158 /HENRY A-DREER: 
DREER’S TEN GREAT DAHLIA 
Ten distinct varieties offered below which we have singled out N 
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 gar- 
den decoration or for cutting for house decoration and which promi- 
nent position they still hold. 
All of the varieties listed under this heading 
will be supplied in dormant field roots of proper 
planting size. 
Ambassador (Cactus). Color a soft yellow at the centre 
with salmon, amber and pink shadings, gradually deep- 
ening towards the tips. The blending of these colors 
captivates all. The flowers are of largest size and set ~\_ 
just right on perfect stems. A strong grower and free _ _ = 
bloomer. $1.00 each. Ne 
Avalon (Decorative). Pure clear yellow, the large flowers 
are very distinct and pleasing, always with a full centre. 
One of the best of its color. $1.00 each. 
Cigarette (Hybrid Cactus). Creamy white, heavily edged 
with pomegranate 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. 75 cts. each. 
Ellinor Vanderveer (Decorative). An incomparable Dahlia 
of exquisite beauty and of great size and depth having 
every desirable quality. Color a rich, glowing, satiny Insulinde (Decorative). One of the most popular varieties both 
pink. One of the earliest to come into flower. $2.00 each. as a cut flower as well as for garden decoration. The blooms un- 
der ordinary cultivation are from 7 to 8 inches in diameter 
with just sufficient broad, long, curled and twisted petals to 
form a perfect and graceful flower. These are held horizontally 
on the stem like a Chrysanthemum. Color a beautiful golden 
ochre, with salmon-red suffusion which deepens towards the 
centre. 75 cts. each. 
Jean Chazot or Gay Paree (Hybrid Cactus). This French in- 
troduction is one of the very best all-around varieties that has 
yet been produced. A beautiful golden bronze with a faint 
touch of Nasturtium red and unsurpassed by any of the 
autumn tints asa cut flower. 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 
Hysrip Cactus DAHLIA, 
JEAN CHAZOT OR Gay PAREE 
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a the most prolific to flower, coming into bloom early and 
Ep > continuing in good condition to the end of the season. 
Ss 75 cts. each. 
: es Mariposa (Hybrid Cactus). A perfectly formed Hybrid 
‘ Cactus composed of long narrow incurved petals which 
=. curl and twist so as to baffle an artist. A delightful 
y shade of true pink which is intensified by a deeper 
centre, a faint violet suffusion adds to the effect. 
Blooms early and continues in good shape to the end 
of the season. 75 cts. each. 
Papillon (Hybrid Cactus). One of the largest of this 
type, a greatly improved Geo. Walters, it is a beautiful blend- 
ing of old rose with golden lights. An exceptionally fine ex- 
hibition variety. $1.00 each. 
Picture (Decorative). A delicately colored variety that always 
pleases. The flowers of good size are of perfect Decorative form. 
Color a delicate lemon-yellow with a distinct but soft suffusion 
of capucine-buff. A fine cut flower. 75 cts. each. 
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Wizard of Oz (Decorative). A great Dahlia from all points of 
. view, size, formation, color, habit of growth and freedom of 
bloom. Really a wonderful all around Dahlia, be it for the garden, exhibition 
| or cut flower. Begins to flower early and holds its blooms perfect to the end 
eee of the season. In color it is a rare shade of amber-pink with soft salmon 
a shading or suffusion. $1.00 each. 
Special Offer. One each of the above 10 Great Dahlias for $7.50. 
AVALON 
Note—The Dahlias offered on this page will be supplied in dormant field-grown roots of proper planting size 
