Superb Dahlias 



AVithin the past few years the Dahlia has grown in popular favor to a 

 remarkable degree; and well it may, for the varieties of to-day are such 

 great improvements upon those formerly grown that they rival the best 

 Chrysanthemums — which some of them closely resemble. There are, indeed, 

 few flowers so pure and rich in color, or so graceful and decorative as the 

 choicer varieties of this flower. Blooming as they do, in the autumn (in ad- 

 vance of the Chrysanthemum), they give us flowers at a season when they 

 are much needed. 



Being a favorite flower of the proprietor of the Monm.outh Xursery 

 and his sons, we are growing Dahlias as a special feature, both for cut bloom 

 and the roots ; and we may add we have been so successful with them, par- 

 ticularlv the single varieties, that we were awarded the first premium by 

 the AMERICAN INSTITUTE and a certificate of merit by the NEW 

 YORK FLORISTS' CLUB in 1906 and nine first, second and special prizes 

 at American Institute in 1907. 



The list of named Dahlias is a very long one, so long that it confuses 

 many. Therefore, from hundreds of named varieties, w^e have selected the 

 following as the most distinct, beautiful and valuable members of their re- 

 spective classes. Those with an asterisk (*) are especially valuable for 

 cutting. 



The illustrations are reduced to nearly or quite half natural size. 



All varieties oftered are well rooted plants grown by the modern pedi- 

 gree system. I can, however, supply dormant roots of almost all the varieties 

 named, if preferred, at the prices quoted. 



Dahlias of Special 

 Merit. 



Catherine Duer.* A superb deco- 

 rative Dahlia of dazzling pure scar- 

 let and especially beautiful under 

 electric light. The flowers are of 

 great size, opening flat with no 

 center. It was produced at New- 

 port where it has become very 

 popular. Each, 20c. ; doz., $2.00. 



Charm.* A lovely and unique 

 cactus variety. The center petals 

 are white, edged with pale yellow; 

 the outer ones shading to light 

 blush, edged salmon. Each, 20c. ; 

 doz., $2.00. 



J. H. Jackson."^' A grand cactus 

 Dahlia. The full flowers are bril- 

 liant- crimson-maroon and are pro- 

 duced in great profusion. Each, 

 20c.; doz., $2.00. 



Mme. Van den Daele.=^ A superb giant decorative 'Dahlia. Its large, 

 full flowers of broad, flat petals are soft shell pink with deeper markings. A 

 strong grower and profuse bloomer; extra fine for cutting. Each, 25c.; 

 doz., $2.50. 



