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DALHIA ROOTS 



FIELD GROWN DAHLIA ROOTS 



NOTICE. — We will pay transportation charges on all Dahlia Roots offered on pages 132 to 135 



Note. — When roots cannot be planted when received, store in a cellar where the temperature is about 55 degrees. If they show signs of shriveline 

 cover with several thicknesses of newspaper, sprinkle the papers with water. If they show premature erowth, there is too much moisture and water 

 should be withheld. 



"DECORATIVE" DAHLIAS 



3arbara Redf ern ^ ^^^ flowering \'ariety with fiowers of great size and 

 depth, the color Is a beautiful blending of old rose and 

 old gold. The large blooms are held on strong stiff stems on a tall vigorous bush. 



3o];} Pluse ^ ^'^^ attractive variegated Dahlia. The colors are a pleasing 

 combination of dark red with white on the tips of the petals. The 

 flowers are large and deep and borne on long stems. 



Q\\St,rm ^°^°'^ burnt orange shading to yellow. A greatly admired autumn 

 shade. 



OheSd.D63.k6 ^^^ color is canary yellow with light stripes of crimson on the 

 '^ front of the petals. The reflex is crimson, producing a charming 



effect. 



Dorothy R.obbinS "^^^^ variety is worthy of special mention as a cut 

 ^ flower sort. Color, a pretty burnt amber tinged 



and shaded old rose. 



Eb6n6Z6r ^ beautiful variety for the new type of decorative Dahlias with 

 long twisted petals. The color is bright velvety maroon on the front 

 with a lighter color on the back; a tall grower, large flowers on long stems. (See 

 illustration.) 



Edward 1V4, Parrish Handsome, well-formed flowers of more than an 



average size, freely produced. It is an attractive 

 shade of lavender mauve; a splendid keeper. 



£JJlj^Or Vand6rV66r "^^^ blossoms of glowing, satiny pink are of great 



size and depth. One of the earliest to come into 

 flower. (See Illustration.) 



Igoj* ICerr ^^ ideal pure white Dahlia for all purposes. It is sometimes 

 classed as a show variety because of its closely set petals and 

 ball shape, but it really belongs to the decorative class. One of the earliest. 



•Jersey's Beauty ^^'® variety may well be considered of more than pass- 

 " y ing merit because of its exquisite color and fine form. 



The color is a vivid glowing pink. Large flowers of great depth, always full to the 

 center. 



•Jersey's Sovereiffn ^ sood grower, early bloomer of a plea.^in? shade of 

 ^ *^ 5 salmon orange. The flowers are large a id the 



foliage is splendid dark green. 



•Joan of Arc ^^^ color is beautiful soft pink with lilac shadings, some- 

 times deepening to violet toward the margins. The petals are 

 broad. 



Tonna '^^^ color is dark salmon rose blended with apricot and gold. It is a 

 "" variety which responds to good culture, and when disbudded flowers 

 measuring 8 to 10 inches in diameter may be had. 



•Juds'e Duncan ^ wonderfuUy rich and intense crimson-maroon. A most 

 ^ profuse bloomer with long stems, fine for cut flowers. 



I^uroni e The form is all that can be desired with broad incurved and twisted 

 petals and very double center. Color a bright canary yellow that is 

 admired by everyone. 



Isabel Thatcher ■^ Decorative Dahlia of remarkable form and sub- 

 uci k lALViici gj^jjj^ Its attractive pale yellow flowers are held erect 

 on stiff stems. 



IVyli-c I Aex Vni* AA/ai*nAi* Very large, beautiful flowers of fine form 

 lVirs>. 1. ae Ver Warner ^^^ substance. The color is rich, rosy 



mauve. It is a very free bloomer with long stems; valuable for cut flowers. 



Dotrick O'Mlara ^^^ flowers are of the decorative type, over 7 inches 

 QLiivn. v-r iviai a across, with broad petals beautifully twisted and curled. 

 The color is a soft salmony pink with golden shades and the whole is overlaid with a 

 beautiful metalic sheen. 



Pi»irl*» r»f f alifrkfnin We consider this one of the best Dahlias because 

 1 riuc Ul V^dlliurillct of its uniform habit of growth. The color is deep 

 red and the flowers keep well when cut. 



QI]Q^~ A ball-shaped decorative Dahlia that is admired by all who see it, a 

 pure glistening white flower on long stems. Keeps a long time when cut. 

 (See illustration.) 



R.OSa Nell ^'^^ °^ ^^^ most striking and popular of the newer Dahlias. It is 

 i^cii ^ favorite with both cut-flower growers and exhibitors. Color clear 

 bright rose. The flowers are large and always full to the center. 



Sagamore This DahUa is a wonderful exhibition variety, color, amber gold 

 S*"**'^**' shaded with salmon rose and orange buff. Flowers of large size 

 and a good keeper when cut. 



C||.^» A large strong growing plant, making good heavy stems with a fine large 

 red flower of excellent substance and keeping qualities. 



A pure white flower, carried gracefully well above 

 the foliage. A splendid variety for cut flowers 

 due to its compact strong growth and free flowering habit. 



Warren G. Harding 



Price, field-grown roots, 50c each; $5.00 per doz. Set of 24 "Decora- 

 tive," Dahlias above for $10.00. All delivered transportation paid. 



