DREER’S SELECT DAHLIAS 
f All the Dahlias offered in this catalogue will be Supplied in dormant field-grown roots or in strong divi- 
sions of such roots of proper planting size (not clumps), excepting the Novelties and varieties of Special 
Merit. 
pots, which will be ready for delivery after May 15th. 
These can only be supplied in specially prepared strong vigorous green or growing plants from 3-inch 
DAHLIA NOVELTIES AND VARIETIES OF SPECIAL MERIT 
_ . This collection consists of new American and European introductions and also includes a few older sorts 
which are still scarce and which rank in quality with Some of the best of recent introduction. 
City of Trenton (Decorative). A fine, new Decorative 
that has every qualification of a first-class exhibi- 
tion variety. In color, reddish apricot with rose 
suffusion with a lustre throughout the flower diffi- 
eult to convey in writing. The plant is of robust 
habit about 6 feet tall, producing flowers up to 12 
inches in diameter; these are of splendid form, full 
to the centre on long erect stems. Plants, 50 ets. 
each; $5.00 per doz. 
Color Sergeant ‘“(Decorative). One of the best-all- 
around varieties grown, be it for exhibition, garden 
decoration or as a cut flower. In color a rich deep 
salmon bronze of one shade. A clean upright grower 
pee perfect stems. Plants, $1.00 each; $10.00 per 
OZ. 
Dr. W. A. Clark (Decorative). An immense golden yel- 
low shading to apricot at the centre; good erect 
stems holding the flowers well above the foliage. An 
improvement on the variety Eldorado. Plants, 75 
ets. each; $7.50 per doz. 
Edna Ferber (Hybrid Cactus). Always attracts atten- 
tion on account of its extreme size and beauty. 
Color glistening coral, shading to old gold at base 
of the petals; these are curled and twisted, forming 
an extremely full flower which is held erect on fine 
stems. Plants, 75 ets. each; $7.50 per doz. 
Elite Glory (Decorative). A sensational, massive mam- 
moth rich red exhibition variety with heavy, stout 
stems of sturdy vigorous habit. Plants, 75 ets. each; 
$7.50 per doz. 
Ethel M. (Hybrid Cactus). An absolutely perfect 
flower of medium to large size, good stiff stems; in 
color a pretty lavender pink shading lighter at the 
tips and very perfect white centre. Plants, 75 ets. 
each; $7.50 per doz. i 
Flamboyant (Hybrid Decorative). A most brilliantly 
colored cardinal red with an occasional tip or dash 
of golden yellow which intensifies its brilliancy. 
Plants, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 
Fort Washington (Decorative). A dark mahogany- 
red that does not fade, the best and largest dark red 
exhibition Decorative. The plants as well as the 
flowers are giants with long strong stems. Plants, 
75 ets. each; $7.50 per doz. 
Galli-Curci (Decorative). Selected at the 1927 New 
Jersey State Show at Atlantic City by Mme. Galli- 
Curci to bear her name. A _ strong semi-dwarf 
grower. Blooms large, unusually deep, carried on 
long, sturdy stems. Petals long, pointed and wavy. 
Color brilliant salmon orange with gold suffusion 
and an unusual amount of gold sheen or lustre 
throughout the whole flower. Plants, $3.00 each; 
$30.00 per doz. 
Cactus Dahlia Fe 
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Cactus Dahlia, 
Josephine Mendillo 
Geisha (Peony). Geisha has been on the market over 
ten years, but we have never had sufficient stock to 
supply the demand. The rich colored flowers, con- 
sisting of peculiarly twisted and curled petals, are 
of an effective and rich combination of scarlet and 
Ford: Plants, 25 ets. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 
100. 
Gertrude Ederle (Hybrid Cactus). An early flowering 
variety continuing in good condition throughout the 
season. Color a soft creamy yellow, like the English 
Primrose, particularly effective under artificial 
light. Flowers very large, composed of long straight 
petals, always with a good centre and carried on 
fone, straight stems. Plants, 75 ets. each; $7.50 per 
OZ. 
Harry Mayer (Decorative). A most satisfactory and 
attractive Dahlia, it has size, depth, splendid stem, 
holds an even full centre, a sturdy, healthy grower, 
in color a beautiful silvery-pink with rose reverse. 
Plants, $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 
Jane Cowl (Giant Decorative). Deep massive blooms 
of bronzy buff and old gold blending darker toward 
the perfect centre. The petals are broad with just 
enough twist to add the refinement often lacking in 
large Dahlias. A wonderful exhibition flower. Plants, 
$3.00 each; $30.00 per doz. 
Jonkheer G. F. van Tets (Hybrid Cactus). The freest 
flowering good sized white Cactus, coming into 
bloom very early and continuing in good shape to 
the end of the season. Plants, 35 ets. each; $3.50 
per doz. 
Josephine Mendillo (Cactus). Well-formed flower of 
medium size on long stiff stems. Color an intense 
velvety-red. A_ fine very free flowering garden 
variety and good cut flower. Plants, 75 ets. each; 
$7.50 per doz. 
Margaret Woodrow Wilson (Decorative). An exhibi- 
tion variety of immense size. Color an opalescent 
pink, face of petals creamy-white with a phlox-pink 
reverse. Plants, $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 
Marmion (Decorative). Of such enormous size and 
depth that it immediately attracts attention. Color 
a pure golden yellow with bronze suffusion on re- 
verse of petals and a deeper bronzy tone on the high 
full centre with an outline of the same color around 
each petal. Plants, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 
Mrs. E. Leedham (Decorative). The large flower on 
long stems well above the plant and of great depth 
as well as diameter is of a rich brilliant orange 
searlet. Tall effective plant, free and early. Plants, 
$1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 
