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MYRA HOWARD— I. D. The color is a glowing combination 

 of yellow cadmium and gold with tints of salmon, the entire effect being 

 ochreous orange. A wonderful plant and a thrifty grower, producing 

 giant blooms freely on long, strong stems. Won American Home 

 Achievement Medal. See illustration. 



Price, strong divisions, $1.00 each; §10.00 doz. 

 Special Offer: An Octet of Famous Dahlias, Strong Divisions $6.75 



CACTUS DAHLIAS 



AUBREY DAVENPORT. Pure white with just a suggestion of yellow in 

 ter; fine, graceful form. 



CITY OF NEW YORK. One of the largest and best. Lemon-yellow, shading to pink. 



GARDEN GLOW. A fine, free-flowering Hybrid Cactus variety, orange-red and 

 chrome yellow. Deep and full to the center. 



GEORGE, JR. A beautiful exhibition Dahlia of perfect formation. A lovely, bright 

 salmon-rose with shadings of picric yellow. Large flowers carried well above the foliage 

 on good stiff stems.' 



GLADYS BATES. Large flowers with incurved petals of a golden-salmon, the reverse 

 of the petals being rose. An early bloomer. 



JIM MOORE — S. C. Very distinct in form and color. The petals are long and regu- 

 lar, rolling back at the tips. The color is primrose-yellow shaded gold and suffused 

 salmon. 



KHOLOROS. A charming variety. The flowers are large, with petals gracefully 

 quilled and curled. Color, lemon yellow. Long, wiry stems hold the flowers well above the 

 foliage. 



ROBERT E. LEE. Acclaimed for its brilliant cardinal-red color that does not fade or 

 burn in a scorching sun; perfect full center. An ideal cut flower for its free blooming habit 

 and good stems. (See illustration.) 



SATAN — C. A sensation for its striking beauty, formation and 

 coloring. Here is really an outstanding variety; blooms average 10 to 

 12 inches in diameter and 6 inches in depth; color, flaming scarlet with 

 orange-salmon at base of each petal; flowers last a long time when cut. 



Price, strong divisions, 75c each; S7.50 doz. 



SOPHY MOREY. White, heavily overlaid with lavender. A 

 good keeper when cut. 



SPORT. A sport of F. W. Fellows with all its merits. Color, 

 deep buttercup with buff shadings at the center. 



SUNSET GLOW. One of the first Dahlias to come into bloom, 

 and it continues to produce perfect flowers until killed by frost. The 

 color is yellow at the base of the petals; the outer part over-laid 

 flame scarlet, tipped yellow. 



SWEETHEART. The growth is dwarf and branching, making 

 many flower stems. Color, purest white. The petals are twisted 

 and curled, rendering the flower most attractive and pleasing. 



THE VAMP. A very handsome "Cactus" Dahlia; color, intense 

 scarlet with maroon shading, enhancing the richness of coloring. 



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

 Except where noted. Set of 14 Cactus Dahlias, $5.50. All 

 delivered transportation paid. 



Dahlias, History and Cultivation, is the name of our eight- 

 page booklet, which gives an interesting historical resume; 

 also, complete cultural instructions, how to store roots, etc. 

 It's free, if asked for with orders. 



An Octet of FAMOUS DAHLIAS 



FRAU O. BRACHT -S. C. Its formation is beautiful, a clean-cut, straight- 

 petaled semi-cactus. It is a clear, light primrose-yellow in color. The flowers are 

 of good size but refined in appearance; the stems are strong and the plant, which 

 grows about five feet high, is quite productive. (See illustration) 

 Price, strong divisions, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



GOOD NIGHT — I. D. It is extremely popular because it is one of the darkest 

 colored Dahlias in cultivation. A deep, rich maroon of good size, good form and 

 fine stems. Its color holds well even in hot weather, and it is free blooming 

 Price, field-grown roots, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



JAMES KIRBY — I. D. Like a glowing ruby, this superb Dahlia possesses a 

 dazzling brilliance unlike that of any other red Dahlia in cultivation. Its exact 

 color may be described as a crimson-scarlet with ruby tones in the center, all per- 

 fectly blended to produce a flower that almost scintillates like a rare jewel. In 

 size the flowers average 8 inches or over in diameter, with a depth of 5 inches. 

 They are produced on stems 3 feet or more in length, which hold the flowers 

 stiffly erect. 



Price, strong divisions, SI. 00 each; $10.00 doz. 



J. J. JEFFERSON — F. D. A very fine pure white that will be very popular 

 when better known. 



Price, strong divisions, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 

 OMAR KHAYYAM — F. D, A sensational variety; the unusual coloring — 

 Chinese red at base of petals, shading to bright orange and tipped lighter — make 

 a wonderful soft color effect; tall, healthy grower. 

 Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



ORIENTAL GLORY — I. D. Color is cadmium orange overlaid 

 with scarlet. Center and reverse heavily shaded scarlet. Is a strong 

 grower and free bloomer. The large flowers are carried on strong stems 

 well above the foliage. 



Price, strong divisions, $1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



SULTAN OF HILLCREST— F. D. The unique form with the petals 

 recurving to the stem attracts one's attention. Huge blooms of lemon 

 yellow with reverse of rosy pink on strong stems giving an unusual color 

 effect. A dahlia we can recommend for the largest bloom class. Cer- 

 tified at Storrs. 



Price, strong divisions, SI. 00 each; $10.00 doz. 



Henderson's Dahlias are Entire Field-Grown Roots, not divisions except where specially noted. 

 Dahlia Roots are Delivered Transportation Paid. 



