Dahlias by Mail 
All Dahlias offered in this 
catalog are sent ‘‘Not 
Prepaid’’ unless you add 
to your remittance 10% 
(15% west of the Mis- 
sissippi) of the catalog 
price to cover postage 
and special packing. 
Minimum charge 10 cents. 


Dreer’ s Select Dahlias 
The varieties which we offer have been chosen with special care. They have been thoroughly 
tested and may be depended upon to give the utmost satisfaction to the home gardener. Among 
the varieties you will recognize a number of consistent prize winners at the flower shows. 
Realizing the deserved popularity of the Miniature and Pompon types we have given them special 
attention. The new dwarf Dahlias for the garden introduced by us in 1937 have met with such 
universal approbation that we have prepared a large stock for this year’s sales. 
All varieties offered as tubers are ready for delivery at any time. 
The Dwarf Dahlias for the 
garden offered as green plants are ready for delivery at the proper planting time in May. 
Three New Dwarf Bedding Dahlias 
With every year more and more gardeners turn to the Bedding Dahlias to enhance 
their gardens and secure flowers for home decoration. The plants form compact bushes 
seldom more than 2 feet tall and flower continuously from early summer until frost. 


Pompon Dahlias 
78 If Dahlia tubers are wanted by parcel post add postage as explained above 
24-453 Eleanor (D). A real acquisition with Decorative flowers 4 to 5 inches across, 
produced in great profusion throughout the summer months and until checked by 
freezing. The foliage is practically hidden by brilliant orange-crimson flowers seldom 
over 15 inches tall. 
24-460 Gerda ‘C). Very double lilac-rose Howers 5 to 6 inches across of attractive 
formation, blooming freely throughout the summer and fall on vigorous healthy 
plants. 
This variety is particularly recommended because of its strong vitality. 
24-523 Ruby Mae (S.C.). Brilliant carmine-crimson flowers of artistic semi-Cactus 
form. They represent a welcome addition to this class. 
The blooms measure 5 to 
6 inches across and the plants reach a height of about 2% feet. 
Any of the above: 
Green plants only, ready 
May 15, in 3-inch pots: 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 
24-597 .Set of 3. New Dwarf Bedding Dahlias for $2.00. 
Eleven Dwarf Bedding Dahlias 
All of these have unusual value for garden decoration and for cutting. 
24-421 Aemstels Glory. Dwarf, com- 
pact plants bearing a great profusion of 
bright orange-scarlet flowers about 4 
inches in diameter. 2 ft. tall. 
24-431 Christine. Lovely small pure 
white blooms on compact plants. 
24-451 Easter Greeting. Vigorous 
dwarf plants and graceful pure white 
blooms. 
24-452 Elsie. Attractive golden yellow 
with orange-carmine tips. 
24-461 Gertrude. Appealing rich 
sulphur yellow flowers. 
24-481 Kate. Showy orange-scarlet 
flowers. A very charming variety. 

24-491 Lena. A fine light pink that will 
appeal to many. 
24-501 Maria. 
white blooms. 
Greeting. 
24-521 Rheinbeck. Rich orange-scarlet 
flowers tipped with yellow at the petal 
edges. Makes a showy display. 
24-522 Rosalie. Lilac-rose blooms 
shading lighter toward the center. 
Always greatly admired for its loveli- 
ness. 
24-591 Ursula. Intense rich crimson 
blooms with the reverse a pleasing 
carmine that adds considerably to the 
color effect. 
Splendid large double 
An improved Easter 
Any of the above: Green plants only, ready 
May 15, in 3-inch pots: 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
24-595 Any 6 of the above Bedding Dahlias for $2.50. 
Dainty Pompon Dahlias 
These are as popular today as ever for garden planting and for cutting. They make 
small decorative plants covered with an abundance of flowers valuable for home decora- 
tion. They present a particularly fine opportunity for artistic arrangement. 
24-201 Aimee. Well-formed _ bright 
salmon flowers with rich apricot shading. 
24-202 Amber Queen. Well-rounded 
blooms of a bright amber color. 
24-203 Anna von Schwerin. Delicate 
light rose blooms produced on fine open 
plants. Good for cutting. 
24-204 Arthur. A splendid bright red 
of artistic appeal. 
24-230 Dandy. Very pretty, perfectly 
formed blooms of a bright orange color. 
24-231 Dee-Dee. A most unusual and 
charming light lilac. 
24-261 Gretchen Heine. Rose-tinted 
white, tipped with carmine. 
24-282 Jonkheer von Citters. Lively 
yellow petals, tipped red. 


24-281 Joe Fette. A reliable white of 
almost perfect form. Very free. 
24-301 Little David. Brilliant salmon- 
scarlet blooms on strong wiry stems. 
24-311 Morning Mist. Perfect little 
white blooms with the petal edges softly 
tinted bright pink. 
| 24-381 Thilda Luz. Perfect Howers of 
pure rich yellow color. 
Any of these tubers only: 
25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
24-398 Any 6 Pompons for $1.25. 
Modern Dahlia Culture 
W. H. Waite. Brief, clear, complete 
cultural instructions from a practical 
and experienced grower. Per 
copy, postpaid, for 
$1.50 

