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I. N. SIMON & SON, 529 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA 
SIMON’S SELECT DAHLIAS 
The Perfection Collection of New and Rare Dahlias 
The following list which has been selected from the different types is worthy of every flower lover’s attention who wants a selection of 
high-grade varieties. The collection is comprised of recent introductions of great merit and we feel confident that they will give satisfaction. 
Add 5c each If wanted by mall; by express at purchaser's expense. 
Abbreviations of variety, as follows: (C) Cactus; (S. C.) Semi-Cactus; (F. D.) Formal Decorative; (I. D.) Informal Decorative; (B) Ball. 
Cultural Note. —Dahlias should be grown in a well-drained 
position. Spade a liberal quantity of well-rotted stable manure, or 
sheep manure and bone meal into the soil at planting time. Culti¬ 
vate regularly during the growing season and keep the plants well 
supplied with water. After the first killing frost the roots should 
be dug up and stored away in a cool place. 
Abe Lincoln (S. C.)—A strong, vigorous grower. Color, bright 
red with rose red reflex. The large flowers are produced on long, 
slender, perfectly straight stems. Free blooming. Each, 50c. 
Audrey Davenport (S. C.)—A clear milk white that will event¬ 
ually find its way into every collection. The flowers are splendidly 
formed and held facing on stiff, slender, erect stems. Size eight 
inches. An early and continuous bloomer. A splendid exhibition 
and commercial variety. Each, 50c. 
Couronne d’Or (I. D.)—This has been called the golden bronze 
Jersey Beauty. It is even a stronger grower, a larger flower, and 
produced upright on long stiff stems. The color is a rich bronzy 
apricot edged gold. Each, 35c. 
Elite Glory (F. D.)—A magnificent giant red, flowers of great 
substance and regular form. Blooms freely on rigid stems; entirely 
distinct. Each, 50c. 
Esther Dean Browning (S. C.)—A fine garden and cut flower 
variety. Color, clear shrimp pink tinting lighter towards the center. 
The flowers are produced on long, straight stems. A splendid keeper 
and one of the best varieties for the garden. Each, 50c. 
Glory of Monmouth (F. D.)—Color a beautiful pastel salmon 
pink, a most unusual dahlia, with full high center and a profuse 
bloomer on long stiff stems. Each, 50c. 
Jane Cowl (I. D.)—Probably the most popular variety. A fine 
exhibition variety and one that has attracted attention. The plant 
is a vigorous grower, with long stiff stems that hold the large flowers 
erect. Color, bronzy buff and old gold, blending salmon at the 
center. Each, 50c. 
Kathleen Norris (I. D.)—An outstanding giant variety with 
broad overlapping petals. Color rose pink deepening to mallow pink, 
with the center petals a lighter shade. A great exhibition variety 
and a fine keeper. Each, $1.00. 
King Midas (I. D.)—One of the finest yellow varieties. Perfect in 
form. The giant flowers are produced on long, stiff, straight stems. 
The plant is a vigorous grower and the large full centered flowers are 
fine keepers.^ One of the best exhibition varieties. Each, 75c. 
N. J. S. C. C. (I. D.)—A fine exhibition variety, producing giant 
blooms with high full centers, orchid pink in color, on strong sturdy 
plants. The flowers have great substance and keep well. 
Each, 75c. 
Robert H. Groff (I. D.)—A fine, new, lilac rose variety, producing 
giant flowers on long graceful stems. The plant is a strong, vigorous 
grower and a free bloomer. A popular exhibition variety. 
Each, 75c. 
Mrs. Robert H. Groff 
{See page 69) 
Treasure Island (F. D.)—One of the brightest autumn shade 
dahlias, color, bright apricot with gold and rose suffusion. A splendid 
garden or exhibition variety. Each, 75c. 
Edith Eastburn Simon, the new ruffled Dahlia—This wonderful 
creation is the first and forerunner of a new race. The size is im¬ 
mense, 10 to 12 inches under ordinary cultivation, while the flower 
is 5 inches thick. Each petal is_ beautifully ruffled as well as twisted 
and whorled, while the color is an exquisite creamy pink at the 
center, deepening to a beautiful shell pink on the outer petals, blend¬ 
ing lighter toward the tips. It is an early and free bloomer and the 
greatest sensation in Dahlias this season. 
Strong Plants (ready for delivery May 1st.) $2.50 each. Postpaid. 
Superb Decorative Dahlias 
Bonnie Brae (I. D.)—Cream shaded blush pink; very large; free 
bloomer on long, slender stems. Each, 35c. 
Jersey's Beacon (F. D.)—Bright scarlet, with a buff reflex. Very 
1 arge; splendid form and a free and continuous bloomer. Each, 35c. 
Jersey’s Beauty (F. D.)—Very fine true pink, flowers of perfect 
shape, produced on long, straight, stiff stems. Very free bloomer, 
and a splendid keeper. Each, 35c. 
Leo Neissen (F. D.)—A strong, vigorous grower with long stems. 
Color, brilliant cardinal red. A flne exhibition or garden variety. 
Each, 35c. 
Le Grand Manitou (F. D.)—Large; lilac penciled crimson, extra 
fine; dwarf. Each, 25c. 
Margaret Woodrow Wiison (I. D.)—Immense size, and fine 
form on stiff stems. Color, creamy white, suffused pink, reflex 
darker. Splendid exhibition flower. Each, 35c. 
SPECIAL OFFER. 1 each of 
Mina Burgle (F. D.)—Color rich cardinal red, it is of fine form. 
The plant is a strong vigorous grower, producing the flower freely on 
long, stiff stems. We offer a select strain of roots. Each, 25c. 
Minnie McCullough (F. D.)—Very striking variety, color soft 
golden yellow tipped bronzy red. An autumn tint; perfect flowers 
on long stems. Each, 25c. 
Queen Mary (F. D.)—Color clear silvery cerise pink. The plant 
is a strong, healthy, vigorous, upright branching grower, producing 
the flowers freely on long stiff stems. Each, 25c. 
Senator Baird (F. D.)—A noble flower of immense size, beautiful 
regular form and borne erect on cane stiff stems. The color is the 
richest, glowing red. It is the finest of all red decoratives for ex¬ 
hibition or for the garden. The plant is strong, sturdy with luxuriant 
dark glossy green foliage. The flowers are very full to the center, 
up until frost. Each, 25c. 
Trentonlan (F. D.)—Coppery to reddish bronze. Each, 50c. 
Venus (F. D.)—Color pale lilac; flowers of good form from 6 to 7 
inches across, and produced freely on long stiff stems. Each, 25c. 
the 12 varieties,' $2.75 postpaid. 
