E ACH year the demand for better Dahlias is 
more insistent as it becomes generally rea¬ 
lized that this popular flower is being developed 
along lines of greater practical usefulness. 
Believing that size and beauty alone would 
not be sufficient to satisfy the future Dahlia 
enthusiast, we have devoted much time and 
effort in the past ten years to the work of breed¬ 
ing into our large novelties a combination of 
vigorous growing habit, distinctive colors and 
exceptional keeping qualities. 
We have had marked success in the produc¬ 
tion of many sturdy growing varieties that will 
stand shipping and will remain fresh for three 
and four days in the close atmosphere of the 
exhibition hall. 
Such varieties are rapidly winning new friends 
for the Dahlia and adding to the ranks of those 
who derive pleasure from growing a few hills, 
as well as those who enter this held more ex¬ 
tensively for profit. 
We take pleasure in offering, for this season, 
the small list of tried varieties described in 
this folder. 
3 ** 
Terms: Cash with order or before date of 
delivery. 25 per cent with orders for C.O.D. 
shipments. Retail orders will be shipped post¬ 
age paid. 
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Special Collection 
Offer 
No. 1—One root each of Golden Eclipse, H 
James Kirby and Ida McSherry. lO 
No. 2 — One root each of James Kirby, 
Senecas and Topazos. Ik/ 
No. 3—One root each of Ida McSherry, $ 
Topazos and Roseata. 
