For Best Results Plant Dahlias in Open Sunny Places i6i 



HENDERSON'S SPARKLING "COLLECTION OF DAHLIAS 



Shown in Colors on Opposite Page 



A. New Decorative Dahlia Catherine K. 



Color clear yellow; flowers large and full. A bright spot in the garden 

 and a good keeper when cut. 



B. Cactus Dahlia Lucy AshtOtl 



The color is light pink shaded with yellow at the base of the petals. 

 A good variety for cut flowers. 



C. New Decorative Dahlia Chesapeake 



The color is canary yellow with light stripes of crimson on the front of 

 the petals. The reflex is crimson, producing a charming effect. 



D. Hybrid Cactus Dahlia PatapSCO 



The flowers are large and full, measuring 6 inches or over in diameter. 

 The petals are loosely incurved, of a delicate mauve-rose, suffused pink. 



E. Decorative Dahlia Jersey's Beauty 



Among the newer Dahlias this variety may well be considered of more 

 than passing merit because of its exquisite color and fine form. The 

 color is a vivid glowing pink. Large flowers of great depth, always full 

 to the center. 



F. New Decorative Dahlia ColoSSUS 



A truly colossal bloom. Color bright cherry red. 



G. Cactus Dahlia Hollywood 



Modern Dahlia culture has developed many superb varieties, but none 

 better than Hollywood. It is a beautiful salmon-pink of the true quilled 

 Cactus type. Flowers of immense size, measuring on well-grown plants 

 6 to 8 inches across. 



H. New Hybrid Cactus Dahlia May MatheSOtl 



Peculiar in form, long narrow petals rounded at ends, flat in form with 

 long wiry stems. Color is yellow, blending to apricot. 



The Sparkling Collection of Eight Splendid Dahlias, Field-grown Roots, $7.50 



We will supply any of the varieties in the Sparkling Collection, field-grown roots, at SI. 00 each. 



Peony Flowered Dahlias 



The flowers of this type are very large, averaging 8 inches across when 

 well grown. The petals are broad and ribbon-like, the center shows, 

 adding an artistic charm, closely resembling the semi-double Peonies in 

 appaerance. 



Diemont Van Bijstein 



The color is a most delicate lilac*mauve with bluish tints toward the 

 edge of the petals. The flowers are large and decidedly pleasing in effect. 

 They are borne on long stems of wiry stiffness well above the foliage. 



Mrs. Charles L. Seybold 



A distinct variety is this interesting type, and a great acquisition. It 

 is a deep rose pink, edged with white; very attractive. It blooms most 

 abundantly and continuously, has long stems and is splendid for cut 

 flowers. With its wealth of flowers, this variety stands out among 

 hundreds. 



Prairie Fire 



Flowers of fair size, vivid flame-scarlet and held on long stiff stems, 

 well above the plant, rendering it extremely graceful and decorative. 



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 orna- 

 mental. The flowers are not so large as those following. (See illus- 

 tration.) 



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 fine, 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 cutting. 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; $4.00 per doz. 

 Set of 7 Clematis-flowered Dahlias for $2.50. 



Queen Elizabeth 



This is a fine variety, a good, free bloomer, and the flowers are produced on long stems. 

 The color is silvery cerise pink. 

 Price, 75c. each, $7.50 per doz. 



Queen Wilhelmina 



A pure white variety, and in this the golden yellow center shows to unusual and distinct 

 advantage. A splendid contrast to the other sorts. 



Price, field-grown roots, except where noted, 50c. each; $5.00 per doz.; set of five for 

 $2.25. 



Improved Large Double or "Show Dahlias" 



A. D. Livoni 



Beautiful, soft, lustrous pink. Grand flowers, beautifully quilled, fine free blooming 

 variety for cutting. 



Black Diamond 



Purple-garnet, shading black. Large flowers. 



Chas. Lanier 



Deep yellowish amber, buff shadings. Long stems. 



Dorothy Peacock 



A beautiful soft pink shading slightly darker on the outer petals, as the flower expands 

 Strong, vigorous grower, without any indication of weakness or disease, each plant being 

 sturdy and vigorous. 



Ethel Maule 



Pure white, slightly tinged pale lavender in the center. Flowers large and full. 



Queen of Yellows 



A beautiful, profuse, clear yellow ; a general favorite. 



Souvenir de Mme. Moreau 



The flowers are a beautiful deep pink, a remarkably early and free-flowering variety. 



Zebra 



Pearl-white, shading to soft silvery pink, deepening to rosy pink on the edges of the 

 petals; the latter shade is more pronounced at times. 



Price, field-grown roots, 50c. each; $5.00 per doz. ; set of 8 for $3.50. 



All Dahlia roots listed on this pa(fe are delievred transportation paid in the II. S. or possessions. Order early. 



