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I claim to have done more to improve and popularize the dahlia than any other seed house in America. é furni DAION eee 
of roots to my eustomers in all parts of the country. For years I have been originating and testing dahlias at my Briar Crest grounas 
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Pennsylvania, and haye annually over 5 acres of dahlias at my Panmure Seed Gardens in New Jersey. 
Maule’s New Dahlias for 1905. 
I annually furnish tens of thousands 

NyYMPHAA DAHLIA. 
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS. 
The decorative dahlias are intermediate be- 
tween the show and cactus types. Petals wsually 
are long, broad and open. Very free flowering. 
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. 20 cents each. 
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. 20 cents each. 
WM. PIERCE. — A free flowering, erect 
form, decorative dahlia. The rich butter yel- 
low flowers are very freely produced, making 
it fine for massing. 20 cents each. , 
BRIAR CREST.—A ney, fine, large decor- 
ative dahlia, with showy flowers of crimson 
effect, yet not of a pure crimson color. 
flowers are semi-quilled and are on long stems, 
making it exceptionally valuable for cutting. 
Plant robust and free blooming, and a Briar 
Crest seedling of considerable merit. 20 cents 
each; 3 for 40 cents. 
SUNRISE.—An attractive Briar Crest seed- 
ling of the decorative type. 
straw buff; the ends of the petals are slightly 
jf shaded with crimson. The tints suggest the 
@G 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. 
Strong roots, 20 cents each; 3 for 40 cents. 
GRAND DUKE ALEXIS.— A magnificent 
pure white flower, distinctly tinged delicate 
pink. Unique, as the petals are rolled up so 
they overlap each other. 30c. each; 2 for 50c. 
EVADNE.-Soft, rich primrose yellow, tipped 
creamy white; ofttimes delicately tinged soft 
pink at edges. 
FRANK L. BASSETT. — Bright royal pur- 
ple, shading to blue; decidedly handsome. 
MRS. WINTERS.—F lowers very large, pure 
snow white and most finely formed. 
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, and are borne on long stems, making it 
a Superior sort for cutting. 30c. each. 
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. 
LYNDHURST._One of the best bright scar- 
lets; invaluable for cutting. Flower large, 
perfectly formed, and full at the centre. 
MRS. GEORGE REED.-— The petals are 
€ cleft and overlap each other. Pure white, 
& prettily edged and flaked soft rosy lake color. 
WM. AGNEW. — Flowers immense in size, 
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o Any of the Decorative Dahlias, strong roots, 
a@ except where priced, 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; 
& $1.50 per dozen, postpaid. 

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FANCY DAHLIAS. 
Fancy dahlias are formed like the show type, 
but the flowers are striped, mottled, tipped lighter 
and variously penciled and variegated. 
ADMIRAL SCHLEY. — Bright crimson, 
with a broad white stripe through the centre 
of each petal. A profuse bloomer. 
OLYMPIA.—The color is a deep rose pink, 
striped and penciled with rich crimson. Very 
bright and the grandest fancy dahlia to date. 
ELOISE.—First offered in 19038. The ground 
color is blush pink, shading to white, while 
each petal is margined with deep glowing 
crimson. Unique and attractive. 
LOTTIE ECKFORD.— W hite, spotted and 
striped pink and crimson. Fine form. 
MISS MAY LOMAS. — White, tinged pink; 
lightly veined a soft purple. Full to centre. 
Any of the Fancy Dahlias, strong roots, 
20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts.; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 
SINGLE DAHLIAS. 
Single dahlias have usually but eight petals 
-|and much resemble cosmos flowers in appear- 
ance. They represent a’l colors in dahlias, and 
are very desirable for cutting. 
THE 20th CENTURY. — (Single). A very 
attractive dahlia, greatly admired at my trial 
grounds, as it is a conspicuous and showy type. 
Tall in habit; very productive of magnificent 
long stemmed flowers all summer, until cut 
down by frost. The great flowers measure 5 to 
7 inches across, with large petals, which are 
white, marked with pink so deep that it is 
almost crimson at the centre. A unique and 
altogether pleasing flower. 20c. each; 8 for 50c. 
TI have a very choice selection of mixed single 
dahlias of the large flowering 20th Century type, 
which I offer at the following prices: 10 cents 
each; 3 for 25 cents; 85 cents per dozen, postpaid. 
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CACTUS DAHLIAS. 
Cactus dahlias are becoming highly popular. 
The petals are narrow and folded backward, 
the reverse of the show and decorative types. 
EARL OF PEMBROKE. — Bright plum 
color, deeper toward the centre of flower; petals 
long, pointed and regular. 
MRS. A. BECK. — Long twisted petals, 
loosely arranged; color a rich salmon red with 
scarlet reflex. Very graceful. 
PRIMROSE DAME.—Finely pointed, clear 
yellow petals. Very early, prolific bloomer. 
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. 
JOHN H. ROACH. — Perfect form, long, 
pointed, incurved petals of pure canary yellow. 
An exquisite flower, always full to the centre. 
MATCHLESS.—Large flowers of a rich, glis- 
tening crimson, overlaid dark velvety maroon. 
Early and a prolific bloomer; long pointed 
petals. 
Any of the Cactus Dahlias, strong roots, 20 cts. 
each; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



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One each of all the following 41 named Dahlias (except Ethel Maule) by express, prepaid, for $5.75. 
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Dyer PEARL DAHLIA. 
SHOW DAHLIAS. 
Show dahlias are large and round in shape. 
The outer petals in most cases reflex to the stem 
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and form a perfect ball-shaped flower. They are 
of one color, or may be shaded and tipped darker. 
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 is 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. On account of the large de- 
mand last year, I regret that my stock :is 
considerably depleted, so this year will be able 
only to offer strong roots at $2.00 each. 
LA FRANCE.—Show. Color of the justly 
celebrated La France Rose. Flowers large and 
produced in great numbers on long stems. 
FLORA NOVA.—Show. Flowers large, dee 
purplish maroon, petals quilled and pointed, 
almost ball shape; distinct and handsome, 
Plant of vigorous growth. 
MRS. DYER PEARL.—A magnificent new 
Briar Crest Show seedling, recently produced. 
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, and contrast finely with 
the bloom. Height of bush about 8 feet. 
Strong roots, 20 cents each; 3 for 40 cents. 
A. D. LIVONI.—Beautiful soft pink, quilled 
petals, full to centre; profuse bloomer. 
KA.—A new and beautiful large show 
dahlia, of a deep rose color; perfectly full to 
the very centre. 
JAMAICA. — Deep rich purple, shaded to 
crimson, sometimes tipped white; quilled form; 
dwarf in habit; profuse bloomer. 
PURITY.—A beautiful, new white show 
dahlia of large size; perfect form; free flower- 
ing. Should be in 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. ; 
POMPON DAHLIAS. 
Pompon dahlias have small flowers which in 
form are the same as the show type. The plants 
are very free flowering. Fine for bouquets. 
ALEWINE.—A fine formed pompon variety, 
with white centre; the outer petals flushed 
pink, with a bluish cast. 
SNOW CLAD. — A grand bloomer of fine 
formed pure white flowers, on long stems; fine 
for cutting. 
SUNSHINE.—Finely formed, brilliant scar- 
let flowers; long stems. 
CATHERINE. — The best pure yellow, of 
Hine form, full to the centre and borne on long 
stems. 
Any of the Pompon Dahlias, strong roots, 
15 ets. each; 2 for 25 cts.; $1.50 per dozen, postpaid. 
DAHLIA ROOTS. 


About 100 choice and valuable sorts, including standard varieties and remmmants from 
last year’s novelties, all freshly grown and strong; in mixture, unnamed. 
6 for 50 cents; $1.00 per dozen, 

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10 cents each; 
postpaid. By express, at purchaser’s expense, $6.00 per 100. $ 

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