Fr©ffim PETER HEHDEIRSOM m, CO., MEW YOIRM 



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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. 

 Dr. H. Sewall. A distinct variety of this interesting type, very 



broad flat petals, surrounding a small yellow disc. Color, a pink 



fawn with slight amber shading at the base of the petals. 

 Meyerbeer. A distinct and striking Peony Dahlia. The large 



flowers are borne on strong stems well above the foliage. . The 



color is purple lined with crimson. 

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



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



very attractive. It blooms most abundantly and continuously, 



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



flowers, this variety stands out among hundreds. (See engraving.) 

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



stiff stems, well above the plant, rendering it extremely graceful 



and "lecorative. 

 Queen Elizabeth. This is a fine variety, a good, free bloomer and 



the flowers are produced on long stems. The color is silvery 



cerise pink. 

 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. 

 Weber. Very broad petals, rose pink at the base softening to light 

 ' pink at the outer edges. The flowers are large but not so double 



as most of the Peony Dahlias. 



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



for $3.00. 



DWARF DOURLE POMPONE DAHLIAS 



This type produces globular flowers in great profusion on rather 

 dwarf plants. The flowers are very useful for summer bouquets, 

 about 2 inches across, pretty and not obtrusive. 

 Alewine. Flesh, edged lavender pink. 

 Allie Mourey. Pinkish White, tipped deep pink. 

 Crimson Queen. Deep crimson, shaded purple. 



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

 I 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. 



CLEMATIS-FLOWERED 

 DAHLIAS 



Distinguished for their large Clematis-like 



flowers, 6 to 8 inches across. The coloring 



is very intense and showy. They make 



noble plants, about 5 feet high. 



Ami Barillet. Scarlet-crimson flowers, bronze 

 foliage. Very ornamental. The flowers 

 are not as large as those following. 



Eden. (Collarette.) A lovely pure white 



" collarette. Good, bushy habit, free flower- 

 ing. 



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 blemish. The 

 flowers are of fine, round form and finish. 



Sensation. Vivid Vermillion 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." Beautiful snow-white. 

 A vigorous grower and profuse bloomer. 

 Price for the above, field-grown roots, 30c. 

 each; $3.00 per doz. Set of 10 Clematis- 

 flowered Dahlias for $2.50. 



DOURLE OR SHOW 

 DAHLIAS 



A. D. Livoni. Beautiful, soft lustrous pink. 

 Grand flowers. A fine variety. 



Black Diamond. Purple garnet, shading 

 black. 



Chas. 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 Kaule. Pure white, slightly tinged 

 pale lavender in the center. 



Frank Smith. Intense purplish-black 



maroon, tipped white. Probably the most 

 effective of all the variegated Dahlias. 

 Occasionally this variety comes a solid 

 color, as is the case in most variegated 

 Dahlias, when it is a dark maroon. 



Queen of Yellows. A beautiful, profuse, 

 clear yellow. 



White Swan. Pure white, large flowers. 

 Price, field-grown roots, 35c. each; $3.50 

 per doz.; set of 8 for $2.25. 



SPECIAL OFFER 



As there are many people who care little 

 for special sorts, we offer our selection, of 

 named varieties said selection to be made at 

 the time the order is filled, of good contrast- 

 ing colors and sorts. Price, (field-grown 

 roots), $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



AH Dahlia Roots listed on this page are delivered transportation paid in the U. S, or Possessions. 



