DREER'S SELECT DAHLIAS 



We offer a comprehensive collection of standard varieties of Dahlias 

 embracing a good proportion of newer ones that have proved worth- 

 while. All are offered as tuber divisions of proper planting size 

 unless otherwise noted. 



Nine of the Best Dahlias of Recent Introduction 



Anna Benedict (Formal Decorative). This is just what 

 we have been looking for in a dark red Dahlia with 

 stems that always are erect. The buslies are strong 

 and robust with dark green, insect-proof foliage. 

 The flowers always are full and of perfect form from 

 the beginning of the season until frost. They are 

 8 inches in diameter and S inches deep. The color is 

 a deep rich garnet with black shadings in the center. 

 Does not burn in the sun or batter in the rain. 

 Tuber divisions $2.00 each; plants $1.00 each. 



OahUadel Oold (Formal Decorative). Monstrous flowers 

 often measuring 11 inches in diameter. A beautiful 

 golden yellow shaded darker in the center and with 

 light coral red suffusion. A strong, robust grower. 

 Tuber divisions $2.00 each; plants $1.00 each. 



Bwl^ht W. Morrow. Gigantic deep red Informal Dec- 

 orative. A healthy grower with heavy foliage that 

 matches ttie splendid, large, massive flowers. Tuber 

 divisions 60c each; plants 30c eacli. 



Forest Fire (Informal Decorative). The most spectacu- 

 lar Dahlia introduced up to now. It Is a striking 

 combination of red and yellow of most artistic form, 

 magnificent size, and great depth. The flowers measure 

 10 inches in diameter and are 6 inches deep. Each 

 petal is heavily tipped with rich scarlet and the 

 lemon yellow petaloids are lightly suffused scarlet 

 which greatly enhances the beauty of the flowers. 

 Remarkably rigid stems. Tuber divisions $2.00 each: 

 plants $1.00 each. 



Frau O. Bracht. A most deservedly popular Semi- 

 Cactus Dahlia combining perfect form with a lovely 

 pale primrose color of great attractiveness. The 

 blooms are of good size and tliey are carried on strong 

 wiry stems that help to make this an almost perfect 

 variety. Tuber divisions 60c each; plants 30c each. 



G-rand Soleil d'Or (Semi-Cactus). Large, perfectly double 

 llowers of great depth and with a perfect center. 

 Deep primuline yellow with a faint carmine suffu- 

 sion in the older petals. An outstanding acquisition 

 with excellent, long, wiiy stems. Tlie flowers meas- 

 ure 10 to 12 inches in diameter. Very free and vigor- 

 ous. Tuber divisions $1.50 each; plants 75c each. 



Grand Soleil d'Or 



Phantom 



Phantom (Formal Decorative). Broad, long petals of a 

 deep violet purple with a long white tip. A very large 

 flower on a vigorous upright stem. Tuber divisions 

 $1.50 each; plants 75c each. 



Satan (Informal Decorative). An immense scarlet with 

 vellow on the reverse of the petals, showing in the 

 center as the petals unfold. Vigorous and very showy 

 in the garden. Produces large flowers, fine for ex- 

 hibition and keeps well when cut. Tuber divisions 

 750 each; plants 40c each. 



Thomas A. Bdlson. The gorgeous blooms of this mag- 

 nificent I'ormal Decorative Dahlia are distinct In 

 their massive form, structure, and color. They are a 

 rich royal purple quite different from any other 

 Dahlia Tuber divisions 40c eacli; plants 25c each. 



Plants of the above wUl be ready for delivery May 15. 



Miniature Double Dahlias 



Because of their dainty size, coloring, and form these are rapidly 

 growing in public favor. They are most useful as cut flowers. 

 Bordeaa. Deep claret red. Tuber divisions $3.00 per doz. ; $20.00 per 



100. 

 Capida. Carmine-pink blooms enhanced by the lighter shadings in the 



center. Tuber divisions $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

 Dazzler. A fine double Miniature Decorative of a dazzling scarlet 



color. Really a gem. Tuber divisions $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 per 100. 

 Donau. A very dainty variety. Has soft rose petals with silvery white 



shadings. Tuber divisions $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

 Dr. Krebs. Bright orange-scarlet. Early and free. Fine for cutting. 



Tuber divisions $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 per 100. 

 Xiittle Jewel. Most approprlatelv named as it is a pretty, light pink of 



sparkling beauty. Tuber divisions $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 

 ITesthaehchen (Nestling). An extremely satisfactory variety of a lovely 



Cactus form. The color is creamy chamois suffused with pale rose. 



A e-em for either the earden or for the house and certainly most 



free flowering. Tuber divisions $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 

 Paday. The flesh-colored flowers of this valuable variety are freely 



produced throughout the season. We are sure you will like It. 



Tuber divisions $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 

 Boeschen (Little Rose). A lovelv Dahlia of a charming light rose 



color with silvery suffusion. Tuber divisions $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 



per 100. 



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