Watson’s Novelty Supplement 
SPRING, 1904. 
NEW DAHLIA. 
''Katherine Duer.” 
This new dahlia, which originated in 
Newport, is, without a doubt the finest ac- 
quisition ever added to the large list of dah- 
lias. It is remarkable not only for its size 
and beautiful form, being the largest flower 
ever seen in the dahlia line, but also for its 
beautiful crimson red color, making it one 
of the best blooms for vases, as well as for 
general decorations. It is a very vigorous 
grower, free bloomer, and good keeper, and 
will in time be the universal favorite for the 
market as well as the private grower. 
The following account has been kindly 
furnished by John G. Gardner, who has 
grown 1 his Dahlia for the past two seasons: 
The Katherine Duer Dahlia was' raised 
from seed by William Allen, gardener to the 
late W. R. Travers, Newport, R. I. It was 
named after Miss Katherine Duer, whose 
mother was a daughter of W. R. Travers 
(Miss Duer married Clarence Mackay). It 
is of the decorative type, fine large flowers, 
crimson red color, growing to height of 6 or 
8 feet, splendid long stems; a fine variety for 
vases and general decorations. It has not 
been registered, but has taken prizes for ta- 
ble decorations and fancy baskets at the 
Newport Horticultural Society shows; also 
at the Newport Casino show. The past two 
years it has been in great demand at New- 
port for table decorations and hunt dinners. 
I believe it to be the best red Dahlia in cul- 
tivation to-day. 
Plants ready April 15th, in 2)4 inch pots, 
25c. each, $2.50 per dozen. 
NEW DAHLIA. 
"Clifford W. Bruton.” 
The finest clear yellow Dahlia in exist- 
ence. Five to six inches across. Full and 
double like a chrysanthemum; long stems. 
Strong roots; 25c. each; $2.50 doz. 
WATSON’S 
BEST TEN DAHLIAS 
8®”We call special attention to “Our Best 
Ten” Dahlias, described below. These are in 
our opinion the best in their respective classes, 
either new or old, and will give grand results. 
I5c. ea.ch. Si. 50 doz. 
Nymphka, pink (cactus). 
Vksta, pure white (show). *1 r\n • 
Mrs. WyTHAM, yellow and white (show). 
ZULU, very dark maroon (cactus). 
Adelaide, bright yellow (show). 
Madge Wildfire, scarlet (decorative.) 
W. C. Bryant, yellow tipped pink (decor- 
ative.) 
Wm. Agnrw, bright scarlet (show). 
Cochineal, red (cactus). 
Little Fred, pink tipped carmine (pom- 
pon.) 
Watson’s Seed Store, Juniper and Locust Sts., Philadelphia. 
