Queen Mary Dahlia 
SUPERB DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
Our collection comprises only the newer and rare varieties. This type is xmdoubtedly the most popvilar among 
Dahlias today. All varieties are extremely free flowering and are noted for great vigor in growth, foliage, stem, 
and flowers. 
A. C. Ide. Very large; rich, velvety maroon; fine for exhibition. 75 cts. each. 
Ayesha. A wonderfully handsome clear light yellow Dahlia that has attracted 
great attention. The flowers are of immense size, beautiful regular form, with 
large, shell-like petals borne on long, stiff stems. 75 cts. each. 
Autumn Glory. Soft golden terra-cotta that is rich and pleasing by day 
and entrancingly lovely under artificial light. 50 cts. each. 
Delice. Bright rose-pink, of beautiful form. A fine cut-flower. 40 cts. each. 
Dr. Tyrrell. Rich golden bronze, with bronzy red at base of petals, giving 
the flower a rich bronzy effect; of immense size, more than 8 inches across, with 
a good stm-dy stem and fine keeping qualities. 75 cts. each. 
General J. B. Seth. Very large and perfectly formed with long, rather 
broad petals; color a rich strawberry-red. An early and profuse bloomer. 50c. ea. 
John Wanamaker. Largest and finest pink Decorative Dahlia, having a 
formation entirely its own in its charming irregularity. Vigorous grower, and 
one of the earliest and most constant and profuse bloomers. 50 cts. each. 
Melody. Canary-yellow, tinting to creamy white at the tips. 50 cts. each. 
Mina Burgle. Rich cardinal-red, of great size and depth. 50 cts. each. 
Mme. A. Lumiere. White, tipped bright violet-red. 75 cts. each. 
Mrs. C. H. Breck. Soft yellow, suffused carmine; very distinct and pleasing. 
75 cts. each. 
Mrs. Roosevelt. Very large soft pink; full center; inner petals quilled. 75 cts. each. 
Minnie McCullough. Soft golden yellow, tipped bronzy red; very effective under artificial light; perfect form 
and long, erect stems. 30 cts. each. 
Perle de Pare. Pure white flowers of great size and substance, on long stems. 35 cts. each. 
Queen Mary. Shell-pink; perfect form, with full, rounded center. 75 cts. each. 
Sylvia. Deep pink, tinting to flesh-pink at center. 30 cts. each. 
Yellow Duke. Canai-y-yellow; quilled petals; a giant flower on long stems. 30 cts. each. 
Zeppelin. A pleasing soft shade of violet-mauve, with silvery suffusion; extra-fine, free-flowering and entirely 
distinct. $1 each. Special Offer. One each of the above 18 varieties, $9 
GIANT SHOW or BALL DAHLIAS 
These are the old-fashioned, quilled, double Dahlias which still hold a warm 
place in the hearts of many people because of their lovely colorings and are ex- 
cellent for cutting. The Giant or Hybrid Shows we offer here are greatly im- 
proved and of tremendous size. 
Mary Pickford. Primrose, shaded and suffused rose. 75 cts. each. 
Arabella. Soft primrose, shaded and tipped rose. 30 cts. each. 
Giant White. Pure white, of large size and finest form. 75 cts. each. 
Giant Yellow. Clear yellow; very large. ' 75 cts. each. 
A. D. Livoni. Clear, bright pink. 35 cts. each. 
Red Hussar. Rich dazzling scarlet. 35 cts. each. 
Susan. Soft blush-pink. 35 cts. each. 
Special Offer. One each of the above 7 varieties, $3 
THE BEST SINGLE DAHLIAS 
Show Dahlia 
Single Dahlias are lovely for cutting, flower most freely, and have long stems. 
Our list embraces only the most improved of the modern varieties. 
Giant Century. Undoubtedly the largest single in existence and a most 
lovely combination of shades and tints that must be seen to be fully appreciated. 
Color is yellow at base, shading to bronze-salmon and rosy crimson with lighter 
tips. Plant is dwarf but free-flowering. $1.75 each. 
Eckford Century. Immense flowers; pure white spotted pink and penciled 
crimson. Produced in abundance on long, stiff stems. 50 cts. each. 
Cream Century. A rich cream-color, of giant size and splendid form, on 
very long stems. 50 cts. each. 
Geisha Century. Rich yellow, banded with bright scarlet at the center of 
Itetal and l)ack, gold at the tip. A giant flower of perfect form. 50 cts. each. 
Twentieth Century (Fringed). Bright rosy crimson with lighter markings. 
Petals beautifully fringed. 50 cts. each. 
Mrs. Joseph Lucas. Rich j ellow, overlaid bronzy scarlet, lightened, suffused 
and edged salmon-rose; flowers of immense size; the handsomest and very 
largest Century Dahlia today. 75 cts. each. 
Mrs. J. C. Hance. Bright carmine-pink, with blush-white disc. 50 cts. each. 
Mrs. Wendell Reber. A blending of soft tints, suffused and tipped with 
.soft scarlet; flowers of immense size on stiff stems 2 to 3 feet long; exception- 
ally fine. 50 cts. each. 
Praxitelle. Color a deep velvety violet-maroon, each petal tipped white; plants are dwarf; profuse 
bloomers. 50 cts. each. 
Rose-Pink Century. Enormous, deep pink flowers on extra-long stems. 50 cts. each. 
Velvet Century. Rich velvety maroon, with lighter markings at the base of each petal. $2.50 each. 
Gloria. Yellow, tipped and penciled vivid red. 75 cts. each. 
Autumn Century. Buff-yellow, shading through amber to red, with an iridescent sheen. Flowers 8 inches 
across, on long stems. 75 cts. each. 
Purple Century. Very large, with long, broad petals of a wonderful rich pui-ple color. $1 each. 
Yellow Century. Large, golden yellow flowers on long, stiff stems. $1 each. 
Special Offer. One each of the above 15 varieties, $11 
Giant Century Dahlia 
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