Dreer’s Select Dahlias 
Our list of Dahlias brings to you a complete assortment of the finest varieties. 
They have 
been selected with one point in view and that is to supply you with the best of each re- 
spective type and color. 
We follow the system of classification as prepared by the American 
Dahlia Society in reference to the type of flower which system is well known to most gardeners. 
Twelve New and Rare Dahlias 
Seven of these Twelve New and Rare varieties are our selection 
from the offerings of the best European growers. They are 
now offered for the first time in this country. Two in the list 
are 1935 American introductions of outstanding value. There 
still remain three others which are not entirely new in that 
they were offered during the past two or three years, yet they are 
in such demand that they are very scarce and well merit in- 
clusion in this special list. All are offered both as dormant roots 
and specially prepared growing plants. The roots are ready 
for immediate delivery. The plants will be ready by May 15— 
the proper planting time. 
Amalie Trui 
Amalie Trui (Formal Decorative). A sensational new variety of 
vigorous growth carrying magnificent, large flowers of perfect 
form. The blooms measure 10 inches across. They are a 
pure buff with a faint feathering of carmine blending them 
into a beautiful salmon-rose color. Of dwarf habit with vigor- 
ous, long and strong flower stems. Roots $5.00; plants $3.00 
each. 
Anna Benedict (Formal Decorative). This is just what we have 
been looking for in a dark red Dahlia with stems that always 
are erect. The bushes are strong and robust with dark green, 
insect-proof foliage. The flowers always are full and of perfect 
form from the beginning of the season until frost. They are 
8 inches in diameter and 5 inches deep. The color is a deep 
rich garnet with black shadings in the center. Does not burn 
in the sun or batter in the rain. Roots $10.00; plants $5.00, 
each. 
Dahliadel Gold (Formal Decorative). Monstrous flowers often mea- 
suring 11 inches in diameter—a beautiful golden yellow shaded | 
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darker in the center and with light coral red suffusion., 
strong, robust grower. Roots $10.00; plants $5.00 each. 
Forest Fire (Informal Decorative) (Maytrott). The most spec- 
tacular Dahlia introduced this year. It is a striking combina- 
tion of red and yellow of most artistic form, magnificent size, 
and great depth. The flowers measure 10 inches in diameter 
and are 6 inches deep. Each petal is heavily tipped with 
rich scarlet and the lemon yellow petaloids are lightly suffused 
scarlet which greatly enhances the beauty of the flowers. 
Remarkably rigid stems. Roots $10.00; plants $5.00 each. 
Franz Berger (Recurved or Straight Cactus). Very large double 
flowers produced freely on very long stiff and wiry stems. 
Unusually attractive with its narrow, twisted bright scarlet 
petals with a rosy flesh reverse. The blooms measure 8 to 10 
inches in diameter Roots $5.00; plants $3.00 each. 
Grand Soleil d’Or (Semi-Cactus). Large, perfectly double 
flowers of great depth and with a perfect center. Deep primu- 
line yellow with a faint carmine suffusion in the older petals. 
An outstanding acquisition with excellent, long, wiry stems. 
The flowers measure 10 to 12 inches in diameter. Very free 
and vigorous. Roots $6.00; plants $3.00 each. 
L’Aurore (Formal Decorative). Large, broad petaled, deep 
flowers of a medium buff color with light carmine rose on the 
reverse. Very lovely. Roots $5.00; plants $3.00 each. 
Miss Elsie Jane (Straight Cactus). This produces flowers about 
6 inches in diameter but is of such unique form and color that it 
was awarded first prize in seedling classes at the large shows. 
An appealing shade of shrimp pink with cream shadings in the 
center and tipped violet rose. The petals are very gracefully 
twisted and curled. Roots $4.00; plants $2.00 each, 
Phantom (Formal Decorative). Broad, long petals of a deep 
violet purple with a long white tip. A very large flower on a 
vigorous upright stem. Roots $6.00; plants $3.00 each. 
A large white of excellent sub- 
Roots $6.00; plants $3.00 
Princess (Formal Decorative). 
stance. Long, stiff, wiry stems. 
each. 
Royal Dutch 
Royal Dutch (Informal Decorative). Large, full double flowers 
with broad petals. A tawny apricot orange heavily suffused 
with carmine-rose. The reverse of the petals is pale old rose. 
A striking autumn-colored variety with strong stiff stems. 
Very free and vigorous. Roots $5.00; plants $3.00 each. 
Satan (Informal Decorative). An immense scarlet with yellow 
on the reverse of the petals, showing in the center as the petals 
unfold. Vigorous and very showy in the garden. Produces 
large flowers fine for exhibition and keeps well when cut. Roots 
$4.00; plants $2.00 each. 
Special Offer: We will supply one each of the above Twelve New and Rare Dahlias, roots $70.00; plants $38.00. 
If Dahlias are wanted by mail please add postage as explained on page 152 
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