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FIELD GROWN DAHLIA ROOTS 



New Cactus D'ahlia CONOWINGO 



A Dahlia that 13 unique both in form and color. Thif inner petals are broad 

 and flat, and form a rosette of clear lemon yellow in the center of the flower. 

 The outer petals are salmon yellow. They are broad, curled, and wavy, 

 forming a flower six inches or over in diameter and four inches deep, but 

 ■without stiffness or formality. A good variety to grow for exhibition. Price, 

 field-growu roots, $2.00 each. 



New Cactus Dahlia HOLLYWOOD 



Modern Dahlia culture has developed many superb varieties, but none 

 beter than Hollywood. It is a beautiful salmon pink of the true quilled 

 Cactus type. Floweis cf immense size, measuring on well-grown plants 

 six to "eight inches across. (See engraving.) Price, field-grown roots, 

 S5.00 each. 



New Decorativ^e Dahlia KIWANIS 



A new introduction and really p, new type in Decorative Dahlias. The 

 form is all that can be desired with broad incurved and twisted petals and 

 very double center. Color a bright canarj' yellow that is admired by every 

 one. For a mass of color and a constant display this variety is not excelled 

 by any other. Price, field-grown roots, S3. 00 each. 



New Decorative Dahlia ROTARIAN 



The color is violet maroon. Tall growing, loose petalled, large flowered 

 and free blooming, this variety resembles Kiwanis in everything but color. 

 It will rank as one of the best varieties on the exhibition table, either in the 

 long or short-stem classes. Price, field-grown roots, $3.00 each. 



New Hybrid Cactus Dahlia GEORGE WALTERS 



Beautiful, large, fuU flowers of regular [shape, long, almost straight petals. 

 The color is salmon rose shaded silvery pink. This is one of the largest 

 hybrid Dahha.^ grown and a wonderful bloomer. Price, field-grown roots, 

 763. each; S7.50 per doz. 



New Cactus Dahlia F. W. FELLOWS 



, The color is brilliant scarlet with orange shadings. This variety is a glow 

 of color_ Irom early in the season until frost. Splendid for cut flowers. The 

 growth is robust and healthy. Price, field-grown roots, $1.00 each; $10.00 

 per doz. 



New Hybrid Cactus Dahlia PATAPSCO 



This variety is destined to take a -eading place in every Dahlia garden. 

 The flowers are large and full, measuring six inches or over in diameter. The 

 petals are loosely incurved; of a delicate mauve rose, suffused pink. Price, 

 Seld-grown roots, S3. 00 each. 



New Cactus Dahlia WARREN S. SEIPP 



A bold, upright grower, furnishing abundant flowers for cutting. They are 

 naturally large, and if the plant is disbudded flowers of exceptional size develop 

 perfectly. The color is spectrum red, shading to carmine toward the center. 

 Price, field-grown roots, 85.00 each. 



HENDERSON'S "PRISMATIC" COLLECTION 



OF DAHLIAS 



Shown in Colors on Opposite Page 



New Decorative DahUa CANTEEN 



A large bold flower, poised well above the foliage on strong stems. Color 

 delicate shrimp pink, blending to yellow at the center. The entire flower is., 

 suSused with tints of red and gold. A variety that has few peers in the garden 

 or show room. Price, field-grown roots, $3.00 each, $30.00 per dozen. 



' No. 2. New Cactus Dahlia ATTRACTION 



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 of wiry stiffness well above the foliage. Fine for cutting. 

 The plant is a strong, healthy grower, averaging about 5 feet in height and 

 bushy; an early and profuse bloomer. Price, field-grown roots, $1.00 each; 

 $10.00 per doz. 



No. 3. New Cactus Dahlia ARERDEEN 



A valuable variety for cutting. Begins to flower early and continues in 

 great profusion until frost. The flowers are of medium size, of the true quilled 



cactus type, and are borne on slender wiry stems well above the foliage. The 

 color is dazzling red, shaded crimson, very brilliant in artificial light. Price, 

 field-grown roots, $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen. 



No. 4. The Famous New Dahha PATRICK O'MARA 



The flowers are of the Decorative type, over seven inches across, with 

 broad petals beautifully twisted and curled. The color is a revelation. Like 

 the glowing splendor of the setting sun, the color of the Patrick O'Mara Dahlia 

 runs through the entire gamut of shades of gold; from soft canary or silvery 

 gold to the tawny shades of golden bronze. A soft salmony pink underlies 

 the golden shades and the whole is overlaid with a beautiful metallic sheen. 

 The stems, which are long and strong, hold the blooms stiffly erect. It shows 

 no tendency of ha'i'ing a weak neck. As a cut flower it has wonderful lasting 

 qualities. 



In naming this Dahlia the introducer has truly paid a noble tribute to the 

 memory of Patrick O'Mara, who was associated with our house for half a 

 century, and who for many years was a foremost figure in the horticultural 

 world. Price, field-grown roots, $L50 each; $15.00 per dozen. 



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