Special Catalogue of Dahlias 



r.rown and offered hy 



Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 



RIVERTON, RIVERVIEW AND LOCUST FARM NURSERIES, near RIVERTON, N. J. 



THE DAHLIA in its many improved forms are now such an important feature in most gardens tiiat we found 

 it necessary to greatly extend our cultures of the same and during the past season we devoted over 40 

 acres at our new Riverview Nurseries, a short distance from our main Nursery at Riverton, N. J., to 

 their cultivation. This area contained upwards of 300,000 plants and during their long flowering period, 

 which extended from early in August until October 29th when they were cut by frost, (a period of about 3 

 months), presented what was undoubtedly the greatest show of Dahlias ever seen in this country and was 

 inspected by a large number of our friends and patrons. 



We had under trial some 809 varieties of which we had room to offer but 269 sorts in our (larden 

 Book for 1912, this comparatively short list being the kinds which we consider the most desirable for general 

 use. In this special catalogue we ofTer and describe about 500 varieties which include all the sorts offered 

 in our Garden Book and in addition such other kinds as have proved to possess the retjuisite free-flowering 

 and other qualities which entitle them to a place in a high-grade collection, and which embraces not only 

 the cream of the old well-tried standard sorts of all types but also the newest introductions gathered together 

 from the many specialists in all countries where Dahlias are grown, and we believe the enlarged list offered 

 in this catalogue is the most complete and up-to-date collection of Dahlias offered this season. 



The attention of our customers is respectfully called to the following directions, 

 which will, if followed, be an aid to purchasers as well as to ourselves : 



FORWARDING — Dahlia plants and roots can be sent by mail if so desired, but we strongly advise our 

 customers to have them sent by express, as larger and finer ])lants and roots can be sent in this way, and 

 "extras" are added to help defray charges, and we always ship in this way unless instructed to the 

 contrary. Plants and Bulbs are now taken by the Express Companies at a reduction of tiventy per cent, 

 from the regular rates for merchandise. 



LOCAL DELIVERY — We deliver goods free in Philadelphia, Germantown and Chestnut Hill. We 

 also deliver free of charge by Package System (Baggage Master) to all points where this system is in 

 operation. 



PACKING — ^<'o charge is made for boxes or packing, nor for delivery to Freight Depots or Express Offices 

 in Philadelphia. 



REMITTANCES should be made by Post Office Money Order, Drafts on Philadelphia or New York Banks, 

 or Express Money Orders. We disclaim all responsibility when remittances are not made as above 

 directed. Where it is not possible to obtain these, the letter should be registered. Postage stamps 

 will be found a convenient method of remitting for small amounts, and can be used by us to advantage. 

 Coin should not be sent by mail. 



CASH WITH ORDER — Please send money with the order sufficient to cover the whole bill. We decline 

 sending goods "Collect on Delivery," unless remittances be made on account to guarantee acceptance. 



SAFE ARRIVAL OF PACKAGES — ^^'e endeavor to secure the safe arrival of packages in good con- 

 dition in every case. If a package is injured or lost, by Mail or Express, we will replace it as soon as 

 informed of the fact. Frequently it happens that orders never reach us, or are without signature. 

 When customers fail to receive their packages in a reasonable time they should inform us, and, at the 

 same time send a copy of their order and any other information necessary to trace the goods. Com- 

 plaints must be made on receipt of goods. 



NAME AND ADDRESS— Please remember to write your Name, Post Office, County and State; 

 also give number of street or P. O. Box as distinctly as possible; also the nearest Elxpress Office. 



HENRY A. DREER 

 Seeds, Plants and Bulbs 



714 CHESTNUT STREET - PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



