DAHLIA ROOTS 



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CACTUS DAHLIAS 



ABERDEEN Begins to flower early and continues until frost. 

 The flowers are of medium size, of the true 

 quilled type. The color is dazzling red shaded crimson, very bnlliant 

 in artificial light. 



AUBREY DAVENPORT The color is pure white with 



just a suggestion of lemon yellow 

 toward the center as the flowers mature a fine, large, full flower. 

 CMMA MARIE. See description page 137. 



ENID The center petals are flat and almost black, while the outer 



petals are long and rolled in true Cactus form. They are a 



pure scarlet which show up particularly well under artificial light. 



GARDEN GLOW ^ ^^^ ^^^^ flowering Hybrid Cactus variety 

 orange-red and chrome yellow. Deep and 

 full to the center. A good garden and exhibition Dahlia. 



GEORGE JR. ^ beautiful exhibition Dahlia of perfect 

 - ' * formation. A lovelv bright salmon rose with 



shadings of picric yellow. Large flowers carried well above the 

 foliage on good stiff stem. 



GLADYS BATES Large flowers with incurved petals of a 

 golden salmon, the reverse of the petals 

 being rose. An early bloomer. 



HOLLYWOOD ^* '® ^ beautiful salmon-pink of the true quilled 

 Cactus type. Flowers of immense size, measur- 

 ing on well-grown plants 6 to 8 inches across. 

 KHOLOROS. See description page 137. 



LUCY ASHTON The color is light pink shaded with yellow 

 at the base of the petals. A good variety 

 for cut flowers. 



MARS -^ delightful and different combination of salmon-red and 

 rich golden ecru giving an effect of burnished copper. Long 

 wavy petals give flowers grace and refinement. 



MUTUAL FRIEND ^n exquisitely colored Dahlia. The flat 

 center petals are canary yellow. The 

 outer petals salmon, merging into light pink, which gets lighter 

 toward the tips. The petals are quilled and twisted. 

 p^'J'j^^pgQQ The flowers are large and full, measuring 6 inches 

 or over in diameter. The petals are loosely in- 

 curved, of a delicate mauve-rose, suffused pink. 



pjgJ^I^Q'P The color is deep amber, but each petal is tipped 

 with pure white. One of the pleasing features of this 

 variety is that the amount of white varies, giving a unique and 

 striking effect. 



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

 buttercup with buff shadings at the center. (See illustra- 

 tion.) 



SOPHY MOREY. See description page 137. 

 SUNSET GLOW. See description page 137. 



SWEETHEIART The growth is dwarf and branching, mak- 

 ing many flower stems. Color purest 

 white. The petals are twisted and curled, rendering the flower 

 most attractive and pleaging. 



THE VAMP -^ ■^^■'y handsome "Cactus" Dahlia, color intense 

 scarlet with maroon shading, enhancing the rich- 

 ness of coloring. 



Price of above field-grown roots, 50c each ; $5.00 per doz. Set of 19 Cactus Dahlias, $7.50. AH delivered transportation paid. 



POMPON DAHLIAS 



This" type produces globular flowers in great profusion on rather dwarf plants, 

 for floral baskets and table decoration. 



Very popular 

 Color peach blossom pink. 



ADMIRAL DOT a miniature flower of the Decorative shape 



ALEWINE Flesh, edged lavender pink. 



ALLIE MOUREY pinkish white, tipped deep pink. 



AMBER QUEEN Rich amber, profuse bloomer. 



CRIMSON QUEEN Deep crimson, shaded purple. 



LITTLE BEAUTY Delicate shrimp pink, an early and profuse bloomer. 



LITTLE JEWEL Beautiful soft pink shaded blush. 



LITTLE MAY Bright lemon yellow beautifully quilled. 



SNOWCLAD The best of white Pompons. Completely covered with flowers. 



Price, field-grown roots, 50c each; $5.00 per doz.; set of 9 for $3.75. 

 All delivered transportation paid . 



They make noble plants, about 5 



CLEMATIS or SINGLE 

 FLOWERED DAHLIAS 



Distinguished for their artistic Clematis-like flowers, 

 feet high. 



BIG CHIEF Brilliant cherry red, margined with rich velvety maroon. 



FRINGED 20th CENTURY The color is intense rosy crimson, with white tips and 



wliite disc around the yellow center. 

 ROSE PINK CENTURY clear rose pink, immeiise size. {See illustration.) 

 SCARLET "CENTURY" The brightest, dazzling scariet, without shade or blemish. 



The flowers are of fine, round form and finish. 

 SENSATION Vivid Vermillion, heavily striped with white. 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 profuse bloomer. 



Price, field-grown roots, 50c each; §5.00 per doz.; set of 7 for $2.75. 

 All delivered transportation paid. 



Special Offer of Dahlias (Our Selection.) We offer our selection of named varieties, made at the time the order is filled, of good contrast 

 ing colors. Price, field-grown roots, 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.75; $3.00 per doz.; $22.00 per 100. Delivered transportation paid. 



