Perry Seed Company, 12-13 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston 29 
DAHLIA BULBS For s ,S e ,» p 
OTF* Only strong divisions (with eyes) of field grown 
roots are sold, each being carefully labeled and packed. 
Cultural leaflet included with each order. 
Be sure to see our Fall window display of Dahlia and 
Gladiolus blooms. 
POSTPAID PRICES 
Ask for prices on kinds not listed 
ALICE WHITTIER (Hybrid Cactus). A prize winning 
primrose yellow of good size and stem. 
Each 75c., doz. $7.50. 
BONNIE BRAE (Decorative). An immense exhibition sort 
of a most pleasing shade of cream, passing to a blush 
pink. Each 25c., doz. $2.50. 
EDNA B. CHAMPLIN (Decorative). A choice dark pink 
variety producing blooms on long, stiff stems. 
Each $1.00, doz. $10.00. 
ELLINOR VANDERVEER (Decorative). An early bloom¬ 
ing sort throwing exceptionally beautiful flowers of a 
glowing satiny rose shade. Each 35c., doz. $3.50. 
GILD A GRAY (Decorative). Pure lilac shading to a deep 
Tyrian rose. Exquisite. Each 50c., doz. $5.00. 
GRACE CURLING (Decorative). An outstanding va¬ 
riety; serrated petals. The large, deep, full blooms are of 
a clear Cattleya lavender color shading to white at the 
base of the petals when opening. 
Each $1.00, doz. $10.00. 
HARRIET THOMPSON (Decorative). A brilliant orange 
buff with a reverse of oriental red. Very striking. 
Each $1.00, doz. $10.00. 
HERALD TRIBUNE (Decorative). A handsome, large 
clear white of fine form that we believe you will like 
immensely. Each $1.00,'doz. $10.00. 
JANE COWL (Informal Decorative). A giant on stems of 
unusual length and strength. Its color is a glistening 
bronzy buff and old gold, blending to a deeper shade 
toward the center. The reverse of each petal is a pale 
flesh color. You should have this variety in your col¬ 
lection. Each 75c., doz. $7.50. 
JERSEY’S BEACON (Decorative). An exhibition flower 
of rare beauty. Its color is a Chinese scarlet, with a paler 
reverse, giving it a two-toned effect. A real gem. 
Each 35c., doz. $3.50. 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY (Decorative). Beautiful clear pink, 
the petals slightly touched with gold. A leading cut flow¬ 
er variety, perfect in shape, size and form, with wonderful 
stems and keeping qualities. Each 35c., doz. $3.50. 
JUDGE ALTON D. PARKER (Decorative). A greatly 
admired exhibition variety of immense size, the full deep 
flowers being a rich combination of buff, salmon, pink 
and bronze. Each 35c., doz. $3.50. 
JACQUES FUTRELLE (Decorative). The most attrac¬ 
tive shade of light greenish yellow. At the base of every 
petal is a bright clear yellow filigree petal which makes 
the flower very full like a Chrysanthemum. 
Each 50c., doz. $5.00. 
MARGARET WOODROW WILSON (Decorative). You 
will like this large, opalescent pink with such excellent 
stems. Each 35c., doz. $3.50. 
MARMION (Decorative). A fine exhibition sort with mas¬ 
sive blooms of a pure golden yellow, the reverse being a 
beautiful bronze. Each 75c., doz. $7.50. 
MRS. CARL SALBACH (Decorative). Remarkable in 
size, form and free blooming habit. Its color is an attrac¬ 
tive shade of lavender pink, shading to white. 
Each 25c., doz. $2.50. 
MRS. ETHEL F. SMITH (Hybrid Cactus). One of the 
largest, commonly 10 in. in diameter. Creamy white, 
shading to a lemon tint in the center. 
Each 35c., doz. $3.50. 
MRS. I. DE VER WARNER (Decorative). A gem, and 
universally admired because of its soft orchid coloring, a 
shade seldom found in Dahlias. A fitting companion to 
Jersey’s Beauty for florists’ use. Each 25c., doz. $2.50. 
Perry’s “Blue Ribbon” Collection 
1 each of 12 named varieties, $5.00 postpaid 
There’s exceptional value in this collection, repre¬ 
senting a good selection of the different types of 
Dahlias. All are splendid for general planting. 
Each carefully labeled. 
Perry’s “Amateur” Collection 
12 First Class Varieties, only $2.00 postpaid 
Here is a genuine bargain. To maintain a balance 
of stock we can always choose those kinds of which 
our stock is large and give you the benefit. Of course, 
we shall aim to supply nothing but good, sound 
tubers, no two alike. This has always been a popular 
collection with our trade because it has such excep¬ 
tional value. Each bulb labeled. 
Perry’s “Dollar Special” Collection 
1 each of 6 named varieties, our selection 
In response to many requests for a popular priced 
collection of dependable varieties in the several 
colors we shall choose sorts that w r ill be sure to give 
results under varied conditions. We cannot name 
the kinds in advance. $1.00. 
POLAR SNOW (Decorative). A pure, glistening white of 
fine form and great beauty. Most desirable for cutting. 
Each 50c., doz. $5.00. 
PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA (Decorative). A very choice 
crimson red, darker in the very full center. One customer 
has grown it over 11 ft. in height with over 40 blooms 
upon it at one time. Each 25c., doz. $2.50. 
PRIDE OF STRATFORD (Informal Decorative). Its 
color is cadmium orange shading to light orange yellow 
at the base of petals, reverse rose dore. 
Each 60c., doz. $6.00. 
RADIO (Decorative). A truly remarkable free blooming 
sort producing its immense red and yellow blooms freely 
on good, stout stems. Each 75c., doz. $7.50. 
ROSA ALEXANDER (Hybrid Cactus). Here is a remark¬ 
able two color beauty; a deep chrome orange with every 
petal tipped white—one of the best of that color combina¬ 
tion we have seen. It blooms freely and the plant is 
strong and vigorous. Each 60c., doz. $6.00. 
SOMERSET (Decorative). Its color is a blending of 
salmon and old rose, with occasional touches of lavender. 
A healthy and vigorous grower, producing its large 
blooms on splendid stems. Each 35c., doz. $3.50. 
WALKOVER PRINCE (Decorative). This is a wonderful 
flower in every respect. Each petal is nopal red, a shade 
lighter than brick red, and effectively tipped with very 
pale lemon yellow. The stems attain a length of 18 in. 
and are stiff and straight. One of the largest Dahlias ever 
offered. Each 60c., doz. $6.00. 
WILLIAM H. SLOCOMBE (Decorative). Pale yellow 
blossoms measuring 6 to 8 in. in diameter under ordinary 
conditions. A clear primrose or sulphur yellow. 
Each 25c., doz. $2.50. 
YANKEE KING (Decorative). Strawberry pink, its cen¬ 
ter petals passing to spinel red. A perfect variety for cut¬ 
ting and a wonderful addition for the Dahlia planting of 
distinction. Each 60c., doz. $6.00. 
POMPON DAHLIAS 
Each 25c., doz. $2.50 
AMBER QUEEN. Amber, shaded apricot. 
GOLDEN QUEEN. A perfect yellow. 
LASSIE. Yellow and white; very attractive. 
PRINCE CHARMING. Cream tipped purple. 
RAPHAEL. Very dark maroon. 
VIVID. Brilliant scarlet; very bright and showy. 
