East Bridgewater Dahlia Cardens J. K. Alexander , East Bridgewater , Massachusetts 
Plot of Decorative Dahlia, J. M. Goodrich. 
New Up-to-date Decorative Dahlias for 1917 
Four of the finest and most satisfactory Decorative Dahlias grown; varieties that have reached per¬ 
fection in every respect. They are of gigantic size, perfect shape, produce their blossoms in abundance, 
and bear my highest recommendation. 
I will send these “Four Ideal Dahlias,” prepaid, to any part of the United States for $2.00. 
“J. M. Goodrich” and “Mina Burgle” are two Dahlias everyone should grow. 
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. For massing or hedg¬ 
ing, “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 offer¬ 
ing, the plants being literally covered with 
blossoms from early July until frost. The uni¬ 
formity and perfection of the flower shows 
unusual qualities. Unquestionably the finest 
pink and white Decorative 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 garden. 75 cents each. 
J. M. GOODRICH. Gigantic new Decorative seed¬ 
ling. Without exception the best Decorative for 
all purposes we have had the pleasure of intro¬ 
ducing. It has size and beauty, exceptionally 
long stems, and is free-flowering. The coloring 
is entirely new, and wins instant favor. A beau¬ 
tiful salmon-pink, each petal effectively tipped 
primrose-yellow. The nearest to an ideal Dah¬ 
lia we have been able to introduce. 75 cents 
each. 
MINA BURGLE. A seedling named and origi¬ 
nated by Mr. Burgle, a California Dahlia lover. 
This new introduction is one of the finest vari¬ 
eties to date; a champion variety, producing 
flowers of gigantic size, and remarkable beauty. 
The best in existence; in color, a glowing and 
most brilliant scarlet. The flowers are of per¬ 
fect Decorative type, and borne upon long, wiry 
stems, well above the foliage. A variety which 
attracts universal attention. 50 cents each. 
New Holland Decorative Dahlias for 1917 
The New Holland Decorative Dahlias are the very choicest of the New Decorative Dahlias, possessing 
size, beauty and quality. They are among the finest of our foreign importations. 
I will ship this Wonderful Collection of Six Gigantic Decorative Dahlias, prepaid, to any 
part of the United States for $3.00. 
Alice Roosevelt. New Holland Decorative Dahlia. 
The blending of colors is very unusual, white 
daintily overlaid lilac. Plants are of remark¬ 
ably good habit, producing flowers upon strong, 
wiry stems, well above the foliage. 25c each. 
Berch van Heemstede. New Holland Decorative 
Dahlia. A remarkably handsome variety, of 
perfect form, especially distinguished for its 
purity in color; a most exquisite pure yellow. 
This variety is one of the latest importations 
from Holland, being introduced there in 1914, 
where it was awarded the First-Class Certificate. 
$1.00 each. 
Great Britain. Gigantic New Holland Decorative 
Dahlia. The average size of the flowers is 
nearly eight inches in diameter; this is an ex- 
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