DAHLIAS, EXHIBITION PRIZE-WINNERS 
In this group we offer you the choicest of all exhibition va¬ 
rieties—Dahlias without a fault, perfect in shape, unparallele<l 
in size—every one with long, rigid stems, holding the flowers 
boldly erect, and healthy, vigorous growers with luxuriant 
foliage. Stems 3 to 4 feet high are the average—5 to 7-foot ones 
are not uncommon. This is a collection that will make you a 
Dahlia fan. We offer both dormant roots and green plants. In 
ordering, please specify which is wanted. Roots can be sent 
from NIarch to May; green plants from May to July. If you 
wish to exhibit at the fall Dahlia shows, we recommend the 
green plants to be set out during June. Allow three to four leaders 
per plant, and remove all side buds if you want real fine, large 
flowers and long stems. 
ABBREVIATIONS: 
I.D., Informal Decorative; S.C., Semi-Cactus; 
F.D., Formal Decorative ._ ^ 
Roots 
Achievement. I.D. Golden yellow, suffused Each 
with bronze and rose, giving a general tone of 
apricot. A truly great Dahlia. Bloom 10 x 5 in..?2 00 
Aiko. S.C. Cardinal-red, with silvery reverse at 
the center and tips. An unusual rich color and 
fine form. Bloom 10 x 4 in. 2 50 
Bagdad. I.D. Brilliant scarlet-flame of wonder¬ 
ful size. A prize-winner. Bloom 10 x 4 in. 1 00 
Congressman Wolverton. I.D. Luminous 
salmon-pink; full, high center. Very free bloom¬ 
ing. A Dahlia of great merit. Bloom 8 x 4 in.. 1 00 
Derrill W. Hart. I.D. Deep orange or copper, 
shading to henna-brown. Has a wonderful 
stem. Bloom 10 x 4 in. 75 
Dwight W. Morrow. I.D. A gigantic red Dahlia 
and a sure prize-winner. Bloom 12 x 6 in. 2 00 
Eliza London Shepard. I.D. Bright golden 
orange-apricot. Strong, upright grower and 
free bloomer. Bloom 9 x 4 in. 1 00 
Fort Monmouth. I.D. Rich claret, with un¬ 
usual brightness. Full centered and well formed. 
Bloom 11 X 4 in. 1 00 50 
Gold Imperial. F.D. Gold, with just a tint of lavender on reverse. 
flower with high center. Bloom 8 x 3 in. .. 
Jane Cowl. I.D. Buff and old-gold, blending to apricot and rose at center. 
Bloom 10 X 6 in. 
Josephine G. S.C. Bright rose-pink, some petals tipped yellow. Very charming. 
Karl Bonawitz. S.C. Brilliant velvety carmine. An aristocrat. Bloom 8 x 5 in. 
Kathleen Norris. I.D. Clear pink with silver blushes. Outstanding among Exhibition Dahlias. Bloom 10x5 in 
Kentucky. F.D. A sport of Jersey’s Beauty. Of the same color, with a lot of yellow and gold blended in, making 
it more of a salmon-pink. Bloom 7 x 5 in. 
King Midas. I.D. Rich clear golden yellow of great size. A consistent winner in the showroom. Bloom 10 x 4 in 
Mary Ellen. F.D. A lovely lavender-pink with considerably more pink than lavender. Bloom 10 x 3}^ in. 
Omar Khayyam. I.D. Chinese red at base, shading to bright orange and tipped lighter. A much-admired Dahlia. 
Bloom 9 X 4 in. 
Penn Charter. I.D. Rich gold, tinted with reddish apricot. Massive and of great depth. Bloom 10 x 5 
Rising Sun. F.D. Burnt-orange, tipped gold at center and on the outside petals. Most attractive. 
W. H. T. F.D. An unusually brilliant deep old-rose with faint tintings of mauve on reverse of petals. Bloom 
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W. H. T. A new Super-Giant Dahlia for Exhibition 
Heavy petals with waxy appearance. Deep 
Ranks high among prize Dahlias. 
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Exhibition Tuber Collection; All varieties offered above in tubers (20 in all) for $25 
Exhibition Green Plant Collection (for shipment after May 10): All varieties offered above (20 in all) for $12 
Giant Orchid-flowered Dahlias 
A fine new race of single Dahlias, with twisted petals in star-like formation. Gracefully borne on long stems, they can 
be attractively arranged in vases or baskets. Exceedingly prolific bloomers. Flow-ers 4 to 5 inches in diameter, with plants from 
2 to 3 feet high. They do wonderfully well when pinched back for beds and landscape effects, but should not be thinned out 
nor disbudded. The flowers last unusually long in water. Roots Plants 
Each Each 
Citronella. Clear canary-yellow ground, with crimson-carmine reverse.$1 00 $0 50 
Everest. Pure white throughout: long, graceful, recurving florets. 1 00 50 
Goldfinch. Yellow ground, shaded red, with crimson reverse. 1 00 50 
Leopard. Yellowish ground, with crimson reverse, spotted lighter. 1 00 50 
Mavis. Light lilac ground, with deep reddish purple reverse. 1 00 50 
Polly. Sunflower-yellow ground; carmine-lake reverse. 1 00 50 
Ruby. Light ground, shaded Tyrian; deep Tyrian rose reverse. 1 00 50 
Starfish. Pale lilac ground, suffused Tyrian rose, with deep rose reverse. 1 00 50 
Collection: One root each of the above 8 Orchid Dahlias, $7 
One plant each of the above 8 Orchid Dahlias, S3 
Pompon Dahlias 
12 Exhibition Pompon Dahlias 
An up-to-date list of all the latest and best of these charming miniature Dahlias now so 
much admired and so beautiful for table decoration. All varieties are of smallest size and 
perfect form. 
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Tyrian rose. Very profuse bloomer. 
Brownie. Rich brownish red; splendid 
form. Early and free bloomer. 
Dee Dee. Cattleya-lavender. 
Joe Fette. Pure white. Early. Profuse 
bloomer. 
Little David. Dark bronzy orange. 
Little Edith. Yellow, tipped bronze. 
Little Ike. Brilliant burgundy, tipped deep 
plum, shaded maroon. Profuse bloomer. 
Little Joe. Velvety crimson, shaded darker. 
Little Lloyd. Amber, shading to orange. 
Robbie, Deep royal purple. 
Rose Wilmouth. Fine-formed rose-pink 
blooms. 
Yellow Button. Clear canary-yellow, 
shaded darker. 
Price: Any of the above, in roots, 40 cts. each. The Collection of Exhibition 
Pompons, one root each of the above 12 varieties, $4 
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“Louise Schling,” the outstanding new hardy Chrysanthemum. See page 99 
