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THE "CHARM OF THE GARDEN" COLLECTION OF DAHLIAS 



SHOWN IN THE ENGRAVING ON. OPPOSITE PAGE 



This collection contains four beautiful and interesting Dahlias selected from our large collection because of their large flowers, fine form and contrasting 



colors, as combining the best qualities for general culture. They bloom freely, have long stems and so are 



equally valuable for cut flowers or garden decoration. 



no. 1 New Decorative Dahlia MINA BURGLE 



A large flower of fine form, rich, luminous dark scarlet color. Excep- 

 tionally free flowering. When well-grown the flowers average 6 inches 

 across. These magnificent blossoms, being well poised on strong stems, are 

 unsurpassed as cut flowers for vases and home decoration. Price, field-grown 

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



No. 2 



A large, bold and most effective flower, raised well above the foliage on 

 strong stems. The color is a pleasing delicate salmon rose.'shading to old 

 gold in the center. The petals are tubular and semi-incurved, giving great 

 depth to the flower. When cut it retains its freshness a long time. Price, 

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



New Cactus Dahlia WODAN 



No. 3 New Decorative Dahlia KING of the AUTUMN 



This variety is worthy of special mention as a cut flower sort. The 

 flowers are produced freely on long stiff stems. Color a pretty burnt amber 

 tinged and shaded old rose. 



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



no. 4 Cactus Dahlia LA WINE 



A charming variety of the popular "Cactus" type. The color is pure 

 white with just a suggestion of blush as the flower matures. A fine, large, 

 full flower. It is one of the freest blooming sorts, plants of compact, free 

 branching habit. 



Price, field-grown roots, 25c. each; $2.50 per doz. 



SPECIAL OFFER: The " Charm of the Garden'^ Collection of Four Splendid Dahlias, Field-Grown Roots, $2.00 



CLEMATIS-FLOWERED DAHLIAS 



Distinguished for their large Clematis-like flowers, 6 to 8 inches across. 

 The coloring is very intense and showy. They make noble plants, about 3. 

 feet high. 

 Ami Barillet. Scarlet-crimson flowers, bronze foliage. Very ornamental. 



The flowers are not as large as those following. 

 Eden. (Collarette.) A lovely pure white collarette. Good, bushy habit, 



free flowering. 

 Fringed 20th Century. The color is intense rosy crimson, with white tips 



and white disc around the yellow center. 

 Maurice Rivoire. (.Collarette.) Rich, dark maroon, very deep in the center 



of the petals. Pure white "collar." A large, broad-petaled variety of 



splendid appearance. 

 White "Century." Beautiful snow-white. A vigorous grower and profcuse 



bloomer. 

 Scarlet "Century." The brightest dazzling scarlet, without shade or blem- 

 ish. The flowers are of fine, round form and finish. 

 Sensation. Vivid Vermillion heavily striped with white. A new variety 



and very striking. 

 St. George. A pretty, pure yellow. It is a very free bloomer and fine for 



cutting. Very showy in the garden. 

 Valentine. (Collarette.) Yellow shaded crimson, white collarette. 



Price for the above, field-grown roots, 25c. each; $2.50 per doz. Set of 9 



Clematis-flowered Dahlias for $2.00. 



" When I ordered garden and flower seeds of you this year I asked you to send 

 me a collection of Dahlia bulbs, costing me Sio.oo. I am so pleased with what 

 you selected and sent me that I feel I ought to write and express my appre- 

 ciation and satisfaction. I think I have the prettiest variety both in shape and 

 color of Dahlias, that J have ever seen." 



ERWIN M. JENNINGS, Bridgeport, Conn, 



DWARF DOURLE POMPONE DAHLIAS 



This type produces globular flowers in great profusion on rather dwarf 

 plants. The flowers are very useful for summer bouquets, about 2 inches 

 across, pretty and not obtrusive. 

 Alewine. Flesh, edged lavender pink. 

 Crimson Queen. Deep crimson, shaded purple. 



Indian Chief. A very rich shade of reddish crimson. Stems, long and wiry. 

 Little Beauty. Delicate shrimp pink, an early and profuse bloomer. 

 Snowclad. The best of white Pompones. Completely covered with a mass 



of flowers. 



-Price, field-grown roots, 25c. each; $2.50 per doz.; set of 5 for $1.25. 



DOUBLE or " SHOW DAHLIAS " 



A. D. Livoni. Beautiful soft lustrous pink. Grand flowers. A fine variety 



for cut flowers. 

 Chas. Lanier. Deep yellowish amber, buff shadings. 

 Dorothy Peacock. A beautiful, soft pink shading slightly darker on the 



outer petals, as the flower expands. Strong vigorous grower, without any 



indication of weakness or disease, each plant being sturdy and vigorous. 

 Ethel Maule. Pure white, slightly tinged pale lavender in the center. 

 Queen of Yellows. A beautiful, profuse, clear yellow. 

 Triomphe de Solferino. Deep solferino. 



Price, field-grown roots, 25c. each; $2.50 per doz.; set of 6 for $1.50. 



FANCY DAHLIAS 



Frank Smith. Intense purplish-black maroon, tipped white. Occasion- 

 ally this variety comes a solid color, as is the case in most variegated 

 Dahlias, when it is a dark maroon. 



Jacks Discovery. A superb new decorative, red at the tips shad- 

 ing to pink and finally to cream at the base of the petals. 



Jeanne Charmet. A magnificent variety of the broad-petaled "deco- 

 rative" type. The color is a soft silvery-pink, deepening to a rosy- 

 pink on the edges of the petals, the latter shade being more pro- 

 nounced at times. The center is soft, creamy-white, showing more 

 distinct as the flower ages. 



Le Grand Manitou. The ground color is white, prettily marbled, 

 veined, striped and blotched with reddish-violet in beautiful and 

 indescribable variegation. Occasionally this variety runs a solid 

 color, when it is a most beautiful shade of reddish-violet. 

 Price, field-grown roots, 40c. each; $4.00 per doz. Set of four for $1.50. 



PEONY-FLOWERED DAHLIAS 



The flowers of this type are very large, averaging 8 inches across 

 when well grown. The petals are broad and ribbon-like, the center • 

 shows, adding an artistic charm, closely resembling the semi-double 

 Peonies in appearance. 

 Diemont Van Bijstein. The color is a most delicate lilac mauve with 



bluish tints toward the edge of the petals. The flowers are large 



and decidedly pleasing in effect. They are borne on long stems 



of wiry stiffness well above the foliage. 

 H. J. Lovink. Lilac at outer edge, base of petals yellow, sometimes 



.running in stripes through the petals. 

 Hon. R. L. Borden. A large Peony-flowered Dahlia. Its graceful, 



rich, golden-bronze flowers stand well above the foliage on long, 



stiff stems. Price, field-grown roots, 30c. each; $3.00 per doz. ' 

 Jan Olieslagers. Deep primrose-yellow; rich and effective; flowers 



large and full; remaining in good condition a long time. 

 Mrs. Charles L. Seybold. A distinct variety is this interesting type 



and a great acquisition. It is deep rose pink, edged with white; 



very attractive. It blooms most abundantly and continuously, has 



long stems and is splendid for cut flowers. With its wealth of 



flowers this variety stands out among hundreds. (See engraving.) 



Price, field-grown roots, 30c. each; $3.00 per doz. 

 Princess Juliana. This Peony-Decorative Dahlia is of special merit. 



It has pure white, perfect flowers, dark green foliage, long, strong 



stems. A robust grower. It is a variety that will be grown by 



every lover of the Dahlias. 

 Roem van Nijkerk. A distinct and striking Peony Dahlia. The large 



flowers are borne on strong stems well above the foliage. The color 



is purple lined with crimson. Price, field-grown roots, 75c. each; 



$7.50 per doz. 



Price, field-grown roots, except where noted, 50c. each; $5.00 per 



doz.; set of seven, for $2.75. 



If wanted by Parcel Post, Postage at the Zone Rates must be added 



Average packed weight Yt, lb. each. 

 6 lbs. per doz. 



