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THE GOOD & REESE CO., SPRINGEIELD, OHIO 
V. 
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The New and Better DAHLIAS 
started Green Plants From Pots Will Be Supplied On This List 
'AT Z7'/ been so materially improved in the past ten years as the Dahlia. To compare the new 
i\o rlower varieties with flowers ten to thirteen inches across with the older types is a revelation to the 
" ■' average grower. Florists who are not growing the new and better varieties are neglecting a 
big opportunity for increased profits. 
We are growing a very complete collection of the new varieties, selecting each year only those which show decided 
commercial merit and improvement. Each one of the new varieties listed is an improvement over anything yet intro¬ 
duced. Compare our prices with those of reliable growers-—and place your order today. 
I FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT 
This outstanding new Decorative Dahlia is, without question, 
i ‘ ■ one of the finest garden varieties ever introduced. We have 
I been observing this variety for the past two years and can truthfully say that it is worthy of bear- 
! ing its illustrious name The abundantly produced flowers are of large size and of a beautiful ruby 
i red shade. One of the first Dahlias to open and the flowers continue until frost. By all means, 
I plant this fine variety. $1.00 each, $10.00 per 12 
Deliveries Aprii ISth and Later—Started Piants Only 
Variety 
Each 
Per 12 
Per 100 
DOROTHY STONE (Decorative) —Selected by the popular young actress. Miss Dorothy 
Stone, at the New York Show to bear her name. This magnificent Dahlia has been the 
talk of the show at all the Eastern exhibitions this year. It is a huge decorative of a true 
deep pink shade, brighter and richer than “Kathleen Norris” and the substance is heavier. 
This is a distinct and splendid exhibition companion to Kathleen Norris. Very full center, 
petals thick and evenly placed, profuse bloomer, deep green leathery foliage, medium to tall 
habit of growth, stem upright and strong, flowers held well above foliage. In fact, it is 
everything a good Dahlia should be for exhibition. 
$0.50 
$3.50 
$25.00 
$25.00 
30.00 
FORT MAMMOUTH (Cactus)-— One of the giants of the Dahlia world. The predominating 
color is a rich crimson maroon, with shading of bluish violet at lips of petals. The flowers 
are well formed and of true semi-cactus type of immense size. A prolific bloomer and 
splendid keeper. 
.50 
$3.50 
4.50 
HARRY MAYER (Decorative) —One of the finest exhibition Dahlias to date. Color a beau¬ 
tiful silvery pink on face of petal with a deeper rose pink on reverse; petals very regularly 
placed, making a thick flower. Foliage dark green and plant has excellent habit of growth. 
Harry Mayer is destined to become one of the best cut flower varieties. 
.50 
JANE COWL (Decorative)- —No Dahlia has ever been in such great demand. Ideal bush-— 
fairly tall, with vigorous dark green, leather-thick foliage, straight and strong, yet not 
clumsy; monster blooms of glistening bronzy buff and salmon shades. Jane Cowl is held 
on the stem just as it should be-—looking at you and slightly up. The flowers are immense, 
of the full petaled decorative type, with just enough twist to the broad petals to add the 
touch of refinement. It has been called the world’s “most perfect Dahlia.”. 
1.35 
10.00 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY (Decorative)- —Undoubtedly the most popular Dahlia ever intro¬ 
duced. For garden and cut flower planting, it is unsurpassed. Large, pure pink flowers 
on tall straight stems. An excellent keeper. Jersey’s Beauty is without a fault. 
1.20 
8.00 
JERSEY’S BEACON (Decorative) —Large, well formed flowers of Chinese scarlet, with a 
paler reverse, giving a beautiful two-toned elFect. Jersey’s Beacon is an excellent cut 
flower variety because of its unique color and lasting qualities. 
1.35 
10.00 
JERSEY’S CAPRICE (Decorative) —Large golden flowers of good form and substance. 
Stems rigid. Flowers of the popular and pleasing autumn shade. A splendid variety that 
IS meeting with more favor each year among Dahlia growers. Good cut flower variety. . . . 
1.35 
10.00 
JERSEY’S GLORY (Decorative)-— A magnificent bloom both in color and form. Color is 
a sparkling orange intermingled with yellow. Huge flowers of perfect outline, held on long 
rigid stems. Vigorous habit of growth. Jersey’s Glory is fast becoming one of America’s 
most popular Dahlias. 
1.35 
10.00 
JERSEY^S SOVEREIGN (Decorative) —Every grower should add this variety to his list. 
It will, in time, we believe, prove one of the most popular. A good grower and early bloomer. 
Flowers of large size and of a beautiful shade of salmon-orange. Especially recommended. 
1.35 
10.00 
KATHLEEN NORRIS (Decorative)-—^A bloom of gigantic proportions. True rose-pink 
in color later deepening to mallow pink. It was awarded first prize as the best flower in 
four great Eastern shows in addition to innumerable other awards as an undisseminated 
seedling. We cannot recommend Kathleen Norris too highly. 
.50 
2.75 
20.00 
KEMP’S VIOLET WONDER (Decorative) —The best violet colored Dahlia to date. The 
predominating color of this great Dahlia is a rich naphthaline violet, with an underlying 
tone of royal purple, with bluish lavender reverse. Flowers are nearly as perfect in form 
as possible; of true decorative type, and of massive proportions, attaining to a diameter of 
ten inches and over, and to a depth of six to seven inches. The flowers are borne on stiff 
stems, ten to fourteen inches above the foliage. The variety has wonderful keeping qualities. 
One of the most outstanding Dahlias yet introduced. 
.50 
3.50 
25.00 
MARGARET MASSON (Decorative) —A wonderful new exhibition variety with very large 
full flowers on rigid stems. The flowers are of a pleasing shade of silvery lavender pink. 
Extra fine for cutting. 
1.35 
10.00 
