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A AT AT AT TNT PTT AT "FT AT T 1 We sel1 onl >' Field-grown roots. Growing plants 



- t \i>xNV_/Ul>i V^.CilVlJLil'N X of Dahlias do not travel well, besides the field- 



grown roots are more likely to give a larger and finer crop of flowers. Our customers 

 who have visited our stores during the season when Dahlias were in bloom had the 

 opportunity to see our exhibition of flowers cut from our growing stock and all 

 correctly labeled. Our large show windows and spacious stores give us unequalled 

 facilities for displays of flowers in their season, and we cordially invite all, 

 whether customers or not. to visit us and take advantage of the opportuni- 

 ties given to see the various varieties and compare them. Our employees ^\ 

 are instructed to afford every aid to visitors in making up lists and 

 selecting varieties, whether they purchase or not. All are welcome. 



New Decorative Dahlia A. C. IDE 



This is a grand variety and one certain to be in demand, espe- 

 cially for exhibition. The color is rich, velvety maroon. The 

 flowers are large, of fine quality, and are produced freely on 

 erect stems. Most of the petals are broad and flat, but some 

 of the back ones are twisted and curled, giving a graceful 

 finish to the flowers. Price, field-grown roots, 75c. each; 

 $7.50 per doz. 



NEW PEONY FLOWERED DAHLIA 



BERGH VAN HEEMSTEDE 



This variety is very showy, particularly under artificial 

 light. The color is a combination of yellow and lavender. 

 The flowers are large, well-formed and produced on long 

 stems. Price, field-grown roots 50c. each; S5.00 per doz. 



New Decorative Dahlia E. CHEVALIER 



A large, nicely finished flower. The color is white shading to 

 light pink at the base of the petal. Each petal is bordered on 

 the outer end with purple, the latter color extends downward 

 toward the center producing a charming effect. Price, field-grown 

 roots, 75c. each' S7.50 per doz. 



New Hybrid Cactus Dahlia GEORGE WALTERS \& 



Beautiful, large, full flowers of regular shape, long, almost straight \^ 

 petals. The color is salmon rose shaded silvery pink. This is one of the 

 largest hybrid Dahlias grown and a wonderful bloomer. Price, field-grown 

 roots, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz. 



New Decorative Dahlia HORTULANUS FIET 



A very large, free flowering variety, 

 each petal barely touched with gold. 



Decorative Dahlia MABEL 



A most attractive shade of light mauve. Flowers of medium size, of fine 

 form with strong stems. Plant branching and free flowering. Price, field- 

 grown roots, 50c. each; $5.00 per doz. 



New Decorative Dahlia OFFENBACH 



A most satisfactory Dahlia. Color, clear yellow; graceful flowers, petals 

 slightly twisted. The flowers possess simplicity and beauty which should 

 make this variety exceedingly popular. Price, field-grown roots, 75c. each; 

 $7.50 per doz. 



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von Goethe 



Color a delicate shade of shrimp pink, the tips of 

 Price, field-grown roots, 75c. each' $7.50 per doz, 



Cactus Dahlia WOLFGANG VON GOETHE 



Large, gracefully arranged flowers of a rich apricot with carmine shadings. 

 The plant is a vigorous grower, of branching habit, producing the flowers 

 in great quantities on long stems. Price, field-grown roots, 50c. each; $5.00 

 per doz. (See engraving.) 



Decorative Dahlia ULYSSES 



A beautiful variety, rich, velvety crimson'in color. The buds are pro- 

 duced on Ion? stems and open into magnificent flowers quite dazzling in 

 velvety brilliance. Price, field-grown roots, 50c. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Peony Flowered Dahlia WEBER 



Very broad petals, rose pink at the base softening to light pink at the 

 outer edges. The flowers are large but not so double as most of the Peony 

 Dahlias. Price, field-grown roots, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz. 



THE "ALLA-GLOW" COLLECTION OF DAHLIAS 



SHOWN IN COLORS ON OPPOSITE PAGE 



The great and growing desire for useful garden flowers and the wonderful varieties recently introduced have brought the Dahlia into general demand. Their 

 easy culture and showy appearance are well known. The varieties we offer in the "All-a-Glow" collection have been selected from the newer sorts. They 

 should give an abundance of flowers for cutting and provide a continuous display in the garden. "Dahlia Culture," by Charles Henderson. An eight-page 

 pamphlet, free upon request with order. 



No. i. Cactus Dahlia ETENDARD DE LYON 



Hybrid Cactus type, distinct in shape from all others. The petals are 

 broad, curled and wavy, and form a flower fully 6 inches in diameter and 4 

 inches deep; a very large flower, yet without any stiffness or formality; its 

 color is rich carmine rose, with a brilliant suffusion difficult to describe. 

 Price, field-grown roots, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz. 



No. 2. New Decorative Dahlia DREAM 



An ideal variety for exhibition. The flowers are frequently 7 inches and 

 over in diameter. The petals are broad, yellow at the base and pink at the 

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



no. 3. New Decorative Dahlia BALTIMORE 



Undoubtedly one of the finest Dahlias introduced to date. The flowers 

 are large with broad petals, light lemon yellow in color. The plant is a 

 strong grower, of branching habit, producing flowers in great quantity. Long 

 stems hold the flowers face upward. Price, field-grown roots. $1.00 each; 

 $10.00 per doz. 



No. 4. New Peonv Flowered Dahlia 



PRESIDENT FALL! ERES 



A most distinct new variety. The color is intense rod. so vivid as to 

 dazzle the eye. Flowers large size, typical Peony form; long stems. Very 

 free flowering. Price, field-grown roots, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz. 



SPECIAL OFFER: The "AH-a-Glow" Collection of Four Splendid Dahlias. Field-Grown Roots, $3.00 



If Wanted by Parcel Post Add Postage at Zone Rates; Packed Weight, 6 Lbs. per Dozen 



