single and Double varieties, all colors and 

 shades. 10 for $1.50, postpaid; 15 finest mixed, only $1.50 a 



Flowering Bulbs 



43 



