J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER. N. J. 



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Superb Dahlias 



Though not hardy — it being necessary to take up tlie roots in autumn and store them where they will not becoiP'^ 

 frozen during the winter — the Dahlias are such beautiful garden flowers and blend so admirably with Hardy Peren- 

 nials, I include them in this catalog. 



During recent years the Dahlia has rapidly grown in favor, and with good reason; for the varieties of today are 

 such vast improvements upon the older kinds that they rival the best Chrysanthemums — which regal fiower some of 

 them closely resemble. There are indeed few flowers so pure and rich in color or so graceful and decorative as the 

 finer varieties of the Dahlia. Blooming as they do in late summer and autumn (in advance of Chrysanthemums;, 

 they give us flowers at a season when they are much needed. 



At the recent Dahlia Show of the American Institute, New York City, we were awarded sixteen prizes; in- 

 cluding six first prizes and one certificate of merit for new varieties. 



All varieties offered are well rooted plants grown by the modern pedigree system or dormant roots. Dormant 

 roots sent at any time desired. Plants from pots any time after April 15th. 



Mailed at each and dozen rates, if preferred. 



MISS MARGARET SCULLY. 



Miss Lillian T. Sexton. 



PRAIRIE FIRE. 



Picture in your mind's eye a line of fire and you 

 have before you a row of this new Peony-flowered 

 Dahlia. It is almost startling in its display of brilliant 

 color; and this it presents from early in the season 

 until frost. Plant of medium height, spreading habit 

 and not only the most profuse bloomer of all Peony- 

 flowered varieties, but of all Dahlias. Flowers of fair 

 size, vivid flame-scarlet and held on long stiff stems, 

 well above the plant, rendering it remarkably graceful 

 and decorative and of the best for cutting. A new and 

 distinct color in Dahlias of its class and especially pleas- 

 ing under artificial light. Of untold value for the 

 garden and superb for cutting. Each, $1.00; doz., $10.00. 



MISS LILLIAN T. SEXTON. 



The most charming in color and the most beautiful 

 of flower of all Dahlias exhibited in 1910. The flowers 

 are quite large, semi-double, different in make up from 

 all other Dahlias and dainty soft rosy-pink, shading to 

 white at base of petals. Plant of medium height, perfect 

 habit and a very free bloomer; a single plant frequently 

 carr>'ing a dozen perfect blossoms at a time. Awarded 

 certificate of merit by the American Institute. The only 

 certificate awarded the past year for a new Dahlia. (See 

 cut.) Each, $1.00; doz., $10.00. 



Miss Margaret Scully. 



This gives us a new color in the justly popular Peony- 

 flowered class. Its flowers are of good size, rich plum 

 in color and are very freely produced on long perfect 

 stems; rendering it a superior variety for cutting. It 

 is so distinct and lovely it was greatly admired by all 

 visitors to our nurseries during "Dahlia time" the past 

 autumn. Now first offered. Each. $1.00; doz., $10.00. 



MME. HENRY CAYEUX 



A Dahlia expert of national repute says of it: "In 

 our estimation it is the finest Cactus Dahlia introduced 

 during the past five years. The enormous long narrow 

 petals are beautifully arranged and form a most ex- 

 quisite flower; the color a bright pink with white tip." 

 A broad claim indeed but one I can fully endorse and 

 wish to add, its large blossoms are very freely produced 

 on long stiff stems. It's of perfect habit; in a w^ord, 

 very nearly perfect in every way. Each, 50c; doz., 

 $5.00. 



YELLOW COLOSSE. 



Not exactly new but decidedly the finest decorative 

 Dahlia producing yellow flowers. Of better color, (a 

 pure lemon), than Clifford W. Bruton and much more 

 perfect in form. One of the most profuse bloomers of 

 all Dahlias. Of medium height. Each, SOc; doz., $5.00. 



