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From PETEM. lrIEMDSM.SOM'm COo, MEW YOIRIE Ml 



The "Exquisite" Collection of Five Splendid Dahlias 



SHOWN IN THE ENGRAVING ON THE OPPOSITE PAGE 



There is room in your garden for this conection. It contains five beautiful Dahlias selected from our large collection because of their large flowers 

 and contrasting colors. All are varieties well suited for general culture as they bloom freely and provide a continuous display in the garden. 



No. 1. New Decorative Dahlia SULPHUREA 



This might well be called the chrysanthemum flowered Dahlia as in shape 

 it resembles the finest chrysanthemums. The color is clear sulphur yellow. 

 The flowers are large and shaggy; borne on long stems, very free blooming. 

 Price, field grown roots, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz. 



No. 2. 



Cactus Dahlia NANCY MAE 



'i, Among the newer Cactus Dahlias this variety may well be considered of 

 ■ more than passing merit, because of its exquisite color and fine form. The 

 ; flowers are intense scarlet with maroon shadings enhancing the richness of 

 ^, coloring. Large flowers of great depth, always full to the center. Price, 

 " field-grown roots, SOc. each; $5.00 per doz. 



No. 3. 



Cactus Dahlia WODAN 



A large, bold. and. most effective flower, raised well above the foliage on 

 'Strong stems. The color is a pleasing delicate salmon' rose, shading to old 

 gold in the center. The petals are tubular and semi-incurved, giving great 

 depth to the flower. When cut it retains, its freshness a long time. Price, 

 field-grown roots, 50c. each; $5.0Q per doz. 



No. 4. Decorative Dahlia MINA BURGLE 



A large flower of fine form, rich, luminous dark scarlet color. Excep- 

 tionally free flowering. When well-grown the flowers average 6 inches 

 across. These magnificent blossoms, being well poised on strong stems, are 

 unsurpassed as cut flowers for vases and home decoration. Price, field-grown 

 roots, 50c. each; $5.00 per doz. 



No. 5. New Peony-flowered Dahlia 



DR. H. SEWALL 



A distinct variety of this interesting type, very broad flat petals, surround- 

 ing a small yellow disc.^ Color, a pink fawn with slight amber shading at the 

 base of the petals. Price, field-grown roots, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz. 



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 Dahlias— Bleld Grown Roots, $2.50. 



- CLEMATIS-FLOWERED DAHLIAS 



.Distinguished for their large Clematis-Uke flowers, 6 to 8 inches across. 

 The coloring is very intense and showy. They make noble plants, about 5 

 leet high. ' 



Ami Barillet. Scarlet-crimson flowers, bronze foliage. Very ornamental. 



■ The -flowers are not as large as those following. 

 E4en. (Collarette.) A lovely pure white collarette. Good, bushy habit, 



free flowering. 

 Fringed 20th Century. The color is intense rosy crimson, with white tips 



and white disc around the yellow center. 

 Maurice Rivoire. (Collarette.) Rich, dark maroon, very deep in the center 

 of the petals. Pure white "collar." A large, broad-petaled variety of 

 .- -splendid appearance. 

 Rose Pink Century. Clear rose pink, immense size 



Scarlet "Century." The brightest dazzling scarlet, without shade or blem- 

 ish. The flowers are of fine, round form and finish. 

 ■Sensation. Vivid vermillibn heavily striped with white. A new , variety 

 and very striking. 

 St;,. George. A pretty, pure yellow. It is a very free bloomer and fine for 



cutting. Very showy- in the garden. 

 Valentine. (Collarette.) Yellow shaded crimson, white collarette. 

 ■ White "Century." - Beautifill snow-white. A vigorous grower and profuse 

 ^ bloomer. 



• ■ Price for the above, field-grown roots, 30c, each; $3.00 per doz. Set O 10 

 : Clematis-flowered Dahlias for $2.50. 



DWARF DOUBLE POMPONE DAHLIAS 



This type produces globular flowers in great profusion on rather dwarf 

 plants. The flowers are very usefulfor summer bouquets, about 2 inches, 

 across, pretty and not obtrusive. 

 Alewine. Flesh, edged lavender pink. 

 AUie Mourey. Pinkish White, tipped deep pink. 

 Crimson Queen. Deep crimson, shaded purple. 



Indian Chief. A very rich shade of reddish crimson. Stems, long and wiry. 

 Little Beauty. Delicate shrimp pink, an early and profuse bloomer. 

 Snowclad. The best of white Pompones. Completely covered with a mass 



of flowers. 



Price, field-grown roots, 30c. each; $3.00 per doz.; set of 6 for $1.50. 



DOUBLE OR "SHOW DAHLIAS" 



A. D. Livoni. Beautiful soft lustrous pink. Grand flowers. A fine variety, 



Black Diamond. Purple garnet, shading black. 



Ghas. Lanier. Deep yellowish amber, buff shadings. 



Dorothy Peacock. A beautiful, soft pink shading slightly darker on the 

 outer petals, as the flower expands. Strong vigorous grower, without any 

 indication of weakness or disease, each plant being sturdy and vigorous. 



Ethel Maule. Pure white, slightly tinged pale lavender in the center. 



Queen of Yellows. A beautiful, profuse, clear yellow. ; 



Stradella. -Purplish crimson with cup-shaped petals, of fine form. 

 - Price, field-grown roots, 30c. each; $3.00 per doz.; set of 7 for $1.75, " 



PEONY-FLOWERED DAHLIAS 



'^ ,The flowers of this type are very large, averaging 8 inches across 

 ".when well grown . The petals are broad and ribbon-like, the center 

 ^ shows, adding an artistic charm, closely resembling the semi-double 

 Peonies in appearance. 



Diemont Van Bijstein. The color is a most delicate lilac mauve with 

 bluish tints toward the edge of the petals. The flowers are large 

 and decidedly pleasing in effect. They are borne on long stems 



I': of wiry stiffness well above the foliage. 



kj H. J. Lovink. Lilac at outer edge, base of petals yellow, sometimes 



[■ running in stripes through the petals. 



^;Hon. R. L. Borden. A large Peony-flowered Dahlia. Its graceful 

 rich, golden-bronze flowers stand well above the foliage on long, 

 stiff stems. 



i Mrs. Charles L. Seybold. A distinct variety is this interesting type 

 i and a great acquisition. It is deep rose pink, edged with white; 

 f very attractive. It blooms most abundantly and continuously, 

 j has long stems and is splendid for cut flowers. With its wealth of 

 ' flowers, this variety stands out among hundreds. 



!• Prairie Fire. Flowers of fair size, vivid flame scarlet and held on long 

 ! stiff stems, well above the plant, rendering it e-xtremely graceful 

 ; and decorative. 



jPresident Fallieres. A most distinct new variety. The color is 

 _ intense red, so vivid as to dazzle the eye. Flowers large size, 

 typical Peony form; long stems. Very free flowering. 



Queen Wilhelmina. A pure white variety and in this the golden 

 yellow center shows to unusual and distinct advantage. A splen- 

 did contrast to the other sorts. 



Price, field-grown roots, 50c. each; $5.00 per doz.; set of seven 

 tor $3.00. 



New Decorative Dahlia JEAN KERR 



An ideal pure white Dahlia for all purposes. It is sometimes 

 classed as a show variety because of its closely set petals and ball 

 shape .but it really belongs to the Decorative class. One of the 

 ; earliest, to bloom, it produces flowers continuously until killed by 

 .'.frost.. -.(See engraving). Price, field-grown roots, 50c. each, 

 •5.^0 per doz. 



MDahlia roots listed on thispage are delivered transportation pafd in the U.S. or possessions. ORDER EARLY. 



