From PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



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HENDERSON'S 



"Resplendent" Collection 

 of Dahlias 



(Shown in color on inside of back cover) 



The " Resplendent" Collection of- Six Splendid 

 Dahlias, Field-Grown Roots, $4.00 



No. i Cactus Dahlia Marguerite Bouchon 



The color is an exquisite shade of brilliant, vet soft. rose, with a very large white 

 center and distinctly defined white tips. It is a strong free grower, fine foliage, a very 

 free bloomer with long-stemmed flowers held well above the foliage. Fine for cut flowers. 

 Price, field-grown roots, 75c. each, 57.50 per doz. 



No. 2 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, 57.50 per doz. 



No. 3 Decora «"? 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, 

 51.00 each, S10.00 per doz. 



No. 4 Early White Dahlia Jean Kerr 



An 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 to bloom, it produces flowers continuously until killed by frost. 

 Price, field-grown roots, 60c. each, 56.00 per doz. 



No. 5 



Cactus Dahlia Pierrot 



The color is deep amber, but each petal is tipped with pure white. One of the pleasing 

 features of this variety is that the amount of white varies, giving a unique and striking 

 effect. Price, field-grown roots, 75c. each, 57.50 per doz. 



No. 6 



Cactus Dahlia Wodan 



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, 60c. each, 56.00 per doz. 



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 5 

 feet high. 



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

 The flowers are not so large as those following. (See illustration.) 



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

 and white disc around the yellow center. 



Rose Pink Century. Clear rose pink, immense size. 



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

 blemish. The flowers are of line, round form and finish. 



Sensation. Vivid vermilion, 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 cut- 

 ting. Very showy in the -garden. 



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

 bloomer. _ 



Price for the above, field-grown roots. 40c. each, 54.00 per doz. bet ol / 

 Clematis-flowered Dahlias for S2.50. 



"Collarette' ' Dahlias 



Eden. A lovely pure white collarette. Good, bushy habit, free flowering. 



Maurice Rivoire. Rich, dark maroon, very deep in the center of the petals 

 Pure white "collar.'' A large, broad-petaled variety of splendid appear- 

 ance. 



Valentine. Yellow shaded crimson, white collarette. (See illustration.) 

 Price for the above, field-grown roots, 50c. each. Set of 3 for 51.-5. 



Special Offer 



As there are manv people who care little for special sorts, we offer 

 our selection of named varieties, said selection to be made at the 

 time the order is filled, of good contrasting colors and sorts Price, 

 field-grown roots. 3 for 51.00; 6 for $2.00: 53.50 per doz ; $25.00 



per 100. 



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



