From PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



151 



Six Superb 

 "Decorative" Dahlias 



Canteen. Color delicate shrimp pink, blending to yellow at 

 the center. The entire flower is sufTused with tints of red 

 and gold. Price, field-grown roots, $1.00 each, $10.00 

 per dozen. 



Golden West. Bright canary-yellow. Flowers 5 to 6 inches 

 in diameter. Price, field-grown roots, 75c. each, 57.30 

 per dozen. 



Kiwanls. 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. Price, field-grown roots, SI .00 each, $10.00 per doz. 



Porthos. A fine variety with stiff stems and fine foliage right 

 up to the flower, which is a very light purple. It is nearest 

 to blue of anv Dahlia vet introduced. Price, field-grown 

 roots, $1.00 each, $10.00 per doz. 



Rotarian. The color is violet maroon. Tall growing, loose 

 petalled, large flowered and free blooming, this variety re- 

 sembles Kiwanis in everything but color. Price, field-grown 

 roots, 51.25 each. 



Wm. F. Gude. A new pure white "Decorative" variety. 

 Flowers freelv on long stems; a good keeper; fine for cutting. 

 Price, field-grown roots, 50c. each, $5.00 per dozen. 



Special Offer. Six Superb Decorative Dahlias, field-grown 

 roots, $4.75. 



Famous Dahlia Patrick O'Mara 



The flowers are of the Decorative type, over 7 inches across, 

 with broad petals beautifully twisted and curled. The color is 

 a soft salmony pink with golden shades and the whole is over- 

 laid with a beautiful metallic sheen. The stems, which are 

 long and strong, hold the blooms stiffly erect, and as a cut 

 flower it has wonderful lasting qualities. (See full description 

 on page 153.) Price, field-grown roots, $1.00 each, $10.00 

 per dozen. 



QfcCORATu 

 DAHLIA 



Or.Tevis 



Decorative Dahlia Dr. Tevis 



Color soft salmon-rose, suffused with old gold, with golden apricot at the center. The 

 ribbon-like petals show a rich old rose reflex. The blooms are extra large and an borne in 

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



"Decorative" Dahlias 



A. C. Ide. This is a grand variety and one certain to be in demand, especially for exhi- 

 bition. 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. 



Augusta Nonin. A big, bold, fiery' red flower, double to the center, never showing the 

 yellow stamens or immature green. 



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. . 



Belolt. Particularly effective on account of its very large double flowers, held well above 

 the foliage on long stiff stems. The color is rich purplish-garnet, shading deeper toward 

 the center. 



Delice. A large Dahlia of beautiful form and splendid size, 

 rose pink, a soft yet brilliant color. 



It is an exquisite glowing. 



Flamingo, 

 rose-pink. 



Plant of splendid habit and very free flowering. Color a rich and glowing 

 The flowers are held well above "the foliage on stiff stems. 



Friday. The color is buff shaded in the center when opening with orange changing in the 

 fully opened flower to a rich golden bronze. 



Hortulanus Wltte. One of the most valuable Dahlias yet introduced, both as a blooming 

 plant and for cut flowers. Pure white in color and fine regular form; broad petals, per- 

 fectly full flowers. A variety that should be in every collection, especially where cut 

 flowers are wanted. 



Jack's Discovery. The broad petals are red -it the tips, shading to pink and finally to soft 

 yellow at the base. 



Mina Burgle. A large flower of fine form; rich, luminous dark scarlet color. Exceptionally 

 free flowering. When well grown the flowers average 6 inches across. These magnificent 

 blossoms are well poised on strong stems. 



Queen Mary. 



substance. 



The flowers are a beautiful rosy-pink, with broad petals of splendid 



Souvenir de Gustave Douzon. A truly wonderful variety, a giant in size, some flowers 

 reaching ten inches across. The color is an intense shade of orange-red with rich crimson 

 shadings. A "Decorative" of splendid form. 



Price, field-grown roots. 50c. each, $5.00 per dozen. Set of 12 "Decorative" Dahlias 

 above for $5.00. 



All Dahlia roots listed on this page are delivered transportation paid in the U. S. or possessions. Order Early 



