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DREER'S TEN GREAT DAHLIAS 



Ten distinct varieties offered on this and the next page which we have singled out from among the Decorative and Cactus 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. 



Amun Ra or The Sun God {Giant Decorative). Amun 

 Ra is wonderfully distinct both in color and formation, 

 and while a giant in size is without coarseness, it being 

 perfect in shape. The outer petals of the mam- 

 moth flowers are of gorgeous copper and orange 

 tones shading to gold and amber, deepening 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 flow- 

 ers well above the strong vigorous 

 plants; the flowers keep for days 

 when cut and last a wonderfully long 

 time on th» plant. A variety that 

 makes a lasting impression on all who 

 see it. S2.S0 each. 



Cigarette {Hybrid Cactus). This dis- 

 tinct and novel Dahlia attracts more 

 attention in our fields than any other 

 variegated variety. In color it is 

 creamy white heavily edged with 

 pomegrana*e red, but it varies greatly, no 

 two flowers being exactly alike. The petals 

 are long and inclined to roll, forming a large, 

 deep, well-shaped flower of great substance 

 on very long stems of best quality. $1.50 each. 



r. W. Fellows {Cactus). One cf the very best Cactu^ 

 varieties ever raised, with flowers of unusual size for the 

 long narrow petaled type of which this is one of the finest 

 representatives. In color it is an intense coral-red with 

 deeper suSusion at the centre; no collection of Dahlias is 

 complete without it. 75 cts. each. 



George Walters {Hybrid Cactus). One of the most popular 

 favorites of the large-flowered Califomians, producing its blooms 

 on very long stiff stems very freely; these are of a pleasing 

 salmon color with shrimp-pink shadings. 75 cts. each. 



Insulinde {Hybrid Decorative). In the Philadelphia cutflower 

 market Insulinde is one of the most sought after varieties. 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 hori- 

 zontal position like a Zinnia, Aster or Chrysanthemum, different 

 from any other Dahlia. These flowers are large, 7 to 8 inches in 

 diameter, with just sufficient 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. $1.50 each. 



Jean Chazot or Gay Paree Dahlia 



Jean Chazot or Gay Paree {Hybrid Cactus). This French 

 introduction is one of the very best all-around varieties that 

 has yet been produced. It is a fine exhibition flower, splendid 

 for garden decoration, and unsurpassed by any of the autumn 

 tints as a cut flower. The habit of the plant is all that could be 

 wished for, a free upright grower, long stiff, wiry stems hold the 

 flowers well above the foliage in such a manner as to display 

 their full beauty; it is one of the most prolific to flower, coming 

 into bloom early and continuing in good condition to the end 

 of the season; we have never seen an imperfect flower, these are 

 of good size, of splendid hybrid-cactus form, and in color a beau- 

 tiful golden bronze with just a faint suffusion of Nasturtium- 

 red that intensifies its brilliancy and adds to its charm. $1.50 

 each. 



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

 narrow petaled 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. 



