DREER'S SELECT DAHLIAS 



All the Dahlias offered in this catalogue will be supplied in dormant field-grown roots or in strong divi- 

 sions of such roots of proper planting size (not clumps), excepting the Novelties and varieties of Special 

 Merit. These can only be supplied in specially prepared strong Tigorons green or growing plants from 3-incIi 

 pots, which ^vill be ready for delivery after 3Iay 15th. 



DAHLIA NOVELTIES AND VARIETIES OF SPECIAL MERIT 



This collection consists of new American and European introductions and also includes a few older sorts 

 which are still scarce and which rank in quality vi'ith some of the best of recent introduction. 



City of Trenton (Decorative). A fine, new Decorative 



that has every qualification of a first-class exhibi- 

 tion variety. In color, reddish apricot with rose 



suffusion with a lustre throughout the flower diffi- 

 cult to convey in writing. The plant is of robust 



habit about 6 feet tall, producing flowers up to 12 



inches in diameter; these are of splendid form, full 



to the centre on long erect stems. Plants, 50 cts. 



each; §5.00 per doz. 

 Color Sergeant (Decorative). One of the best-all- 

 around varieties grown, be it for exhibition, garden 



decoration or as a cut flower. In color a rich deep 



salmon bronze of one shade. A clean upright grower 



with perfect stems. Plants, $1.00 each; ."jilO.OO per 



doz. 

 Dr. W. A. Clark (Decorative). An immense golden yel- 

 low shading to apricot at the centre; good erect 



stems holding the flowers well above the foliage. An 



improvement on the variety Eldorado. Plants, 75 



cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 

 Edna Ferber (Hybrid Cactus). Always attracts atten- 

 tion on account of its extreme size and beauty. 



Color glistening coral, shading to old gold at base 



of the petals; these are curled and twisted, forming 



an extremely full flower which is held erect on fine 



stems. Plants, 75 cts. each; §7.50 per doz. 

 Elite Glory (Decorative). 'A sensational, massive mam- 

 moth rich red exhibition variety with heavy, stout 



stems of sturdy vigorous habit. Plants, 75 cts. each; 



S7.50 per doz. 

 Ethel M. (Hybrid Cactus). An absolutely perfect 



flower of medium to large size, good stiff stems; in 



color a pretty lavender pink shading lighter at the 



tips and very perfect white centre. Plants, 75 cts. 



each; $7.50 per doz. 

 Flamboyant (Hybrid Decorative). A most brilliantly 



colored cardinal red with an occasional tip or dash 



of golden yellow which intensifles its brilliancy. 



Plants, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 

 Fort 'Washington (Decorative). A dark mahogany- 

 red that does not fade, the best and largest dark red 



exhibition Decorative. The plants as well as the 



flowers are giants -n-ith long strong stems. Plants, 



75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 

 Galli-Cnrci (Decorative). Selected at the 1927 New 



Jersey State Show at Atlantic City by Mme. Galli- 



Curci to bear her name. A strong semi-dwarf 



grower. Blooms large, unusually deep, carried on 



long, sturdy stems. Petals long, pointed and wavy. 



Color brilliant salmon orange with gold suffusion 



and an unusual amount of gold sheen or lustre 



throughout the whole flower. Plants, $3.00 each; 



$30.00 per doz. 



Cactus Dahlia 

 Skagerrak 



Cactus Dahlia, 

 •Tosephine Mendillo 



Geisha (Peony). Geisha has been on the market over 

 ten years, but ■we have never had sufficient stock to 

 supply the demand. The rich colored flowers, con- 

 sisting of peculiarly twisted and curled petals, are 

 of an effective and rich combination of scarlet and 

 gold. Plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 

 100. 



Gertrude Ederle (Hybrid Cactus). An early flowering 

 variety continuing in good condition throughout the 

 season. Color a soft creamy yellow, like the English 

 Primrose, particularly effective under artificial 

 light. Flowers very large, composed of long straight 

 petals, always ^vith a good centre and carried on 

 long straight stems. Plants, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per 

 doT;. 



Harry Blayer (Decorative). A most satisfactory and 

 attractive Dahlia, it has size, depth, splendid stem, 

 holds an even full centre, a sturdy, healthy grower, 

 in color a beautiful silvery-pink -with rose reverse. 

 Plants, $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



Jane Covrl (Giant Decorative). Deep massive blooms 

 of bronzy bui¥ and old gold blending darker toward 

 the perfect centre. The petals are broad with just 

 enough twist to add the refinement often lacking in 

 large Dahlias. A wonderful exhibition flower. Plants, 

 $3.00 each; $30.00 per doz. 



Jonkheer G. F. van Tets (Hybrid Cactus). The freest 

 flowering good sized white Cactus, coming into 

 bloom very early and continuing in good shape to 

 the end of the season. Plants, 35 cts. each; $3.50 

 per doz. 



Josephine Mendillo (Cactus). Well-formed flower of 

 medium size on long stiff stems. Color an intense 

 velvety-red. A fine very free flowering garden 

 variety and good cut flower. Plants, 75 cts. each; 

 $7.50 per doz. 



Margaret Woodrovr W^ilson (Decorative). An exhibi- 

 tion variety of immense size. Color an opalescent 

 pink, face of petals creamy-white with a phlox-pink 

 reverse. Plants, $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



Marmion (Decorative). Of such enormous size and 

 depth that it immediately attracts attention. Color 

 a pure golden yellow with bronze suffusion on re- 

 verse of petals and a deeper bronzy tone on the high 

 full centre with an outline of the same color around 

 each petal. Plants, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Mrs. E. lieedhani (Decorative). The large flower on 

 long stems well above the plant and of great depth 

 as well as diameter is of a rich brilliant orange 

 scarlet. Tall effective plant, free and early. Plants, 

 $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



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