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DREER'S TEN GREAT DAHLIAS 



Ten distinct varieties which we have singled out from among the Decorative, Cactus and Peony flowered types as worthy of every 

 Dahlia fancier's special attention. While some of these are recent introductions the majority are varieties which have stood out most 

 prominently for several years as the most desirable for either garden decoration or for cutting for house decoration and which prominent 

 position .they still hold. 



All of the varieties listed under this heading will be supplied in dormant field roots of proper planting size. 



Attraction (Hybrid Cactus). A beautiful Dahlia that is greatly admired. 

 The flowers, which measure fuUy 6 inches in diameter, are composed of 

 gracefully arranged curled or twisted petals of a lively yet soft silvery 

 mauve-rose, with white suffusion. 75 cts. each. 



Camille Frachon {Peony-Howcred). No other Dahlia at-, 

 tracts more attention in our grounds; it is not only distinct 

 in its make-up, but in its gorgeous color as weU. In size it 

 averages under the most ordinary cultivation from 6 to 7 

 inches in diameter; in color, 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 silvery sheen, which intensi- 

 fies its coloring giving it a richness difficult to de- 

 scribe. Illustrated in colors on the plate opposite. 

 75 cts. each. 



George Walters [Hybrid Cactus). One of the most 

 popular favorites of the large-flowered Californians, 

 producing its blooms on very long stiff stems very 

 freely; these are of a pleasing salmon color with 

 shrimp-pink shadings. Illustrated in colors on the 

 plate opposite. 75 cts. each. 



Helen Durnbaugh {Hybrid Cactus). Everybody is 

 pleased with this. The flowers, while not gigantic, are of 

 good size, very double, of splendid form, the petals being 

 cleft at the tips adds to its graceful appearance; it is 

 early and free and the flowers are held erect on good 

 stiff stems; in color it is of a delicate blush deepening to 

 a glowing but soft rose towards ther centre. $1.00 each. 



Insulinde (Hybrid Decorative). In the Philadelphia cut- 

 flower market during the past two seasons Insulinde has 

 been one of the most sought after varieties, and has 

 brought the highest price. This is not at all surprising 

 when you note the beautiful autumnal coloring, the 

 entirely distinct formation of its flowers, and the fact 

 that these are borne on rigid, stiff stems and held in 

 horizontal position like a Zinnia, Aster or Chrysanthe- 

 mum, different from any other Dahlia. These flowers 

 are large, 7 to 8 inches in diameter, with just sufficeint broad, 

 long curled and twisted petals to form a perfect and graceful 

 flower of a beautiful golden ochre, with salmon-red suffusion, 

 which deepens towards the centre. Illustrated in colors on the 

 plate opposite. $2.00 each. 



Mevrouw Ballego (Hybrid Cactus). A splendid brilliant garnet 

 with scarlet shadings with rather broad, more or less fluted 

 petals forming a showy, large, attractive flower which is sup- 

 ported on good stems with the flowers so placed as to show 

 their full beauty; very free flowering. $1.00 each. 



Mrs. Edna Spencer (English Cactus). One of the best of the 

 narrow petalled Cactus varieties, the large flowers are produced 

 on strong stems and are of a most delicate lavender-pink color 

 with white suffusion. One of the best for cutting, the color 

 being of a tint that is universally admired ; the flowers have 

 wonderful lasting qualities. 75 cts. each. 



Hybrid Cactus Dahlia, Helen Durnbaugh 



Mrs. Warnaar (Hybrid Cactus). A splendid free-flowering variety 

 of creamy white, with just a faint apple-blossom suffusion; 

 flowers of gigantic size, over 8 inches in diameter and on strong, 

 stiff stems, petals long and peculiarly twisted and curled. 

 $1.00 each. 



Patrick O'Mara (Decorative). This new Dahlia named in 

 honor of one of America's noted horticulturists, has been one 

 of the most prominent features at the shows of the American 

 DahUa Society, and has been awarded the Society's Gold 

 Medal, and has also won high honors at many shows through- 

 out the country. It is of free-flowering habit. The flowers, 

 supported on long stiff stems, are of good size, perfect form, 

 and in color a rich chrome-yellow, with salmon-red suffusion. 

 $1.00 each. 



Whopper (Decorative). A giant decorative with extremely 

 large, well-built deep flowers of a most pleasing shade of 

 yellow-buff, suffused with orange. In form it is all that can be 

 desired and its flowers are carried on strong stiff stems. 75 

 cts. each. 



SPECIAL OFFER 



We will supply one root each of the 3 varieties illustrated in colors on the plate opposite for 

 Ten Great Dahlias offered on this page for $6.00. 



.50, or the entire set of Dreer's 



