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(D.) Large, symmetrical, full-centered flowers with broad, 



DAHLIAS FOR EVERYONE 



THE BEST OF NEW AND OLD SORTS IN ALL CLASSES 



Dahlia-growers recognize seven types of Dahlias, differing in the size and 

 formation of the flowers. They may be described briefly as follows: 



DECORATIVE 



mostly flat petals. 



CACTUS. (C.) Long, tsvisted or quilled petals, straight in some varieties 

 and gracefully incur\'ed in others. 



PEONY-FLOWERED. (P.) Flat flowers with broad outer petals and centers 

 open or with a whorl of short petals. 



SHOW or BALL. (S.) The old-fashioned and no longer popular type, with 

 ball-shaped flowers and tubular petals. 



POMPON. (Pom.) Like the Show or Ball Dahlias in form but dwarf in 

 growth and with flowers less than 2 inches in diameter. 



HYBRID CACTUS. (H.C.) A recent and especially attractive class com- 

 bining the floral characteristics of the Decorative and Cactus groups. 



SINGLE. (Sgl.) Like giant daisies with open centers and one or sometimes 

 two rows of broad petals. 



The abbreviations following the type names above are used in describing the 

 Dahlias listed on this and the following pages. 



A. D. Livoni. S. An old favorite, valued for its wealth of soft 

 pink flowers. 35 cts. each. 



Agnes Haviland. D. One of the newer sorts. Very large flowers 



of beautiful form; delicate rose in color. $1.00 each. 

 Alan Loma. P. The origination of a famous eastern Dahlia 



breeder and one of the largest and best of its class. Pure waxy 



white, with yellow center. 75 cts. each. 

 Amber Queen. Pom. Most attractive for cutting. Clear 



amber color. 25 cts. each. 

 Break o'Day. H.C. Large, graceful flowers; lemon-vellow, 



lighter at the tips; early and free-blooming. 45 cts. each. 

 Breeze Lawn. D. A distinct variety, much in demand. Large, 



glowing scarlet. 75 cts. each. 

 California. D. Clear, rich yellow. Dwarf and bushy in growth; 



flowers large. 50 cts. each. 

 California Enchantress. H.C. Giant size and lovely form. 



Clear shcll-pink. Free-blooming. SLOO each. 

 Carolyn Wintgen. D. Giant size; salmon-pink, shaded rose. 



New. SL50 each. 

 Charm. D. One of the most noteworthy new Dahlias. Un- 

 usually large; burnt-amber, shaded yellow. Rare. S3.00 each. 



Emperor. D. 



S3.00 each. 



Decorative Dahlia, Lady Betty 



Cleopatra. P.D. Another of the famous Marean Dahlias, in 

 great demand. Enormous flowers of unique color — old-gold, 

 tipped and backed with tango-red. Gorgeous. S3. 50 each. 



Colossal Peace. H.C. Creamy white with pink tips. One of 

 the largest Dahlias in cultivation. S1.50 each. 



Creation. D. Another giant of exceptionally attractive color. 

 60 cts. each. 



C. W. Bruton. D. Free-blooming, giant, deep golden yellow. 

 35 cts. each. 



Delice. D. Of medium size but very free-flowering and fine for 

 cutting. Rich pink. 35 cts. each. 



Dreer's White. S. Vigorous, free-blooming, pure white. 35 cts. 

 each. 



Dr. Tevis. D. One of the sensations of the exhibitions. Blended 

 salmon, old-rose, and old-gold; magnificent in size and form. 

 Sl.OO each. 



Duchess of Marlboro. C. Finest cactus form. Clear rose- 

 pink. 50 cts. each. 



Edith Carter. C. Of large size; yellow, heavily tinged with 

 carmine. Vigorous and free-flowering. 45 cts. each. 



One of the newest and largest. Striking velvety maroon. Rare. 



Fantasie. D. Unusual and most attractive. Salmon with blue shadings. Extra- 

 large. $1.50 each. 



Floradora. C. Free-blooming; dark garnet-red. 35 cts. each. 



General Buller. C. ALiroon, tipped with white. Unique anc 

 each. 



1 striking. 35 ct-;. 



RPCIfFDT'^ nAl4I lAC are grown at Shelton Dahlia Gardens on the 

 DUl^fvUM O UAHLIA.^ Lincoln Highway near Lectsdalc, Pa., 15 miles 

 west of Pittsburgh. Thousands of motorists stopped there to sec the 

 Dahlias during the flowering season last summer and fall, and remarked on 

 the unusual vigor of the plants and wealth of bloom. We take special care 

 to avoid ovcrstimulating our growing stock so as to insure strong, vigorous 

 roots. Dahlia lovers are always welcome at Shelton D;ihll.i Gardens during 

 the flowering season. 



Cactus Oahha. Golden West 



NOTE: Some of the 1024 Dahlia introductions, including prize-winners de- 

 veloped exclusively at Shelton Dahlia Gardens, are not yet available in sufficient 

 quantity to enable us to offer them this season in the form of tubers. We shall, 

 however, have a limited supply of propagated plants to ofler during May. Dahlia 

 connoisseurs who want to get a year's start with the very newest and finest sorts, 

 are reguested to write for a list of plants available with prices. The varieties 

 listed in this catalog will be supplied in tubers only. 

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