CHOICEST FIELD-GROWN DAHLIA ROOTS 



At Postpaid Prices 



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

 marvelous 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 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 



A Magnificent Leader 



Kalif. 'Col 085 *! Cactus^. A magnificent flower of true Cac- 

 * 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 



LE GRAND MANTTOU. (Decorative.) The best variegated 

 Dahlia in this type. The ground color is white, prettily spotted, 

 striped and blotched with reddish violet. 60 cts. each. 



MINA BURGLE. (Decorative.) Color is rich, luminous dark 

 scarlet. This is the freest-flowering red 

 Dahlia in this class. 60 cts. each. 



PRINCESS JULIANA. (Peony- Deco- 

 rative.) A pure white variety of special 

 merit. It has long, strong stems and 

 the cut-flowers last three or four 

 days in water. 50 cts. each. 



SWEETBRIER. (Cactus.) A 

 superb Dahlia of an exquisite 

 shade of pink. Very free 

 bloomer. 50 cts. each. 



Peony-flowered Dahlia 



The Peony-flowered type has 

 been recently introduced. Flowers 

 are very large and the blooms are 

 freely produced on long, strong 

 stems, suitable for cutting. 



Geisha. The pride of the Peony- 

 flowered Dahlias. The color is a 

 combination of scarlet and gold 

 with yellow at the center. Flowers 

 6 inches across. 60 cts. each. 



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 UHJLI\^ OU 6 Dahlias, every one a 

 winner, for $3.25, postpaid. 



5 Choicest Cactus Dahlias 



Cactus Dahlias are loosely and artistically formed and very 

 irregular. They generally have long, narrow, curled petals, some 

 varieties being straight, others gracefully incurved. (See cut.) 

 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, difficult to describe but peculiarly attractive. 

 Splendid for cutting and admired by everyone who sees it. 

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

 Floradora. Splendidly shaped, dark, velvety crimson flowers on 

 long, strong stems; remarkably free flowering and fine for cut- 

 ting. 25 cts. each (See cut.) 

 J. H. Jackson. Brilliant crimson-ma- 

 roon, perfect flowers with long, pointed 

 florets. A very dark Cactus Dahlia; 

 early, free bloomer. 20 cts. each. 

 Juliet. Rosy pink, tinting lighter toward 

 the center; very large flower with long, 

 incurved petals. 25 cts. each. 

 Prince of Yellows. Color rich canary- 

 yellow. A splendid kind to use for cut- 

 flowers. 25 cts. each. 



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each of the 

 popular, 



free- blooming, large - flowering Cactus 

 Dahlias for $1.10, postpaid. 



Single Dahlias 



These have one row of petals and re- 

 semble 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 over- 

 lapping petals. 20 cts. each. 

 Wildfire. Cochineal-red, suffused orange- 

 scarlet. 25 cts. each. 



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5 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. 



Jack's Discovery. White, mottled with violet-rose. A charm- 

 ing color combination. 25 cts. each. 



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

 a pleasing shade of mauve-pink, and flowers are elegantly 

 formed. One of the newer Dahlias that has become a standard. 

 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 5 beautiful Decorative 

 Dahlias for $1.25, postpaid. 



West Grove, Penna. 



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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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 Q. 



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