WORLD'S BEST DAHLIAS 
For 41 years we have grown Dahlias, and since 1895 have been recognized, by those who know, as not only the largest 
growers in the world, but growers of THE "WORLD'S BEST DAHLIAS." It matters not to us whether a superior variety is 
produced on our own farms, or on a brother grower's. Insulinde came from Holland; Mina Burgle from California. For the World's 
Best, we must secure the best from the world's growers, and use them to test out our own production before introducing, them. This 
we owe to ourselves and to our Dahlia loving patrons. 
The past season, our regular Trial Grounds occupied two and one half acres, and embraced 521 varieties. Our special trial 
grounds embraced more than four acres, and more than 1000 varieties. The very best of these have been added to' our list and are 
described in the following pages. 
MOVING PICTURES OF DAHLIAS, IN NATURAL COLORS 
Again, the PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS were selected by MR. KELLEY of the KELLEY COLOR LABORATORY, 
INC., to make his second masterpiece of Dahlias in natural colors, which he has called "A FLORAL FEAST." We give below an 
excerpt from a letter from "the wizard" of Color Photography: 
"In reply to yours of the 26th, we are happy to say that our last production made at your place is exceptionally beautiful. 
The copy of the new subject for your territory was shipped to-day to the Masterpiece Film Attractions, 1329 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
We have named the new Dahlia picture 'A Floral Feast,' and in making inquiries ask for that subject." 
This new picture is entirely different from the first which was a PRIZMA, THE DAHLIA, IN NATURAL COLORS. 
FOX NEWS also showed views of the Peacock Dahlia Farms. 
NEW INTRODUCTIONS 
Never has the interest in New Dahlias been so keen as at present, and never have Dahlia lovers been so discriminating. A 
New Dahlia now must surpass all existing varieties, or be entirely distinct, to secure recognition. Never have we seen so remarkable 
a collection of New meritorious varieties as the first 52 rows in our trial grounds the past season. They were in a class by themselves 
and head and shoulders above all the rest stood our greatest masterpiece: 
RODMAN WANAMAKER Decorative-Paeony. Shown in natural colors on the front cover page. We believe 
this to be the largest Dahlia in the World today, a belief shared by the tens of thou- 
sands of visitors at our farms. It was subjected to the most severe tests possible. In our trials it was side by side with Insulinde 
A so the entire length of our trials we had six rows of Rodman Wanamaker, that we could compare it with each variety individually' 
Then in our private tests of 500 of the best newer varieties from all sources, we had a full row of Rodman Wanamaker No more 
rigid tests could be made, and every one, without exception, pronounced it the largest and finest of them all. One visitor measured 
26 consecutive flowers down one row; they ranged from 9% to U% inches in diameter, and they were not disbudded. 
In color again this variety is entirely distinct and, beside it, all the bronzy Autumn shades are either pale or dull The buds 
are pale lemon yellow as is each petal as it first expands, but it quickly develops into a golden bronzy salmon pink and finally into a 
beautiful bright shade of Ochraceous Salmon, with a reflex of spinel pink. The flowers are of splendid texture, with a luminous sheen. 
1 he plant is a most profuse bloomer and they are a gorgeous sight with the many shades and tints of Autumn so harmoniously blended. 
_ The plant is a giant; strong, sturdy and vigorous, with glossy green luxurious foliage, lace-like in formations, and produces the 
giant flowers facing, on long straight stiff stems. The flowers, although so large, have, owing to the beautiful formation, no appearance 
of stiffness or heaviness. Taken in all this is an absolutely perfect Dahlia. It is the largest and finest Dahlia in the world today and 
eventually will be in every Dahlia lovers collection. 
_ _ Nor is this our opinion on our own grounds. Mr. M. E. Douglass, of Woodbury, N. J., one of the best informed and enthu- 
siastic dahlia authorities says: "In September I had four blooms at one time on my Rodman Wanamaker plant, and in my opinion and 
all my lnends it was the largest and best dahlia in bloom in my entire collection at that time." 6 ft. 
Magnolia, N. J., has the honor of the largest Rodman Wanamaker— 13 inches in diameter. California was close with \2Y 2 inch 
flowers. From all sections, we have received words of praise for this great dahlia. Price of roots $10.00; plants, $5.00. 
[Note these sizes are as they grow and not pressed between cardboard and measured as is done in some cases.] 
The "Big 4"— Rodman Wanamaker, Zeus, Leo Niessen and Kathryn Donges. 
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