Dahlia Catalogue for 1913. 
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Fancy Dahlias. 
NEW FANCY DAHLIAS FOR 1913. 
I will send this Superb Set of 11 Wonderful New varieties for $5.00, pre¬ 
paid to any part of North America. 
Arthur Lefavcur. Gigantic New Fancy Dahlia. The color com'bination in 
this sterling variety is remarkable and attracts the greatest attention, 
the ground color being a beautiful sulphur yellow, lined specked and 
striped deep, gorgeous crimson. The immense flowers of this acquisi¬ 
tion are produced upon long stiff stems, well above the foliage. An 
exceptionally reliable variety; one of the choicest of this season’s intro¬ 
ductions. $1.00 each. 
Attractive. 1912. Ideal New Fancy Dahlia. This most pleasing Fancy 
Dahlia is properly named, being very striking in appearance. The flow¬ 
ers are full to the center, almost round with long, stiff stems. The color 
is a bright yellow with a glowing crimson stripe. Very effective; one 
of the best of this season’s introductions. 50 cents each. 
Chas. Turner. Superb New Fancy Dahlia. Very showy and novel in ap¬ 
pearance; perfect in form and peculiar, though most pleasing, combina¬ 
tion of colors. Delicate orange and fawn color striped and flaked with 
chocolate. One of the most satisfactory varieties to date. 50 cents 
each. 
Distinction. Wonderful New English Creation. A favorite and a variety 
unsurpassed for exhibition purposes. The color combination is delight¬ 
ful, being a beautiful white effectively striped with violet. One remark¬ 
able feature of this acquisition is its excellent habit; the flowers are of 
ideal form and produced upon strong, wiry stems well above the foli¬ 
age. The phenomenal size of the flowers secures a leading place for 
this New Creation. This Dahlia can be highly recommended. $1.00 
each. 
Gloria de Guiscard, Ideal New Fancy Dahlia. A novel Fancy variety of 
medium size; flowers are very compact and produced with great free¬ 
dom on long, wiry stems. In color it! is an almost indescribable combi¬ 
nation of orange red, yellow, pink and white. The appearance at a 
little distance of this combination is a yellow base overlaid pinkish-red 
with white tips. 35 cents each. 
Johan Doehier. New Fancy Dahlia. A magnificent new variety; buff 
specked and striped crimson. Very large and fine. 50’ cents each. 
Les Amours de Madame. New Giant Fancy Dahlia. Delicate pale rose, 
striped scarlet. A beautiful combination of color and universally ad¬ 
mired. One of the most pleasing Fancy Dahlias grown. $1.00 each. 
Mme. Lily Large. Attractive New Fancy Dahlia. The effective coloring, 
charming appearance and excellent form prove this a perfect gem. An 
exquisite shade of yellow, striped and specked vermilion. Flowers of 
immense size. 50 cents each. 
Rebecca. Sensational New Fancy Dahlia. An exceedingly attractive vari¬ 
ety of unusual beauty. A charming shade of lilac, striped crimson. 
A very beautiful variety. 50 cents each. 
S. Mortimer. New English Fancy Dahlia. Pink ground color, flaked crim¬ 
son. One of the best to date. 50 cents each. 
Sunset. New Giant Show Dahlia. This .exquisite variety is properly named, 
having been compared to the summer sunset because of its remarkable 
coloring, the color combination being a beautiful golden yellow striped 
and splashed a lively deep scarlet. A most charming novelty. 50 cents 
each. 
