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Field Growm DAHLIA ROOTS 



\ VVnTYrrATFYT We sel1 on 'y Field grown roots. Growing 

 ^»-->->V_/lJi> U1j-U1j-> X . plants of Dahlias do not travel well, besides 

 the field grown roots are more likely to give a larger and finer crop of flowers. Our 

 customers who have visited our stores during the season when Dahlias were in bloom 

 had the opportunity to see our exhibition of flowers cut from our growing stock, and 

 all correctly labeled. Our large show winaows and spacious stores give us unequaled 

 facilities for displays of flowers in their season and we cordially invite all, 

 whether customers or not, to visit us and take advantage of the opportuni- 

 ties given to see the various varieties and compare them. Our em- 

 ployes are instructed to afford every aid to visitors in making up lists 

 and selecting varieties whether they purchase or not. All are welccme. 



flo^re p d^i7lia bergh van heemstede 



This variety is very showy, particularly under artificial light. 

 The color is a combination of yellow and lavender. The flowers 

 are large and well formed and produced on strong stems. ^ 



Price, field grown roots, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 



FLowf£fg N rWiA BERTHA VON SUTTNER 



A beautiful variety for habit of growth and freedom of 

 bloom. Begins to flower early and continues until checked by 

 frost. The flowers are the true Peony type; the color a soft mauve- 

 pink with a salmon tint. Price, field grown roots, 50c. each, So. 00 

 per doz. 



NEW da^ 1 ™ CORONA 



A miniature decorative form, fully double and of purest white. 

 Its wonderful freedom of bloom, pure color and chaste form 

 places it at once at the head of the list as a florists' flower. At a 

 little distance it would be pronounced a Carnation, which it 

 resembles both in size and form. Price, field grown roots, 50c. — 

 each, $5.00 per doz. 



DECORATIVE DAHLIA J A_\ OLIt.oLA(jL.n.b 



Deep primrose yellow; rich and effective; flowers large and 

 full; remaining in good condition a long time. Price, field 

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



de d : a > h-Lia ,ve PAPA CHARMET 



A wonderfully rich shade of coral-red overlaid with a darker 

 shade of velvety maroon. The flowers are of good size under 

 normal conditions and by disbudding flowers six inches or over 

 across may be had. The habit is ideal, compact, medium height 

 and branching. The demand for Dahlias as .cut flowers is constantly 

 increasing and this fine variety is unsurpassed for that purpose. (See 

 engraving.) Price, field grown roots, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. 



THE "ALL AMERICA" COLLECTION OF DAHLIAS 



SHOWN IN COLORS ON OPPOSITE PAGE 

 The great and growing desire for useful garden flowers and the wonderful varieties recently introduced have brought the Dahlia 

 jnto general demand. Their easy culture and showy appearance are well known. The varieties we offer in the "All America" collection 

 have been selected from the newer sorts. We have included the Cactus, Paeony and Decorative types and have endeavored to get as 

 great a contrast of color as possible. They should give an abundance of flowers for cutting and provide a continuous display in 

 the garden. "Dahlia Culture" by Charles Henderson. An Eight-page pamphlet, free upon request with order. 



No. l fl^rI^SSElia diemont van bijstien 



The color is a most delicate lilac mauve with bluish tints towards 

 the edge of the petals. The flowers are large and decidedly pleasing 

 in effect. They are borne on long stems of wiry stiffness well above 

 the foliage. Fine for cutting. The plant is a strong healthy grower, 

 averaging about 5 ft. in height and bushy; an early and profuse 

 bloomer. Price, field grown roots, 75c. each, S7.50 per doz. 



No. 2 ^dahlia™ 5 CRYSTAL 



A splendid exhibition variety. The plant is a vigorous grower, 

 of branching habit, producing the flowers in great quantities on long 

 stems. Flowers of good size, petals long, incurved and twisted. 

 This variety has none of the formality and stiffness so characteristic 

 of some of the "Cactus" type. Color silvery pink shaded with 

 ivory white. Price, field grown roots, 50c. each, So. 00 per doz 



No. 3 mw g£g?? A ATIVE HORTULANUS WITTE 



One of the most valuable Dahlias yet introduced, both as a bloom- 

 ing plant and for cut flowers. Pure white in color and fine regular 

 form; broad petals, perfectly full flowers. A variety that should 

 be in every collection, especially where cut flowers are wanted 

 Price, field grown roots, 50c. each, S5.00 per doz. 



No. 4 ^dahl?™ 5 GOLDEN EAGLE 



A most distinct new variety. Color a pleasing golden buff. Flow- 

 ers of large size, typical "Cactus" form, of great depth; gracefully 

 incurved petals. Price, field grown roots, 50c. each, S5.00 per doz. 



No. 5 NEW ggSS^ llv,! AUGUSTA NONIN 



A big bold fiery red flower, double to the center, never showing 

 the yellow stamens or immature green. They keep remarkable on 

 the plant. This variety is unsurpassed for cut flowers because of its 

 splendid color, size, stem and keeping qualities. Price, field grown 

 roots, 50c. each, S5.00 per doz. 



SPECIAL OFFER 



"All America" Collection of Five 

 Dahlias— Field Grown Roots, $2.50. 



If Wanted by Parcel Post Add Postage at Zone Rate; Packed Weight, 6 Lbs. per Dozen. 



