CHOICEST FIELD-GROWN DAHLIA ROOTS 



At Postpaid Prices 



Almost ev-er>"vvhere recognized as the most satisfactorj- outside fall flowers, because of the endless variety of fascinating shapes, 

 man-elous colors, and their splendid lasting qualities when cut. 



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

 of the eight sections n'ou 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. 



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A Magnificent Leader 



Kalif (Colossal Cactus.) A magnificent flower of true Cac- 

 1 tus form. It often measures 9 inches in diameter and 



the pure scarlet blooms are held upright on strong, stiff^ stems. 



A great novelty. Si each. 



Four Selected Novelties 



HORTULAWTJS FIET. (.Decorative. 1 .\ giant-flowered vari- 

 ety. The most delicate shade of shrimp-pink, with tips of each 

 petal barely touched with gold. The entire flower has a suffusion 

 of delicate' tints of red and yellow, which gives a softness of 

 color difficult to describe. $1 each. 



HORTULANUS WITTE. (Decora- 

 tive.) --^ splendid exhibition variety. 

 Flowers very large, long-stemmed 

 and pure white. 50 cts. each. 



MINA BURGLE. (Decorative.) 

 Color is rich, luminous dark scarlet 

 This is the freest-flowering red Dahlia 

 in this class. 60 cts. each. (See cut.) 



PRINCESS JULIANA. (Peony-De- 

 corative.) A pure white variety of 

 special merit. The cut-flowers last 

 three or four days in water. 50c. each. 



Peony-flowered Dahlia 



The Peony-flowered type has been 

 recently introduced. Flowers are very 

 large and the blooms are freely pro- 

 duced on long, strong stems, suitable 

 for cutting. 



Geisha. The pride of the Peony-flow- 

 ered Dahlias. The color is a combi- 

 nation of scarlet and gold with 

 yellow at the center. Flowers 6 inches 

 across. 60 cts. each. 



6 Choicest Cactus Dahlias 



Cactus Dahlias are loosely and artistically formed and very irre- 

 gular. They generally have long, narrow, curled petals, some var- 

 ieties being straight, others gracefully incurved. For cutting they 

 are unsurpassed, as the flowers are formed on long, strong stems. 

 Countess of Lonsdale. A delightful blending of salmon-pink 



and amber, difticult to describe but peculiarly attractive. 



For quantity of bloom it is in a class by itself. 30 cts. each. 

 J. H. Jackson. Brilliant crimson-maroon, perfect flowers with 



long, pointed florets. A very dark Cactus Dahlia; early, free 



bloomer. 20 cts. each. 



HFrrP^ QQ ^°® each of the above 

 UliLK'^ OIF 6 Dahlias, every one a 

 winner, for $3.75, postpaid. 



Juliet. Rosy pink, tinting lighter 

 toward the center; very large flower 

 with long incurved petals. 25c. each. 

 Lawine. Superb. Soft snowy-white, 

 showing blush as the flower matures. 

 25 cts. each. 

 Prince of Yellows. Color rich canary- 

 yellow. A splendid kind to use 

 for cut-flowers. 25 cts. each. 

 Rene Cayeux. Rich geranium- 

 red. Unusually brilliant. 25c. ea. 



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above 6 popular, free - blooming, 

 large-flowering Cactus Dahlias for 

 $1.35, postpaid. 



Single Dahlias 



These have one row of petals 



and resemble a very large cosmos. 

 Especially fine for cutting. 

 Rose-Pink Century. Flowers 6 inches. 



across; rose-pink. 20 cts. each. 

 White Century. Pure white, with 



overlapping petals. 20 cts. each. 

 Wildfire. Cochineal-red, suffused 



orange-scarlet. 25 cts. each. 



Mlna Burgle. A Magnificent Red. 



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 'VXilJlv-^ OUK, Dahlias for 60c., 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. 

 Delice. Beautiful, glowing rose-pink. Fine for cutting, as it 



has long, strong stems. 25 cts. each. 

 Jack's Discovery. White, mottled with violet-rose. 25 cts. each. 

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

 Mrs. J. Gardner Cassatt. A fine cut-flower variety; color is 



a pleasing shade of mauve-pink. 30 cts. each. 

 Papa Charmet. Bright, glowing velvety maroon. 35 cts. each. 

 Professor Mansfield. (Fancy.) Rich yellow, white tips and 



rosy center. 25 cts. each. 

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



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



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One each of the above 7 beautiful Decorative 

 Dahlias for $1.70, postpaid. 



3 Superb Show Dahlias 



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

 lar, compact, and full to the center. 

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

 Black Diamond. Deepest garnet, very dark shadings. 25 cts. 

 Red Hussar. Pure cardinal-red; flowers perfect. 20 cts. 



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West Grove, Penna. 



Unique Collarette Dahlia 



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

 white, fringed collar. A most unusual flower and every Dahlia 

 grower should have it. 30 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 D. 



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