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 UE,\^SJS\1\ 1 1 V H UAJnLJLlAO and Standard Varieties 



They are the Prize and Praise Winners of the Honor Rolls 



I. D. Informal Decorative varieties. F. D. Formal Decorative varieties. 

 Dahlias, History and Cultivation, is the name of our eight-page booklet, which gives complete cultural instructions, how to 

 store roots, etc., sent with orders, if asked for. , 



CLARA BARTON — I. D. An immense bloom which faces slightly 

 upward on long, straight stems. The face of the petals is silvery orchid 

 with the reverse of deep lavender, giving a general effect of lavender. 



EL TOREADOR — F. D. One of the most outstanding reds. Pro- 

 duces flowers of good size and form on long straight stems, ideal for 

 cutting. 



FOREST FIRE — I. D. As its name indicates, this is a very spec- 

 tacular variety, the color being a combination of lemon yellow and 

 brilliant scarlet. Height of plant about 43^ ft. 



FORT MONMOUTH— I. D. A wonderful giant variety. The 

 color is a rich crimson-maroon with a hue of bluish violet at the tips. 



GALLANT FOX — F. D. Of outstanding merit, with 6-inch flowers 

 of an entrancing luminous dark red color referred to as claret. 



HUNT'S VELVET WONDER— I. D. Color, bright violet bur- 

 gundy. Stands erect on fine stem. An honor roll dahlia. 



JAMES KIRBY — I. D. Its color may be described as a crimson- 

 scarlet with ruby tones in the center, all perfectly blended to produce 

 a flower that almost scintillates like a rare jewel. In size the .flowers 

 average 8 inches or over in diameter, with a depth of 5 inches. 



JIM MOORE — I. D. Here is a fine grower that produces large 

 blooms of a yellow and gold blend. A fine dahlia. 



KATHLEEN NORRIS— I. D. Although this lovely soft, rose- 

 pink with creamy-pink center has been on the market for a number of 

 years, it is still the leading pink. Its petals are broad and overlap 

 each other. The blooms are held erect on long, strong stems. The plant 

 is vigorous and of medium height. When grown for exhibition it will 

 produce blossoms ten inches across. 



KENTUCKY— F. D. Bloom 7x5. bush 6 feet. This dahlia has the 

 same ideal characteristics as Jersey's Beauty.' of which it is a sport, and 

 apparently a stronger grower. Its color is a tone of Jersey's Beauty's 

 pink, with a lot of yellow and gold blended in, making it more of a 

 salmon pink. Good for cutting. 



KENTUCKY SUN— F. D. This clear, light lemon yellow variety 

 just seems to grow and produce quantities of large uniform blooms. 

 Strong stems. Glossy green foliage. Withstands a lot of adverse con- 

 ditions. Achievement Medal winner. 



LOIS WALCHER — F. D. A true purple with outer third of petals 

 clear white. A bi-color which has won six American Home Achievement 

 Medals. The blooms are 7 inches, produced on plants about 4H feet 

 high. Sturdy growth and good stems. 



Price, strong divisions, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



MARY ELLEN — F. D. The color is a violet rose, with considerably 

 more pink than lavender. Flowers attain wonderful exhibition size. 

 Mid-season bloomer. 



MRS. JAMES ALBIN— F. D. Bloom 6x3, bush 5 feet. Soft lemon 

 yellow. Strong bush and excellent foliage. 



MRS. WM. S. KNUDSEN— I. D. A pure white that will be hard 

 to beat as it already has a fine record as a prize winner; exhibited 4 

 times in the undisseminated classes it was 4 times a winner: Detroit, 

 Toledo. Indianapolis and Chicago. Can be grown to 12 inch blooms. 



Price, strong divisions, SI. 00 each; SI 0.00 doz. 



RUDOLF'S GIANT — I. D. The 12-inch size, and a striking color 

 combination gives this creation real prestige. Of live buff with apricot 

 and pink suffusions; makes it glow in the garden. 



Price, strong divisions, SI -50 each; $15.00 doz. 



SULTAN OF HILLCREST— F. D. This variety produces im- 

 mense flowers, frequently 11 inches across; bright lemon yellow in color 

 with a rosy-pink reverse. The plant is very vigorous, and the flowers 

 are produced on strong stiff stems. A favorite exhibition dahlia. 



SUNRAYS — I. D. Adjectives fail to do this flower justice. In 

 color it is a clear buff, suffused apricot with a distinct peach red on 

 reverse side of petals. The bush grows to a height of 4}^ feet, flowers 

 measure up to 11 inches. It wins everywhere and also wins its place 

 on the "All-American Team." Its faults are hard to find. 



Price, strong divisions, $1.50 each; $15.00 doz. 



THE WORLD— F. D. Bloom 9 x 4}/ 2 , bush 5 feet. The color is 

 rich, deep rosy magenta, over-laid garnet, with silver shadings on 

 edges of petals. Full, perfect centers. Stems erect and strong. 



THOMAS EDISON— F. D. An impressively beautiful Dahlia 

 worthy of its distinguished name. Its color may be described as a 

 royal purple. The flowers are large, of perfect formation. 



WHITE WONDER— 1. D. A strong growing variety, attaining a 

 height of about 5 Yi feet. The flowers are pure white with long petals 

 that are attractively twisted and curled. 



Price, except where specially noted, strong divided roots, 

 75c each; $7.50 doz. Special Offer: Complete Set of 21 Decor- 

 ative Dahlias, $16.50. 



A Quartet of Outstanding 

 New Dahlias 



BLUE ROSE— F. D. The unusual sturdy frame work of this vig- 

 orous growing Dahlia gives it an excellent foundation to support the 

 large crop of rich orchid colored flowers. 



Blue Rose is one of the loveliest Dahlias in cultivation. It varies in 

 color from a lilac-rose to an enchanting orchid pink. The flowers are of 

 good size and substance and are produced on long stems. 



The plant is vigorous, tall-growing and is an abundant producer. 



Price, Strong divisions, $2.50 each; $25.00 per doz. 



CLASS — F. D. An exhibition flower par excellence. It is one of the 

 largest sulphur yellow formal Dahlias developed. This variety has been 

 grown up to 15 inches. When fully open the petals fall back toward 

 the stem which adds much to the artistic appearance of the flower. 



The plant is very rugged and of medium height. The strong stems 

 display the flowers to good advantage. 



Price, Strong divisions, $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



COMMANDO — F. D. This superb new-comer has been highly 

 acclaimed wherever shown. It6 color is distinct and startling, it is 

 variously described as a lilac blue or phlox purple. The flowers are 

 large and bold, and are produced on strong erect stems. The plants are 

 unusually strong and vigorous and are easily grown. 



Price, Strong divisions, $2.00 each; $20.00 per doz. 



DAHLIAMUM — I. D. A distinct new development in Dahlias. The 

 bushes are massive and spreading, making as much growth as three 

 or four Dahlia plants normally would. In addition to its vigorous growth 

 it is equally profuse in the production of flowers which are also very at- 

 tractive, being a bronzy-apricot with a gold base. The flowers have a 

 beautiful formation with long twisted petals that roll back to the 

 stem. 



Price, Strong divisions, $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



Special Offer: One each of the Quartet of New Dahlias, $6.75. 



CM& September Ljlorij 

 UoLLectlon 



OF FIVE SELECTED GARDEN DAHLIAS 



Shown in Colors on Opposite Page 



In this group, we have combined five lovely Dahlias that 

 should be found in every garden. It contains a beautiful range 

 of colors, and. forms which are not only superb in the garden, 

 but also ideal for cut flowers. 



1. ROSEATA — F. D. This rose pink formal decorative is in our 

 opinion the mast dependable Dahlia in our Collection. As some ob- 

 servers have said, it is always in flower. They are of medium size and 

 are held up well on stiff stems. As a cut flower it has good keeping 

 qualities. 



Price, Strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



2. WATCHUNG GIANT — I. D. An exhibition variety that has a 

 long list of winnings to its credit. The blooms are very large and are 

 of a rich golden shade with a suffusion of orange cadmium. 



Price, Strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



3. GOLDEN ECLIPSE — F. D. The color is clear golden-yellow 

 with slight blushes of salmon on some of the petals, shading to bright, 

 rich salmon in the center. A pleasing, glowing combination of autumn 

 colors that is as brilliant under artificial light as in the open. The plant 

 is exceptionally vigorous in growth, ranging from 5 to 7 feet in height; 

 the flowers average from 8 to 10 inches in diameter. 



Price, Strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



4. WHITE KING— F. D. A lovely snow white Dahlia of perfect 

 formation. The medium size beautifully formed flowers are produced 

 in abundance on fine wiry stems so that the refreshing flowers are 

 available for cutting over an extended period of time. 



Price, Strong divisions. 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



5. MRS. GEORGE LE BOUTILLIER— I. D. A he man's flower 

 everyone likes. The color is a bright carmine red shading to a rich 

 cardinal red at the center, with full petal and deep flower. The aver- 

 age diameter of this Dahlia is 10 inches. 



Price, strong divisions, 75c, each; $7.50 per doz. 



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