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NEW MINIATURE DAHLIAS 



CORALETTE. M. F. D. This is a perfectly 

 formed flower, about 2J4 in. in diameter by 

 1M in. in depth, that never shows an open center. 

 The color is a most unusual shade of soft coral 

 pink. The plants grow to a height of iVi feet, 

 are healthy and are covered with rich green 

 foliage. They bloom freely from early season 

 until frost. The flowers are correctly poised 

 on long wiry stems, well above the foliage. 

 Price, strong divisions $1.50, each; $15.00 doz. 



LITTLE DUKE— M. F. D. Bloom 2 H in.xl \i in. 

 Color a very deep, rich Burgundy red. Bush 4 ft. 

 with extremely dark, leathery foliage. Very 

 resistant to insects and adverse growing con- 

 ditions. The contrast between the rich red 

 blooms and the dark green foliage is very pleasing. 

 Price, strong divisions, $1.50 each; $15.00 doz. 



ROSALIE WHITE— M. F. D. Bloom 3 H in. x 

 iy&" bi-color. The color is white with bands of 

 light purple or deep rose on edges of petals from 

 near the base within J4 in. from the tip. The 

 base of the petals are creamy white and the 

 tips are pure white. A most pleasing combina- 

 tion of colors which produce a clean-cut appear- 

 ance. Bush 3 ft. vigorous growing and pro- 

 ducing an abundance of bloom. 



Price, strong,divisions, $1.50 each; $15.00 doz. 



MINIATURE DAHLIAS 



The introduction of the Miniatures opens up a 

 new field of usefulness for Dahlias. They are ex- 

 tremely attractive in the garden; the plants grow 

 2}/i to 3}^ ft. high, they are covered with flowers 

 over a long period during the summer (.See illus- 

 tration. ) 



BABY ROYAL. (West), Bush 3 ft. A gem 

 for any garden, of salmon pink shaded apricot 

 with yellow at base of petal. Winner of several 

 awards. 

 BISHOP OF LANDAFF. A miniature duplex. 

 The brilliant scarlet flowers stand gaily above 

 the bronzy-red foliage. Excellent for land- 

 scape work. 

 BLUE BIRD — M. F. A unique Dahlia in that it 

 being nearest to blue in the small Dahlias. 

 Color, a distinct bluish-lavender. 

 BABY SAGAMORE. M. F. D.— A miniature 

 Sagamore with the same beautiful coloring of 

 rich amber-gold, shading to salmon-rose toward 

 the center. Very free flowering and one of the 

 best for cutting. 

 ECLIPSE, JR. M. F. D. Light orange shading 

 to deep orange at center- One of the most 

 perfect miniatures produced to date. 

 PERSIMMON. M. F. D. Burnt Orange. Very 



free blooming. 

 SANHICAN'S SWEETHEART. Pale apricot, 



suffused with shrimp-pink. 

 TEDDY JOHNSON. A formal decorative minia- 

 ture of great charm, a pleasing rose pink shaded 

 white. 



Price for any of the above — strong divisions, 

 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



Special Offer: Set of 8 Miniatures $4.50. 



CLEMATIS or SINGLE 

 FLOWERED DAHLIAS 



Distinguished for their artistic Clematis-like 



flowers. They make noble plants, 5 feet high. 



BIG CHIEF. Brilliant cherry red, margined 

 with rich velvety maroon. 



FRINGED 20th CENTURY. The color is 

 intense rosy crimson, with white tips and 

 white disc around the yellow center. 



NEWPORT TRIUMPH. This is a much ad- 

 mired single Dahlia. An exceptionally free 

 bloomer, it is always a spectacular member in 

 the garden. The soft pink blooms keep well 

 and make artistic decorations. Strong divisions, 

 50c each; $5.00 doz. 



PURITY. A pure white of fine form. 



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. 



YELLOW TREASURE. The best clear yellow 

 Price, field-grown roots (except where noted) 



50c each; $5.00 per doz.; set of 7 for $2.60. 



Special Offer of Dahlias (Our Se- 

 lection.) We offer our selection of 

 named varieties, made at the time 

 the order is filled, of good contrast- 

 ing colors. Price, field-grown roots, 

 3 for 85c; 6 for $1.50; $2.75 per doz.; 

 $20.00 per 100. 





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NEW POMPON DAHLIAS 



CORAL GLOW. One of the loveliest pompons 



ever developed. It was the center of attraction 



of the 1936 American Dahlia Society Show; a 



combination of coral, pink, salmon and yellow. 



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



LITTLE ELK — 1 Yi in. Light bronze or amber. 

 Very sturdy plant producing an abundance of 

 beautiful Autumn colored blooms on long stems. 

 Bush 3 ft. with rich green foliage. ' Will grow 

 well in dry weather and is insect resistaat. 

 Price, strong divisions, S1.50 each; $15.00doz. 



MISS ALMA — 1% in. A most pleasing combina- 

 tion of lavender and white. Blush white with 

 edges and tips of petals shaded with deep laven- 

 der. Plants very strong about 3 ft. tall and 

 produce many of the dainty colored blooms at 

 one time. 



Price, strong divisions, $1.50 each; $15.00 doz. 



MODERN POMPON DAHLIAS 



This type produces globular flowers in great pro- 

 fusion on rather dwarf plants. Very popular for 

 floral baskets and table decoration (see illustration. ) 



AIMIE. A delicate shade of bronze. One of 

 the best for cutting, for it is very free and has 

 long stems. 1J£ in. blooms. Strong divisions, 

 50c each; $5.00 doz. 



AMBER QUEEN. Rich amber, profuse bloomer. 



AMERICAN BEAUTY. We have never seen a 

 variety that is more productive. The plants 

 average 2J^ ft- high, are quite bushy and the 

 blossoms are perfectly formed 1J^ to 1% inches 

 across and of a rich American Beauty Color. 

 Price, strong divisions, 50c each; $5.00 doz. 



BETTY STONE. 1}4 inch. This is an 

 exceptionally strong growing variety with attrac- 

 tive foliage that sets off the rich red blooms. 

 Satisfactory for cutting and exhibition. 



Price, strong divisions, 50c each; $5.00 doz. 



BRONZE BEAUTY. A lovely golden autumn 

 bronze. 



CARDINAL. Dazzling scarlet with good stems. 

 \Yi in. blooms. Strong divisions, 50c each; 

 $5.00 doz. 



EDITH MUELLER. This is a new variety of 

 unusual merit. The rosy red which blends with 

 a golden yellow lends to the flower a refinement 

 seen in no other Pompon. Long stems and 

 free habit. 1H in. blooms. Strong divisions, 

 50c each; $5.00 doz. 



LITTLE EDITH. Primrose yellow with an 

 edging of carmine. Very free and a perfect 

 exhibition variety. 1}£ in. blooms. Strong 

 divisions, 50c each; $5.00 doz. 



LITTLE JEWEL. Beautiful soft pink shaded 

 blush. 



MARY MUNN. Pure lilac. This is one of our 

 favorites. A very healthy variety which 

 produces a profusion of flowers on long stems. 

 1J4 in. blooms. Strong divisions, 50c each; 

 $5.00 doz. 



MORNING MIST. 2 inches. White ground 

 heavily shaded with lavender at center 

 and with each petal bordered with lavender. 

 This variety is of great value for cutting owing 

 to its very long stems and free blooming habit 

 together with its beautiful blend of color. 

 Price strong divisions, 50c each; $5.00 doz. 



SNOWCLAD. The best of white Pompons. 

 Completely covered with flowers. 



YELLOW GEM. We believe this to be the 

 best yellow Pompon. Very free, long stems, 

 perfect formation. \}4 in. blooms. Strong 

 divisions, 50c each; $5.00 doz. 

 Price field-grown roots except where 

 specially noted) 50c each; $5.00 doz.; $35.00 

 per 100. SPECIAL OFFER: Set of 13 de- 

 scribed above, $5.25. 



ORCHID FLOWERING 

 DAHLIAS 



The petals are attractively twisted and curled 

 (See illustration.) 

 BEAVER. Crimson, carmine and white, a very 



pleasing combination. 

 CITRONELLA. Canary yellow carmine reverse. 

 CRIMSON GEM. Rich bright crimson. 

 EVEREST. White, dainty and charming. 



FAWN. A soft appealing fawn with reddish re- 

 verse. 



GOLD FINCH. Yellow shaded red. 



POLLY. Light Tyrian rose deeper reverse, lovely 

 for cutting. 



STARFISH. Pale flesh with ruby reverse. 



Price field-grown roots 50c each; $5.00 per 

 doz. Set of 8 for $3.50. 



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



Dahlia Roots are Delivered Transportation Paid. 



