Our list of Dahlias contains only extra choice varieties. They are continued on pages 156 and 157 



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Maule's Magnificent Dahlias 



Oq this and the 

 md perfection of 



following two pages, we offer such varieties of dahlias that we consider the very hest as to form, color, size of flower, freedom 

 bloom as well as length of flowering season. We send out good, strong divisions of field-grown clumps. 



5 Giant or Colossal Dahlias 



We are asked so often to supply roots of the largest flowering dahlias 

 for exhibition purposes that we have selected from the cactus, decora- 

 tive and show types five giant flowering varieties. They are all of recent 

 Introduction and should be in every garden next year. 



AMERICAN BEAUTY. (Decorative.) A very deep, massive flower 

 of globular shape; petals cup shaped and placed with almost exact 

 regularity. The flowers are of gigantic size and produced on long, 

 heavy stems well above the foliage. The color is a gorgeous wine- 

 crimson. The largest and best of its color in existence. 



40 cents each; 2 for 75 cents; $4.35 per dozen, postpaid. 

 KALIP. (Cactus.) A truly majestic flower, frequently measuring 

 9 inches in diameter, and in color a beautiful pure glowing scarlet. 

 The large flowers are held erect on strong stems, making it an effective 

 and useful sort for cutting. A variety that can be highly recommended. 

 $1.00 each; 6 for $3.00; $9.00 per dozen, postpaid. 

 MAUDE ADAMS. (Show.) The color is a pure snow white, very 

 effectively overlaid clear delicate pink. The flowers are large and 

 undoubtedly the finest show dahlia recently introduced. 



60 cents each; 2 for $1.00; $5.00 per dozen, postpaid. 

 MME. HENRI CAYEUX. (Cactus.) The flowers are of the largest 

 size, with long, narrow florets forming a bloom of magnificent form. 

 A reliable exhibition variety; the most pleasing feature is the charm- 

 ing color, which is a beautiful rich pink, daintily tipped white. 



40 cents each; 2 for 75 cents; $4.25 per dozen, postpaid. 

 YELLOW COLOSSE. (Decorative.) The best exhibition yellow 

 in existence, being rich, refined and delicate. The large flowers of pure 

 primrose-yellow are freely produced on long, graceful stems. 



40 cents each; 2 for 75 cents; $4.25 per dozen, postpaid. 



For $2.50 



Dahlia, American Beauty, — For Every American Garden. 



9 Extra Fine Show Dahlias 



Show dahlias are large and round in shape. The outer petals in most 

 :ases reflex to the stem and form a perfect ball-shaped flower. 



CLARA NORCR08S. A new dahlia of recent introduction. Flowers of 

 i creamy white color, are borne on long stems. They are fine for cutting. 

 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; $2.25 per dozen, postpaid. 

 DOROTHY PEACOCK. The flowers are large and of a beautiful clear, 

 Ive, sea shell pink color that appeals to everyone. Extra fine for cutting. 

 30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents; $2.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 ELSIE DAVIDSON. The giant, perfect and graceful flowers are borne 

 m long, straight upright stems. The color is beautiful deep, golden yellow 

 naking it especially desirable for cutting. 



40 cents each; 2 for 75 cents; $4.25 per dozen, postpaid. 

 FASCINATION. A free blooming, large dahlia of a beautiful rose pink 

 ;olor sometimes striped white. A very satisfactory cut flower variety being 

 produced upon stems of remarkable length. 



25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; $2.25 per dozen, postpaid. 

 MERLIN. One of the finest show dahlias offered; a beautiful orange 

 icarlet. Free flowering and fine for cut flower purposes. A great favorite. 

 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; $2.25 per dozen, postpaid. 

 MISS LIZZIE WILLIAMS. A wonderfully profuse bloomer, bearing its 

 arge, dark red flowers, the color of a Jack rose, on long, stiff stems. 

 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; $2.25 per dozen, postpaid. 

 MISS MINNIE VOSBURG. The freest flowering white show dahlia 

 'et introduced. It blooms early, flowers being always fall to the centre. 

 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; $2.25 per dozen, postpaid. 

 NORMA. A dahlia that should be grown by all flower lovers. Flowers 

 ire large, perfectly quilled; of a most exquisite shade of live bright orange. 

 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; $2.25 per dozen, postpaid. 

 STRADELLA. Beautiful, deep purple crimson; the best of its color, 

 exceptionally free flowering. The blossoms are borne on long, stiff stems. 

 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; $2.25 per dozen, postpaid. 



we will send, postpaid, one 

 root each of the above 5 

 Named Giant Flowering or Colossal Dahlias. 



For $2.25 



we will send, postpaid, one 

 each of the above 9 Named 

 Extra Fine Show Dahlias. 



Dahlia, Miss Minnie Vosburg, — The Freest Flowerinq White Show Sort. 



