Peony-flowered, Cactus, Decorative, and Pompon Dahlias are offered on the following 2 pages 



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Maulers Magnificent Dahlias 



On t his and the following pages, we offer only such varieties of dahlias that we consider the very best as to form, color, size of flower, freedom 

 and perfection of bloom as well as length of flowering season. We send out good, strong divisions of fleld-grown clumps. 



Giant or Colossal Dahlias 



We are asked so often to supply roots of the largest flowering dahlias 

 for exhibition purposes that we have selected from the cactus, decora- 

 tive and peony types the following giant flowering varieties. They are 

 all of recent introduction and should be in every garden. 



BIL.LI01VAIKE. (Peony-flowered.) One of the largest of the peony 

 type. Color is a beautiful shade of old gold. Unexcelled for exhibition. 

 $1.50 each; 8 for $3.'75; 815.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



DR. TKVIS. One Of the largest and most beautiful decorative dah- 

 lias; blossoms measuring from eight to eleven inches in diameter. The 

 coloring is a beautiful shade of salmon-rose, suflused with old gold 

 shading to a golden apricot; an unusual blending of colors. 



$1.35 each; 3 for $3.35; $13.50 per dozen, postpaid. 



GOIiDEIV GATE. New American hybrid cactus dahlia. A gigantic 

 flower of deep orange-yellow, overlaid bronze. Very vigorous grower, 

 producing flowers varying from 5 to 8 inches In diameter. 



50 cents each; 3 for 90 cents; $5.0O per dozen, postpaid. 



MIL.t.IONAIRE. (Decorative.) One of the largest dahlias grown. 

 Lavender pink with white centre; fine for exhibition. 



$3,00 each; 3 for $3.50; $30.00 per dozen, postpaid. 

 PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA. (Decorative.) Color crimson red, dark 

 full centres. Huge flowers on long perpendicular stems. Very free 

 blooming and a wonderful keeper as a cut flower. Very beautiful. 

 $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75; $15.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



Dahlia, American Beauty — For Every American Garden. 



6 Extra Fine Show Dahlias 



All Exceptionally Attractive and Intensely Brilliant 



Show dahlias are large and round in shape. The outer petals In most 

 oases reflex to the stem and form a perfect ball-shaped flower. 



ELSIE DAVIDSON. The giant, perfect and graceful flowers are 

 borne on long, straight upright stems. The color is beautiful deep, gold- 

 en yellow, making It especially desirable for cutting. 



35 cents each; 3 for $1.00; $3.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



LES AMOURS DE MADAME. Anew giant fancy dahlia. Delicate 

 pale rose, striped scarlet. A most beautiful combination of color. 

 65 cents each; 3 lor St. 25; $7.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



MISS HELEN HOLLIS. A sensational wonder and undoubtedly the 

 largest and best deep scarlet Show Dahlia in existence. Blossoms are on 

 long, stiff stems, well above the foliage. Plant extremely sturdy and 

 produces very luxuriant foliage. 



60 cents each; 3 for $1.00; $5.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



STRADELLA. Beautiful deep purple-orlmson. Exceptionally free- 

 flowering. Stems long and wiry. One of the finest to date. 



30 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; $3.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



TILLAMOOK. Delicate blush, deepening at the tips to rose pink. Its 

 pleasing color, combined with its large size and free blooming habit, 

 will make this a prizewinner. 



35 cents each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per dozen, postpaid. 



. VIVIAN. A great favorite which receives the admiration of everyone 

 who sees its wonderful flowers, the color being white, effectively edged 

 rose-violet. An extremely wonderful blending of color possessed only 

 by the rare novelties. Worthy of the highest words of praise. 



30 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; $3.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



^ One each of the above 6 Named 



Special Offer Extra Fine Show Dahlias for 



only $2.25, postpaid. 



Special Offer 



One each of the 5 named Giant 

 or Colossal Dahlias for only 

 $6.50, postpaid. 



Maulers Novelty Dahlias 



Each a Different Type and Color 

 AMERICAN BEAUTY. (Hybrid Decorative.) The flowers are of 

 gigantic size and produced on long, heavy stems, well above the foliage. 

 The color of this acquisition is a gorgeous wine-crimson. "American 

 Beauty" is the largest and best of its color in existence, and can be 

 highly recommended for garden, cutting or exhibition purposes. 

 60 cents each; 3 for 90 cents; $5.0O per dozen, postpaid. 

 AITGUS MEGAR. Tbe largest and finest lavender-purple show dah- 

 lia to date. Plant is tall and sturdy. Stems long and wiry. 



65 cents each; 3forS1.35; 7.00 per dozen, postpaid. 

 BESSIE SBABURY. White very daintily overlaid delicate mallow 

 pink. An exceptionally free-flowering peony-flowered dahlia, of good 

 habit, that produces its blossoms on good long stems. 



$1.35 each; 3 for $3.35; $13.50 per dozen, postpaid. 



BIANCA. (Cactus Hybrid.) A grand new variety of large size and 

 splendid form. Coloring is beautiful rose lilac with white shadings and 

 the blooms are held perfectly erect on strong stiff stems. One of the 

 most satisfactory garden varieties; an early and constant bloomer. 

 S1.35each; 3 for S2.25; S13.50 per dozen, postpaid. 



Special Offer 



One each of the 4 named Novelty 

 Dahlias for only $3.50, postpaid. 



The Best and Latest Dahlias 



Every Dahlia Lover Should Have the Entire Set 



MAUDE ADAMS. Ideal new Show dahlia. This wonderful intro- 

 duction is unsurpassed in quality in every respect, in reality a model 

 of perfection. We cannot speak too highly of this variety. The color is 

 a pure, snowy white, very effectively overlaid clear delicate pink. 

 50 cents each; 3 for 90 cents; $5.00 per dozen, postpaid. 

 MRS. NEWELL D. ATWOOD. (Peony-flowered.) A very tall, 

 long-stemmed free-flowering variety. Its color is very rich and bril- 

 liant; a gorgeous deep crimson-red. Plants very strong and sturdy. 

 $1.35 each; 3 for $3.35; $13.50 per dozen, postpaid. 

 MRS. ELLA CLINE. This new decorative dahlia has proven an 

 ideal all-around variety. The flower ia a pure glistening white on good 

 stems. It is very free blooming and desirable for garden or cutting. 

 $1.35 each; 3 for $3.35; $13.50 per dozen, postpaid. 

 NEWPORT DANDY. (Peony-flowered.) A lilac-pink of the most 

 delicate shade. The yellow centre is open with the inner petals curlin g 

 and twisting over it. A large sized flower and a very profuse bloomer. 

 $1.35 each; 3 for $3.35; $13.50 per dozen, postpaid. 

 PIERROT. (Incurved Cactus.) A unique and striking novelty in 

 color, of unusual grace and refinement of form, being composed of very 

 long, tubular narrow petals, which are of a deep amber or orange-buff 

 color, occasionally showing white tips. Unusually attractive. 



$1.35 each; 3 for $3.35; $13.50 per dozen, postpaid. 



Special Offer 



One each of the above 5 named 

 Best and Latest Dahlias for only 

 $5.00, postpeud. 



