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WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 
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Maule’s New Dahlias for 1906. 
I claim to have done more to improve and popularize the dahlia than any other seed house in America. 
of roots to my customers in all parts of the country. 
For years I have been originating and 
lLannually furnish tens of thousands 
testing dahlias at my Briar Crest grounds, in 
Pennsylvania, and have annually over 5 acres of dahlias at my Panmure Seed Gardens in New Jersey. 
POMPON DAHLIAS. 
Pompon dahlias have small flowers which in 
form are the same as the show type. The plants 
are very free flowering. ine for bouquets. 
ALEWINE.—A finely formed pompon va- 
riety; the outer petals flushed pink, with bluish 
east. 
CATHERINE. — The best 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. 
SNOW CLAD.—A grand bloomer of finely 
formed pure white flowers, on long stems; good 
for cutting. 
SUNSHINE.—Finely formed, brilliant scar- 
let flowers; long stems. 
Any of the Pompon Dahlias, strong roots, 
15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.; $1.50 per dozen, postpaid. 
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FLORA Nova DAHLIA. 
SHOW DAHLIAS. 
Show dahlias are large and round in shape. 
The outer petals in most cases reflex to the stem 
and form a perfect ball-shaped flower. They are 
of one color, or may be shaded and tipped darker. 
A. D. LIVONI.—Beautiful soft pink, quilled 
petals, full to centre; profuse bloomer. 
APOLLYON. — Large full flowers of vivid 
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DIADEM.—YVery dark, rich crimson; of fine 
25 cents each. 
ETHEL MAULE. — First offered 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 offer strong roots at $2.00 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.—F lowers 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. 20 cents each. 
MRS. DYER PEARL. — The flowers are 
pure orange with scarlet orange, medium to 
| large, and are borne upon strong upright 
stems. Foliage of the darkest green, rich and 
heavy, contrasting finely with the bloom. 
PURITY.—A beautiful, new white show 
‘dahlia of large size; perfect form; free flower- 
ing. Should bein every collection. 20c. each. 
QUEEN VICTORIA. — Pleasing shade of 
‘deep yellow; quilled petals. 
RED HUSSAR.-— A free flowering, bright, 
intense cardinal red show dahlia. It is the 
best red of this class. 
Any of the Show Dahlias, strong roots, except 
‘where priced, 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; $1.50 
) per dozen, postpaid. 
MIXED DOUBLGB 
SINGLE DAHLIAS. 
Single dahlias have wsually but eight petals 
and much resemble cosmos flowers in appear- 
ance, They represent all colors in dahlias, and 
are very desirable for cutting. 
THE 20th CENTURY. — (Single). A con- 
Spicuous and showy type. Very productive of 
magnificent flowers, measuring 5 to 7 inches 
across, with large petals, which are white, 
marked with pink so deep that it is almost 
erimson at the centre. A unique and altogether 
pleasing flower. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 
SINGLE MIXED.—I have a very choice 
selection of mixed single dahlias of the large 
flowering 20th Century type, which 1 offer 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. 
AEGIR.—One of the very best red cactus 
dahlias. Petals uniquely twisted and incurved, 
being a form peculiar to itself. 30 cents each. 
BRUNHILDE.—Plant is a dwarf; vigorous 
branching habit. Flowers of large size, deep, 
rich, velvety plum color. 25 cents each. 
CAPSTAN.—Soft brick red, shaded apricot. 
Remarkably free and early blooming. 
COUNTESS OF LONSDALE. — A profuse 
bloomer of superior light coral red flowers, 
resembling Japanese chrysanthemums. 
L OF PEMBROKE. — Bright plum 
color; petals long, pointed and regular. 15 cts. 
KRIEMHILDE. — A pure fresh delicate 
pink, shaded white at centre; finely formed. 
Invaluable as a cut flower. 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. 380c. each. 
Any of the Cactus Dahlias, strong roots, except 
where priced, 20¢c. each; $1.75 per doz., postpaid. 
FANCY DAHLIAS. 
Fancy dahlias are formed like the decrative 
and show types, but the flowers are striped, mot- 
tlec, tipped lighter, penciled and variegated. 
ADMIRAL SCHLEY. — Bright crimson, 
with a broad white stripe through the centre 
of each petal. A profuse bloomer. 
ELOISE.—The ground color is blush pink, 
shading to white, each petal margined with 
deep glowing crimson. Unique and attractive. 
HEATHERBELL.—Large flowers, of fine 
form: pink striped crimson. 20c. each, 3 for 50c. 
LOTTIE ECKFORD.— White, striped pink 
and crimson. Fine form. 20c. each, 3 for 0c. 
MARIE GEHRING.—Pure canary yellow, 
each petal striped delicate red. 20c.each, 3 for 50c. | 
OLX MPIA.—The color is a deep rose pink, 
striped and penciled with rich crimson. Very 
bright and the grandest faney dahlia to date. 
Any of the Fancy Dahlias, except where | 
priced, strong roots, 25 cts. each; $3 for 65 cents.; 
$2.50 per dozen, postpaid. 
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. 
6 for 50 cents; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. By express, at purchaser’s expense, $6.00 per 100. 
10 cents each; 
| Stout, but graceful stems. 
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS. 
The decorative dahlias are intermediate be- 
tween the show and cactus types. Petals usually 
are long, broad and open. Very free flowering. 
BRIAR CREST.—A new, fine, large decor- 
ative dahlia, with showy flowers of crimson 
effect, yet not of a pure crimson color. The 
flowers are semi-quilled and are on long stems, 
making them exceptionally valuable for cut- 
ting. Plant robust and free blooming. A Briar 
Crest seedling of considerable merit. 
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- 
ary-yellow flowers are of immense size and 
perfectly formed. A tall, vigorous grower and 
an extremely prolific bloomer. 
Sunrise DAHLIA. 
GRAND DUKE ALEXIS.— A magnificent 
pure white flower, distinctly tinged with deli- 
cate pink. Unique, as the petals are rolled up 
so they overlap each other. 20c. each; 3 for 50c. 
JOHN ELITCH.—Exceptionally large, per- 
fectly formed flowers of a fine, deep, rich red; 
stems extra long, making this variety fine for 
cut flowers, 
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 the best. 
MRS. WINTERS.—F lowers very large, pure- 
snow white and most finely formed. 20c. each. 
MRS. ROOSEVELT. — The acknowledged 
peer of any large flowering dahlia, The flowers 
are perfectly double, of great size, 6 to 8 inches. 
In color a delicate pink, shaded to a soft clear 
pink, are borne on long stems, making it a. 
superior sort for cutting. 40 cents each. 
NYMPH #A.—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 of the decorative type. In color a beautiful 
straw buff. The ends of the petals are slightly 
shaded with crimson. The tints suggest the 
appearance of the eastern sky in the early 
dawn. As the petals recurve the shading 
becomes darker, giving the flowers, which are 
borne on long stems, a rainbow 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, 
85 cents each. 
WM. AGNEW. — Flowers immense in size, 
of intense, glistening scarlet crimson; perfect 
form; plant always in bloom. Effective as a 
bedding plant or cut flower. 
Any of the Decorative Dahlias, strong roots, 
except where priced, 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; 
$1.50 per dozen, postpaid. 
