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A SEXTET of FAMOUS DAHLIAS 



BUCKEYE BRIDE— F. D. An impressive flower. The bush is a tall, rugged 

 grower. It is an early and continuous bloomer on long, erect stems. Color, 

 a distinctive even shade of salmon pink. 



Price, strong divisions, 75c each; S7.50 doz. 



FRAU O. BRACHT — S. C. Its formation is beautiful, a clean-cut, straight- 

 petaled semi-cactus. It is a clear, light primrose-yellow in color. The flowers are 

 of good size but refined in appearance; the stems are strong and the plant, which 

 grows about five feet high, is quite productive. 



Price, strong divisions, SI. 00 each; S10.00 doz. 



GOLDEN ECLIPSE— F. D. The color is clear golden-yellow with 

 slight blushes of salmon on some of the petals, shading to bright, rich 

 salmon in the center. A pleasing, glowing combination of autumn 

 colors that is as brilliant under artificial light as in the open. The plant 

 is exceptionally vigorous in growth, ranging from 5 to 7 feet in height; 

 the flowers average from 8 to 10 inches in diameter, with a depth of 5 

 inches. They are gracefully poised on strong stems, which can be cut 

 up to four feet long. 



For the Dahlia hobbyist, Golden Eclipse is an undefeated Formal 

 that will be outstanding for its form, its brilliant color, and its keeping 

 qualities wherever shown. At the New York Show all authorities con- 

 ceded that Golden Eclipse was in better condition at the close of the 

 Show than any other variety on exhibition. 



Price, strong divisions, SI. 00 each; S10.00 doz. 



GOOD NIGHT — I. D. It is extremely popular because it is one of the darkest 

 colored Dahlias in cultivation. A deep, rich maroon of good size, good form and 

 fine stems. Its color holds well even in hot weather, and it is free blooming. 



Price, field-grown roots, §1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 





MYRA HOWARD — I. D. The color is a glowing combination 

 of yellow cadmium and gold with tints of salmon, the entire effect Ixnng 

 ochreous orange. A wonderful plant and a thrifty grower, producing 

 giant blooms freely on long, strong stems. Won American Home 

 Achievement Medal. 



Price, strong divisions, SI. 00 each; $10.00 doz. 

 Special Offer: A Sextet of Famous Dahlias, Strong Divisions $4.75 



OMAR KHAYYAM — F. D. A sensational variety; the unusual 

 coloring — Chinese red at base of petals, shading to bright orange and 

 tipped lighter — make a wonderful soft color effect; tall, healthy grower. 



Price, strong divisions, 75c each; S7.50 doz. 



CACTUS DAHLIAS 



Pure white with just a suggestion of yellow 



One of the largest and best. Lemon-yellow, shading to pink 



Hybrid Cactus variety, orange-red 



AUBREY DAVENPORT. 



tor; fine, graceful form. 



CITY OF NEW YORK. 



SI. 00 each. 



GARDEN GLOW. A fine, free-flowerin 

 chrome yellow. Deep and full to the center. 



GEORGE, JR. A beautiful exhibition Dahlia of perfect formation. A lovely, bright 

 salmon-rose with shadings of picric yellow. Large flowers carried well above the foliage 

 on good stiff stems. 



GLADYS BATES. Large flowers with incurved petals of a golden-salmon, the reverse 

 of the petals being rose. An early bloomer. 



KHOLOROS. A charming variety. The flowers are large, with petals gracefully 

 quilled and curled. Color, lemon yellow. Long, wiry stems hold the flowers well above the 

 foliage. 



ROBERT E. LEE. Acclaimed for its brilliant cardinal-red color that does not fade or 

 burn in a scorching sun; perfect full center. An ideal cut flower for its free blooming habit 

 and good stems. 



SOPHY MOREY. White, heavily overlaid with lavender. A 

 good keeper when cut. 



SPORT. A sport of F. W. Fellows with all its merits. Color, 

 deep buttercup with buff shadings at the center. 



SUNSET GLOW. One of the first Dahlias to come into bloom, 

 and it continues to produce perfect flowers until killed by frost. The 

 color is yellow at the base of the petals; the outer part over-laid 

 flame scarlet, tipped yellow. 



SWEETHEART. 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. 



THE VAMP. A very handsome "Cactus*' Dahlia; color, intense 

 scarlet with maroon shading, enhancing the richness of coloring. 



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

 Except where noted. Set of 12 Cactus Dahlias, $5.00. All 

 delivered transportation paid. 



Dahlias, History "and Cultivation, is the name of our 

 eight-page booklet, which gives an interesting historical 

 resume; also, complete cultural instructions, how to 

 store roots, etc. It's free, if asked for with orders. 



Henderson's Dahlias are Entire Field-Grown Roots, not divisions except where specially noted. 

 Dahlia Roots are Delivered Transportation Paid. 



