DAHLIA ROOTS 



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Spectacular Collection of Ten Popular Dahlias 



Shown in Colors on Opposite Page 



A ball-shaped Dahlia that is ad- 

 mired by all who see it, a pure, 

 glistening white flower on long stems. Keeps a long time when cut. 



1 QUOTA Decorative 



2 EMMA MARIE Cactus ^ robust grower, producing 



deep, full blooms on long 

 stems. Outer petals clear pink with a creamy white center. 



3 JERSEY'S BEAUTY Decorative ^^e most popu- 



lar cut flower 

 Dahlia in cultivation 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. 



4 SOPHY MOREY 



keeper when cat. 



Cactus White, heavily 

 with lavender. 



overlaid 

 A good 



5 JERSEY'S BEACON Decorative ^PP^^^ as an ex- 

 hibition and garden 

 variety. The color is Chinese Scarlet with a paler reverse giving it a 

 two-toned effect. 



A wonderfully rich 

 shade of velvety ma- 



6 THE EMPEROR Decorative 



roon. Large flowers on long stems. 



7 MRS. I. DE VER WARNER Decorative 



Very large, beautiful flowers of fine form and substance. The color 

 is rich, rosy mauve. It is a very free bloomer, with long stems. 

 Valuable for cut flowers. 



8 KHOLOROS Cactus a charming variety. The flowers 



are large, writh petals gracefully 

 quilled and curled. Color, lemon yellow. Long, wiry stems hold 

 the flowers well above the foliage. 



9 LEO NEISSON Decorative The color is an ex- 



tremely soft, rich straw- 

 berry red. The great abundance of large blossoms makes this one 

 of the most showy and desirable Dahlias. 



10 SUNSET GLOW Cactus ^ne 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 overlaid flame 

 scarletj tipped yellow. 



THE SPECTACULAR COLL. OF TEN DAHLIAS— FIELD-GROWN ROOTS $5.00. Any Five Selected for $2.50. Single 



Roots 50c Each. Delivered Transportation Paid 



Newrer Dahlias of Proved Merit 



A Notable Selection of Famous Prize Winners 



AZTEC GLORY Informal Decorative 



a lovely exhibition variety; flowers large, stems long and strong. Color, 

 clear lemon yellow. Field-grown roots, $2.00 each; $20.00 per doz. 



ELIZA LONDON SHEPARD Informal Decorative 



The most beautiful golden orange Dahlia in cultivation. Exquisite 

 form, full center, stems perfect, free bloomer; an ideal variety. {See 

 illustration.) Field-grown roots, $2.00 each, $20.00 per doz. 



FORT MONMOUTH Informal Decorative 



A wonderful giant variety. The color is a rich crimson-maroon with 

 a hue of bluish violet at the tips of the petals. Field-grown roots, $2.00 

 each; $20.00 per doz. 



JANE COWL Informal Decorative 



An impressively beautiful Dahlia. The color is warm buff and old gold 

 blending to apricot and rose in the center. The plant is vigorous, the 

 stems are strong. Field-grown roots, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



KATHLEEN NORRIS Informal Decorative 



A pleasing soft rose-pink; center petals creamy pink. Petals are broad, 

 overlapping and beautifully twisted. A strong grower, with heavy leathery 

 foliage and blooms poised erect on strong stems. Field-grown roots, 

 $2.00 each; $20.00 per doz. 



KENTUCKY Formal Decorative 



Possesses all the favorable qualities of the famous Jersey's Beauty, 

 from which it is a sp>ort. Its color is pink with a blending of yellow and 

 • gold, resulting in a lovely salmon-pink. Field-grown roots, $1.50 each; 

 $15.00 per doz. 



KING MIDAS Informal Decorative 



An enormous, prize-winning exhibition or garden variety. Color, 

 pure golden yellow; form perfect, plant vigorous and free blooming, and 

 stems strong and stiff. Field-grown roots, $2.00 each; $20.00 per doz. 



PRESIDENT HOOVER Informal Decorative 



A thoroughbred of perfect and beautiful form. Color, peach-red blend- 

 ing to begonia-rose; very bright and luminous. Very early and con- 

 tinuous bloomer. Field-grown roots, $2.00 each; $20.00 per doz. 



ROBERT E. LEE Semi-Cactus 



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.. Field-grown roots, $2.00 each 

 $20.00 per doz. 



THE WORLD Formal Decorative 



An outstanding exhibition and garden Dahlia, for its superb 

 color, a rich, deep rosy magenta overlaid garnet with silver shadings. 

 Flowers of good substance. The plant is strong, with leathery foliage. 

 Field-grown roots, $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



Special Offer: One each of the 12 Newer Dahlias offered above 

 for $18.00. Delivered transportation paid. 



TREASURE ISLAND Formal Decorative 



Color, bright apricot with gold and rose suffusion, giving it a 

 I)erfect autumn color. Bush growth is strong, branches freely 

 from the ground and the long stems hold the flowers perfectly 

 erect. It has many awards to its credit. Field-grown roots, 

 $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



WALDHEIM SUNSHINE InformalDecorative 



A giant in size, 10 inches in diameter and 4 inches deep, yet 

 extremely graceful with its beautifully twisted petals and per- 

 fect center. The color is true deep golden-yellow with a deeper 

 golden suffusion in the center. Sturdy in growth and a free 

 bloomer. Field-grown roots. SI. .SO each; $15.00 per doz. 



Please Note — Henderson's Dahlias are Entirely Field-Grown Roots, not divided tubers as offered by many growers. 



Transportation Paid. 



Dahlia Roots are Delivered 



