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DREER'S SELECT DAHLIAS 



ONE OF OUR LEADING SPECIALTIES 



All of the Dahlias offered in this catalogue will be supplied in dormant field grown 7^ ^ 

 roots or in strong divisions of such roots of proper planting size (not clumps), except- \ ■ . 



ing the Dahlias cf Special Merit, and the Twelve Choice American "Dahlias of Recent '; 



Introduction, offered on pages 141 to 144. These can only be supphea in 

 specially prepared strong, vigorous green or growing plants, which will 

 be ready for delivery about May 15th. 



We have prepared a leaflet on the growing of Dahlias, a copy of which 

 we will be pleased to send free on request. 



DAHLIAS OF SPECIAL MERIT 



This collection consists of new American and European introduc- 

 tions 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 be supplied only in green 

 or growing plants of superior quality which will be ready for delivery at 

 the proper planting time about May LSth. 

 Amun Ra or The Sun God (Giafit Decorative)- 



Amun Ra is one of the most sensational of the new 



DahUas. It is wonderfully distinct both in color 



and formation, and while a gian'; in size is without ',• . 



coarseness, it being perfect in shape. The outer "'*"/ 



petals of the mammoth flowers are of gorgeous copper 



and orange tones shading to gold and amber, deep- 

 ening in the centre to a dark reddish brown, the 



effect as a whole being that of a gorgeous sunset. The 



stems are stout and hold the immense flowers well 



above the strong vigorous plants; the flowers keep 



for days when cut and last a wonderfully long time 



on the plant. A variety that makes a lasting im- 

 pression on all who see it. Plants $5.00 each. . j, 



Augustinus {Decorative). One of the Chrysanthe- 

 mum-flowered type of decoratives, the flowers are 



very large, composed of long petals which are more or less 



twisted, forming a most graceful pleasing flower. The ground 



color is a rosy salmon overlaid with bright metaUic lilac, splen- 

 did stems and remarkably free flowering. Plants $1.00 each. 

 Bacchus (Hybrid Cactus). An introduction of a French specialist 



that is entirely distinct with very large flowers of a brilliant rich 



reddish purple, stems all that can be desired, splendid habit of 



growth, fine exhibition, garden, and cut flower. Plants .$2.00 



each. 

 California Superba (Giant Decorative). An irresistibly beautiful 



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 Dahha. Plants $5.00 each. 

 Copper Oplis (Decorative). A wonderfully brilliant coppery 



orange-red shading to deep yellow in the centre, a fine large 



exhibition flower of perfect shape, a splendid cut flower that 



lights up particularly well under artificial light. Plants $2.50 



each. 

 Champagne (Giant Decorative). Aside of being one of the largest 



Dahlias this wonderful variety has not only size to commend it 



but is a model for shape, habit of growth, stem, freedom of 



flowering, and above all, its remarkable and distinct color, very 



aptly described by its introducer as golden champagne with 



chamoise shadings, which color combination no doubt suggested 



its appropriate name. Plants SIO.OO each. 

 Clothilde (Hybrid Decorative). Of dwarf erect habit with long- 

 stemmed flowers held well above the foliage of exceptionally 



pretty form, an artistic arrangement of curled petals of a lively 



primrose yellow, early and free, every branch bearing a perfect 



blossom. Plants $2.00 each. 

 Dakota (Decorative) . One of Judge Marean's introductions, a very 



large exhibition flower of good form on stout stems, color a deep 



tone of rich coral-red with coppery suffusion; a good decorative 



garden variety. Plants $2.50 each. 

 Dempsey (Decorative). Good large well-formed flowers with 



somewhat curled petals on good stiff stems of a brilliant French 



purple; an effective exhibition and garden variety. Plants 



$2.50 each. 



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Peony Dahlia 

 Drum Major 



Plants $2.50 each. 



Doris Farrell 



(Decorative). A 



splendid large well - shaped 



flower of a pleasing Hvely 



shade of lilac-pink with light- 



er suffusion, fine stems, ideal for cutting. 



Drum Major (Peony). One of the largest of the Peony-flowered 

 type which under ordinary field culture attains a size of over 

 8 inches; in color, it is one of the most brilliant, a rich fiery- 

 red which is intensified by a lemon-yellow centre with which 

 the petals are also more or less tipped and marked; early and 

 stands out most prominently in the garden. Plants $2.00 each. 



Earl Williams (Decorative). An exceptionally attractive fancy 

 or variegated variety, one of the best of this type; the flowers 

 are of largest size, of splendid deep formation of a brilliant 

 crimson-scarlet color, each petal tipped with white; an early 

 and free bloomer that continues in good shape to the end of the 

 season. Plants $5.00 each. 



Enchantress (Cactus). A Holland introduction of Chrysan- 

 themum-flowered form with pretty fluffy flowers composed of 

 long, recurving petals of a glistening salmon-rose with golden 

 suffusion; a dainty 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 foHage; fine for exhibition, the garden, or as a cut 

 flower. Plants $1.00 each. 



Geisha (Peony). Geisha has been on the market for nearly ten 

 years, but we have in no one season had sufficient stock to supply 

 the demand due to the fact that it is a poor multiplier. This 

 season we offer it in plant form, of which we will have a good 

 supply. It is the showiest and most attractive of this type yet 

 introduced; the rich colored flowers are original in form, con- 

 sisting of peculiarly twisted and curled petals, of an effective 

 and rich combination of scarlet and gold. Plants 75 cts. each. 



