DREER'S SELECT DAHLIAS 



ONE OF OUR LEADING SPECIALTIES 



All of the Dahlias ofTered in this catalogue will be supplied in dormant 

 field-grown roots or in strong divisions of such roots of proper planting size 

 (not clumps), excepting the Novelties and varieties of Special Merit, the 

 Twelve Choice American Dahlias of Recent Introduction, the six New 

 Dreer sorts and the New Decorative Pompom Little Jewel „ p 



offered on pages 139 to 144. These can only be supplied ' 



in specially prepared strong vigorous green or 

 growing plants, which will be ready for delivery 

 about May 15th. k 



V/e have prepared a leaflet on the growing of Dahlias, a copy * 



of which we will be pleased to send free on request. 



DAHLIA NOVELTIES AND 

 VARIETIES OF SPECIAL MERIT 



This collection consists of new American and European in- 

 troductions and also includes a few older sorts which are still -— ^ 

 scarce and which rank in quality with some of the best of recent 

 introduction. 



The varieties listed under this heading can only 

 be supplied in green or growing plants of superior 

 quality which will be ready for delivery at the 

 proper planting time about May 15th. 



Ambassador (Hybrid Cactus). The sensational Dahlia since 

 its introduction in 1921 when it won the first prize at the San 

 Fran;isco show for the best and most artistic variety exhib- 

 ited. Its color is a soft yellow at the centre with salmon, 

 amber and pink shadings, gradually deepening towards the 

 tips and outer floral rays. The blending of these colors 

 captivates all. The flowers are of largest size and set just 

 right on perfect stems. A strong grower and free bloomer 

 from early till late. Plants, $5.00 each. 



Augusta R. Johnson {Peony). Large flower on good stems, 

 form but sometimes developing flowers of decorative type. Color 

 yellow, outer petals lightly suffused orange pink. Plants 

 $2.50 each. 



Aurora B. {Decorative Collerelte). Something entirely new in 

 Dahlias. The color is a striking shade of purple, with the reverse 

 of the petals suffused white. It comes in true full decorative 

 form, with a white collar between each row of petals, very free 

 flowering, with large flowers on long stiff stems. It has attracted 

 much attention in our grounds during the past two seasons. 

 Planes $1.50 each. 



Bashful Giant {Decorative). One of the largest Dahlias yet 

 introduced; a great attractive exhibition flower; color apricot 

 with golden suffusion and shadings. Plants $5.00 each. 



California Superba {Giant Decorative). An irresistibly beauti- 

 ful pink which has created a sensation and has carried off many 

 honors at the exhibitions. It is probably the largest pink yet 

 introduced. The petals are long and narrow, forming not only 

 a large flower but of great depth also; in color a delicate shade 

 of pink without any blue tone, gradually shading to a white 

 centre. A magnificent Dahlia. Plants $3.50 each. 



Cardinal Superba (Cactus). A marvellously brilliant giant 

 cactus with immense flowers of most perfect form and of brilli- 

 ant red with golden metallic lustre; it has good stiff stems hold- 

 ing the flowers in such manner as to display their brilliant beauty 

 to fuU advantage. Plants $2.50 each. 



Charm (Decorative) . A much admired free-flowering variety on 

 long stout wiry stems, in color a most pleasing combination of 

 burnt orange shading to yellow. Plants $2.00 each. 



Cornelia (Decorative). A regal flower of immense size and great 

 substance and of the loveliest tint of pink, delicately shading to 

 white, blooming freely on long stems, splendid for exhibition 

 purposes. Plants $1.50 each. 



Creamo, also known as Creamotto (Decorative). A variety of 

 most excellent habit, strong erect stems and freest blooming 

 qualities, a large creamy yellow; a fine cut flower. Plants 

 $2.00 each. 



Dolores (Decorative). A splendid free-flowering perfect decorative 

 of large size of a glistening apricot-buff with golden suffusion and 

 glow, stems and habit perfect, free flowering. Plants $1.00 each. 



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Hybrid Cacfus Dahlia 

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usually Peony 



soft primrose- 

 Eldorado (Decorative). Size, stem and color of this variety are 

 of the best. Picture a comparatively low growing bush with 

 immense golden-yellow blooms which stand up and look you in 

 the face, and you have Eldorado. A strong feature of this beau- 

 ty is the depth of the flower which corresponds with the size, 

 a splendid Dahlia in every way. Plants $7.50 each. 



Elsie Oliver (Hybrid Cactus). A perfect hybrid cactus with long 

 evenly rolled petals and a good centre, color creamy-pink shading 

 to cream in the centre, a delicate new pastel blend of pink and 

 cream, the flowers are of enormous size probably the largest of 

 this type yet introduced. Plants $3.50 each. 



Esther Hunt (Hybrid Cactus) . A large flower, distinct and beau- 

 tiful both in form and coloring, the latter being a striking 

 luminous tone of chinese-orange. The flowers are most perfect 

 in form with good full centres, which remain in good condition 

 until the flowers have faded, these are borne on long stiff stems 

 and are produced very freely. Plants $2.50 each. 



Esther R. Holmes (Hybrid Cactus). A most graceful flower of 

 good size on splendid long stiff stems of a most delicate and 

 pleasing shade of mauve-pink, a fine cut flower. Plants $2.50 

 each. 



Futurity (Decorative). Has been on the market for several years 

 but is rarely offered on account of being slow to propagate. 

 It is one of the most beautiful of its color, a deep old rose. The 

 flowers are large and well formed, good stems holding them well 

 above the foliage; fine for exhibition, the garden, or as a cut 

 flower. Plants 75 cts. each. 



Fluffy Ruffles (Hybrid Cactus). A new combination of color. 

 Beautiful blooms of golden-fawn, shading to a golden-yellow at 

 centre, having petals that twist and turn, showing a rose reverse 

 that gives a two-toned effect to the whole flower. A dainty good- 

 sized flower held erect on a good stem. Plants, $1.00 each. 



Glorieux (Decorative). A wonderfully formed flower with wavy 

 petals which are deeply cleft at the tips giving it a light and 

 graceful formation, probably not equalled by any other large 

 variety. In color it is a golden yeUow deepening to mikado- 

 orange at the centre, sometimes every petal is tipped with white 

 but more frequently it is without these white tips, but it is 

 equally handsome in either state. The plant is of neat compact 

 habit of growth with dense olive green foliage, and with dis- 

 budding, flowers over nine inches in diameter may be grown. 

 Plants $2.50 each. 



NOTE —The Dahlias offered on this page can only be supplied in strong, growing, green plants ready for delivery at proper planting 

 time, about May 15th. (139) 



