168— Bulbs, Roots, etc. 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1916 



Maule's Magnificent Dahlias 



Oq 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 Newfield, N. J., and as the 

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



Dahlia, Thos. Obelin. 



New and Rare Cactus Dahlias 



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. 



rUl <P-i-»^w lowinq Six New and Rare Cactus Dahlias. 



ELSE). A prettily colored cactus dahlia, the base of the petals being buttercup-yellow gradu- 

 ally passing to amber, deepening to a tyrian-rose at the tip. Very free flowering on long steins, 

 a fine cut flower. 30 cents eacli; $2.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



LAWINE. A beautiful, large, full flower of the finest form, produced early in the season on 

 long stems. One of the best for cutting, the color being white with just a tinge of blush as the 

 (lower matures. 35 cents each; $3.35 per dozen, postpaid. 



MASTER CARLi. A gigantic flower of perfect form with immense and gracefully curved 

 petals. Flowers of a bright salfron-yellow are borne on long, stout stems well above the foliage. 

 A splendid flower for exhibition purposes. 30 cents each; $3.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



PIBJK PEARLi. One of the loveliest varieties; the base of the petals is mellow pink, shading 

 off gradually to white at the tips, the effect being a soft, rosy-pink. Kveryoue likes this charm- 

 ing sort. 35 cents each; $3.3.^ per dozen, postpaid. 



RHEIIVKONIG. A monster, 5 inches and over in diameter, of splendid form and pure snow- 

 white. A valuable exhibition flower, being colossal in size, perfect in form and type, of good 

 substance and lastiug well In water after being cut. 35 cts. each; $3.23 per dozen, postpaid. 



THOS. OBELiIIV. A flue, large flower of perfect incurved form, borne on long, stiff stems 

 well above the foliage. The color is a brilliant fiery-red. An early and profuse bloomer. Fine 

 for cutting and much admired at exhibitions wherever shown. 



30 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; $2.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



Dahlia, Mary Herring. 



CHOICE 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. 



FaF $1 OA we will send,post- 

 rUl ^lovv paid, one each of 

 the following 8 Choice Cactus Dahlias. 



COMRADE. Fawn color, shaded to pink at 

 tips of petals. Flowers borne on long stems 

 well above the foliage. Pine for cutting. 

 30 cents eacli; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 COUNTESS OF LONSDALE. A profuse 

 bloomer of superior light coral red tinted apri- 

 cot flowers. For perfection of bloom, size and 

 erectness of stem, abundance of flowers and 

 general use as a garden flower, it has no equal. 

 30 cents each; $1.73 per dozen, postpaid. 

 DREADNAUGHT. The flowers are a deep 

 crimson-maroon; immense size and refined 

 form. One of the best for cutting. 

 20 cents each; $1.73 pi r dozen, postpaid. 

 GENERAL BULLER. Cardinal red, with 

 crimson shadings; each petal tipped white. An 

 early and extremely profuse bloomer. 

 30 cents each; $1.73 per dozen, postpaid. 

 HARBOR LIGHT. Orange red, overlaid 

 with flame. Flowers 7 to 9 inches across. 

 30 cents each; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 KRIEMHILDE. A brilliant pink shading 

 to a lighter pink with white centre. 

 30 cents each; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 MART 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. 

 20 cents each; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 PRIMROSE DAME. Finely pointed, clear 

 yellow petals. Very early, prolific bloomer. 

 Plants covered with flowers all season. 

 20 cents each; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



If you wish to make your own seleciion of Dahlias, you may order any three of ihe 50-cenf varielies for $1.25; any two of the 30-cent varieties 

 or any three of the 20-cent varieties for 50 cents; any three of ihe 25-cent sorts for 60 cents; or any two of the 15-cent dahlias for 25 cents. 



For $5-75 

 For $6.oo 



we will send by EXPRESS, NOT PREPAID, one each of the 36 NAMED 

 DAHLIAS on this and the next page. 



we will send by PARCEL POST OR EXPRESS, PREPAID, one each of 

 the 36 NAMED DAHLIAS on this and the next page. 



