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Henderson’s Selection of the Newer Dahlias, continued 
New Decorative Dahlia 
Judge Duncan 
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. 
(See colored plate page 156.) Price, Held grown roots. $1.50 each, $15.00 
per doz. 
New Cactus Dahlia J udge Offut 
This fine Dahlia is remarkable for the freedom with which it blooms. 
The flowers are of good size held well above the plant. Technically 
described the color is bright buttercup yellow shading to amber, but the 
general effect at a very short distance is golden yellow. Price, fleld- 
grown roots, $2.00 each, $20.00 per doz, 
New Cactus Dahlia Judge Preston 
A unique variety with long narrow petals. Large clear bronze flowers. 
The habit of the plant is strong and branching. (See illustration.) Price, 
field-grown roots, $1.00 each, $10.00 per doz. 
New Decorative Dahlia Kiwanis 
A new introduction and really a new type in Decorative Dahlias. 
The form is all that can be desired with broad incurved and twisted 
petals and very double center. Color a bright canary yellow that is ad- 
mired by every one. For a mass of color and a constant display this 
variety is not excelled by any other. (See colored plate page 155.) Price, 
field-grown roots. $2.00 each, $20.00 per doz. 
New Cactus Dahlia 
Warren S. Seipp 
A bold, upright grower, furnishing abundant 
flowers for cutting, They are naturally large, and 
if the plant is disbudded flowers of exceptional 
size develop perfectly. The color is spectrum red, 
shading to carmine toward the center. (See colored 
plate page 155.) Price, field-grown roots, $2.00 
each, $20.00 per doz. 
Dahlia Culture 
Dahlias will succeed in any soil which will grow 
Corn or Potatoes but where a choice can be made, 
it is best to select one rather light well-drained 
and moderately rich. Before digging or plowing 
pup on well rotted barnyard manure 2 or 3 inches 
deep and thoroughly incorporate it with the soil. 
If that is not available use Henderson's Garden 
Fertilizer which can be put in the place where the 
Dahlia is to be planted, mixing it thoroughly with 
the soil, a good handful being sufficient for each. 
Dig a place wide enough to receive the root spread 
out flat and deep enough to have the crown six 
inches below the ‘surface. Replace the soil and 
firm moderately. 
When roots cannot be planted immediately upon 
arrival, they should be unpacked and stored in a 
cellar where the temperature is' about 55 degrees. 
Watch them carefully and if they show signs of 
shriveling, cover them completely with several 
thicknesses of newspaper, sprinkle the papers after 
they are on the pile. If they show premature 
growth, it is evident that there is too much moist- 
ture and means should be taken to reduce it. 
New Decorative Dahlia Merritt 
Among the many new Dahlias introduced there are none in our 
opinion, which are likely to have a wider popularity than this. It re- 
sembles the Patrick O’Mara in shape and style of growth producing 
large flowers which last well when cut, The color is bright lemon yellow. 
Whether considered from the standpoint of the commercial grower or 
from the viewpoint of the Dahlia fancier it is without a superior. Price, 
fleld-grown roots, $5.00 each. 
New Hybrid Cactus Dahlia P atapsco. 
This variety is destined to take a leading place in every Dahlia garden. 
The flowers are large and full, measuring six inches or over in diameter. 
The petals are loosely incurved; of a delicate mauve rose, suffused pink. 
(See colored plate page 155.) Price, fileld-grown roots, $2.00 each, $20 00 
per doz. 
New Decorative Dahlia Ro tarian 
The color is violet maroon. Tall growing, loose petalled, large flowered 
and free blooming, this variety resembles Kiwanis in everything but 
color, It will rank as one of the best varieties on the exhibition table, 
. either in the long or short-stem classes. (See colored plate page 155.) 
Price, fi¢ \d-grown roots, $2.00 each, $20.00 per doz. 
New Cactus Dahlia Sweetheart 
This variety ranks as one of the best of the new varieties. The 
growth i's dwarf and branching making many flower stems. Color, 
purest white. The petals are twisted and curled rendering the flower 
most att: active and pleasing. Price, fleld-grown roots, $2.00 each, $20.00 
per doz. 
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