DREER'S SELECT DAHLIAS 



We present to our customers an up-to-date list of Dahlias which we know are 

 unsurpassed. Among them are quite a few of recent introduction which have 

 proved not only outstanding but useful from the standpoint of the grower. The 

 tubers offered are strong divisions carefully made from field clumps. They are 

 ready now. Plants as quoted are from 3-inch pots readv for delivery in May, the 

 proper planting time. 



Twelve Rare and New Varieties 



Abendsoime (Straight Cactus). A very free flowering 

 bright orange-scarlet with stiff wiry stems. The 

 blooms are of medium size and are particularly 

 valuable for cutting. Tuber divisions $1.00 each; 

 plants 50c each. 



Heros. An immense bold Semi-Cactus or Informal 

 Decorative with the young petals orange striped with 

 red deepening to orangy scarlet-carmine. Tuber di- 

 visions $1.50 each; plants 7Sc each. 



Monmoatli Queen (Formal Decorative). Full centered 

 flowers of good size held erect on long stifE stems. 

 The color is a pleasing lemon yellow that passes to 

 light primrose at the petal tips. Tuber divisions 

 $1.00 each; plants 50c each. 



Altmark 



Altmark. A medium-sized Formal Decorative of perfect 

 form. The color is a pleasing shade of light rosy 

 pink. A refined flower. Tuber divisions $1.00 each; 

 plants 50c each. 



Balleg'O's Surprise. A marvelous new white Semi-Cactus 

 Dahlia. Of excellent habit with strong wiry stems 

 which make it a perfect cut-flower variety. The 

 finest, most substantial white Cactus Dahlia we have 

 ever seen. Tuber divisions $2.50 each; plants $1,25 

 each. 



Blue Jersey. Cheerful lilac-blue flowers of the same 



form and habit as Jersey's Beauty. Tuber divisions 



75c each; plants 40c each. 

 Prau Uarie Kipke. A medium-sized Formal Decorative 



with pointed petals of bright orange-scarlet. Deep 



yellow base and tips. Tuber divisions $1.00 each; 



plants 50c each. 

 Golden Standard. An unusually fine large Straight 



Cactus of a warm buff color shaded amber and gold. 



A consistent prize winner. Tuber divisions $1.50 each; 



plants 75c each. 



Dr. Krebs 



Phantom 



Phantom (Formal Decorative). Long broad petals of 

 deep violet-purple with a long white tip. A very large 

 flower on a vigorous stem. Tuber divisions $1.00 

 each; plants 50c each. 

 Salmon G-iant. A large, deep, incurved, broad-petaled 

 Cactus type that stands erect and blooms most pro- 

 fusely. The flowers are a glorious clear rosy pink 

 suffused with salmon. Really outstanding. Tuber di- 

 visions $1.50 each; plants 75c each. 

 The Duchess (Herzogin von Wuerttemberg). Very large 

 Informal Decorative with broad petals and of great 

 depth. The predominating color is a deep orange buff 

 fading lighter toward the tip and overlaid with a 

 rosy cast. Fine vigorous plants. One of the best 

 varieties we have ever seen. Tuber divisions $2.50 

 each; plants $1.25 each. 

 White Abundance. A substantial pure white Informal 

 Decorative measuring about 10 inches in diameter. 

 Vigorous and showy. Tuber divisions $1.50 each; 

 plants 75c each. 



Twelve Miniature Double Dahlias 



Because of their dainty size, coloring, and form these are rapidly 

 growing in public favor. They are most useful as cut flowers. 

 Baby Beauty. A miniature form of the popular Jersey's Beauty with 



graceful bright pink blooms. Tuber divisions 40c each; plants 25c 



each. 



Baby Bnntingf. Violet-rose shading to golden yellow at the base. In- 

 formal Decorative form, 4 inches across. Tuber divisions 40c each; 

 plants 25c each. 



Bordeau. Deep claret red. Tuber divisions 25c each; plants 20c each. 



Cnpida. Carmine-pink blooms enhanced by lighter shadings in the cen- 

 ter. Very unique. Tuber divisions 20c each; plants 15c each. 



Donau. A verv dainty variety. Has soft rose petals with silvery white 

 shadings. "Tuber divisions 25c each; plants 20c each. 



Dr. KrebB. Orange-scarlet. Tuber divisions 40c each; plants 25o each. 



Goldina. Appleblossom pink. Tuber divisions 30c each; plants 20c each. 



Iilttle Jewel. Most appropriately named, as it is a fine light pink of 

 sparkling beauty. Tuber divisions 30o each; plants 20c each. 



Nesthaekchen (Nestling). Creamy chamois suffused with pale rose. Of 

 Cactus form. Tuber divisions 30c each; plants 20c each. 



Paddy. Lovely flesh-colored blooms produced in great abundance. Tuber 

 divisions SOc each; plants 20c each. 



Bed Head. Brilliant rich red. Tuber divisions 30c each; plants 20o each. 



Boeschen (Little Rose). A charming light rose with silvery suffusion. 

 Tuber divisions 25c each; plants 20c each. 



We make no charge for boxes or paoldncr. 



