168— Bulbs, Eoots, Etc. 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1917 



Maule's Magnificent Dahlias 



Oa this and the following page, -we offer 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. All dahlias listed, have been grown on our farm at Newfleld, N. J., and as the 

 result of careful selection there, we can strongly recommend our list. We send out good, strong divisions of these field-grown clumps. 



Choice Cactus Dahlias 



Dahlia, Mrs. F. Gristed. 



5 Superb Cactus Dahlias for $ 1 .00 



Cactus dahlias are rapidly coming Into favor on account of their Immense size and distinct 

 and handsome colors; making them grand for cutting and all decorative purposes. These new 

 varieties show a marked Improvement over the old sorts. 



liIBEIiliE. Beautifully formed, dark purple flowers, always full to the centre. Strong 

 grower, profuse bloomer with long, stiff stems; fine for cutting. 



35 cents eacb; 3 for 60 cents; $3.35 per dozen, postpaid. 

 MRS. P. GRIST£D. Very large, deep rich crimson, slightly shaded violet, finely incurved. 

 A fine exhibition sort, as the flowers hold erect on long, strong stems. 



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

 MRS. J. P. MACE. Very large flowers, of beautiful form; an exquisite, soft shell-pink color; 

 very valuable for cut flowers, as the flowers keep for a long time after being cut. 

 35 cents eacb; 3 for 60 cents; $3.35 per dozen, postpaid. 

 RHEINKONIG. A splendid, early, profuse blooming, pure snow-white cactus dahlia of good 

 substance lasting well in water after being cut. Flowers measure 5^inches and over in diameter. 

 35 cents eacb; 3 for 60 cents; $3.35 per dozen, postpaid. 

 THOMAS PARKINS. Very large, splendidly formed bright terra-cotta flowers on long, stiff 

 stems. A strong grower, free bloomer and fine for cut flowers. Of splendid incurved form. 

 35 cents eacb; 3 for 60 cents; $3.35 per dozen, postpaid. 



For $1.00 



we will send, postpaid, one 

 each of the above Five Sup- 

 erb Named Cactus Dahlias. 



Cactus dahlias are becoming highly popular. 

 The petals are narrow and folded backward, 

 the reverse of the show and decorative types. 



The following list contains the choice stand- 

 ard sorts, which will be found very free flower- 

 ing, continuously and profusely throughout the 

 season, thereby furnishing many flowers. 



Dahlia, Mary Herring. 

 COMRADE. Fawn color, shaded to ptnk at 

 tips of petals. Flowers borne on long stems 

 well above the foliage. Fine for cutting. 

 30 cents each; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 DREADNAUGHT. The flowers are a deep 

 crimson-maroon; Immense size and refined 

 form. One of the best for cutting. 

 30 cents eacb; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 GENERAI. BULLER. Cardinal red, with 

 crimson shadings; each petal tipped white. An 

 early and extremely profuse bloomer. 

 30 cents eacb; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 HARBOR 1.IGHT. Orange red, overlaid 

 with flame. Flowers 7 to 9 inches across. 

 30 cents eacb; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 KRIEMHILDB. A brilliant pink, shading 

 to a lighter jjiuk with white centre. 

 30 cents eacb; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 liUCIFER. The largest bronze-colored cac- 

 tus dahlia, a real monster in size. The only 

 large cactus dahlia, which at the same time is 

 free blooming. An elegant exhibition variety. 

 30 cents eacb; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 MARY HERRING. The color is a beautiful 

 wine-red, greatly admired. Flowers are pro- 

 duced In greatest abundance on long, stiff 

 stems, making It one of the best cactus dahlias. 

 30 cents eacb; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 PRIMROSE DAME. Finely pointed, clear 

 yellow petals. Very early, prolific bloomer. 

 Plants covered With flowers all season. 

 30 cents eacb; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



■p d* 1 O C "^^ '*^''' send, post- 



JTOl «|)l*^Opaid, one each of 



the above 8 Choice Cactus Dahlias. 



If you wish io make your own selecfion of Dahlias, you may order any three of fhe 50-cent varieties for $1.25; any two of the 30-cent varieties 

 or any three of the 20-cent varieties for 50 cents; any three of the 25-cent sorts for 60 cents; or any two of the J5'Cent dahlias for 25 cents. 



F dJO /\r| we will send, postpaid, one each of all the 

 r or tpdLimKJKj 13 varieties of Cactus Dahlias on this page. 



