MAULE’S NEW DAHLIAS FOR 1904. 
I claim to have done more to improveand popularize the dahlia than any other seed house in America. 
of roots to my customers in all parts of the country. 
Tannually furnish tens of thousands 
For years I have been originating and testing dahlias at my Briar Crest grounds in 
Pennsylvania, and during the season of 1903 I had over 5 acres of dahlias at my Panmure Seed Gardens in New Jersey. 

MRS. DYER PEARL. 
This magnificent new show dahlia is pure 
orange with scarlet-orange. The fiowers are 
medium to large and possess a peculiar attrac- 
tion in being borne upon strong, upright stems. 
The foliage is rich and heavy, and of the dark- 
est green color, contrasting finely with the flow- 
ers. Height of bush, about 3 feet. This dahlia 
is one of the best seedlings recently produced 
at Briar Crest. 
Good strong roots, 20 cents each; 3 for 40 cents. 

SUNRISE. 
This ls a decorative dahlia; another charm- 
ing new Briar Crest seedling. The color is a 
straw-buff, the petals being slightly shaded 
with crimson on the ends. The tints suggest 
the appearance of the eastern sky in the early 
dawn. As the petals recurve the shading gets 
darker, giving what may be termed a rainbow 
appearance. The flower stems are long and 
slender, with frequently three or four flowers. 
Strong roots, 20 cents each; 3 for 40 cents. 

BRIAR CREST. 
A fine decorative dahlia, of crimson effect, 
yet not of a pure crimson color. The flowers 
are large and extremely showy. The petals are 
semi-quilled. Flower stems long and straight, 
making this variety especially valuable for 
eutting for bouquets. The plant is a robust 
grower and free bloomer. It is a Briar Crest 
seedling, and one in which I take considerabie 
pride. Sold last year at 50 cents each. 
Good strong roots, 20 cents each; 3 for 40 cents. 


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plant. 
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bloomer. 
delicate. 
perfect ball. 
massing. 
quisite form. 

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. Petals 
quilled. Flower regular and full to the centre. 
DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE.—W bite, suf- 
fused pink, tinged and edged purple. 
EUREKA. — This is a new and beautiful 
show dahlia, of deep rose color. The flowers 
are large, perfectly full at the centre. 
JAMAICA.—A fine show variety. Color a 
deep, rich purple, shaded to crimson; some- 
times tipped white. Quilled form, dwarf. 
MAGNIFICENT.—A pure light yellow, deli- 
cately edged with red. An excellent bedcer, 
very dwarf, and a profuse bloomer. 
MARGARET BELL.—Delicate, soft purple. 
A self color. Large and free blooming. 
MRS. PEARY. — Primrose yellow, tipped 
and shaded old rose and lavender. Large flower. 
OAKFIELD. — Rich red, shaded dark ma- 
roon, almost black. Full globe-shaped flower. 
PURITY.—Pure white. Large, free flower- 
ing. Exquisite form. One of the best whites. 
QUEEN VICTORIA.—Deep yellow; quilled. 
RED HUSSAR.—Intense cardinal red; free 
flowering. The brightest red show dahlia. 
Any of the Show Dahlias, strong roots, 15 cents 
each; 2 for 25 cents; $1.50 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. 
COUNTESS OF LONSDALE.—Cactus. Light 
coral-red. Resembles a Japanese chrysanthe- 
mum. A profuse bloomer. None more ad- 
mired on my trial grounds. 
JOHN H. ROACH. — Pure canary-yellow. 
Long twisted petals. Full fine flower. 
MATCHLESS.—The darkest cactus variety. 
Rich deep maroon; long pointed petals. A prize. 
MRS. FRANCIS FELL. — White, tinted 
pink, with long pointed petals. Free flowering. 
Any of the Cactus Dahlias, strong roots, 20 cts. 
each, $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

Makes a fine cutting dahiia for florists. 
LA FRANCE.—Show. 
Profuse bloomer; long stems. 
tiful and widely popular of all the show dahlias. 
FLORA NOVA.—Deep purplish-maroon; large; almost a 
growth. Entirely distinct and handsome. 
MEPHISTO.—The most intense bright scarlet. 
of growth and very tree bloomer. 
WM. PIERCE.—Deep rich yellow. 
of erect habit; a popular sort. 
ETHEL MAULE. 
New Pure White Large Flowering Show Dahlia. 
This grand new show dablia, which I first offered for sale 
in 1901, is the finest large-flowering white variety known.-to 
It is one of the first to bloom, one of the most prolific 
of flowers, and one of the most conspicuously elegant dahlias 
in my entire collection. No sort is more admired on my trial 
The growth is dwarf and compact, with rich col- 
The flower stems are long enough for cutting, 
but not so long as to destroy the neat, close habit of the 
Chaste appearance of this magnificent dahlia cannot 
be exaggerated. Well-developed roots, 40 cents each; 3 for $1.00. 
THE 20TH CENTURY. 
Few dahlias, single or double, were ever more admired than 
On my trial grounds last summer it was so con- 
spicuously showy as to attract the attention of all visitors. 
It is a tall-growing dahlia, freely producing its magnificent 
long-stemmed flowers all summer, until cut down by frost. 
The flowers measure from 5 to 7 inches across. 
petals are white marked with pink, which is almost crimson 
at the centre. 
I regret that my stock is limited. 30 cents each; 3 for 75 cents. 
SIX GRAND DOUBLES. 
CAROL.—One of the prettiest and most desirable of the 
small show dahlias. 
with soft pink. 
(Single.) 
The great 
It is a unique and altogether pleasing flower. 
The color is white, delicately centred 
This strong-growing plant is a profuse 
lide. each. 
Color of La France Rose. Rose; 
One of the most beau- 
15¢. each, 
Petals quilled and pointed; plant of gorgeous 
20 cents each. 
Fine habit 
Desirable for beds and 
It was originated on my Briar Crest grounds and 
instantly became a favorite. 
Should be in every collection. 20 cents each. 
NYMPH ®A.—Decorative type. 
darker toward outer petals. 
I now have a large stock. 
Clear, light pink, shading 
Suggests a pink water lily. Ex- 
One of the handsomest of dahlias. 20 cts. each. 
Free flowering plant 
Good for massing. 20c. each. 

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. — It is of the Penelope form, 
with white centre and outer petals tinged with 
pink, having a bluish caste. 
ELFIN.—New. A dainty little flower; petals 
compact, full and a profuse bloomer. Color, 
pale primrose, changing to creamy white. 
SNOW CLAD.—Pure white. Grand bloomer, 
long stems, good form. Fine cut flower. 
SUNSHINE.—Brilliant scarlet; long stems. 
Any of the Pompon Dahlias, strong roots, 
15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.; $1.50 per dozen, postpaid. 
FANCY DAHLIAS. 
Fancy dahlias are formed like the show type, 
but the flowers are striped, mottled, tipped lighter 
and variously penciled and variegated. R 
ELOISE.—A charming new fancy dahia, 
first offered last year. The large, full, regular 
flowers are uniquely marked. The ground 
color is blushing pink shading to white. 
FRANK SMITH.—Rich, blackish-maroon, 
tipped pinkish-white. Large full flower. 
LOTTIE ECKFORD.—A white, fancy dah- 
lia, spotted and striped pink and crimson. 
MISS MAY LOMAS.—Fine full flower; white, 
tinged pink; lightly veined purple. 
STRIPED BANNER, — Crimson scarlet, 
striped with white. Large full flower. 
Any of the Fancy Dahlias, strong roots, 
15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.; $1.50 per dozen, postpaid. 
MIXED DOUBLE DAHLIA ROOTS. 
About 100 choice and valuable sorts, includ- 
ing standard varieties and remnants from 
last year’s novelties, all freshly grown and 
strong; in mixture, unnamed. 10 cts. each; 
6 for 50 cts.; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. By ex- 
press, at purchaser’s expense, $6.00 per 100. 






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DECORATIVE DAHLIAS. 
The decorative dahlias are intermediate be- 
tween the show and cactus types. Petals usually 
are long, broad and open. Very free flowering. 
BARON SCHROEDER. — Rich, glowing 
purple. Very large flower. Entirely distinct. 
CLARIBEL.—The large, self-colored flowers 
are of a deep, rich, royal purple, and are borne 
on long stems, making them especially desir- 
able for cutting. Excellent for bedding. 
CLIFFORD W. BRUTON.—Solid, pure yel- 
low. Large and profuse. 
ECLIPSE.—Rich scarlet-crimson; orange at 
base of petals. Bright and attractive. 
HENRY PATRICK.—Pure white. Large 
flower with long stem. Fine for bouquets. 
JOHN BRAGG.—Velvety; nearly black. 
LYNDUURST.—One of the best. A bright 
scarlet decorative dahlia invaluable for cut- 
ting. Should not be omitted from your list. 
MARCHIONESS OF BUTE. — Pure white, 
heavily tipped deep pink. Decidedly pretty. 
MRS. GEORGE REED. — A decorative 
dahlia. In color a pure white, beautifully 
edged and flaked a soft rose-lake color. 
OBAN.— Rosy lavender, suffused and over- 
laid with a silvery fawn tint. Very distinct. 
TRUE MODEL — Buff, overlaid and suf- 
fused with a reddish bronze. Rich in effect. 
M. AGNEW. — Intense, glistening, scarlet 
crimson. One of the best of the decorative type. 
Any of the Decorative Dahlias, strong roots, 
15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.; $1.50 per dozen, postpaid. 
SINGLE DAHLIAS. 
Single dahlias have usually but eight petals 
and much resemble cosmos flowers in appear- 
ance. They represent all colors in dahlias, and 
are very desirable for cutting. 
FASHION, JOHN COWAN, 
SUNNINGDALE, WILD-FIRE, 
NOVELTY, SNOW QUEEN. 
The above sorts, all 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents. 
T have a very choice selection of mixed single 
dahlias, which I offer at the following prices: 
8 cents each; 3 for 20 cents; 75 cents per dozen. 
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