East Bridgewater Dahlia Cardens J. K. Alexander , East Bridgewater , Massachusetts 
Plot of Decorative Dahlia, J. M. Goodrich. (See page 28.) 
Decorative Dahlias 
The Decorative Dahlia is the pride of all Dahlias, standing out pre-eminently. In the garden the 
plants are strong, sturdy, vigorous growers, with heavy, dark green foliage, and a remarkable constitu¬ 
tion. The blossoms are produced in great profusion, which is exceptional for a type of “Giant-Flowering 
Dahlias.” For cut-flower purposes they are unsurpassed, having long, straight stems of wiry stiffness, 
and producing their flowers in a pleasing upright manner; then principally their lasting qualities when 
cu t—they are unequaled, lasting longer than any of the other types. As an exhibition flower, the 
Decorative Dahlia is the most gigantic of all Dahlias, blossoms having beauty, substance, quality—all 
essential characteristics of a true “Model of Perfection.” As a decorative flower they are first in every 
respect; being graceful, adapted to designs, and most artistic. 
The blossoms of the Decorative Dahlias are large, flat but beautiful in shape, and full to the center ; 
the petals are somewhat irregularly situated, long, broad, flat, and nearly straight. 
Alexander’s New Decorative Dahlias for 1916 
These four new Dahlias are my own seedlings, and have proven first-class, after successive tests. 
All are varieties that will be a great addition to any collection, and two are especially good as cut- 
flower varieties. The “Wm. Stark Smith” is the finest Fancy Decorative in existence. 
I will ship this Collection of “Four Choice Decorative Dahlias,” prepaid, to any part of the 
United States for $5.00. 
Chas. R. Everson. Alexander’s New Decorative 
Seedling. Named expressly for Mr. Chas. R. 
Everson, of Whitman, Mass., a great admirer of 
beautiful flowers. One of the most exquisite new 
creations. In color, a clear light lavender-pink, 
shading to white. Flowers produced upon long 
stems, well above the foliage. 75 cents each. 
Darlene. Alexander’s Delicate New Decorative 
Seedling. An exquisite shade of live shell-pink, 
with a dainty blending of white at center. The 
plants make ideal specimens, averaging about 
three feet in height; a single plant making a very 
effective showing, and for massing or hedging, 
“Darlene” is ideal. The foliage is a heavy deep 
green; a perfect contrast with the pink and 
white blossoms. This variety is one of the most 
satisfactory garden varieties we are offering, the 
plants being literally covered with blossoms from 
early July until frost. The uniformity and per¬ 
fection of the flower shows unusual^ qualities. 
Unquestionably the finest pink and white Decora¬ 
tive Dahlia to date. $1.00 each. 
Frank A. Walker. Alexander’s New Decorative 
Seedling. Expressly named for Mr. Frank A. 
Walker, of Stoneham, Mass., in compliment to his 
intense love of Dahlias. A charming shade of 
deep lavender-pink. For garden decoration or for 
cut flowers this variety is exceptionally good; 
having long stems and producing flowers in great 
abundance. This Dahlia should be in every gar¬ 
den. 75 cents each. 
Wm. Stark Smith. Alexander’s Phenomenal New 
Decorative Seedling. Named expressly for and 
by special permission of Wm. Stark Smith, Esq., 
of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a very enthusiastic 
Dahlia-lover. The plant is a very vigorous grow¬ 
er, with heavy, dark, glossy green foliage, and a 
remarkable constitution. The flowers are enor¬ 
mous, and produced upon stiff, wiry stems, well 
above the foliage. This wonderful new Fancy 
Decorative Dahlia is one of the largest Dahlias 
in existence; a most sensational variety, possess¬ 
ing remarkable qualities. The blossom is perfect 
in form, grand in appearance, of immense size, 
and exceedingly wonderful color combination. 
A beautiful golden yellow artistically striped 
and splashed scarlet. The effect of these phenom¬ 
enal flowers is most pleasing. $5.00 each. 
