E. Bridgewater Dahlia Gardens J. K. Alexander , E. Bridgewater , Massachusetts 
Show Dahlias 
New Lar^e Flowering Varieties for 1920 
This Grand Collection of 9 Giant-flowering Show Dahlias are the finest collection of Show Dahlias ever 
offered in this country; they are introductions from all over the world together with some of the choicest seed¬ 
lings of this type that I have ever introduced. 
I will send this superb collection of 9 Giant-flowering Show Dahlias, prepaid for $6.00 cash. 
AUGUS MEGAR. New Show Dahlia. The larg¬ 
est and finest lavender-purple Show Dahlia to 
my knowledge. Tall and sturdy. 75 cents each. 
DAVID WARFIELD. Gigantic New Show Dahlia. 
Beautiful deep cherry : red. A Dahlia of extra 
good habit, producing its mammoth flowers upon 
stiff, wiry stems, well above the foliage; a decided 
acquisition. $1.00 each. 
FLAG OF TRUCE. Sterling New English Show 
Dahlia. Heralded from England as one of the 
finest to date. Flowers are perfectly quilled, 
resembling in form the popular “Grand Duke 
Alexis.” Pure white, effectively tinted violet- 
lavender. 75 cents each. 
GOLDEN CROWN. A beautiful new Show Dahlia 
of exceptional merit. Plants are strong and sturdy 
with good habit. The color is a deep lemon-yellow, 
faintly edged with deep strawberry-pink, the whole 
giving a beautiful golden effect. $1.00 each. 
MAYOR DUNN. New Show Dahlia. A beautiful, 
clear scarlet flower of large size and good form. 
Remarkably free bloomer and very showy. A 
valuable addition to any garden. 50 cents each. 
MAUDE ADAMS. Ideal New Show Dahlia. This 
wonderful introduction is unsurpassed in quality 
in every respect; in reality a model of perfection. 
I cannot speak too highly of this variety. The 
color is a pure snowy white, very effectively over¬ 
laid clear delicate pink. Undoubtedly one of the 
finest of the Show type. 50 cents each. 
MISS HELEN HOLLIS. Gigantic Scarlet Show 
Dahlia. A sensational wonder and undoubtedly 
the largest and best deep scarlet Show Dahlia 
in existence. Blossoms are on long, stiff stems, 
well above the foliage. Plant extremely sturdy 
and produces very luxuriant foliage. This ac¬ 
quisition can be highly recommended. $1.00 each. 
MME. MARIKA ANAGNOSTAKI. The extremely 
dainty blending of color is remarkable, being snowy- 
white, delightfully shading to a beautiful rose-pink. 
75 cents each. 
WALTER HAY. A recent introduction of orange- 
red or reddish-buff, somewhat similar to Wm. Neats, 
but very much larger. The flowers are of perfect 
form and are borne on fine, long stems. $1.00 each. 
General List of Show Dahlias 
I will ship this collection of 43 different named varieties, prepaid for $10.00. 
A. D. LIVONI. Beautiful soft pink. Well formed 
flowers with long stems. Perfectly round, ball¬ 
shaped flowers, each petal being very tightly quilled 
and arranged in exact regularity. Free flowering. 
20 cents each. 
ACQUISITION. An exquisite shade of deep lilac. 
Very large with cup-like petals. Especially good 
for cut-flower purposes. 25 cents each. 
ARABELLA. Sulphur-yellow, 
20 cents each. 
tipped pinkish-white. 
A beautiful pure white va- 
extra fine for cutting. 50 
BERTHA DELAIRE. 
riety of large size; 
cents each. 
DIAMANT. Pure white. 35 cents each. 
DOROTHY PEACOCK. The flowers are of good A 
size, exquisite form, great substance; the color o 
is that beautiful, clear, live pink that appeals to||| 
everyone. 25 cents each. 
DR. KEYNES. Giant Show Dahlia. Buff shaded m 
red. One could not imagine greater perfection v 
in shape. This variety is one of the very best ] 
and bears my highest recommendation. 50 cents 
each. 
ELBERTON. A deep orange-red flower, 
better in this color. 25 cents each. 
Nothing 
EMPRESS OF AUSTRALIA. A very reliable vari¬ 
ety. The color is a pure yellow, slightly tipped 
a reddish-brown. Of good size and habit; free 
bloomer. 25 cents each. 
GLADIATEUR. Clear violet, 
splendid new exhibition variety. 
shaded blue. 
35 cents each. 
A 
GLOBE DE MANTES. Bright scarlet; a perfect 
model. 35 cents each. 
GOLDEN AGE. Sulphur-yellow. Free - flowering. 
20 cents each. 
Miss Helen Hollis. (For description see page 31). 
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