WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 
Bulbs, Roots, ete.—141 
Maule’s Magnificent Dahlias for 1908. 
I claim to have done more to improve and popularize the dahlia | 
than any other seed house in America, and now annually supply tens 
of thousands of roots to customers in all parts of the country. I have 
long been growing, comparing, originating and testing dahlias. 
Pennsylvania. 
Many | 
famous seedlings have been developed at my Briar Crest grounds, in 
At Panmure, in New Jersey, I devote about five acres 
annually to the production of dahlia roois, which during August and 
September are the admiration of thousands of visitors and passers by. 
One each of all the following 44 named Dahlias (not including Ethel Maule or Virginia Maule) by express, prepaid, for $5.76. 
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS. 
The decorative dahlias are intermediate be- 
tween the show and cactus types. Petals usually 
are long, broad and open. Very free flowering. 
BRIAR CREST.—A fine, large dahlia, with 
showy flowers of crimson effect. The flowers 
are semi-quilled and are on long stems, making 
them exceptionally valuable for cutting. Plant 
robust and free blooming. See price below. 
CLARIBEL, — A profuse bloomer of large 
flowers of a deep, rich, royal purple, borne on 
long stems. Especially desirable for cutting. 
CLIFFORD W. BRUTON.—The fine, can- 
ary-yellow flowers are of immense size and 
perfectly formed. A tall, vigorous grower and 
anextremely prolific bloomer. See price below. 
EVADNE.—Primrose yellow, tipped creamy 
white, sometimes edged and tipped soft pink. 
FIRE RAIN.—Ricbh brilliant cardinal red. 
The flowers are large, perfectly formed, full at 
the centre. Valuable for cut flowers. 25 cents 
each; 3 for 65 cents, postpaid. 
GRAND DUKE ALEXIS.—A magnificent 
pure white flower, distinctly tinged with deti- 
eate pink. Unique, as the petals are rolled up 
and overlap each other. 20c. each; 3 for 5Uv. 
KATHERINE DUER. Famed for its 
bright, iridescent, crimson-scarlet color, especi- 
ally under artificial light. Originated at New- 
port, Rhode Island. Very fashionable. 20 cts. 
each. 3 for 50 cents, postpaid. 
LYNDHURST.—One of the best bright scar- 
lets; invaluable for cutting. Flower large, 
perfectly formed, and full at the centre. 
MEPHISTO. — An intense, brilliant scarlet 
flower of the decorative type. Fine habit of 
growth and a prolific bloomer, making it a 
desirable variety for beds and for massing, 
Originated on my Briar Crest trial grounds, 
and is one of the best. See price below. 
MRS. WINTERS.—F lowers very large, pure 
snow white and most finely formed. 20c. each. 
MRS. ROOSEVELT. — The acknowledged 
peer of any large flowering dahlia, Perfectly 
double, of great size; 6 to 8 inches. In colora 
delicate pink, shaded to a soft clear pink. 
Flowers on long stems, making it a superior 
sort for cutting. 35 cents each. 
NYMPH 4#A.—An exquisite,clear, light pink, 
shading darker toward the outer petals. Sug- 
gests very much the weli-known pink water 
lily. One of the best of the decorative type, 
and a handsome acquisition. See price below. 
SUNRISE.—An attractive Briar Crest seed- 
ling. A beautiful straw buff. The ends of the 
petals are slightly shaded with crimson. The 
tints suggest the early dawn. As the petals re- 
curve the shading becomes darker, giving the 
flowers, which are borne on long stems, a rain- 
bow appearance. See price below. 
WM. AGNEW. — Flowers immense in size, 
of intense, glistening scarlet crimson; perfect 
form; plant always in bloom. Effective as a 
bedding plant or cut flower. See price below. 
Any of the Decorative Dahlias, strong roots, 
except where priced, 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; 
$1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 
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DAHLIA, KATHERINE Duer. 
MIXED DOUBLE 
The Gaillardia Flowered 
Dahlia, Gloria 
This entire new race of Dahlias has been thor- 
oughly tested on my Panmure Seed Gardens at 
Newtield, N. J. for the last two years, and at last 
Iam able to offer roots to my customers. ‘he 
magnificent flowers resemble giant gaillardias 
and are of many various colors. The habit of | 
growth is dwarf and compact, the plant is | 
Simply covered with exquisite blooms the 
entire dahlia season. For illustration and fur- 
ther description of flowers, see page 111, among | 
my Flower Seed Novelties. 
Strong roots in mixture. 20c. each; 3 for 50c. 
POMPON DAHLIAS. 
Pompon dahlias are formed like the show type, | 
although smaller, and plants are very free 
Jlowering. 
CATHERINE.— Pure yellow, of fine form | 
full to the centre and borne on long stems. 
ELEGANTA, —- Finely formed, soft pink 
flowers, tipped deep pink. Profuse bloomer. 
LITTLE HERMAN. Deep red,tipped white. 
SNOW CLAD.—A grand bloomer of finely 
formed pure white flowers, on long stems. 
SUNSHINE.—Most finely formed, brilliant 
scarlet flowers; long stems. 
Any of the Pompon Dahlias, strong roots, 
15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 
SINGLE DAHLIAS. 
Single dahlias have usually but eight petals, 
and are very desirable for cutting. 
THE 20th CENTURY.—Bears magnificent 
flowers, 5 to 7 inches across, with large petals, | 
which are white, marked deep pink. 20 cents 
each ; 3 for 50 cents, postpaid. 
SINGLE MIXED.—A choice selection of the 
large flowering 20th Century type, in mixture. 
l0c. each ; 3 for 25c.; 90c. per dozen, postpaid. 
DAHLIA, GENERAL BULLER. 
CACTUS DAHLIAS. 
Cactus dahlias are becoming highly popular. 
The petals are narrow and folded backward, 
the reverse of the show and decorative types. 
GENERAL BULLER. 
rich, velvety plum color. See price bélow. 
COUNTESS OF LONSDALE. — A profuse 
bloomer of superior light coral red flowers. 
KRIEMHILDE.—A brilliant pink shading 
to a lighter pink with white centre. 
MRS. JOWETT.—Brilliant orange red. 
MATCHLESS.—Large flowers of a rich, glis- 
tening crimson, overlaid dark velvety maroon. 
PRIMROSE DAME.—Finely pointed, clear 
yellow petals. Very early, prolific bloomer. 
WINSOME.—The finest large white cactus | 
to date. Very stiff erect stems. 
Any of the Cattus Dahlias, strong roots, 20 cts. | S C 
; | Should be in every collection. 20c. each. 
each; 3 for 50 cts., $1.75 per doz., postpaid. 
DAHLIA ROOTS. 
About 109 choice and valuable sorts, including standard varieties and remnants from 
last year’s novelties, all freshly grown and strong; in mixture, unnamed. 
6 for 0 cents; 90c. per dozen, postpaid. By express, at purchaser’s expense, $6.00 per 100. 
10 cents each; 
FANCY DAHLIAS. 
Fancy dahlias are formed like the decorative 
and show types, but the flowers are striped, mot- 
tled, tipped lighter, penciled and variegated. 
FRANK SMITH.— Dark purple maroon, 
exquisitely tipped pinkish white. 
KEYSTONE.—Large flowers, of fine form; 
pink striped crimson. See price below. 
LOTTIE ECKFORD.— White, striped pink 
and crimson. Fine form. See price below. 
LUCY FAWCETT.—Sulphur-yellow, striped 
and spotted with carmine-rose. See price below. 
MARIE GEHRING.—Pure canary yellow, 
each petal striped delicate red. See price below. 
PROFESSOR MANSRFIELD.— A unique 
| variety of monstrous size and peculiar color 
combinations, being of rich yellow with tips 
and slight markings of rosy-red towards the 
centre; under certain weather conditions the 
red markings appear on the margin of the 
petals. It is quite variable, but distinct and 
interesting in all stages. 25 cents each. 
PROGRESS. Rosy lake, spotted and mark- 
ed with glowing crimson. Unique. 
Any of the Fancy Dahlias, except where 
priced, strong roots, 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cents; 
$1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 
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SHOW DAHLIAS. 
Show dahlias are large and round in shape. - 
The outer petals in most cases reflex to the stem 
and form a perfect ball-shaped flower. They are 
of one color, or may be shaded and tipped darker. 
VIRGINIA MAULE. A _ beautiful Briar- 
Crest seedling, listed last season for the first 
time. It is a large show dahlia of exquisite 
shell-pink color. A strong, free bloomer, with 
long-stemmed flowers. Valuable for cutting. 
Although but recently on the market, it has 
already attracted much attention and favor- 
able comment. Good strong roots $1.00 each, 
| postpaid. 
ETHEL MAULE. — First offered in 1901. 
The finest, largest floweriug white show dahlia 
known. Dwarf in habit, and one of the first 
to bloom, and most prolific. No sort is more 
admired on my trial grounds, and it is one of 
the most conspicuously elegant dahlias in my 
entire collection. I regret that my stock is 
considerably depleted, so this year will be able 
| only to offer strong roots at $1.50 each, postpaid. 
: Cardinal red, with | 
crimson shadings; each petal tipped white. | 
BRUNHILDE.—Flowers of large size, deep, | 
A. D. LIVONI.—Beautiful soft pink, quilled 
petals, full to centre; profuse bloomer. 
APOLLYON. — Large full flowers of vivid 
scarlet. A free and profuse bloomer. 
FLORA NOVA.—Flowers large, deep pur- 
plish maroon, petals quilled and pointed, 
almost ball shape; distinct and handsome. 
JAMAICA.—Rich purple shaded maroon. 
LA FRANCE.—Color of the justly celebrated 
La France rose. Flowers large and produced 
in great numbers on long stems. 
MRS. DYER PEARL. — The flowers are 
pure orange with scarlet orange, medium to 
large, and are borne upon upright stems. ; 
PURITY.— A beautiful, white show dahlia 
of large size; perfect form; free flowering. 
QUEEN VICTORIA. — Pleasing shade of 
| deep yellow; quilled petals. -See price below. 
RED HUSSAR.— A free flowering, bright, 
intense cardinal red show dahlia. 
Any of the Show Dahlias, strong roots, except 
where priced, 15 cents each; 2 for 26 cents; $1.25 
per dozen, postpaid. 
