From PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



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Seven Superb 

 "Decorative* * Dahlias 



Ebenezer. A beautiful variety of the new type of decora- 

 tive Dahlias with long twisted petals. The color is bright 

 velvety maroon on the front with a lighter rolor on the 

 back; a tall grower, large flowers on long stems. 



Iosulinde. An extra large flower with broad wavy petals, 

 of a rich golden orange overlaid with a golden sheen, shad- 

 ing deeper toward the center, with old rose on the reverse 

 of the petals. Long wiry stems. 



Kiwanls. A new introduction and really a new type in 

 decorative Dahlias. The form is all that can be desirei 

 with broad incurved and twisted petals and very' double 

 center. Color a bright canary yellow that is admired by 

 everyone. 



Leo Niessen. The flowers are brilliant red, keep remark- 

 ably on the plant and as cut flowers they are unsurpassed. 



Mrs. I. de Ver Warner. 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. 



Rotarian. The color is violet maroon. Tall growing, 

 loose petalled. large flowered and free blooming, this 

 variety resembles Kiwanis in everything but color. 



Warren G. Harding. A pure white flower, carried grace; 

 fully well above the foliage A splendid variety for cut 

 flowers due to its compact strong growth and free floweriog 

 habit. 



Price of the above field-grown roots, 75c. each, S7.50 

 per doz. Set of seven for §4.25. 



New Decorative Dahlia Judge Dun Can 



A wonderfully rich and intense crimson-maroon. A most profuse bloomer with 

 long stems, fine for cut-flowers. A true "Decorative" of beautiful form. By 

 disbudding flowers of remarkable size may be had. Price, field-grown roots, 

 $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



"Decorative" Dahlias 



A. C. Ide. This is a grand variety and one certain to be in demand, especially 

 for exhibition. The color is rich velvety maroon. The flowers are large, of 

 fine quality, and are produced freely on erect stems. Most of the petals are 

 broad and flat, but some of the back ones are twisted and curled, giving a 

 graceful finish to the flowers. 



Baltimore. Undoubtedly one of the finest Dahlias introduced to date. The 

 flowers are large, with broad petals, light lemon yellow in color. The plant is 

 a strong grower, of branching habit, producing flowers in great quantity. 



rVcloit. Particularly effective on account of its very large double flowers, held 

 well above the foliage on long stiff stems. The color is rich purplish-garnet, 

 shading deeper toward the center. 



Dr. Tevis. Color soft salmon-rose, suffused with old gold, with golden apricot 

 at the center. The ribbon-like petals show a rich old rose reflex. The blooms 

 are extra large and are borne in profusion. 



Dream. The flowers are frequently 7 inches and over in diameter. The petals 

 are broad, yellow at the base and pink at the outer ends. 



Flamingo. Plant of splendid habit and very free flowering. Color a rich and 

 glowing rose-pii k. The flowers are held well above the foliage on stiff stems 



Golden West. Bright canary-yellow. Flowers 5 to 6 inches in diameter. 



Jack's Discovery. The broad petals are red at the tips, shading to pink and 

 finally to soft yellow at the base. 



Oregon Beauty. This is a variety that will be grown by Dahlia lovers for 

 its rich color; an intense oriental red with golden sheen and garnet suffu- 

 sion. It produces its large flowers on long stems in the greatest profusion. 



Queen Mary. The flowers are a beautiful rosy-pink, with broad petals of 

 splendid substance. 



Souvenir de Gustave Doiuon. A trulv wonderful variety, a giant in size. 

 some flowers reaching ten inches across. The color is an intense shade of orange- 

 red with rich crimson shadings. A "Decorative" of splendid form. 



Wm. F. Gude. A new pure white "Decorative" variety. Flowers freely on 

 long stems; a good keeper: fine for cutting. 



Price, field-grown roots, 50c. each. $5.00 per doz. Set of 12 "Decora- 

 tive" Dahlias above for $S.00. 



Famous Dahlia Patrick O'Mara 



The flowers arc of the Decorative type, over 7 inches across, with broad 

 petals beautifully twisted and curled. The color is a soft salmony pink with 

 golden shades and the whole is overlaid with a beautiful metallic sheen. The 

 stems, which are long and strong, hold the blooms Stiffly erect, and a- a cut 

 flower it has wonderful lasting qualities. Price, field-grown roof.. $1.00 each: 

 $10.00 per doz. 



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