Burpee’s Gold Medal Dahlias 
of today which you may order for your garden far surpass what were considered even the best 
exhibition Dahlias just a few years ago. As a Dahlia fidmirer, be sure to plant Burpee’s Gold Medal Dahlias 
this year, and see the difference. W hether you select the massive Decorative type or the small Pompon varieties 
which recently are winning so many admirers, you will be delighted. We list the popular favorites including 
many outstanding varieties created and introduced by Burpee. 
Pompon Dahlias 
Pompon Dahlias have been favorites with many flower lovers and 
Dahlia fanciers in the past and they still hold their own. And—true 
enough—these smallest of all Dahlias combine so many pleasant 
features that they justly deserve a place in every garden. They grow 
so freely and require so little care after planting, and still—they bring 
forth a wealth of bloom, rewarding the owner with an endless supply 
of gorgeous cut-flowers all during the late summer and fall. 
Special Collection Offers 
Six Charming Pompon Dahlias 
Gertrude (very good red), Joe Fette (the best white), Eleine 
Domittea (buff, lavender center), Mary Munns (fuchsia-red), 
Nellie Fraser (white, heavily edged rose), and Yellow Gem 
(cream yellow) 
9801 One tuber each of the six varieties dj* 
above (value $1.85) for 
9802 Three tubers each of the six vari- 
eties above (value $4.70) for «po.UU 
Pomfion Dahlia, Chamois Roeschen 
7981 Aimee This is one of the best and most popular 
varieties, with tiny blooms only 1 % in. across. The color 
is orange-cadmium shaded apricot. Long-stemmed and 
free-blooming. ft. tall. 25jz i each; 3 for 65fzf. 
7900 Amber Queen Attractive, well-formed, button¬ 
like blooms of amber shaded apricot. They are borne on 
wiry stems and well displayed above the dark green foliage. 
25£ each; 3 for 65£. 
7903 Belle of Springfield Very small, round, long¬ 
stemmed blooms of a rich, red color. Of compact growth, 
and blooming most profusely. 25£ each; 3 for 65^. 
8003 Clarissa Perfectly formed, small flowers of pale 
primrose. Blooms freely and abundantly. Combines well 
with all other colors. 25^ each; 3 for 65^. 
8039 Chamois Roeschen Dainty little blooms of a 
rich buff-pink shaded cream blending into a true chamois- 
pink. The neat flowers are borne on stiff, wiry stems on 
compact plants. 2 yi ft. tall. 35^ each; 3 for 90£. 
8048 Hesperica A charming two-tone variety—prim¬ 
rose suffused lilac-red. The small, round flowers are truly 
beautiful. A free and abundant bloomer. 35^ each; 
3 for 90£. 
7934 Joe Fette Graceful, lovely, well-shaped, pure 
white blooms borne in great profusion. It is a showy, free- 
flowering Pompon Dahlia. 25jz£ each; 3 for 65jL 
8014 Eleine Domittea A lovely flower of a clear 
delicate buff with a lavender center. Always admired for 
its symmetry and color. 25^ each; 3 for 65^. 
8049 Kuffer Dainty wee flowers of a w r arm, soft old rose 
shade produced on extra long, strong and wiry stems. A 
cut-flower of merit. 35£ each; 3 for 90j t. 
8022 Little David Deep orange blooms which, though 
they are small, give a splendid display because they are 
borne in great profusion. 35fzf each; 3 for 90^. 
7938 Little Dorothea This lovely variety produces 
small round blooms combining a bright shade of orange 
with white markings. 25£ each; 3 for 65 
7914 Dee Dee This is a lovely lavender color—a shade 
which is rare in Dahlias. The flowers are carried on fine 
long stems. 25^ each; 3 for 65jzfi 
8040 Edgar A perfectly lovely variety which must be 
seen to be appreciated. The small flowers are cream tinted 
yellow, and are of unusually neat appearance. A fine com¬ 
panion to Dee Dee. 35^f each; 3 for 90jz£. 
7920 Edith Muller The compact bushes are covered 
with a great number of small, round, glistening orange 
blooms. Very showy. 25£ each; 3 for 65j£. 
8007 Frau Dr. Knabbe Well-formed, dainty, white 
flowers attractively tipped with purple. The compact, 
bushy plants bloom most profusely. 35£ each; 3 for 90jA 
8041 Ganymede The rather dwarf bushy plants are 
literally covered with small, rounded blooms of fawn-pink 
color. A most appealing variety. 35 ^ each; 3 for 90£. 
8042 Georgianna Very effective in the garden or 
when cut. The neat little blooms are yellow edged brownish 
red. 25£ each; 3 for 65^. 
8043 Gertrude For brilliance and beauty this charming 
Pompon Dahlia has few equals. The color is a rich crimson- 
red. 40£ each; 3 for $1.00. 
7925 Golden Queen Lovely small blooms of a pure 
rich yellow. Always much admired. Splendid for garden 
display and for cutting. 25£ each; 3 for 65 
8020 Hazel The small blooms are borne profusely on 
elegant stiff stems. They are bright buff deepening to a 
rich brown shade. 25£ each; 3 for 65fl. 
8047 Helen Amita Lavender with white center. 
Without question this is one of the loveliest for table-deco- 
ration. Combines splendidly with Yellow Gem. 40^ each; 
3 for $1.00. 
8050 Little Herman A profuse-blooming Pompon 
Dahlia with handsome symmetrical small blooms. The 
color is red and white. 25£ each; 3 for 65^. 
8023 Mary Munns A new Pompon Dahlia quite dif¬ 
ferent from all others. The blooms are a rich Fuchsia-red 
with a dark orchid sheen. 30j£ each; 3 for 75jA 
7948 Nellie Fraser Lovely, well-formed blooms with 
white petals tipped bright rose. The small flowers are 
borne profusely. 40^ each; 3 for $1.00. 
8034 Nerissa Soft pink-tinted silver. The charming 
color effect given off by this little gem makes it a favorite 
with all. 35£ each; 3 for 90jzf. 
8073 Rose Wilmoth Graceful small blooms of a rich 
rose-pink carried abundantly on compact plants. Most 
desirable for the border and cutting. 35£ each; 3 for 90^. 
7972 Sunbeam A very graceful Pompon Dahlia with 
bright rich crimson flowers of perfectly round form. It is 
a most profuse bloomer. 30£ each; 3 for 75^. 
8012 Sunny Daybreak A charming little flower of 
true Pompon shape. The color is bright apricot edged with 
red. Most beautiful. 35^ each; 3 for 90jL 
8026 Tip Top Graceful, medium size, round blooms of 
true Pompon shape. The color of the flowers is an intense 
rich crimson. 35<d each; 3 for 90fl. 
7977 Yellow Gem The beautiful flowers are a rich 
creamy yellow. A very attractive shade. Good stems. 
25& each; 3 for 65jzf. 
Dahlias from Seed 
Growing Dahlias from seed is most fascinating. 
Try Burpee’s Superb Strains as offered on page 30 
of this book. 
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