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WM. HEMtY MAULE, Inc., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



Maulers Magnificent Dahlias 



On this and the following page, vre offer anly 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 field-grown clumps. 



Dahlia, Lawine — A Fine WHtTE Cactus. 



Decorative Dahlias 



The decorative dahlias are Intermediate between the show and cactus 

 types. Petals usually are lon-g, broad and open. The flowers are large, 

 and produced in a pleasing upright manner on long, stiff stems. They 

 are unsurpassed for cutting as their lasting qualities are unequalled, 

 and for exhibition purposes they are adapted in every respect. 



4 Extra Choice Decorative Dalilias 



FRANiK. A. WAliKEll. One of the earliest to blossom and con- 

 tinues to jiroduce its beautiful flowers in great abundance throughout 

 the entire season. In color a charming shafle of deep lavender-pink. 

 The stems on this variety are exceptionally long, making it especially 

 desirable for large vases and baskets and ideal for all purposes. 

 75 cents eacli; 3 for $2.00; 87.30 per dozen, postpaid. 



1.K GRAJSD MANITOU. Of Immense size. The color of this superb 



variety is pure white artistically striped, splashed and Wotched deep 



violet-purple. The plants occasionally bear a solid purple-colored 



flower. The elTect of these phenomenal flowers Is most pleasing. 



50 cents eacli; $5.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



LGO XIII. This Is the finest yellow decorative dahlia to our knowl- 

 edg.^; Its flowers being of gigantic size, and produced upon long stems. 

 It Is a beautiful deep golden yellow. Early in the season the flowers are 

 perfectly double, and full to the center; a perfect decorative variety; 

 but as the season advances it shows its beautiful yellow centre, making 

 It a beautifully quilled paeony-flewered dahlia. As a cut-flower variety 

 it Is Ideal. For exhibition purposes^ it is unsurpassed. 



$1.!25 eacli; $14.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



MIKfA BURGLE. (Ideal Decorative Dahlia.) One of the finest and 

 without exception the best scarlet dahlia to date — champion variety, 

 producing flowers of gigantic size and remarkable beauty. In color a 

 glowing and most brilliant scarlet. The flowers are of perfect decora- 

 tive type and full to the center, being borne upon long wiry stems. 

 60 c^ts each; 3 for $1.35; $4.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



For $2.75 



wc win send, postpaid, one each 

 of the above 4 Named Extra 

 Choice Decorative Dahlias. 



Cactus Dahlias 



Cactus dahlias are rapidly coming into favor on account of immense 

 size, distinct and handsome colors, making them grand for cutting 

 and all decorative purposes. The flowers are loosely and artistically 

 formed, very Irregular, resembling chrysanthemums: some have long 

 twisted petals, terminating in a point; others are gracefully incurved, 

 while some have nearly straight petals. 



8 Superb Cactus Dalilias for $2.00 



ALIGHT. Gigantic flowers of a beautiful orange-scarlet color. Petals 

 very long, and exceedingly narrow. Blossoms are of moderately in- 

 curved form, and produced in great abundance upon long, stiff stems. 

 35 cents eacb; 3 for $1.00; $3.73 per dozen, postpaid. 

 CLARA G. STBDWICK. Clear, bright salmon, shaded yellow at 

 base of petals, which are long, slim and twisted. Flowers are borne 

 very profusely upon long, strong stems well above the foliage. 



35 cents each; 3 for $1.00; $3.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 COMRADE. Fawn color, shaded to pink at tips of petals. Flowers 

 borne on long stems well above the foliage. Fine for cutting. 



25 cents each; 3 for 45 cents; $3.50 per dozen, postpaid. 

 COUNTESS OP LONSDALE. A profuse bloomer of superior light 

 coral red tinted apricot flowers. For perfection of bloom, size and 

 erectness of stem, abundance of flowers, it has no equal. 



43 cents each; 3 for $1.35; $4.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 GENERAL BULLER. Cardinal red, with crimson shadings; each 

 petal lipped white. An early and extremely profuse bloomer. 



30 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; $3.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 LAWINE. A beautiful, large, full flower of the flnest form. The color 

 Is white with just a tinge of blush as the flower matures. A most satis- 

 factory all-around dahlia; one of the most prominent for garden decora- 

 tion, superb as a cut-flower and equally as good for exhibition purposes. 

 35 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; $3.50 per dozen; postpaid. 

 LIBELLE. Beautifully formed, dark purple flowers, always full to 

 the centre. Strong grower, profuse bloomer; fine for cutting. 



35 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; $3.50 per dozen, postpaid. 

 MARY HERRING. The color is a beautilul wine red, greatly ad- 

 mired. Flowers are produced in greatest abundance on long, stiff stems. 

 35 cents each; 3 for $1.00; $3.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



For $2.50 



we will send, postpaid, one 

 eacli of tlie above 8 Superb 

 Named Cactus Dalilias. 



5 Select Decorative Dalilias 



BESSIE BROWN. A large flower, rose colored shading to orange. 

 It is a profuse bloomer, flowering early and continuing until frost. For 

 garden decoration or for cut flowers, this variety is exceptionally good; 

 it has size and beauty, and the flowers of perfect type are produced 

 upon long, wiry stems, well above the foliage. 



33 cents each; 3 for 60 cents;^ $3.33 per dozen, postpaid. 

 JACK ROSE. In color a brilliant crimson red, rich and glowing. 



33 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; $3.35 per dozen, postpaid. 

 PRINCESS JULIANA. It is perfect as an exhibition flower, ideal 

 for garden decoration, and unsurpassed for cutting. The finest and 

 freest-flowering white decorative dahlia yet introduced. 



50 cents each; 3 for $1.33; $4.73 per dozen, postpaid. 

 SYLVIA. Soft mauve pink, changing to white at the centre. 



33 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; $3.33 per dozen, postpaid. 

 YELLOW GRAND DUKE. Aureolin yellow with quilled petals. 

 Large, double flowers of good form which are borne erect on long, 

 stiff, wiry stems well above the foliage. Fine for cutting. 



30 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; $3.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



For $1.25 



•we^vill aend, postpaid, one each of the above 5 Named 

 Select Decorative Dahlias 



