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 divi- 

 sions of such roots of proper planting size (not clumps), excepting the Novelties and Varieties of Special 

 Merit, offered on pages 35 and 36. These can only be siiiiplicd in speciiillT prepared strong vigorous green or 

 growing iilants, which will be ready for delivery after May 15th. 



DAHLIA NOVELTIES and 

 VARIETIES of SPECIAL MERIT 



This collection consists of new American and Euro- 

 pean Introductions, including a few older sorts which 

 arc still scarce and compare 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, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



Amundsen (Ilyhrid Cactus). An ideal 

 variety for cutting or garden dec- 

 oration; remarkably free flowering 

 on good long stems; In color a live- 

 ly shade of rosy-salmon. Plants, 

 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



Befrelung (Cactus). A large bold flower 

 on strong stems, very free and dif- 

 fering from all others; in color a 

 distinct reddish-bronze. Plants, 75 

 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



Charlotte Lafrenz (Decorative). A large 

 attractive Dahlia. Color, gold shad- 

 ing to apricot in the outer petals; 

 form and stems perfect. Plants, 

 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



City of Trenton (Decorative). An ex- 

 ceptionally fine Decorative exhibi- 

 tion variety. In color a beautiful 

 reddish apricot with rose suffusion 

 with a sheen and lustre throughout 

 the flower which it is difficult to 

 convey in print. The plant is of 

 robust habit about 6 feet tall, pro- 

 ducing flowers up to 12 inches in 

 diameter. Plants, 35 cts. each; 

 iSS.SO per doz. 



Color Sergeant (Decorative). A very striking variety 

 both in form and color; a rich uniform shade of sal- 

 mon-bronze. A winner of awards at Philadelphia 

 and Camden Shows and a Certificate of Merit at the 

 New Jersey State Trial Grounds. Plants, 50 cts. 

 each; $5.00 per doz. 

 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 throughout 

 the whole flower. Plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Grace Ricords (Decorative). Flowers medium to large 

 with many petals well placed giving the flow- 

 ers unusual depth. Color, white with lavender 

 blush at tips. Plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Jugendpracht (Cactus). A sport of the beautiful 

 yellow variety Goldene Sonne with which it is iden- 

 tical except in color which is a tender suffusion of 

 blush pink on a golden yellow ground. Plants, 75 

 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 

 Mrs. E. liCedham (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, 35 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

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

 formed, deep massive flower of large size; in color 

 a clear golden-yellow tinted apricot. Plants, 75 

 cts. each; .$7.50 per doz. 

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

 salmon with golden suffusion; entirely distinct. 

 Plants, 75 cts. each; .$7.50 per doz. 

 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 center yellow, the outer 

 petals light salmon toned yellow. Plants, 50 cts. 

 each; $5.00 per doz. 

 Royal Pinlt (Informal Decorative). An attractive large 

 flower of a pure rose pink; a sturdy grower and 

 exceptionally free flowering. Plants, 50 cts. each; 

 $5.00 per doz. 



SaladinI (Decorative). Fascinating in color, a bright 

 gold, suffused with brownish pink and shading to 

 a tan center. Flowers of pinwheel formation, very 

 large. Plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



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, 

 50 cts. each; .$5.00 per doz. 



Dr. W. A. Clark (Decorative). An immense golden yel- 

 low shading to apricot at the center; good erect 

 stems holding the flowers well above the foliage. 

 An improvement on the variety Eldorado. Plants, 

 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



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

 formed flowers; in color pink and cream with amber 

 suffusion; very distinct. Plants, 75 cts. each; $7.50 

 per doz. 



Edna Ferber (Hybrid Cactus). Always attracts atten- 

 tion 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, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Elite Glory (Decorative). A sensational, massive, mam- 

 moth, rich red, exhibition variety with heavy, stout 

 stems of sturdy vigorous habit. Plants, 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per doz. 



Prau 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, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



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, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



All the Dahlias offered on this page will be supplied in strong growing plants, ready May 15th. 35 



