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DREER'S SELECT DAHLIA5 



ONE OF OUR LEADING SPECIALTIES 



Cactus Dahlia 

 Skagerhak 



Gorg^eous l^e^v French Dahlia 

 Cainille Frachon 



There is no Dahlia fancier who will not stop repeatedly to 

 admire that fascinating Peony-flowered variety Meyerbeer, and 

 while Camille Frachon in no way resembles Meyerbeer, it shows 

 a certain close relationship which, if it is possible, will give 

 Camille Fra:hon even greater popularity. 



It is unquestionably one of the most distinct and novel in 

 troductions of the veteran French hybridizer, Rozaine-Bouch 

 arlet, to whose efforts we are indebted not only for many 

 advances made in Dahlias but also in many other flowering 

 plants. 



Camille Frachon most frequently appears in Peony 

 form, though at times its flowers are of Duplex Cen- 

 tury and again they may appear as giant singles, but 

 no matter in which form they appear tliey are equally 

 handsome. No other Dahlia has attracted so much 

 attention in our grounds during the past two seasons; 

 it is not only distinct in its general make-up, but in its 

 gorgeous color as well. In size, it will average under 

 ordinary cultivation from 6 to 7 inches in diameter, 

 of an intense glistening aniline-red deepening to a rich 

 garnet, which forms a much rayed halo around the 

 yellow disc. The entire flower is overlaid with a sil- 

 very sheen, which intensifies its coloring, giving it a 

 richness difficult to describe. Strong divided field 

 roots, $2.00 each. 



»REER»S 

 TEN GREAT DAHLIAS 



Oflfered and described on pages 147 and 148, are really a very 

 fine collection of high-grade sorts. 



All of the Dahlias offered in this catalogue will be sup- 

 plied in dormant field roots or in strong divisions of proper 

 planting size, not clumps, excepting the Twelve Select 

 American Dahlias of Recent Introduction, offered on pages 

 145 and 146, and the Four Select Imported Dahlias, of- 

 fered on this page, which can only be supplied in green or 

 growing plants ready for delivery about May 15. 



Notes on the cultivation of Dahlias are included in our 

 book, "Dreer's Hints on the Growing of Bulbs, " price, 25 

 cts. , or a copy will be sent free to customers who ask for it 

 when ordering. 



Four Select Imported Dahlias 



These four varieties can be supplied only in green or grow- 

 ing plants ready about May 15. ' 



Skagerrak (Cactus). This beautiful new Dahlia was sent 

 to us by Mr. Engelhardt, originator of the variety Kalif, 

 and we have no hesitancy in placing it in the same high 

 class with that wonderful red variety, but of a beautiful 

 clear, clean lemon-yellow. 



The flowers are large, under ordinary field culture with- 

 out disbudding measuring 7 inches in diameter, which size 

 we are certain can under special culture be increased to 9 inches 

 or more. In form it is all that can be wished for, not at all heavy, 

 the long petals making a deep gracefully shaped flower, always 

 full to the centre; the flowers are held erecf on good long stems, 

 making it an ideal cut flower. Plants, So. 00 each. 

 Democrat (Cactus). Another introduction of Mr. Engelhardt' s, a beau- 

 tiful nankeen yellow with delicate rose sheen, flowers of splendid cactus 

 form, resembling in this as well as in habit of growth and freedom of Bloom 

 and size the popular variety Von Goethe; a splendid cut flower. Plants, 

 $1.50 each. 



Mevrouw BallegO (Hybrid Cactus). Originated by one 

 of Holland's best growers, and a very attractive well-formed 

 large flower with rather broad petals of a brilliant garnet- 

 red color held on good stiff stems. Plants, $2.50 each. 

 White Queen (Hybrid Cactus). A pure white variety with 

 long fluted petals developing into a flower 7 inches in diameter. 

 The plant is of vigorous growth and very prolific and holds 

 its flowers very erect, without any weakness of neck, on stiff 

 wiry stems. A desirable acquisition. Plants, $2.00 each. 



New French Dahlia 

 Camille Frachon 



