140 — Bulbs, Roots, etc. 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1907 



Maule's Magnificent Dahlias for 1907. 



1 claim to have done more to Improve and popularize the dahlia I famous seedlings have been developed at my Briar Crest grounds, In 

 than any other seed house in America, and now annually supply tens | Pennsylvania. At Panmure, in New Jersey, "l devote about five acres 

 of thousands of roots to customers in all parts of the country. I have I annually to the production of dahlia roots, which during August and 

 long been growing, comparing, originating and testing dahlias. Many | September are the admiration of thousands of visitors and passers by. 



One each of all the following W named Dahlias {not including Ethel MaiUe or Virginia Maule) by express, prepaid, for $6.60. 





Dahlia, Virginia Maule. 



SHOW DAHLIAS. 



Show dahlias are large and round in shape. 

 The outer petals in most cases reflex to the stem 

 and for^n a perfect ball-shaped flower. They are 

 of one color, or may be shaded and tipped darker. 



VIRGINIA MAULE. A beautiful Brlar- 

 Crest seedling, listed this season for the first 

 time. It is a large show dahlia of exquisite 

 shell-pink color. A strong, free bloomer, with 

 long-stemmed flowers. Although not hereto- 

 fore on the market, it has already attracted 

 much attention and favorable comment. Good 

 strong roots 81.25 each. 



ETHEIi MAULE. — First oflTered in 1901. 

 The finest, largest flowering 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 ort"er strong roots at S2.U0 each. 



A. D. LIVONI — Beautiful soft pink, quilled 

 petals, full to centre; profuse bloomer. 



AP0L.L.Y01V. — Large full flowers of vivid 

 scarlet. A free and profuse bloomer. 



DIADEM Very dark, rich crimson; of fine 



form, full to the centre. 2-5 cents each. 



EUREKA.— A new and beautiful large show 

 dahlia, of a deep rose color; perfectly full to 

 the very centre. 20 cents each. 



FLORA NOVA. — Flowers large, deep pur- 

 plish maroon, petals quilled and pointed, 

 almost ball shape; distinct and handsome. 



LA FRANCE Color of the justly celebrated 



La France rose. Flowers large and produced 

 in great numbers on long stems. 



MRS. DYER PEARL. — The fiowers are 

 pure orange with scarlet orange, medium to 

 large, and are borne upon upright stems. 



PURITY. — A beautiful, riew white show 

 dahlia of large size; perfect form; free fiower- 

 Ing. Should be in everv collection. 20c. each. 



QUEEN VICTORIA. — Pleasing shade of 

 deep yellow; quilled petals. 



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 25 cents; fl.60 

 per dozen, postpaid. 



POMPON DAHLIAS. 



Pompon dahlias have small floigers which in 

 form are the same as the shoiv type. 7%e plants 

 are very free flowering. Fine for bouquets. 



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.tlpped white. 



SNOW CLAD — A grand bloomer of finely 

 formed pure white flowers, on long stems. 



SUNSHINE — Finely formed, brilliant Boar- 

 let flowers; long stems. 



Any of the Pompon Dahlias, strong roots, 

 15 cts. each; Z for 25 cts.; $1.50 per dozen, postpaid. 



SINGLE DAHLIAS. 



Single dahlias have usually but eight petals. 

 They represent all colors in dahlias, and are very 

 desirable for cutting. 



THE 20tli CENTURY. — (Single). A con- 

 spicuous and showy type. Bears magnificent 

 flowers, measuring o to 7 inches across, with 

 large petals, which are white, marked with pink 

 so deep that it is almost crimson at the centre. 

 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



SINGLE MIXED. — I have a very choice 

 selection of mixed single dahlias of the large 

 fiowering 20th Century type, which 1 olTer at 

 the following prices: 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 

 $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



CACTUS DAHLIAS. 



Cactus dahlias are becoming highly popular. 

 The petals are narrow and folded backward, 

 the reverse of the show and decorative types. 



BRUNHILDE Plant is a dwarf, with vigor- 

 ous branching habit. Flowers of large size, 

 deep, rich, velvety plum color. 25 cents each. 



COUNTESS OP LONSDALE. — A profuse 

 bloomer of superior light coral red llowers. 



EARL OF PEMBROKE. — Bright plum 

 color; petals long, pointed and regular. 15 cts. 



GENERAL BULLER. Cardinal red, with 

 crimson shadings ; each petal tipped white. 

 Large and splendid. 25 cents each. 



KRIEMHILDE. — A pure fresh, delicate 

 pink, shaded white at centre; finely formed. 

 Invaluable as a cut flower. 25 cents each. 



MRS. JOWETT. A fine, brilliant orange 

 red. 25 cents each. 



MATCHLESS — Large flowers of a rich, glis- 

 tening crimson, overlaid dark velvety maroon. 



PRIMROSE DAME.— Finely pointed, clear 

 yellow petals. Very early, prolific bloomer. 



SIGFRIED. — An exquisite creamy white, of 

 large size; twisted, incurved petals. 25c. each. 



Any of the Cactus Dahlias, strong roots, except 

 where priced, 20c. each; $2.00 per doz., postpaid. 



FANCY DAHLIAS. 



Fancy dahlias are formed like the decorative 

 and show types, but the flowers are striped, mot- 

 tled, tipped lighter, penciled and variegated. 



HEATHERBELL.— Large flowers, of fine 

 form; pink striped crimson. 



LOTTIE ECKFORD White, striped pink 



and crimson. Fine form. 



LUCY FAWCETT. Sulphur-yellow, striped 

 and spotted with carmine-rose. 20 cts. each. 



MARIE GEHRING.— Pure canary yellow, 

 each petal striped delicate red. 



PROGRESS. Rosy lake, spotted and mark- 

 ed with glowing crimson. Unique. 



Any of the Fancy Dahlias, except where 

 priced, strong roots, 25 cts. each; S for 65 cents; 

 $2.50 per dozen, postpaid. 



MIXED DOUBLE DAHLIA ROOTS. 



About 100 choice and valuable sorts, including standard varieties and remnants from 

 last year's novelties, all freshly grown and strong; in mixture, unnamed. 10 cents each; 

 6 for 50 cents; ?1.00 per dozen, postpaid. By express, at pnmh.nser's expense, $6.00 per 100. 



DECORATIVE DAHLIAS. 



2Tie 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 efl'ect. The flowers ' 

 are semi-quilled and are on long stems, making 

 thent exceptionally valuable for cutting. Plant 

 robust and free blooming. 



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- 

 arj'-yellow flowers are of immense size and 

 perfectly formed. A tall, vigorous grower and 

 an extremely prolific bloomer. 



GRAND DUKE ALEXIS. — A magnlflcent 

 pure white flower, distinctly tinged with deli- 

 cate pink. Unique, as the petals are rolled up 

 and overlap each other. 20c. each; 3 for 50c. 



JOHN ELITCH Exceptioually large, per- 

 fectly formed flowers of a ttne, deep, rich red; 

 stems extra long. 



KATHERINE DUER. Famed for its 

 bright, iridescent, crini son-scarlet color, especi- 

 ally under artificial light. Originated at New- 

 port, Rhode Island. Very fashionable. 25 cts. 



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 tlie best. 



MRS. 'WINTERS Flowers very large, pure 



snow white and most finelv formed. 20c. each. 



MRS. ROOSEVELT. — The acknowledged 

 peer of any large flowering dahlia. Perfectly 

 double, of great size; 6 to 8 inches. In color a 

 delicate pink, shaded to a soft clear pink. 

 Flowers on long stems, making it a superior 

 sort for cutting. 40 cents each. 



NYMPH.ffiA.— An exquisite, clear,light pink, 

 shading darker toward the outer petals: Sug- 

 gests very much the well-known pink water 

 lily. One of the best of the decorative type, 

 and a handsome acquisition. 



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 

 fiowers, which are borne on long stems, a rain- 

 bow appearance. 



SYLVIA.— One of the most valuable decora- 

 tive dahlias ever produced. Flowers 4 to 6 

 inches in diameter, fine form and full to the 

 centre, which is white shaded to soft pink on 

 the outer petals. An early and profuse bloomer. 

 The finely formed flowers are set on very long, 

 stout, but graceful stems. 25 cents each. 



WM. AGNEAV. — Flowers immense in size, 

 of Intense, glistening scarlet crimson; perfect 

 form; plant always in bloom. EfTeotlve as a 

 bedding plant or cut flower. 



Any of the Decorative Dalilias, strong roots, 

 except where priced, 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; 

 $1.60 per dozen, postpaid. 



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Dahlia, Sunrise. 



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