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DREER'S SELECT DAHLIAS. 



Dahlias are one of our leading specialties, 

 and practically all the varieties which we 

 offer have been grown at our Locust Farm 

 Nursery, near Riverton, N. J. Extraordi- 

 nary precautions have been taken to prevent 

 mixtures, and customers may rely on getting 

 what they order absolutely true to 

 name. 



We spare neither time nor expense in 

 testing the new varieties of both home and 

 foreign production, and the lists of the vari- 

 ous types given in this catalogue are strictly 

 up-to-date. 



A Few Cultural Notes. 



One of the most important points in the 

 cultivation of the Dahlia is to select a well- 

 dr lined position where they will receive the 

 full benefit of the sun during the greater 

 part of the day. 



As to soil, they are not at all particular, excepting that in the 

 case of a stiff clay some loose material should be added, such 

 as coarse sand, old mortar, or anything which will make the soil 

 loose and friable. The soil must be deeply dug, if possible to a 

 depth of two spades, and a liberal amount of suitable plant food 

 incorporated. For this nothing is more satisfactory than well- 

 decayed stable manure; but where this cannot be conveniently 

 procured pure bonemeal, sheep manure, or any chemical fertiliser 

 rich in ammonia and phosphoric acid will answer as a substitute. 



The planting of dormant roots in the latitude of Philadelphia 

 may be done at any time between April 25th and June 15th, the 

 earlier planting being preferable. Green or growing plants must 

 not be set out until all danger of frost is over, say May 10th or 

 15th. Do not crowd your plants, but plant at a distance of not 

 less than 2? or 3 feet, and, as soon as the shoots appear, remove 

 all but two or three of the strongest, and these, when about a 

 foot high, should be secured to stout stakes. 



Excepting where noted, we supply all Dahlias in dormant roots, 

 but as the season advances and our supply of certain varieties 

 becomes exhausted in this shape, green, growing plants are sup- 

 plied instead. These will give equally as good results as dor- 

 mant roots (many experienced planters will only plant green 

 plants), and by the time they are cut by frost they will have pro- 

 duced strong roots, which can be carried over winter in the usual 

 way. 



Two Superb Show Dahlias 



Introduced by Us. 



"DREER'S WHITE." 



Introduced by us in 1909, and unquestionably the most valu- 

 able Dahlia sent out in many years. In color a pure glistening 

 white, and resembling in form the popular Grand Duke Alexis, 

 while in freedom of flowering it is not surpassed by any. It has 

 succeeded in all parts of the country, has been much admired at 

 the exhibitions where shown, and has also met with much favor 

 as a cut flower. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



" SUSAN." 



We introduced this grand variety last spring, and predict a 

 great future for it, both for garden decoration as well as for cut 

 flower purposes; its color, a delicate shell-pink, as well as its 

 remarkable free-flowering qualities, is not approached by any 

 other Dahlia of this type, and is sure to make it a welcome 

 addition. Strong plants, ready April 15th, 25 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz,; $18.00 per 100. 



Nkw Show Dahlia " Sus,\n. 



General List of Double Show Dahlias will be found on page 1 53. 



