DREER'S SELECT DAHLIAS 



ONE OF OUR LEADING SPECIALTIES 



All the Dahlias offered in this catalogue will be supplied in dormant field-grown roots or in strong divisions of such roots of proper 

 planting size (not clumps), excepting the Novelties and Varieties of Special Merit, offered on pages 140 and 141. These can only be 

 supplied in specially prepared strong vigorous green or growing plants, which will be ready for delivery after 

 May 15 th. 



We have prepared a leaflet on the growing of Dahlias, a copy of which we will be pleased to send free on request. 



DAHLIA NOVELTIES and 

 VARIETIES of SPECIAL MERIT 



This collection consists of new American and Euro- 

 pean introductions, including a few older sorts which 

 are still scarce and compares in quality with some of 

 the best of recent introductions. 



Aleonora (Cactus). A splendidly formed flower of medium 

 size composed of long quilled or rolled petals; in color a 

 distinct and pleasing shade of violet-mauve. Plants, 

 $1.00 each. 



Amundsen (Hybrid Cactus). An ideal vari- 

 ety for cutting or garden decoration; re- 

 markably free flowering on good long stems; 

 in color a lively shade of rosy-salmon. 

 Plants, $1.00 each. 



Befreiung (Cactus). A large bold flower on 

 strong stem, very free and differing from all 

 others; in color a distinct reddish-bronze. 

 Plants, $1.00 each. 



Charlotte Lafrenz (Decorative). A large 

 attractive Dahlia. Color, gold shading to 

 apricot in the outer petals; form and stems 

 perfect. Plants, $1.00 each. 



City of Trenton (Decorative). An excep- 

 tionally fine Decorative exhibition variety. 

 In color a beautiful reddish apricot with rose 

 suffusion with a sheen and lustre through- 

 out the flower which it is difficult to convey 

 in print. The plant is of robust habit about 6 feet tall, produc- 

 ing flowers up to 12 inches in diameter. Plants, 75 cts. each. 



Color Sergeant (Decorative). A very striking variety both in 

 form and color; a rich uniform shade of salmon-bronze. A win- 

 ner of awards at Philadelphia and Camden Shows and a Certi- 

 ficate of Merit at the New Jersey State Trial Grounds. Plants, 

 00 each. 



Galli-Curci (Decorative). A strong semi-dwarf grower. Blooms 

 large, unusually deep, carried on long, sturdy stems. Petals long, 

 pointed and wavy. Color brilliant salmon orange with gold 

 suffusion and an unusual amount of gold sheen or lustre through- 

 out the whole flower. Plants, $1.00 each. 

 Grace RicordS (Decorative). Flowers medium to large with 

 many petals well placed giving the flowers unusual depth. 

 Color, white with lavender blush at tips. Plants, $1.00 each. 

 Jugendpracht (Cactus). Asportof the beautiful yellow variety 

 Goldene Sonne with which it is identical except in color which 

 is a tender suffusion of blush pink on a golden yellow ground. 

 Plants, $1.00 each. 

 Mrs. E. Leedham (Decorative). The very large flower borne on 

 long stems well above the plant and which is of great depth as 

 well as diameter, is of a rich brilliant orange-scarlet. Tall, 

 effective plant, free and early. Plants, 50 cts. each. 

 Penn Charter (Decorative). A very attractive, well-formed, 

 deep massive flower of large size; in color a clear golden-yellow 

 tinted apricot. Plants, $1.50 each. 

 Riva (Hybrid Cactus). A splendid novelty; a coppery-salmon 



with golden suffusion; entirely distinct. Plants, $1.00 each. 

 Rodman Wanamaker (Decorative). Of largest size and of 

 splendid loose, graceful formation, composed of long twisted 

 and curling petals that prevent any stiffness or formality in its 

 shape. The color is distinct and attractive, the centre yellow, 

 the outer petals light salmon toned yellow. Plants, 75 cts. each. 

 Royal Pink (Informal Decorative). An attractive large flower of 

 a pure rose pink; a sturdy grower and exceptionally free flower- 

 ing. Plants, $1.00 each. 

 Saladini (Decorative). Fascinating in color, a bright gold, suffused 

 with brownish pink and shading to a tan centre. Flowers of pin- 

 wheel formation, very large. Plants, 50 cts. each. 



Decorative Dahlia, City of Trenton 



Derrill W. Hart (Decorative). One of the best of the 1931 

 novelties. Large, well-formed blooms of a capucine yellow 

 shading to grenadine red. Plants, $1.00 each. 



Dr. W. A. Clark (Decorative). An immense golden yellow shading 

 to apricot at the centre; good erect stems holding the flowers 

 well above the foliage. An improvement on the variety El- 

 dorado. Plants, 75 cts. each. 



Eagle Rock Beauty (Decorative). Very large, well-formed 

 flowers; in color pink and cream with amber suffusion; very 

 distinct. Plants, $1.00 each. 



Edna Ferber (Hybrid Cactus). Always attracts attention on 

 account of its extreme size and beauty. Color, glistening coral, 

 shading to old gold at base of the petals, these are curled and 

 twisted, forming an extremely full flower which is held erect on 

 fine stems. Plants, 50 cts. each. 



Elite Glory (Decorative). A sensational, massive, mammoth, rich 

 red, exhibition variety with heavy, stout stems of sturdy vigorous 

 habit. Plants, 50 cts. each. 



Frau O. Bracht (Cactus). A magnificent flower of true Cactus 

 form frequently over 10 inches in diameter carried on long stiff 

 stems; in color a clear soft yellow. Plants, $1.00 each. 



Friedensengel (Cactus). Distinct and novel in color. The 

 flowers which are of absolutely perfect shape are composed of 

 long creamy-white petals suffused with soft magenta on the 

 reverse and tipped with yellow. Plants, $1.00 each. 



(140) All the Dahlias offered on this page will be supplied in strong growing plants, ready May 15th 



