HENRY A. DREER, Inc. 



Dreer's Select Dahlias 



WHOLESALE CATALOG 



Dwarf Bedding Dahlias 



for Forcing and the Garden 



This new race of dwarf compact plants is excellent for 

 spring forcing in addition to its use for garden decora- 

 tion. The plants though decidedly dwarf bear flowers as 

 large as those found on the old-fashioned giant Dahlia. 



Their value for garden planting lies not only in the 

 dwarf compact habit of the plants but also in their free 

 flowering character, the size of the individual blooms, 

 and the many splendid colors available in this type. 



Christine. Pure white flowers of small size, 

 profusely. 



Blooms 



Eleanor. A real acquisition with an abundance of bril- 

 liant orange-crimson flowers measuring 4-5 inches in 

 diameter. The plants seldom grow more than 15 

 inches tall and they are covered throughout the sum- 

 mer months and until freezing with a profusion of 

 blooms. 



Elsie 



Elsie. Deep golden yellow passing to rieh orange- 

 carmine toward the tips. Of good size and excellent 

 form. 



Gerda. Very double lilac-rose flowers measuring 5-6 

 inches across. They are borne profusely throughout 

 the summer and fall. This variety is particularly 

 recommended because of its superior vitality. 



Hate. Showy bright orange-scarlet flowers of formal 

 contour. 



Maria. An exceptionally fine bedding Dahlia with showy 

 pure white blooms which are larger and more double 

 than those of Easter Greeting. 



Ursula. An intense crimson with carmine reverse. 

 Flowers comparatively large. 



Any of the above: 



Green plants only, ready May 15. 



3-inch pots: 28c each; $25.00 per 100. 



You are Cordially Invited 



to Visit the Dreer Nurseries at 



Riverton, N. J. 



You are bound to And such a visit highly interest- 

 ing and profitable no matter what time of year you 

 happen to come. 



Jersey's Beauty 



Six Popular Giant Dahlias 



Gallant Pox (F.D.). Luminous dark claret-red flowers 

 measuring 6 inches across. 



Jane Cowl (I.D.). There are few shows where Jane 

 Cowl does not stand out with its huge bronzy old gold 

 blooms majestically displayed on fine long and strong 

 stems. 



Jersey's Beauty (F.D.). This has proved one of the most 

 popular of all Dahlias and indeed the bright pink blooms 

 are exquisite in every detail while the habit of the 

 plants and the free flowering character never have 

 been excelled. 



Thomas A. Edison (P.D.). Gorgeous blooms of a distinct 

 rich royal purple. 



Treasure Island (F.D.). Bright apricot suffused with 

 gold. Very dependable and free flowering. 



White Duchess (Z.D.). High-centered, handsome white 

 flowers with broad wavy petals borne on strong, stiff 

 stems. Extremely large and free flowering. 



Any of the above: 

 Strong tuber divisions 14c each; $12.00 per 100. 



Five Newer and Finer 

 Giant Dahlias 



Harvest Moon (F.D.). Every plant covered with a host 

 of shining clear yellow flowers shading deeper in the 

 center. Not necessary to disbud to produce fine, per- 

 fect blooms. 



Mrs. Herbert O'Connor (C). There is an indescribable 

 loveliness to this splendid Cactus Dahlia. The plants 

 carry a great profusion of bright rose-pink flowers 

 with deeper shadings in the center on slender but 

 wiry stems. It is a vigorous grower. 



Ruby Taylor (F.D.). This great favorite has elegantly 

 formed, large blooms of an appealing deep ruby red 

 color. 



Southern Cross (Croix du Sud). A most unusual and 

 outstanding variety. The flowers measure 6-8 inches 

 in diameter and have only a single row of deep blood 

 red petals with the center being built up with a mass 

 of golden tubular petals forming a deep pincushion. 

 As attractive as it is unusual. 



White Prolific (F.D.). This extremely free-flowering, 

 well-formed early white is aptly named. Makes a 

 most satisfactory cut flower. 



Any of the above: 

 Strong tuber divisions 28c each; 925.00 per 100. 



The "100 rate" applies to 10 or more of a variety. 



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