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J. J. BUTZER, PORTLAND, OREGON 
BUTZER’S DAHLIAS-Selected Varieties 
DAHLIAS—The Different Forms 
In describing the types of dahlias listed we are using the new classifications of the American Dahlia Society 
as follows: 
Formal Decorative, abbreviated (F. D.)—Fully double flowers, floral rays generally broad, either pointed 
or round at tips, with outer floral rays tending to recurve and central floral rays tending to be cupped; all 
floral rays in a somewhat regular arrangement. 
Informal Decorative, abbreviated (I. D.)—Fully double flowers, floral rays generally long, twisted or pointed 
and usually irregular in arrangement. 
Incurved Cactus, abbreviated (C)—Fully double flowers with the margins of the majority of the floral rays 
revolute for one-half or more of their length. The floral rays tending to curve toward the center of the flower. 
Recurved and Straight Cactus, abbreviated (Str. C.)—Fully double flowers with the margins of the majority 
of the floral rays revolute for one-half of their length or more, the floral rays being recurved or straight. 
Semi Cactus, abbreviated (S. C.)—Formerly called Hybrid Cactus. Fully double flowers with the margin of 
the majority of the floral rays revolute for less than one-half of their length. 
Peony, abbreviated (P)—Open centered flowers, with not more than four rows of ray florets, regardless of 
form or number of florets, with the addition of smaller curled or twisted floral rays around the disc. 
Dahlia Culture—Dahlias will grow to perfection in any good garden soil and should be planted where they 
will get plenty of sun although they will do very well if planted in a location that is partially shaded. 
Holes should be dug about three feet apart each way and the bulbs planted 5 to 6 inches deep, laying them 
flat in the bottom of the hole. Under no circumstances should they be stood on end. Cover bulb with not more 
than 2 inches of finely pulverized soil at first, and as plant makes growth hole should be gradually filled in. 
Plants should be watered freely when necessary and ground should be kept well cultivated until plants 
begin to bloom, when deep tillage should cease and the surface only should be lightly stirred from then on. 
Stakes should be driven into the ground and plants kept well tied to them so as to keep them from being broken 
down by wind and heavy rains. 
Give your plants a top dressing about August 1st. Scatter broadcast over the ground not closer than six 
inches nor more than 18 inches from the stalk and rake in, to every ten hills, 1 lb. muriate of potash, 1% lbs. 
raw bone flour, 1 lb. blood meal. The use of peat moss broadcast and mixed well into the top soil is an advan¬ 
tage on heavy soil to open it up and on light soil it will conserve moisture and hold fertilizer. 
Dividing Clumps—It requires a little judgment to divide dahlia roots properly, as some varieties are more 
compact than others. The eyes will be found around the stem or crown, and never on the root itself, like a 
potato. Hence a root without a piece of the crown is worthless. A division consisting of a good root with one 
good eye is all that is necessary ; more are of no advantage. Large clumps should never be planted whole. 
Discount of 20% on all Dahlia orders of $3.00 and over, except on collections these are net as listed 
Achievement (S. C.)—Gold with bronze shading. In 
depth as well as diameter this flower is one of the 
largest grown easily reaching a size of from 9 to 12 
inches across. Each $1.50 
Alice Whittier (S. C.)— One of the finest and largest 
of the newer prize-winners of a beautiful clear sul¬ 
phur yellow. Each 25c 
Amarillo Grande (F. D.)—-A new California variety 
that did especially well with us the past season. 
Flowers are of a beautiful light yellow and are pro¬ 
duced freely. Each 25c 
Ambassador (C.)—The color is a beautiful soft yel¬ 
low at the center, with salmon, amber, and pink shad¬ 
ings, gradually deepening towards the tips. The blend¬ 
ing of these colors captivates all. The flowers are of 
the largest size. Each 50c 
American Triumph (C.)—The brightest shade of 
Oriental red, without a trace of any other color, that 
has no tendency to fade. Each 50c 
Amun Ra or The Sun God (D.)—The mammoth 
blooms are of gorgeous shades of copper and orange, 
shading to gold and amber, and deepening, in the 
large full center, to a rich dark, reddish bronze. 
Each 25c 
Asbury Park (F. D.)—Of extreme size and beauti¬ 
ful color, being a copper salmon or old rose and is 
one shade throughout. Flowers are fine for exhibi¬ 
tion, size varying from 9 to 11 inches. Each $1.50 
Aztec Glory (I. D.)—A splendid exhibition variety 
of pure golden yellow with flowers of unusual form, 
making a very deep and shaggy flower. A low grower, 
yet it has excellent stems and vigorous foliage. 
Each 50c 
Bagdad (I. D.)—An immense flower of filaming scar¬ 
let red borne on long stems high above the plant. 
An ideal grower and a prolific bloomer. Highly rec¬ 
ommended for those who want rich, bright color, 
either for exhibition or in the garden. Each $1.00 
Ballet Girl (C.)—An extra large deep flower ; a mass 
of narrow incurved petals of pure orange, white with 
orange base and other variations of these colors on the 
same bush. Free flowering. Very attractive. Each 25c 
Barbara Redfern (I. D.)—A mammoth flower of 
gold overlaid with blends of copper and old rose. 
Blooms are held erect on fine stems. Each 25c 
Bob Parker (F. D.)—A fine flower on a perfect stem 
of splendid length. The color is bright rose pink, 
with gold base, and shafts of gold appear on the sur¬ 
face of the petals. Each 50c 
Carmencita (I. D.)—A very large yellow, beautifully 
striped with red, and of unusually, graceful forma¬ 
tion. Each 25c 
Champagne (F. D.)—This giant decorative, aside 
from being one of the largest dahlias grown, is very 
aptly described by its introducer as golden champagne 
with chamois shadings. Each 25c 
Champoeg (F. D.)—A new Oregon dahlia of won¬ 
derful beauty, so very unusual in its colorings that it 
is without a competitor. Color is waxy canary yellow 
at the center shading to bright peach red towards the 
outer edges of the petals, forming a perfect sunburst, 
the two shades being blended together as though 
painted by an artist. Back of petals pale silvery 
yellow. Each $1.00 
Chas. G. Reed (F. D.)—Color is a purple red—a 
lively shade not far from crimson. This variety is un¬ 
usually large and is held upright on a perfect stem. 
Each $1.00 
Cigarette (S. C.)—This distinct and novel dahlia 
attracts more attention in our fields than any other 
variegated variety. In color it is creamy white, heavily 
edged with pomegranate red, but it varies greatly, no 
two flowers being exactly alike. The petals are long 
and inclined to roll, forming a large, deep, well-shaped 
flower of great substance on very long stems of best 
quality. Each 25c 
City of Trenton (F. D.)—Blooms are very large and 
are held erect on long stiff stems well above the 
foliage. The front of the petals are a rich glowing 
tangerine orange while the reverse is a crushed straw¬ 
berry red. The gracefully curled petals give a two- 
toned effect, creating an impression of whorls of flame 
radiating from a full glowing center. A superb flower 
of great beauty and highly recommended. Each 50c 
Conquistador (S. C.)—A very large bloom of soft 
creamy yellow shading to pink at base of petals. 
Bushes are tall and vigorous and stems are long and 
strong. A large exhibition dahlia with unusual keep¬ 
ing qualities. Each 75c 
Cora Butterworth (F. D.)—An immense bloom of a 
silvery or primrose yellow without a trace of any 
other color. High centered flower with waxy petals. 
Blooms carried on long perfect stems high above the 
foliage which is insect resisting. Fine for exhibition. 
Each $1.00 
