Our Beautiful New Dahlia 
The " Break o' Day " 
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This is a magnificent Dahlia of the new hybrid decorative 
type, of American origin. This Dahlia was originated in 
Southern New Jersey, near Vineland, and was raised from 
seed In 1915. It is now introduced to the public for the first 
time. In form it is rather diflicult to describe, as it is neither 
a cactus nor wholly decorative, but a beautiful blending of 
these two most popular types. According to the new classi- 
fication of Dahlias, as adopted by the American Dahlia Society 
in 1915, it should be called a hybrid-cactus or semi-cactus 
type; but, on first inspection, it suggests a beautiful, artisti- 
cally arranged decorative Dahlia with a high, full centre. The 
color is a delicate, clear sulphur yellow, shading to a sulphur 
white at the tips, holding this beautiful shade under artificial 
light. The petals are of great substance, illuminated by a 
satiny sheen, giving the flower a waxy appearance. 
The Break o' Day Dahlia is the result of years of careful 
hybridizing, and is the most beautiful Dahlia of its color ever 
produced. 
NOTE — The sale of this new Dahlia will be confined solely 
to Strawbridge & Clothier, Philadelphia, for the season of 
1916-1917. 
Orders will be filled in roots as far as possible, and when 
root stock is exhausted green growing plants will be sent by 
the grower direct to you by parcel post. 
Price $5.00 
