MAULE'S NEW PRIZE WINNING DAHLIAS. 



'Ethel Maule. 



New Dahlia, 



Flnrannva A. new show dahlia and a Briar Crest seedling, 

 I "~» I UIIUVU. which I name and first offer this year. It is par- 

 ticularly handsome as a rich, dark flowered sort. The color is a deep 

 purplish maroon, flower large and full, almost a perfect ball; the petals 

 are quilled and pointed, unique in this respect. Its habit of growth is 

 dwarf and compact and very free flowering. It is an admirable sort, 

 and one that I am sure will please. HO cents each; 2 for $1.00. 

 ■ f± Fra nr P The most exquisite dahlia for bouquets. As del- 

 L»Cl I I O I IOC icate in color and as beautiful as a La France 

 rose. This charming variety also had its origination at 

 Briar Crest. I took occasion to illustrate it in colors on the 

 back of my 1897 catalogue, and the demand that followed 

 before I was aware almost made the stock extinct. Conse- 

 quently last year I had to omit it from my list to replenish 

 my supply. Its profusion of bloom, its long stemmed deli- 

 cate mauvish pink liowers and distinct habit of growth will 

 continue its popularity among dahlias. 40 cts. each; 3 for SI. 

 Rr>r* r» ir (T. ■ nt (See colored plate.) This is a 

 Ul Ull&O VJiaill. newdahlia with distinct rich- 

 ness in color combination. Its beauty and true bronzy 

 effect cannot be illustrated in a limited number of colors. 

 An artist described the color as buff yellow overlaid and 

 penciled bronze and tipped reddish bronze. It belongs in 

 the decorative class and is very early and free flowering. 

 Rich, unique and attractive. 80 cents each; 2 lor 50 cents. 



Inhn H K>r»i=»«-h ,See colored plate.) This 

 iPOMII II. KUCIOII. new dahlia is unquestion- 

 ably the best of all the pure yellow cactus varieties. 

 Among all the varieties shown at the American Institute 

 Show in New York City last fall, it was adjudged the first 

 position in the yellow cactus class. 25 cts. each; 3 for 60 cts. 

 M _* i— • I „ c c (See colored plate.) This new cactus 

 I'lail/MICOS. dahlia is without a doubt the finest 

 dark flowered variety. It has been awarded 22 first class 

 certificates and at the N. Y. exhibition last fall it was con- 

 ceded the head of the list of dark flowered sorts. The color 

 is a rich dec 1 1 variety maroon, llower full with long pointed 

 pe tals. A novelty of real merit. 30 cts. each; 2 for 50 cts. 



AH mi ml Dfnvf^v The richest, crimsdn-pur- 

 TV VJ 1 1 1 1 1 CI I WW y . ple decoriitive dahlia ever 



introduced. Flowers large, perfect and full to the centre, 

 on long stems. Plant a strong grower, of good branching 

 habit, with attractive foliage. Flowers rich and velvety, 

 quite similar to a Jack rose in color. 25c. each; 8 for 60c. 

 tt» npm 1/ : n /, A new snow-white show dahlia, 

 ,M w ith beautifully quilled and la- 



clnlatcd petals. Karly, profuse and a constant bloomer. 

 Plant dwarf and branching. 30 cents each; 2 for 5J cents. 

 r^"VMDHAFA There is not a dahlia in exlst- 

 i^! ¥ I iriuri. enee exceeding this one in dec- 

 orative value. Color a distinct, clear light pink, Blinding 

 darker toward t he outer petals) Inner petals m arly white, 

 with in. sign of yellow centre. Flowers of exquisite finish; 

 soft, waxy, delicate and graceful. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts. 



It gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to 

 recount the fact that with the introduction of the 

 Nympha'a dahlia, which I named and first offered 

 to the public in 1802, and the many distinguished 

 new sorts of my Introduction that followed, great 

 public interest has been awakened in the dahlia. 

 Maule's seed house claims the distinction of hav- 

 ing popularized the dahlia by means of new and 

 desirable sorts more than any other house In the 

 trade. Each year I furnish tens of thousands of 

 dahlia roots to my customers in all sections of the 

 world, and this year, as usual, I offer several new 

 varieties of very high merit and a commendable 

 list of standard sorts. 



NEW PURE WHITE 

 LARGE FLOWERING DAHLIA. 



"ETHEL MAULE." 



This new show dahlia, which I take great pleas- 

 ure in introducing this year, Is the finest large 

 flowering and free blooming dahlia among a thou- 

 sand sorts. The seedling was produced at Briar 

 Crest 3 years ago, and at once became conspicuous 

 for its large lull flowers, its delicate whiteness and 

 chaste appearance, its fine habit of growth and Its 

 profusion of blooms. Naturally, great interest 

 was taken in the hope that so fine a seedling could 

 be perpetuated without losing a single feature of 

 its original production. To critically test Its qual- 

 ities the following year it was given only the same 

 attention as was given to all other kinds, and I 

 was happy to note at the end of the season that 

 nothing was lacking in all that was hoped for. In 

 the fall of 181)11 a great vase of Ethel Maule dahlias 

 as a seedling, was exhibited by me at the Phil- 

 adelphia Export Exposition, and while not en- 

 tered in competition for prizes, it easily led my 

 display as the best of all seedlings. The habit of 

 growth is very pleasing, being dwarf and compact; 

 the flowers borne in great profusion well above 

 the foliage, while the blooms are the largest of all, 

 pure white in color, with exquisite curvatures In 

 petal formation. It certainly is the dahlia nov- 

 elty of the new centurv. Mv stock is limited. 

 Price, good strong roots, S2.00 each; 3 for S5.00. 



MAnhict a -A- new decorative dahlia 

 I icpmsiu. originated at Briar Crest and 

 which is offered this year for the first time. The 

 Actual Size.) decorative dahlias are noted for their profuse 



blooming, and this new sort is no exception, but in addition it has great 

 vividness of color, being the brightest scarlet. The flower in size and 

 shape is somewhat like Nympha'a, but its color Is the most intense and 

 the brightest red I have ever seen in a dahlia. 40 cents each; 3 for 81-00. 



This is a new show dahlia first offered this 

 year, and one that will be highly prized every- 

 where. It is the brightest among the show types, being the most vivid 

 scarlet red. Aside from its Intense color it is very free flowering. Its 

 large blooms are carried high above t he foliage. 60 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 



(Engraved From a Photograph. 



Red Hussar. 



J\ |Vj pWJ JX <at Maule' 1 * Superb Larg< 

 V>r-%l ~ 1 ir\\3. varieties will be found 



on page 1S7. 



The 



Nymphaea 

 Dahlia. 



Named and 

 introduced by 

 mr in is'j,', and 

 still as popu- 

 lar as ever. 



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