Peony-flowered, Early-flowering, Cactus, Decorative, and Double Dahlias are offered on the following 2 pages 169 



Maule's Prize- Winning Dahlias 



Each and Everyone the Best of its Type and Color — There are NONE BETTER 



On this and the following pages, we offer only such varieties of dahlias that we consider the very best as to form, color, size of flower, freedom 

 '"and perfection of bloom as well as length of flowering season. We send out good, strong divisions of lield-grown clumps. 



The Best and Latest Dahlias 



The Newest and Best of Their Color in Existence 

 Every Dahlia Lover Should Have the Entire Set 

 ELIZABETH SLOCOMBE. (Decorative). Rich brilliant purpUsh- 

 garnet in o|jening, and as the flower matures it becomes an exquisite 

 shade of garnet. A very deep, well bulll flower. The largest and best 

 of Its color and one we highly recommend. A much desired variety. 

 S3.00 each; 3 for $5.U0, postpaid. 

 GLADYS SHERWOOD. The largest pure white Hybrid Cactus 

 Dahlia we know. Its gigantic flowers are held erect on strong stems. 

 Excellent for exhibition purpose.^, and very fine in the garden. 

 $1.50 each; !4 for $3.75; G for $8.00, postpaid. 

 GLORY OF BTEAV HAVEN. One of the most beautiful Dahlias 

 grown and, in our estimation, the best on the orchid shades. An exqui- 

 site shade of pinkish mauve or silvery lilac. The neaiest to lavender In 

 a desirable Decorative Dahlia. Its flowers are of very large size. 

 $3.00 each; 3 for $5.00, postpaid. 

 GRIZZLEY. (Hybrid Decorative). The richest deep velvety maroon 

 Dahlia yet produced. The plant is a vigorous grower, and the very large 

 stately blooms are held high above the foliage on extra stout stems. 

 $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75; 6 for $8.00, postpaid. 

 JUDGE MAREAN. (Decorative). A gigantic flower of perfect type 

 and of a color combination most diflieu It to describe. There is a riot of 

 color, continually changing as the flower develops. A glowing salmon- 

 pink, with a touch of watermelon-red exquisitely blending to Irridescent 

 orange, yellow and pure gold. It is a most profuse bloomer. 

 S3. 00 each; 3 for S5.00, postpaid. 

 MRS. ETHEL F. T. SMITH. A gigantic Hybrid Cactus Dahlia. 

 Petals rather broad, and of cream white shading to lemon. Long stems 

 produce these giant flowers abundantly. 



S2.00 each ; 3 for S5.00, postpaid. 

 MRS. I. DE VER WARNER. (Decorative). A blossom of soft 

 orchid coloring, and unquestionably one of the very best of the Dahlia 

 family. For its beautifully charming color, for the very large flowers, 

 and for Its very long, strong, wiry stems, this variety was the cynosure 

 of all eyes of the Dahlia critics at the recent exhibitions. A refined, 

 lovely, sweet color, deep mauve pink, of perfect form, a true type, im- 

 pressive for its very large size. It is without exception a leader. 

 $3.50 each; 3 for $10.00, postpaid. 

 PAUL MICHAEL OR CALIFORNIA GOLD. (Hybrid Decorative) 

 This variety is one of the largest and most beautiful. It is a pleasure to 

 recommend it. Twice it has been awarded the prize for the largest dah- 

 lia In California Shows. In color, a pure gold, or deep orange buff. 

 $3.50 each; 3 for $7.00, postpaid. 

 PINK LADY. Undoubtedly the daintiest and most beautiful pink 

 Decorative Dahlia to-date. Outer petals are of the sweetest rose-pink 

 imaginable, passing gradually to white at center. 1^'lowers from five 

 to seven Inches in diameter, making it desirable for exhibition purposes. 

 $3.00 each; 3 for $5.00, postpaid. 

 WILLIAM H. SLOCOMBE. The largest and best pale yellow Decor- 

 ative Dahlia. Flowers are of gigantic size, from six to eigtit inches in 

 diameter under ordinary conditions, and can be grown much larger. A 

 clear primrose or sulphur yellow. Recommended very highly. 

 S2.00 each; 3 for ?5.00, postpaid. 



Dahlia, Elizabeth Slocombe. 



Maule's Novelty Dahlias 



Each a Different Type and Color 



BELLE OF SPRINGFIELD. Thesmallest dahlia grown. Flowers 

 are very tiny, making It verj' desirable for button-hole bouquets. In 

 color, a beautiful cardinal red. Fine for cutting and exhibiting. 

 50 cents each; 3 for SI. 25; 6 for S2.25, postpaid. 



BERTHA STORY. An exceptionally fine Decorative Dahlia that 

 is worthy of being highly recommended. Tne flower is very large, of a 

 beautiful rose-pluk. Occasionally white petals appear, adding to its 

 attractiveness. It produces giant flowers on long graceful stems, often 

 two leet long. A very desirable cut-flower and garden variety; and 

 equally good for exhibition purposes. 



$1.00 each; 3 for $1.75; 6 for $5.00, postpaid. 



PRAU G. SCHEIFF. (Decorative). An exquisite blendlngof apricot, 

 orange and yellow, with reverse of petals coral red. The unopened cen- 

 tral and twisted petals show the coral-red prominently, making a very 

 unusual and attractive flower. It is an early bloomer, and we consider 

 this the best dahlia we liave grown of the autumn shades. 



$1.00 each; 3 for $1.75; 6 for $5.00, postpaid. 



GEORGE E. BEMISTER. (Decorative). A gigantic flower of 

 bright clear lemon yellow. Long graceful curling petals are the most 

 attractive characteristics of this flower, making its mammoth blossom 

 one of the most beautiful for both garden and exhibition purposes. 

 $1.00 each; 3 for $1.75; 6 for $5.00, postpaid. 



LAVINIA. An exceptionally fine Incurved Cactus Dahlia of large 

 size and unusually good formation. It is an excellent specimen of the 

 highest type of the Incurved Cactus Dahlia. The petals are long, very 

 narrow, and tightly quilled: and so beautifully incurved and interlaced 

 as to almost meet at the center, making a very attractive and novel 

 flower. In color, a coppery red or apricot oi'lmson. This variety is the 

 most abundant bloomer of the Incurved Cactus type. 



$1.00 each; 3 for $1.75; 6 for $5.00, postpaid. 



PRESIDENT HARDING. (Peony flowered). A large sized flower 

 and very profuse flowering. Color is a beautiful shade of soft yellow. A 

 very strong vigorous grower making a splendid eflect in the garden. 

 $1.00 each; 3 for $1.75; 6 for $5.00, postpaid. 



SANTA CRUZ. (Hybrid Show) . A giant salmon-plnk blending to 

 yellow, a combination of colors that is novel and much desired. 

 $1.00 each; 3 for $1.75; 6 for $5.00, postpaid. 



TENOR ALVAREZ. One of the finest variegated Decorative Dah- 

 lias. A flower of large size, but very difficult to describe, its color is 

 so unusual. A combination of rose-violet, lilac and white heavily striped 

 andsplashed deep maroon. An early continuous and abundant bloomer. 

 SI. 00 each: 2 for SI. 75; 6 for S5.00, postpaid. 



C* d? 7 ^^ yVe will send, postpaid, one root each of 



r or «P / .UU the above 8 Named Novelty Dahlias. 



For $20.00 



We will send, postpaid, one root each of the 

 above 10 Named Best and Latest Dahlias. 



Giant or Colossal Dahlias 



Of the Largest Size; Everyone is a Wonder 



CAMBRIA. One of the finest Decorative Dahlias yet introduced, 

 unusually large perfectly formed flowers, exceptionally free flowering, 

 and carried on very long, stiff, erect stems. In color, an exquisite rose- 

 pink, shading to a more delicate pink at the center. The finest pink. 

 S2.00each; 3 for $5.00, postpaid. 

 GEORGE WALTERS. A wonderful Hybrid CactusDahlla of gigan- 

 tic size, one of the very largest and finest on the market. A beautiful 

 shade of salmon-pink artistically blending to old gold. Its flowers aie 

 perfectly formed, of very good substance, and produced on long stems. 

 $1.35 each; 3 for $3.35; 6 for $6.00, postpaid. 

 KALIF. The largest scarlet Hybrid Cactus Dahlia, a truly majestic 

 flower, and one unsurpassed for exhibition or garden purposes. A rich 

 deep glowing scarlet flower of perfect form, well built and good sub- 

 stance. The plants are strong sturdy growers. A favorite eveiy where. 

 $1.00 each; 3 for $1.75; 6 for $5.00, postpaid. 

 MADY SAVIGNON. A large deep golden yellow Decorative Dahlia. 

 Flowers produced continuously, well above the foliage. A strong sturdy 

 grower and equally desirable for exhibition, garden or cut-flower use. 

 $1.00 each; 3 for $1.75; 6 for $5.00, postpaid. 

 MILLIONAIRE. (Decorative). A giant lavender shading to white 

 at the center. One of the very largest dahlias in existence. Very pop- 

 ular and in great demand. Everv grower should have this variety. 

 $1.00 each; 3 for $1.75; 6 for $5.00, postpaid. 

 PRIDE OP CALIFORNIA. The finest of the dark rich crimson 

 Decorative Dahlias for all purposes. An exceptionally large flower 

 produced freely on long stiff stems high above the foliage. 



75 cents each; 3 for $2.00; G for $3.75, postpaid. 



For $6 



Cft ^® "^'^^^ send, postpaid, one root each of the 

 •*'" above 6 Named Giant or Colossal Dahlias. 



