J. K. Alexander, E. Bridgewater, Massachusetts E. Bridgewater Dahlia Gardens 
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 constitution. The blossoms 
are produced in great profusion, which is exceptional for a type of giant-flowering Dahlias. For cut-flower pur¬ 
poses 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 cut—they are unequaled, lasting longer than any 
of the other types. As an exhibition flower the Decorative Dahlia is the most gigantic of all Dahlia blossoms hav¬ 
ing 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. 
My collection of Decorative Dahlias is the largest and most up-to-date to my knowledge, including the finest 
and largest varieties from all parts of the world. 
New Decorative 
This collection of 25 Gigantic New Decorative 
tion, and one sure to give satisfaction. 
BRADFORD. A gigantic scarlet red Decorative that 
is very desirable for exhibition purposes. Good 
bloomer and good stems. $1.00 each. 
CAMBRIA. Deep rose-pink with blending of white. 
The largest and best rose-pink Decorative Dahlia 
to my knowledge. Flowers from six to eight inches 
in diameter, and can be forced to nine and ten inches. 
Its blooms are produced upon long stiff stems, making 
it one of the most desirable and one that I can highly 
recommend. $2.00 each. 
Dahlias for 1922 
Dahlias prepaid for $40.00. An unusually good collec- 
making this mammoth flower one of the most beauti¬ 
ful for both exhibition and garden purposes. Long 
stiff stems, producing its giant flower well above the 
foliage. $2.00 each. 
GEORGE H. CARR. An extraordinary large per¬ 
fectly formed variety which will be particularly 
valuable to those who exhibit. The color is a 
peculiar shade of magenta shading lighter at tips. 
Free-flowering. $1.00 each. 
New Decorative Dahlia—Mabel B. Taft 
$2.00 each. (One-half actual size.) 
CAPT. E. GRAHAM. The largest yellow Decorative 
to my knowledge; one that always produces mon¬ 
strous flowers of exhibition quality, from six to nine 
inches in diameter. $5.00 each. 
DOROTHY WILLIS. A new Decorative Dahlia 
that always attracts considerable attention, as 
variegated dahlias are always attractive and popular. 
In color, a clear white heavily striped and splashed 
maroon. Flowers of large size growing from five to 
eight inches in diameter. $2.00 each. 
GEORGE E. BEMISTER. (Bemister.) A gigantic 
clear lemon yellow Decorative. Flowers from five 
to eight inches in diameter. Long curling petals 
(For description see page 25 .) 
GLORY OF NEW HAVEN. (Slocombe.) A seedling 
from “Mildred Slocombe” this being large and more 
beautiful in color. A beautiful shade of pinkish 
mauve. The nearest to lavender to my knowledge 
in desirable Decorative Dahlias. Plants are tall 
robust growers and produce large flowers with 
remarkable freedom on long strong stems. Indis¬ 
pensable for exhibition purposes. $2.00 each. 
JAMES H. McVICKER. (Hathaway.) A very 
abundant flowering variety that is attractive because 
of its combination of colors. White splashed and 
heavily striped purple-crimson. An early continu¬ 
ous bloomer. $1.00 each. 
