L/bCORA I IV b iJArlLlAb and StandcZdVarieties 



They are the Prize and Praise Winners of the Honor Rolls 



I. D. Informal Decorative varieties. F. D. Formal Decorative varieties. 

 Dahlias, History and Cultivation, is the name of our eight-page booklet, which gives complete cultural instructions, how to 

 store roots, etc., sent with orders, if asked for. 



ANNA BENEDICT — I. D. This is considered to be one of the best of 

 the newer dark red varieties. Exceptionally fine form, with perfectly full 

 center. The color is very rich, being a deep garnet with black shadings 

 in center. The flowers are very large, blooms 9 inches across being not 

 unusual. The plant grows about 5 34 feet. 



Price, strong divisions, 75c each; S7.50 doz. 



BALLEGO'S GLORY— F. D. A beautiful Dahlia much admired for 

 its distinctive color, which is mahogany red with gold bordered petals. 

 The shadings vary somewhat with weather conditions. Medium in 

 height and compact in growth. 



CALIFORNIA IDOL— I. D. An exceptionally large clear lemon 

 yellow with finely developed full centers. This variety is comparable 

 with the popular Lord of Autumn, but is in our opinion better adapted 

 for average garden cultivation. 



Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



CLARA BARTON — I. D. An immense bloom which faces slightly 

 upward on long, straight stems. The face of the petals is silvery orchid 

 with the reverse of deep lavender, giving a general effect of lavender. 

 A very prolific bloomer, and one we can well recommend. Bush of 

 medium height. 



Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



COPPER KING — I. D. Gorgeous, massive, large blooms with the 

 face of the petals copper and yellow and the reverse a bright red tint. 



ELISSA LANDI — F. D. Light pinkish orange. A regularly formed 

 flower of good coloring and with good growing habits. Blooms average 

 from eight to nine inches. Stem long, strong, and straight. Highly 

 recommended. Roll of Honor. 



Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



FOREST FIRE — I. D. As its name indicates, this is a very spec- 

 tacular variety, the color being a combination of lemon yellow and 

 brilliant scarlet. Height of plant about 4J4 feet. 



FORT MONMOUTH — I. D. A wonderful giant variety. The 

 color is a rich crimson-maroon with a hue of bluish violet at the tips. 



FRANCIS LA ROCCO— F. D. A very popular and dependable 

 bright sulphur yellow variety. The flowers are perfectly formed, and 

 are produced in great profusion. Consequently, it is a popular cut 

 flower variety. The plant attains a height of about 4 feet. 



GALLANT FOX — F. D. Of outstanding merit, with 6-inch flowers 

 of an entrancing luminous dark red color referred to as claret. 



GLORY OF MONMOUTH— F. D. Its vigorous, compact growth 

 and free-blooming qualities make it an ideal specimen plant. Its 

 color is most pleasing, a soft salmon-pink. 



HARRIET HOCTOR— I. D. A very satisfactory Dahlia of wonder- 

 ful size and color. The stems tip a little in the extreme heat with the 

 weight of the flower. Color, bright mauve with magenta shadings, 

 giving a bright purple effect. Bushes strong and healthy. 



JAMES KIRBY— I. D. Like a glowing ruby, this superb Dahlia 

 possesses a dazzling brilliance unlike that of any other red Dahlia in 

 cultivation. Its exact color may be described as a crimson-scarlet 

 with ruby tones in the center, all perfectly blended to produce a flower 

 that almost scintillates like a rare jewel. In size the flowers average 

 8 inches or over in diameter, with a depth of 5 inches. 



Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



JANE COWL — I. D. An impressively beautiful Dahlia. The 

 color is warm buff and old gold, blending to apricot and rose in the 

 center. The plant is vigorous, the stems are strong. 



JERSEY'S BEAUTY— F. D. The most popular cut flower Dahlia 

 in cultivation because of its exquisite color and fine form. The color 

 is a vivid, glowing pink. Large flowers of great depth. 



JERSEY'S SWEETHEART. A dainty attractive pink, shading 

 to white in center. 



KATHLEEN NORRIS— I. D. Although this lovely soft, rose- 

 pink with creamy-pink center has been on the market for a number of 

 years, it is still the leading pink. Its petals are broad and overlap 

 each other. The blooms are held erect on long-strong, stems. The 

 plant is vigorous and of medium height. When grown for exhibition 

 it will produce blossoms ten inches across. 



KEMP'S VIOLET WONDER— I. D. A magnificent Dahlia, bright 

 violet-purple in color, the tips of the petals shading into a faint bluish- 

 violet. The flowers are large and deep, of perfect form, and keep well 

 when cut. The stems are stiff, holding the flowers well. 



KENTUCKY— F. D. Possesses all the favorable qualities of the 

 famous Jersey Beauty, from which it is a sport. Its color is pink, 

 with a blending of yellow and gold, resulting in a lovely salmon pink. 



MARY ELLEN — F. D. Described as a seedling of Mrs. I. de Ver 

 Warner, with a similar habit of growth, which is a good recommenda- 

 tion. The color is a violet rose, with considerably more pink than 

 lavender. Flowers attain wonderful exhibition size. 



Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



MISS OAKLAND — F. D. A pure white that is of exhibition 

 quality. The perfectly formed blooms are large and are held erect on 

 good, long stems. Plants are strong growers, and are very prolific. 



Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



MRS. I. DE VER WARNER. Very large, beautiful flowers of 

 fine form and substance. The color is rich, rosy mauve. It is a very 

 free bloomer, with long stems. Valuable for cut flowers. 



MURPHY'S MASTERPIECE— I. D. Dark red with garnet shad- 

 ings. An Achievement Medal winner and Roll of Honor dahlia. One 

 of the very largest varieties and a special favorite with us. Winner 

 as largest bloom in more shows than any other dahlia. 



Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



OMAR KHAYYAM — F. D. A sensational variety; the unusual color- 

 ing — Chinese red at base of petals, shading to bright orange and tipped 

 lighter — make a wonderful soft color effect; tall, healthy grower. 



SANHICAN PEACH— I. D. Color is best described as the shade 

 of a ripe California peach, with a real peach glow. Petals twist, re- 

 sembling a stag horn. Stems are straight. Good habit. 



SULTAN OF HILLCREST— F. D. This variety produces immense 



flowers, frequently 11 inches across; bright lemon yellow in color with 



a rosy-pink reverse. The plant is very vigorous, and the flowers are 



produced on strong stiff stems. This is a favorite exhibition dahlia. 



Price, strong divisions, 75c each; S7.50 doz. 



THE WORLD— F. D. Outstanding for its superb color, a rich, 

 deep rosy-magenta overlaid garnet with silver shadings. 



THOMAS EDISON— F. D. An impressively beautiful Dahlia 

 worthy of its distinguished name. Its color may be described as a 

 royal purple. The flowers are large, of perfect formation; they are 

 carried on strong stems and the foliage is large and insect-resistant. 



TREASURE ISLAND — F. D. Color, bright apricot with gold 

 and rose suffusion, giving it a perfect autumn color. Bush is strong: 



WATCHUNG GIANT— I. D. An exhibition variety that has a 

 long list of winnings to its credit. The blooms are very large and are 

 of a rich golden shade with a suffusion of orange cadmium. A strong 

 growing variety and a great favorite. 



Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



WHITE WONDER — I. D. A strong growing variety, attaining a 

 height of about 5J4 feet. The flowers are pure white with long petals 

 that are attractively twisted and curled. 



Price, except where specially noted, strong divided roots, 

 50c each; $5.00 doz. 



Complete Set of 31 Decorative Dahlias $25.00 

 Delivered transportation paid. 



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