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THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 
77 
MRS. WARNAAR 
BIANCA 
ATTRACTION 
A Novelty Treat for American Dahlia Lovers 
We grow, every year, on our own farms several hundred standard sorts of Dahlias, besides scores of new introductions. 
Last season we tested about sixty of the most highly recommended novelties. Among these six ranked way above the rest in 
every respect. Four of them we illustrate here, all of them are simply superb. We feel sure you will be delighted with these 
splendid creations. To put them within the reach of all we offer 
These Big Six for 5 Dollars— “ by Express 
We will send one strong, field-grown root 
of each of the following six giant-flower- 
ing new Dahlias for $5. All are excep- 
tionally free bloomers, with extra-long 
stiff stems, ideal for garden, exhibition, or 
table decoration. 
Attraction 
Large, elegant flowers of the 
exhibition type. A clear, lilac 
rose, carried on long, strong stems. Awarded first- 
class certificate of merit at Haarlem and Amsterdam. 
Bound to attract world-wide attention. Each $1.25. 
Of the Peony Cactus type. The only 
true lavender, very free flowering. 
Award of merit, Amsterdam. Each, $1.25. 
— _ Large, attractive flowers of very fine 
form, greatly admired by all who saw 
them on our grounds. Crimson and violet reflected 
color. Various awards of merit. Each, $1.25. 
Unquestionably the best red cactus 
to date. Enormous flowers of reddish 
scarlet color, with fine, long, strong stems. This 
won us two first prizes at the big show of the 
American Dahlia Society at New York last year. 
Each, 75 cents. 
Mrs. Warnaar 
An exhibition and 
garden Peony-Cactus 
of superb quality. Giant, creamy-white flowers, 
shaded with apple blossom pink. Various awards 
of merit. Each, $1.25. 
Yellow King 
DIANA 
The finest Peony Decora- 
tive Dahlia ever intro- 
duced. Clear yellow, of elegant form and large size, 
with long, strong stems. First Class Certificates. 
Each, $1. 
We will send one strong, field-grown root of each 
of these 6 Winners (regular price $6.75) for 5 
Dollars. Only 200 Collections are available. Please 
rder soon and read about the special Premium in 
"Special Collection Offer” below. 
Roots or Plants — 
Which? 
As the third generation of Dahlia 
growers, we have come to the con- 
clusion that strong,- field-grown 
roots of the type we grow and 
supply are far superior in every 
respect to either pot-grown tubers 
or plants. Please note that we 
offer field-grown roots only. 
Our Catalogue is ready to further 
acquaint you with all we grow and 
offer. Promptly mailed free. Write 
TO-DAY. 
Special Collection Offer 
With either of the collections offered on this page, we shall in- 
clude, with our compliments, and to help off-set transportation 
charges, one strong, field-grown root of our sensational 1914 novelty 
“Golden Gate” Dahlia Free 
N. A. Hallauer, Fruitland , N. Y. y writes: Hugo Kind , Hammonton , N. writes: 
I grew a few of your “Golden Gate’' Certainly was well pleased with your new. 
Cactus Dahlias this past season and I wonderful Dahlia “ Golden Gate. ” The 
want to tell you it is truly a wonder. grandest I have ever seen of its type. 
For the Newcomer Among Dahlia 
Lovers 
Twelve High-class 
Named Sorts 
We Are Dahlia Specialists 
and grow all the most dependable kinds for cutting. We know what’s good 
and worth while — all we offer are guaranteed true-to-name, must reach 
you in good condition to grow and bloom for you. Order now, supply 
of 5 Dollar Collections is limited as stated above. Catalogue Free. 
To further popularize the cultivation 
of the choicer kinds of Dahlias we will 
send 3 strong, field-grown roots each 
of a select Cactus Dahlia, Decorative 
Dahlia, Peony-flowered and Show 
Dahlia of recent introduction, giving 
you a fine named sort of each type, 
twelve magnificent Dahlias in all, for $3. 
As a premium (tooff-set express charges) 
we will add a strong root of “ Golden 
Gate,” described alongside. Early 
orders invited. We ship during April. 
LONG ISLAND DAHLIA GARDENS, Hicksville, L. L, New York 
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