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WM. HENRY MAULE, Inc., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



Maulers Magnificent Dahlias 



Oa this and the foUowing pages, -sve offer only sucli varieties of dalilias ttiat Tve consider the very best as to form, color, size of flower, freedom 

 and perfection of bloom as well as length of flowering season. We send out good, strong divisions of field-grown clumps. 



Giant or Colossal Dahlias 



We are asked so often to supply roots of the largest flowering dahlias 

 for exhibition purposes that we have selected from the cactus, decora- 

 tive and show types the following giant flowering varieties. They are 

 all of recent introduction and should be in every garden. 



Royal Dahlia Collection 



4 ExceptioneJly fine Hybrid Cactus 



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. 



$1.25 each; 3 for S2.25; S13.50 per dozen, postpaid. 

 KAIilF. (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 it an effective 

 and useful sort for cutting. A variety that can be highly recommended. 

 SI. 00 eacli; 3 for $3,50; $9.50 per dozen, postpaid. 

 TOM LUNDT. An Introduction from California and one of the largest 

 Hybrid Cactus Dahlias grown. Of a dark velvety red, the blooms are 

 held on long, stiff stems. A sensational novelty. 



$1.50 each; 3 for $2.75; $15.00 per dozen, postpaid. 

 YELI.OAV 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. 

 $1.25 each; 2 for $2.25; $12.50 per dozen, postpaid. 



For $4.75 



we %vlll send, postpaid^ one root each, 

 of the above tour extra choice and rare 



Roval Dahlias, 



Novelty Dahlia Collection 



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; 2 for 60 cents; $3.35 per dozen, postpaid. 



LEO XIII. This is the finest yellow decorative dahlia to our knowl- 

 edge; its flowers being of gigantic size, and produced upon long stems. 

 It is a beautiful deep golden yellow. Early in the season the flowers are 

 perfectly double, and full to the center; a perfect decorative variety; 

 but as the season advances it shows its beautiful yellow centre, making 

 it a beautifully quilled paeony-flowered dahlia. As a cut-flower variety 

 it is ideal. For exhibition purposes it Is unsurpassed. 



S1.R5 each; 2 for S2.25; $13.50 per dozen, postpaid. 



MADONN.4. (Magnificent Pteony-flowered Dahlia.) A perfect won- 

 der; its remarkable qualities being beautiful shape, excellent cut flow- 

 er variety, and one of the most satisfactory in the garden. The 

 flowers are borne in a miraculous profusion, upon long graceful stems 

 of wiry stiffness, making it one of the most desirable. In color a very 

 beautiful white, very slightly tinted with a most delicate shade of lav- 

 ender-pink. Tlie form is perfectly original, each petal curling and 

 twisting in a very pleasing manner. 



50 cents each; 3 for $1.25; $4.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



For $2. 



we will send, postpaid, one root each 

 of the three novelty Dalillas as olTered 

 in this collection. 



Superb Dahlia Collection 



3 different colors — 3 different types 



MADONNA. The finest white peony flowered. 

 MISS HELEN HOLXIS. The largest scarlet show. 

 TOM LUNDT. One of the largest hybrid Cactus. 



For $2.50 



%ve will send, postpaid, one root each 

 of the three siiprrb Dahlias as oflFered 

 in this collection. 



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Dahlia, American Beauty, — For Every American Garden. 



5 Extra Fine Show Dahlias 



Show dahlias are large and round In shape. The outer petals in most 

 oases reflex to the stem and form a perfect ball-shaped flower. 



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 elTectively overlaid clear delicate pink. Un- 

 doubtedly one of the finest of the show type. 



60 cents each; 3 for $1.00; S5.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



MISS HELEN HOLLIS. (Gigantic Scarlet Show Dahlia.) A sen- 

 sational wonder and undoubtedly the largest and best deep scarlet Show 

 Dahlia iu existence. Blossoms are on long, stifl' stems, well above the 

 foliage. Plant extren^ely sturdy and produces very luxuriant foliage. 

 This acquistion can be highly recommended, 



60 cents each; 2 for Sl.OO; S5.00 per dozen, postpaid. 

 CUBAN GIANT or DK. J. P. KIRKXAND. Dark velvety crimson. 

 Large. .Stems long and wiry. Plants very tall and sturdy. 



35 cents each; 3 for 00 cents; S3. 35 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. 



30 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; S3. 75 per dozen, postpaid. 



VIVI.4N. A great favorite which received the admiration of everyone 

 who saw its wonderful flowers, the color being white, eriectively edged 

 rose-violet. An extremely wonderful blending of color possessed only 

 by the rare novelties. One of our champions and a variety worthy of 

 the highest words of praise. 



25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; $3.35 per dozen, postpaid. 



For $2.00 



we will send, postpaid, one 

 eacti of the above 5 Named 

 Extra Fine Sliow Datilias. 



