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WM. HENRY MAULE, Inc., PHILADELPHIA, PA. — 
Maule’s Magnificent Dahilies 

On this and the following two pages, 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. 



DAHLIA, STORM KING—THE FREEST FLOWERING WHITE SHow SorT. 
7 Extra Fine Show Dahlias 
Show dahlias are large and round in shape. The outer petals in most 
cases reflex tothe stem and forma perfect ball-shaped flower. 
CUBAN GIANT or DR. J. P. KIRKLAND. Dark velvety crim- 
son. Large. Stemslong and wiry. Plants very tall and sturdy. 
30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents; $2.75 per dozen, postpaid. 
DOROTHY PEACOCK. The flowers are large and of a beautiful 
clear, live, sea shell pink color that appeals to everyone. Extra fine. 
35 cents each; 2 for 60 cents; $3.50 per dozen, postpaid. 
ELSIE DAVIDSON. The giant, perfect and graceful flowers are 
borne on long, straight upright stems. The color is beautiful deep, gold- 
en yellow making it especially desirable for cutting. 
35 cents each; 2 for 60 cents; $3.50 per dozen, postpaid. 
NORMA. A dahliathatshould be grown by all flower lovers. Flowers 
are large, perfectly quilled; an exquisite shade of live bright orange. 
25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; $2.25 per dozen, postpaid. 
REGGIE. A colossal dahlia of beautiful cherry-red color. A variety 
that will give the very best of satisfaction, producing flowers upon long 
stems, well above the foliage. Fine for exhibition or cutting. 
30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents; $2.75 per dozen, postpaid. 
STORM KING. The most reliable white show dahliatodate. In 
color, a pure white. Flowers produced on good stems, well above the 
foliage. Remarkably early and free flowering. 
30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents; $2.75 per dozen, postpaid. 
STRADELLA. Beautiful, deep purple crimson; the best of its color. 
Exceptionally free flowering. The blossoms are borne on long stems. 
25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; $2.25 per dozen, postpaid. 
For $2.00 
we will send, postpaid, one 
each of the above 7 Named 


We send out good, strong divisions of field-grown clumps. 
7 Giant or Colossal Dahlias 
This phenomenal collection includes the very largest colossal 
dahlias in existence, all are exhibition varieties of gigantic size. 
The Hybrid decorative type includes all giant-flowering dahlias, inter- 
mediate between the broad, flat petaled decorative dahlia, and the 
quilled show dahlia—of great depth, massive in proportions, and globu- 
lar in shape; petals are cup-shaped, and placed in exact regularity. 
The following sorts are the latest and best varieties obtainable. ; 
AMERICAN BEAUTY. (Hybrid Decorative.) The flowers are of 
gigantic size and produced on long, heavy stems, well above the foliage. 
The color of this acquisition is a gorgeous wine-crimson. “American 
Beauty” is the largest and best of its color in existence, and can be 
highly recommended for garden, cutting or exhibition purposes. 
35 cents each; 3 for $1.00; $3.75 per dozen, postpaid. 
ATTRACTION. (Hybrid Cactus.) Large, elegant, full flower, of 
a clear, lilac-rose. The habit is perfect, with long, strong stems holding 
the bloom stiff and upright. A very attractive variety. 
$1.00 each; 6 for $5.00; $9.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
HORTULANUS FIET. Wonderful new Decorative dahlia. The 
coloring of this variety is exceedingly wonderful, a beautiful shade of 
salmon exquisitely blending to yellow at the centre. This delightful 
combination of color gives this variety a supreme place in ourlist. 
75 cents each; 3 for $2.00; $7.50 per dozen, postpaid. 
HORTULANUS WITTE. Remarkable new Decorative dahlia. A 
perfect wonder. Its remarkable qualities being excellent type, perfect 
form, and purity of color. The flowers are bornein a ‘miraculous pro- 
fusion, upon long, stiff stems, well above the foliage. The color is a 
waxy, almost glistening pure white. A beauty in every particular. 
75 cents each; 3 for $2.00; $7.50 per dozen, postpaid. 
KALIF. (Hybrid Cactus.) A majestic flower, frequently measuring 
9 inches in diameter, and in color a beautiful pure glowing scarlet. 
The large flowers are held erect on strong stems, making itan effective 
and useful sort for cutting. A variety that can be highly recommended. 
75 cemts each; 3 for $2.00; $7.50 per dozen, postpaid. 
MAUDE ADAMS. Ideal new Show dahlia. This wonderful intro- 
duction is unsurpassed in quality in every respect, in reality a model 
of perfection. We cannot speak too highly of this variety. The color 
is a pure, Snowy white, very effectively overlaid clear delicate pink. 
Undoubtedly one of the finest of the show type. 
60 cents each; 2 for $1.00; $5.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
YELLOW KING. Another gigantic Hybrid Cactus; splendid for 
cutting. A fine, pure yellow, passing to a lighter shade at the tips. 
The stems are long, stiff, and upstanding. The plant is a vigorous 
grower and an early, prolific bloomer. A splendid introduction. 
$1.00 each; 6 for $5.00; $9.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
F or § 5 (0) we will send, postpaid, one 
eU WY root each of the above 7 
Named Giant Flowering or Colossal Dahlias. 
Collarette Dahlias 
The flowers are single, with an additional row of Short petals around 
the disc, which form a frill or collar, usually of a different color from 
the rest of the flower. Especially pleasing as cut flowers. 
EXPOSITION de LYON. A very gay flower of bright garnet, with 
exceptionally fine yellow tips; collar white, daintily suffused lavender 
and overlaid crimson. One of the showiest of this class. 
25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; $2.25 per dozen, postpaid. 
SOUVENIR de CHABANNE. Lemon-yellow, with coral-red 
markings; collar petals lemon-yellow, occasionally tipped white. 
Especialiy distinguished for its charming color and large size. 
25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; $2.25 per dozen, postpaid. 
Single Dahlias 
These have become extremely popular, and we really think they de- 
serve it, for they are pleasing and most graceful. Asa decorative flower 
for the garden or home they haye no rival. 
ANNA VAN SUTTNER. Flowers are large and beautiful in shape 
and color; yellow, slightly flamed red. Exceedingly free blooming. 
25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; $2.25 per dozen, postpaid. 
SOLEURE. A very striking variety. The colors are clear scarlet 
with a pure white stripe or band on each petal. In some flowers, the 


| petals are of solid red, others pure white and some striped or spotted 
| the two colors. Dwarf compact grower; free blooming and desirable. 
| 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid, 

Extra Fine Show Dahlias. 
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