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Decorative Dahlia, Sagamore 



Nerissa {Pompon). A comparatively old but scarce Pompon and 

 a gem that should be in every garden. The plant is of free ideal 

 habit of growth, always loaded with flowers; never over two 

 inches in diameter, supported gracefully on stiff, wiry stems; 

 absolutely perfect in form and of that beautiful mauve-pink color 

 that everybody likes. Beautiful in the garden and a lovely cut 

 flower. Plants, 50 cts. each. 



SPECIAL OFFER 



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The following fourteen new varieties, seedlings of our own, all of f 



which we can recommend, not only for their perfection of form, 

 perfect stems, size and color, but all are of vigorous, robust, healthy 

 growth producing their beautiful blooms early and continuous- 

 ly and with perfect centres to the end of the season. ^ 



These fourteen varieties can only be supplied in ^ 

 green or growing plants which will be ready for / 

 delivery after May 15th. 

 Riverton Beacon. Rich golden-yellow with brilliant red 



markings and suffusion. ' „ 



Riverton Beauty. Soft primrose yellow. 



Riverton Cardinal. Brilliant cardinal-red. , 



Riverton Charm. A beautiful luminous silvery rose-pink. 1 

 Riverton Coral. Light coral-red with rosy-red reflections. 

 Riverton Garnet. BrLUiant rich garnet. ' 



Riverton Gem. Old rose with coppery suffusion. 

 Riverton Giant. Gracefully curled and twisted petals of 



a deep blood-red. 

 Riverton Golden Glow. Rich deep yellow. 

 Riverton Gold. Pure golden-yellow with salmon-rose reverse. 

 Riverton Jewel. Canary yeUow suffused with bronzy red which 



intensifies on the outer petals. 

 Riverton Nymphe. Bright madder-red with golden suffusion, the 



centre petals with small yellow tip. 

 Riverton Rose-Mallow. Beautiful mallow-pink withlighter suffusions. 

 Riverton Snow. A splendid white. 

 Price. Having prepared a large stock of the above enables us to offer them at an unusU' 



ally low price for such meritorious novelties. $1.00 each; the set of 14 for $10.00. 



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DAHLIA NOVELTIES and VARIETIES of SPECIAL MERIT— Continued 



Rodman Wanamaker {Decorative Peony). Of largest size and of splen- 

 did loose, graceful formation, composed of long twisted and curling 

 petals that prevent any stiffness or formality in its shape, though some- 

 times in unfavorable weather it wUl show a green centre. The color is 

 distinct and attractive, the centre yellow, the outer petals light salmon 

 toned yeUow. Early and free with good long stems. Plants, $3.50 each. 



Rose Ash {Hybrid Cactus). A new and distinct color in Dahlias. The 

 outside of the petals is tan heavQy overlaid with pink and shaded 

 chrome-yellow, the reverse a smoky pink, the effect of this peculiar blend- 

 ing of colors is unique and pleasing. An early and free 

 bloomer on excellent stems. Plants, $2.50 each. 



Sagamore {Decorative) . Light saffion-yeUow with glowing red- 

 tinted golden suffusion. A good free bloomer with medium sized 

 flowers which are particularly prized for cutting. Plants, $5.00 

 each. 



San Lorenzo {Decorative) . Flowers large with curled or rolled 

 petals, color light rose with yeUow suffusion deepening towards 

 the centre. Late in the season it often shows a Peony centre but 

 it is good in either form. Plants, $2.50 each. 



Siskiyou {Hybrid Cactus). Mr. Broomall the veteran Dahlia 

 grower of California says that Siskiyou produced the largest 

 flowers he has ever grown. It was awarded first prize at the 1924 Los 

 Angeles show for the largest bloom and many other prizes throughout 

 the country. Color a distinct pink tinted mauve. Plants, $2.50 each. 

 Skagerrak {Cactus). This beautiful clear, clean lemon-yeUow has 

 flowers which under ordinary field culture without disbudding measure 

 7 inches in diameter. In form it is all that can be wished for, the long 

 petals making a deep gracefully shaped flower, always full to the centre. 

 Plants, $1.00 each. 

 Sunny South {Hybrid Cactus). A large flower described by the intro- 

 ducer, Mr. Broomall, as the finest yellow he has seen in any type. A 

 bright clear yellow without any shading; of fine deep formation, sturdy 

 habit with flowers held well above the foliage. Plants, $2.50 each. 

 Tresor Anversois {Hybrid Cactus). One of the most beautifully shaped 

 large flowers in our collection and a gem in every way, being early, free, 

 with long stiff stems and different in coloring from any other, a most 

 striking and attractive pure lavender pink with silvery suffusion. 

 Plants, $2.50 each. 

 Zante {Hybrid Cactus). A large golden-yellow but decidedly dif- 

 ferent, it is heavily suffused with apricot pink with deeper 

 shading. The flower has great depth, buflt of heavy evenly 

 rolled petals. An early free bloomer that wiU please for all 

 purposes. Plants, $3.50 each. 



We will supply a strong, vigorous plant each of the 38 novelties and varie- ^ ^ 



ties of special merit as offered on pages 140 to 142, a wonderful collection, \^ ^''~\// A 



which if ordered singly would cost $86.00, for $65.00. ^— --^ ) '' "^-.^ 



Dreer's Riverton Decorative Dahlias T ^ 



New Dahlia, 

 Riverton Rose-Mallow 



