Dreer’s Select DAHLIAS 
Dreer’s Ten Outstanding Dahlias 
of Recent Introduction 
This set of ten varieties of established worth will prove hard to surpass for garden display and 
for the exhibition table. Each of them has been tried and found worthy in the best of company. 
They are offered both as roots ready for delivery at any time, and as strong, vigorous, specially 
prepared growing plants which will be ready after May 15, the proper planting time. 
Frau O. Bracht. A most deservedly popular Semi-Cactus 
Dahlia combining perfect form with a lovely pale primrose 
color of great attractiveness. The blooms are of good size 
and they are carried on strong wiry stems that help to make this 
an almost perfect variety. Roots $1.50; plants 75c, each. 
Kemp’s Violet Wonder. An Informal Decorative that will 
be hard to surpass in its color. The very large flowers are a 
bright purplish violet of a richness that appeals immediately, 
Roots $1.00; plants 50c, each. 
Kentucky. This Formal Decorative is like the popular Jersey's 
Beauty in size, form, and habit, but the flowers are more of a 
salmon-pink due to the richer tones of yellow and gold. Roots 
$1.00; plants 50c, each. 
King Midas. A very large and therefore most popular Informal 
Decorative that has fascinated thousands at the shows and in 
exhibition beds of Dahlia growers. Has magnificent, fully 
double, deep blooms of an intense rich yellow color. Roots 
$1.00; plants 50c, each. 
Marathon. A giant Informal Decorative of a pure sulphur 
yellow color. It is a strong, vigorous grower producing its 
showy flowers on long wiry stems. Roots $2.00; plants $1.00, 
each. 
Ballego's Glory | Paul Pfitzer. A straight Cactus Dahlia with magnificent giant 
flowers which are borne most freely on strong wiry stems. 
The color of the dainty, graceful petals is a tender rose with a 
Ballego’s Glory. A very interesting Formal Decorative Dahlia lovely suffusion of lilac. Towards the base the petals are 
of medium size. Of compact growth and very vigorous. The yellow. It is without question one of the finest introductions 
flowers are a beautiful combination of scarlet and gold. Roots | of recent years. Roots $2.50; plants $1.25, each. 
$1.00; plants 50c, each. A Edi Th ia ne : 
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area ° Pecan Dare aca from any other Dahlia. Roots $1.00; plants 50c, each. 
Excelsior. A Formal Decorative with very large flowers of 2 
perfect form _and excellent substance. The color is golden | Special Offer: 
orange overlaid with terra cotta. The bases and the reverse of ’ tee 
the broad petals are copper red. A wonderful combination of One each of the Ten Outstanding Varieties, 
colors. Roots $2.00; plants $1.00, each. roots $12.00; plants $6.00. 
Dreer’s Miniature Double Dahlias 
These Miniature Double Dahlias are growing in popular favor | Cupida. Carmine-pink blooms enhanced by the lighter shading 
not only because the comparatively dwarf and free flowering in the center. Roots 50c; plants 35c, each. 
plants are ideal garden subjects, but chiefly because the graceful | Dazzler. A fine double Miniature Decorative of a dazzling 
cut flowers lend themselves so admirably to table decoration scarlet color. Really a gem. Roots $1.00; plants 50c, each. 
where the larger blooms seem out of proportion. The roots offered 
are ready at any time. Growing pot plants are ready about 
May 15, the proper planting time. 
Donau. A very dainty variety. Has soft rose petals with 
silvery white shadings. Roots 50c; plants 35c, each. 
Goldina. Of a most lovely Water Lily-like form and a delicate 
appleblossom pink color. Roots $1.00; plants 50c, each. 
Little Jewel. Most appropriately named as it is a refined, pretty, 
light pink of sparkling beauty. Roots 50c; plants 35c, each. 
Nesthaekchen ( Nestling). An extremely satisfactory variety of 
a lovely Cactus form. The color is creamy chamois suffused 
with pale rose. A gem for either the garden or for the house 
and certainly most free flowering. Roots 75c; plants 50c, each. 
Paddy. The flesh-colored flowers of this valuable variety are 
freely produced throughout the season. We are sure you will 
like it. Roots $1.00; plants 50c, each. 
Roeschen (Litile Rose). A lovely Dahlia of a charming light 
rose color with silvery suffusion. Roots 50c; plants 35c, each. 
Special Offer: 
We will supply 8 roots, one each of the 
Double Miniature Dahlias for $5.00. Or 
we will send 8 plants, one each of the 8 
Miniature Double Dahlias varieties for $3.00. 
155 Modern Dahlia Culture (W. H. Waite). Brief, clear, com- 
plete cultural instructions. $1.50 percopy postpaid 
