HENRY A. DREER 



Dreer's Select Dahlias 



WHOLESALE CATALOG 



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Eight Reliable Cactus Dahlias 



Abeudsoane (Straight Cactus). A very free flowering 

 bright orange-scarlet with stiff wiry stems. The 

 blooms are of medium size and are particularly 

 valuable for cutting. Tubers, 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



Ballego's Surprise. A marvelous new white Semi-Cactus 

 Dahlia. Of excellent habit with strong wiry stems 

 which make it a perfect cut-flower variety. The 

 finest, most substantial white Cactus Dahlia we have 

 ever seen. Tubers, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Franz Berger (Recurved or Straight Cactus). Very large 

 double flowers produced freely on very long stiff and 

 wiry stems. Unusually attractive with its narrow, 

 twisted, bright scarlet petals with a rosy flesh re- 

 verse. The blooms measure 8 to 10 inches in diam- 

 eter. Tubers, 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 



Prau O. Bracbt. One of the most popular varieties. A 

 clean-cut Cactus of perfect form. Tlie color is deli- 

 cate clear primrose yellow. Tubers, 40c each; $4.00 

 per doz. 



Gold Standard. An unusually fine large Straight Cactus 

 of a warm buff color shaded amber and gold. A con- 

 sistent prize winner. Tubers, $1.00 each; $10.00 per 

 doz. 



IXis8 ZSlsle Jane (Straight Cactus). Large flowers, 

 6 Inches across, of unique form and an appealing 

 shrimp pink color with cream shadings in the center 

 and tipped violet-rose. Gracefully twisted petals. 

 Tubers, 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 



Salmon G-lant. A large, deep. Incurved, broad-petaled 

 Cactus type that stands erect and blooms most pro- 

 fusely. The flowers are a glorious clear rosy pink 

 suffused with salmon. Really outstanding. Tubers, 

 $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Paul Pfltzer 



Fanl Pfltzer. A straight Cactus Dahlia with magnifi- 

 cent giant flowers which are borne most freely on 

 strong wiry stems. The color of the dainty, graceful 

 petals Is a tender rose with a lovely suffusion of 

 lilac. Towards the base the petals are yellow. It is 

 without question one of the finest Introductions of 

 recent years. Tubers, 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 



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Dainty Pompon Dahlias 



The rapidly increasing popularity of the small ball- 

 shaped Dahlias is justified by their adaptability for 

 both garden and house decoration. In the garden tTiey 

 are decorative plants of moderate size bearing an 

 abundance of flowers. They also are particularly useful 

 for home decorations, because their small size and 

 daintiness lend themselves to highly artistic arrange- 

 ments. We offer a very up-to-date selection of the best 

 varieties. 



Aimee. Well-formed blooms of an appealing bright 

 salmon with rich apricot shading. 



Amber Queen, Well-proportioned amber flowers. 



Anna von Scbwerin, Delicate light rose flowers pro- 

 duced freely upon fine open plants which permit cut- 

 ting with long stems. 



Axthur. Splendid bright red. 



Bob Wbite. A white variety favorite with many 

 flower growers. 



Dandy. Very pretty, perfectly formed orange. 



Dee-Z>ee. An attractive light lilac. The only 

 variety. 



Gratcben Heine. Rose, tinted white, and tipped car- 

 mine. Free and long stemmed. 



Jonkbeer von Cltters. One of the daintiest and most 

 interesting sorts. The petals are yellow, tipped red. 



Joe Pette. A perfectly formed and reliable white. 



Uttle David. Brilliant salmon-scarlet flowers carried 

 on strong, wiry stems. 



Uttle Edltb. Tellow with orange tips. One of the 

 bright ones. 



KeatnesB. Creamy yellow with just a dash of blush- 

 pink. 



Kellie Prazer. The effect is pink, though there is some 

 white variegation. 



KerlBsa. A flower approaching perfection. Soft mauve- 



plnk. 

 Sose 'Wlllmoutb. Quilled petals of pale rose. 

 Snowclad. A popular white. 

 Bunbeam. Brilliant crimson-scarlet. 

 Thllda Iiuz. A vigorous variety with substantial yellow 



blooms. 

 Tom Tbumb. Deep garnet. Of even form and therefore 



most desirable. 

 Tellow Gem, A popular yellow variety. 

 Any of the above tubers: 

 15o each; $1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Six Popular Dahlias 



Though every year brings us new and outstanding 

 Dahlias, there can be no doubt that some of the older 

 kinds have not been excelled. These six have proved 

 most dependable in various sections of the country. 

 They have the stamina and quality that makes them 

 favorites with the public. All six varieties listed here 

 represent free-flowering, vigorous kinds with healthy 

 constitutions. Their colors are distinct and desirable, 

 and they are offered at very reasonable prices. They 

 are leaders In the New York and Philadelphia cut- 

 flower markets. 



Gallant Pox. This New Jersey Dahlia is of outstanding 

 merit. A perfect Formal Decorative in form with 

 six-inch flowers of an entrancing luminous dark red 

 color which is described by some as claret, but defies 

 definite description. The New York and Philadelphia 

 markets absorb the cutfiowers as fast as they can be 

 produced. 



Jane Cowl. One of the most popular, both in the garden 

 and on the exhibition table. An Immense Informal 

 Decorative of very vigorous habit. The blooms com- 

 bine lovely shades of bronze and old gold. 



Jersey's Beauty. Probably the most popular and most 

 satisfactory Dahlia in commerce today. A perfect 

 Formal Decorative of a beautiful pink color. 



Myrtle Plsher. This slightly Informal Decorative yel- 

 low Dahlia is one of the most reliable for cutflower 

 purposes that goes into the Philadelphia market. The 

 full-double flowers are about six inches in diameter. 

 They are produced freely on sturdy, healthy plants. 



Boycroft. A Semi-Cactus of perfect form producing six 

 to seven-inch flowers in groat profusion. Of a deep 

 orange-terra-cotta color suffused with rose. 



Snowboy, White Formal Decorative with perfect deep 

 flowers, five to six inches in diameter. 



We offer these in strong tubers only: 

 $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 



Miniature Dahlia — Bishop of Landaff 



The sensational effectiveness of this cliarming 

 variety has made it one of the most popular sorts for 

 garden use. The bright scarlet flowers with deep 

 garnet center harmonize wonderfully well with the 

 laciniated deep bronze foliage. Tubers 30c each; $3.00 

 per doz. Plants, ready In May, 20c each; $2.00 per 

 doz. 



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