From PETER HENDERSON & CO., 
NEW YORK 149 
Henderson’s Selection of the 
N ewer Dahlias, Continued 
New Cactus Dahlia Judge Preston 
A unique variety with long narrow petals. Large clear bronze flowers. 
The habit of the plant is strong and branching. (See colored plate, page 
156.) Price, field-grown roots, $1.00 each, $10.00 per doz. 
New Decorative Dahlia Kiwanis 
A new introduction and really a new type in Decorative Dahlias. 
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 
every one. For a mass of color and a constant display this variety is not 
excelled by any other. . (See colored plate on inside of back cover.) Price, 
field-grown roots, $2.00 each, $20.00 per doz. 
New Decorative Dahlia Merritt 
Among the many new Dahlias introduced there are none in our opinion 
which are likely to have a Wider popularity than this. It resembles the 
Patrick O’Mara in shape and style of growth, producing large flowers 
which last well when cut. The color is bright lemon yellow. Whether 
considered from the standpoint of the commercial grower or from the 
viewpoint of the Dahlia fancier it is without a superior. (See colored 
plate, page 155.) Price, field-grown roots, $2.00 each, $20.00 per doz. 
New Hybrid Cactus Dahlia Patapsco 
This variety is destined to take a leading place in every Dahlia garden. 
The flowers are large and full, measuring 6 inches or over in diameter. 
The petals are loosely incurved; of a delicate mauve rose, suffused pink. 
(See colored plate on inside of back cover.) Price, field-grown roots, $2.00 
each, $20.00 per doz. 
New Cactus Dahlia 
Warren S. Seipp 
A bold, upright grower, furnishing abundant flowers 
for cutting. They are naturally large, and if the plant 
is disbudded flowers of exceptional size develop’ per- 
fectly. The color is spectrum red, shading to carmine 
toward the center. (See colored plate on inside of back 
cover.) Price, field-grown roots, $2.00 each, $20.00 
per doz. 
Dahlia Culture 
Dahlias will succeed in any soil which. will grow 
Corn or Potatoes, but where a choice can be made, it 
is best to select one rather light well-drained and 
moderately rich. Before digging or plowing put on well 
rotted barnyard manure 2 or 3 inches deep and 
thoroughly incorporate it with the soil. If that is not 
available use Henderson’s Garden Fertilizer, which 
can be put in the place where the Dahlia is to be 
planted, mixing it thoroughly with the soil, a good 
handful being sufficient for each. Dig a place wide 
enough to receive the root spread out flat and deep 
enough to have the crown 6 inches below the surface. 
Replace the soil and firm moderately. 
When roots cannot be planted immediately upon 
arrival, they should be unpacked and stored in a 
cellar where the temperature is about 55 degrees. 
Watch them carefully and if they show signs of shrivel- 
ing, cover them completely with several thicknesses of 
newspaper, sprinkle the papers after they are on the 
pile. If they show premature growth, it is evident that 
there is too much moisture and means should be taken 
to reduce it. 
New Decorative Dahlia Pride of California 
We consider this one of the best of ‘the new Dahlias because of its 
uniform habit of growth, freedom of bloom and the erect position in which 
the flowers are held on the long stiff stems. 
The color is deep red and the flowers keep well when cut. 
Price, field- 
grown roots, $1.00 each, $10.00 per doz. 7a 
New Cactus Dahlia Red Cross 
The flowers are large and full. The color is deep golden yellow flushed 
with copper yellow and heavily marked with coral red. The form of the 
flower is beautiful, long stems, especially valuable for cut flowers. Price, 
field-grown roots, $1.00 each, $10.00 per doz. 
New Decorative Dahlia Rotarian 
The color is violet maroon. Tall growing, loose petalled, large flowered 
and free blooming; this variety resembles Kiwanis in everything but 
color. It will rank as one of the best varieties on the exhibition table, 
either in the long or short-stem classes. (See colored plate on inside of 
back cover.) Price, field-grown roots, $2.00 each, $20.00 per doz. 
New Cactus Dahlia Sweetheart 
This variety ranks as one of the best of the new varieties. 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. Price, field-grown roots, $2.00 each, $20.00 per doz. 
All Dahlia roots listed on this page are delivered transportation paid in the U. S. or possessions. 
