DREER'S SELECT DAHLIAS 



ONE OF OUR LEADING SPECIALTIES 



All the Dahlias offered in this catalogue will be supplied in dormant field-grown roots or in strong divisions of such roots of proper 

 planting size (not clumps), excepting the Novelties and varieties of Special Merit, offered on pages 140 to 142. These can only be sup- 

 plied in specially prepared strong vigorous green or growing plants, which will be ready for delivery after May 15th. 



We have prepared a leaflet on the growing of Dahlias, a copy of which we will be pleased to send free on request. 



DAHLIA NOVELTIES AND VARIETIES OF SPECIAL MERIT 



This collection consists of new American and European introductions and also includes a few older sorts which are^still scarce and 

 which rank in quality with some of the best of recent introduction. 



A. R. Gemberling (Cactus). A real meritorious yel- 

 low Cactus Dahlia, a good full shapely flower composed 

 of long narrow petals of a light primrose yellow, the 

 reverse having delicately traced salmon pink veining. 

 A good free bloomer. Plants, $2.00 each. 



Bob Pleuse (Hybrid Cactus). A very effective fancy 

 variety of large size with deep crimson maroon flow- 

 ers, each petal having a white tip. A sturdy grower, 

 free and early flowering. Plants, SI 00 each. 



Bob Newcomb (Decorative). Very distinct, large, 

 well-shaped blooms, plum color shaded burgundy red, 

 very free on good long stems. Plants, $1.00 each. 



Elite Glory (Giant Decorative). A monstrous flower of 

 a brilliant rich red without shadings. A sensational 

 novelty unsurpassed for effect, either for garden or 

 exhibition purposes. Plants, $2.50 each. 



Flamboyant (Hybrid Decorative). A most brilliantly 

 colored French introduction with very broad flat 

 petals which taper to a long point forming an artistic, 

 large, graceful flower of brilliant cardinal red with 

 an occasional tip or dash of golden yellow which 

 intensifies its brilliancy, free and early with very 

 good stems. A brilliant Dahlia that is admired by 

 all. Plants, $5.00 each. 



Geisha (Peony). Geisha has been on the market over ten years, but we have never 

 had sufficient stock to supply the demand. It is the showiest and most attractive 

 of this type; the rich colored flowers are original in form, consisting of peculiarly 

 twisted and curled petals, of an effective and rich combination of scarlet and gold. 

 Plants, 50 cts. each. 



Peony Dahlia 



Geisha 



Decorative Dahlia Granada 



George Aeugle (Decorative). A tall vigorous grower with im- 

 mense full deep flowers of a rich wax yellow suffused on the 

 reverse with dragon's blood red. A splendid exhibition flower 

 with good stems. Plants, $2.00 each. 



Granada (Decorative). One of Mr Broomall's introductions, a 

 Very large, broad Detailed clear lemon yellow on good stiff 

 stems. Plants, $5.00 each. 



Hera (Decorative). A Holland introduction that came to us high- 

 ly recommended, which has shown up splendidly in our trials 

 during the past season, and has been admired by all who have 

 seen it. The plant is a free, tall grower, producing its large sized 

 perfect formed flowers on long clean good stems well above the 

 foliage; these are of a delightful soft amaranth pink that is very 

 pleasing. Early, free and perfect to the end of the season. 

 Plants, $2.50 each. 



Jersey's Empress (Decorative). A very large purplish maroon 

 of good formation, composed of long narrow petals, flowers of 

 good depth and substance. Plants, $5.00 each. 



Jersey's Sovereign (Decorative). A distinct shade of salmon 

 orange, a strong vigorous grower, flowers of good size on good 

 stems. Plants, $1.00 each. 



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