NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF 1923— Continued 
TTTY T AWRFNfF Hybrid Decorative. A splendid new 
LLL1 L,A W K.E/1N Ksh, variety that is not on i y an ear i y and 
free bloomer, but continues until frost and never shows an open 
center, even late in the fall, when so many do. Hence it is a fine 
exhibition, garden and cut (lower dahlia. The form is of the beau- 
tiful Bertha von Suttner type, with a full high center and the 
outer petals long, irregular, twisted and whorled turbine like. 
The color is light yellow, the outer petals suffused and overlaid 
jasper red. A very pleasing blending of colors that is most 
effective. The plant is a sturdy grower, 3 to 4 ft. and the large 
(lowers are borne facing on rigidly, stiff stems. A great acquisition. 
Roots $2.50. 
MRS. C. B. GITHENS Hybrid Decorative. An ideal 
garden and cut flower dahlia. 
The form is distinct, with a beautiful full center, while the petals 
are most pleasing and artistically irregular. They are long, flat 
and pointed, twisted, whorled and some are even quilled at the 
tips. Color, clear, luminous rose pink, tipped white — a com- 
bination most effective and pleasing, especially under artificial 
light. The flowers are produced facing on cane stiff stems. The 
plant is a very vigorous grower; early and free bloomer. 4 ft. 
Roots $1.50. 
MRS. S. L. AUSTIN H v b f ' id c * ct ™- P ur . e whi1 f. of 
fine form and held facing on long, 
stiff stems. Flowers are very large of good substance and one of 
the best for cutting. The plant is a very sturdy, robust grower. 
A splendid variety for exhibition, commercial cut flowers and the 
garden. 6 ft. Roots $2.00. 
PRISCILLA AGNEW Paeony. The most beautiful 
and valuable of all white 
paeony flowered dahlias. The color is so clear and pure, without 
spot or blemish and the yellow center so clear that the color con- 
trast is chaste and effective. The flowers are snow white, of large 
size, beautifully formed and held facing on long straight, slender, 
but stiff stems. A great favorite for weddings and other decora- 
tions. The plant is a strong, free grower and profuse bloomer. 
One of the very best for the garden. 5 ft. Roots $1.00. 
SARAH HARLEY 
Decorative. A superb new variety 
that has made a place for itself in 
the cut flower market and as a garden plant. The color is clear 
rose pink, tipped white, a lovely combination. The flowers are 
of good size, fine regular form and borne erect on stout, cane stiff 
stems. The flowers are of great substance and keep well after 
cutting. 4 ft. Roots $1.00. 
SENATOR BAIRD 
Decorative. A noble flower of 
immense size, beautiful regular 
form and borne erect on cane stiff stems. The color is the richest, 
glowing red. It is the finest of all red decoratives for exhibition 
or for the garden. The plant is the finest we have ever seen— 
strong, sturdy with luxuriant dark glossy green foliage. The 
flowers are very full to the center, up until frost. 4 ft. Roots 
$5.00; plants $2.50. 
SPECIAL OFFER No. 7. One root each of the 10 new intro- 
ductions of 1923 for $16.00. 
NEW AND RARE VARIETIES OF EXCEPTIONAL MERIT 
All the dahlias in this catalogue are offered in strong, field- 
grown roots, except the following varieties. These arc offered 
in strong, well-grown plants only, and will be ready after May 1st. 
These plants are reasonably priced, and fully guaranteed to reach 
you safely in good condition, to be absolutely true to name, and 
to give entire satisfaction: — see page 1 for the guarantee that 
protects you from any risk in placing your order with us. 
AGNES HAVILAND. Dec. A new variety of very large Each 
size and perfect form; color, a pleasing rosy mauve pink. 
Plants $1.00 
AIBONITA. Dec. Yellow tipped and suffused rosy 
mauve. Size 7 to 8 inches, on good stems; height 5 feet. 
Plants 1.00 
ALEXANDER WALDE. Dec. Creamy ground, overlaid 
with delicate salmon pink. Splendid form with good 
stems. Plants 1.00 
AMBASSADOR. Cac. Soft yellow buff, shaded salmon 
pink. Very large; fine form. Plants 1.00 
AMBER GLOW. Cac. Immense size, with long narrow 
petals. Color, bright yellow, shading to pale orange at 
center. Height 5 feet. Plants ... 1.50 
AMON RA. Dec. A beautiful blending of copper, orange 
and scarlet. Large size on stiff stems. Plants , 1.50 
ARCTIC. Pae. Very large, pure white. Plants 75 
BEN WILSON. Dec. Six to eight inches in diameter; 
color, rich scarlet on good stems. Height 434 feet. Plants .75 
BETTY. Dec. A splendid, large, finely formed deep yel- 
low, produced freely on long stiff stems — an acquisition. 
Plants 2.50 
BIZARRE. H. C. Deep red, tipped white; very striking 
and effective. Plants 75 
BLACK BEAUTY. Pae. Very large rich maroon, shaded 
black; splendid for garden or exhibition. Plants 50 
BLOSSOM. Pae. White suffused blush pink; flowers 
734 inches on good stems. Height 6 feet. Plants 50 
BONNIE G. Cac. Wonderful, clear pink flowers; fine 
form on drooping stem. Size 634 inches; height 5 feet. 
Plants 1.0C 
BLUE BIRD. Pae. Deep lilac; flowers large and pro- 
duced on long stems; profuse. Plants 75 
CALIFORNIA BEAUTY. Cac. Color, pure copper; a 
splendid new variety with good stems. Plants 75 
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Mr. Alan Seaman of Tuckerton, N. J., says: "I was greatly 
provoked when you sent me plants of several of your new vari- 
eties, as I had never had good success with plants. But I want 
to say they did so finely for me that I want only plants — and your 
plants only — in the future. I am more than pleased with your 
stock and the way you have treated me." 
CALIFORNIA ENCHANTRESS. H. C. Soft pink; Bach 
splendid form on long stiff stems. Size 6 to 7 inches; 
height 5 feet. Plants J0./5 
CALIFORNIA SUPERBA. Dec. Light pink; very large 
Plants 
CAMILLE FRACHON. Pae. Color, an intense aniline- 
red deepening to a rich garnet. Plants 
CARUSO. Dec. Rich bronzy yellow, reflex deeper; a 
fine, large well-formed flower; stem fair. Size 8 inches; 
height 434 feet. Plants 
CHAMPAGNE. Dec. Autumn shades from burnished 
copper to chamois. Plants 
CIGARETTE. Cac. Very fine scarlet and white; fine 
flowers erect on cane stiff stems. Size 7 inches. Plants. 
CITY OF LAWRENCE. Dec. A magnificent clear yel- 
low of largest size — ten inches across and deep. A strong 
grower and a free bloomer for so large a flower. Plants. . 
CITY OF PORTLAND. Pae. The largest and most beau- 
tiful yellow of this type; color, clear canary yellow. 
Plants 
COLLINGSWOOD. Pae. Flowers eight inches across; 
bright vermilion; short stems. Height 334 feet. Plants. 
COMSTOCK. Dec. Very large yellow. Plants -50 
DADDY BUTLER. H. C. Rosy carmine, reverse of 
petals lighter. Very large, free bloomer on stiff stems. 
Plants . . . '. 
DAKOTAH. Dec. Bright, coppery flame. Plants 
DARK EYE. Dec. Flesh pink with a darker center; 
fine, regular form with stiff stem. Size six inches; 
height 5 feet. Plants 
DOROTHY DURNBAUGH. Cac. Very large rose-pink 
flowers, on long stems. Plants 
DOROTHY ROBBINS. Dec. Orange shaded dark buff. 
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"Peacock" is acknowledged by all who have seen it, the greatest of all variegated Dahlias. 
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