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J. J. BUTZER, PORTLAND, OREGON 
BUTZER’S D AHLI AS-Selected Varieties 
In describing the types of dahlias listed we are using the new classifications of the American Dahlia Society. 
The letters following the name denote type or class to which variety belongs. (C), Cactus, (SC), Semi-Cactus, 
(FD), Formal Decorative, (ID), Informal Decorative. 
Achievement (S. C.)—Gold with bronze shading. In 
depth as well as diameter this flower is one of the 
largest grown easily reaching a size of from 9 to 12 
inches across. Each $1.00 
Alice Whittier (S. C.)—One of the finest and largest 
of the newer prize-winners of a beautiful clear sul¬ 
phur yellow. Each 25c 
Aiko (S. C.)—Large, deep, fine glowing carmine 
to Nopal red. Strong grower and extra fine in every 
way. Each $1.00 
Amarillo Grande (F. D.)-—Flowers are of a beauti¬ 
ful light yellow and are produced freely. Each 25c 
Ambassador (C.)—The color is a beautiful soft yel¬ 
low at the center, with salmon, amber, and pink shad¬ 
ings, gradually deepening towards the tips. The blend¬ 
ing of these colors captivates all. The flowers are of 
the largest size. Each 50c 
American Triumph (C.)—The brightest shade of 
Oriental red, without a trace of any other color, that 
has no tendency to fade. Each 50c 
Amun Ra or The Sun God (D.)—The mammoth 
blooms are of gorgeous shades of copper and orange, 
shading to gold and amber, and deepening, in the 
large full center, to a rich dark, reddish bronze. 
Each 25c 
Amy Martin Garden (I. D.)—Very large bright 
tyrian rose with lighter reverse. Wavy petals. Splen¬ 
did variety. Each $1.00 
Andrea Erickson (I. D.)—A pure white exhibition 
dahlia of huge size and beautiful formation, petals 
being pointed and slightly twisted at tips, which gives 
the flower a fluffy appearance. Blooms early and very 
freely. Each $1.00 
Aztec Glory (I. D.)—A splendid exhibition variety 
of pure golden yellow with flowers of unusual form, 
making a very deep and shaggy flower. A low grower, 
yet it has excellent stems and vigorous foliage. 
Each 50c 
Bagdad (I.D.)—An immense flower of flaming scar¬ 
let red borne on long stems high above the plant. 
An ideal grower and a prolific bloomer. Highly rec¬ 
ommended for those who want rich, bright color, 
either for exhibition or in the garden. Each 75c 
Ballet Girl (C.)—An extra large deep flower: a mass 
of narrow incurved petals of pure orange, white with 
orange base and other variations of these colors on the 
same bush. Free flowering. Very attractive. Each 25c 
Barbara Redfern (I. D.)—A mammoth flower of 
gold overlaid with blends of copper and old rose. 
Blooms are held erect on fine stems. Each 25c 
Bearclaws (C.)—An immense ruby red, tipped a 
decided tan shade, produced on excellent stems. 
Each 25c 
Bob Parker (F. D.)—A fine flower on a perfect stem 
of splendid length. The color is bright rose pink, 
with gold base, and shafts of gold appear on the sur¬ 
face of the petals. Each 50c 
Carmencita (I. D.)—A very large yellow, beautifully 
striped with red, and of unusually, graceful forma¬ 
tion. Each 25c 
Champagne <F. D.)—This giant decorative, aside 
from being one of the largest dahlias grown, is very 
aptly described by its introducer as golden champagne 
with chamois shadings. Each 25c 
Champoeg (F. D.)—A new Oregon dahlia of won¬ 
derful beauty, so very unusual in its colorings that it 
is without a competitor. Color is waxy canary yellow 
at the center shading to bright peach red towards the 
outer edges of the petals, forming a perfect sunburst, 
the two shades being blended together as though 
painted by an artist. Back of petals pale silvery 
yellow. Each 75c 
Chas. G. Reed (F. D.)—Color is a purple red—a 
lively shade not far from crimson. This variety is un¬ 
usually large and is held upright on a perfect stem. 
Each 75c 
Chemar’s Eureka (F. D.)—A very beautiful white 
dahlia touched with a faint tinge of lavender on edges 
of petals. The flowers are produced freely on long 
stiff stems. Each 50c 
Chemar’s Masterpiece (C.)—A huge incurved cactus 
of orchid pink. Stems are good and blooms are of fine 
form. Each 50c 
Cigarette (S. C.)—In color it is creamy white, 
heavily edged with pomegranate red. but it varies 
greatly, no two flowers being exactly alike. Each 25c 
City of Trenton (F. D.)—The front of the petals 
are a rich glowing tangerine orange while the reverse 
is a crushed strawberry red. The gracefully curled 
petals give a two-toned effect. Each 35c 
Cream of the Garden (I. D.)—Cream blending to 
orchid. Very pretty. Each 50c 
Commodore, The, (I. D.)—An immense clear sulphur 
yellow carried on good stems. Dwarf grower. Each 75c 
Conquistador (S. C.)—A very large bloom of soft 
creamy yellow shading to pink at base of petals. 
Bushes are tall and vigorous and stems are long and 
strong. A large exhibition dahlia with unusual keep¬ 
ing qualities. Each 50c 
Cora Butterworth (F. D.)—An immense bloom of a 
silvery or primrose yellow without a trace of any 
other color. High centered flower with waxy petals. 
Blooms carried on long perfect stems high above the 
foliage which is insect resisting. Fine for exhibition. 
Each 50c 
Daddy Butler (S. C.)—An American Beauty Rose 
shade, with the reverse of the twisted and rolled 
petals of a lighter tint forming a pretty color varia¬ 
tion. Each 25c 
Donna California (I. D.)—A blending of deep rose 
suffused with lavender, that will attain 12-inch size. 
Even petals loosely arranged gives one the impression 
of a huge pin wheel. Stems stiff. Each 50c 
Dorothy Stone (I. D.)-—A huge decorative of a true 
deep shade of pink, brighter and richer than Kathleen 
Norris and the substance is heavier. Very full center, 
petals thick and evenly placed, a profuse bloomer. 
Each 50c 
Eagle Rock Fantasy (I. D.)—Exquisitely beautiful, 
of enormous size and depth, and marvelous in form 
and color. The color is a clear mallow pink with the 
petals tastefully notched at the tips adding grace and 
charm to the mammoth blooms. Each 75c 
Eagle Rock Gem (C.)—An immense flower of the 
Ambassador type. In color it is maize yellow, shaded 
orient pink, and is considered to be the finest shaped, 
strong stemmed. Cactus Dahlia yet produced. Each 50c 
Earl Williams (I. D.)—An exceptionally attractive 
fancy or variegated variety, the flowers are of largest 
size, of splendid formation of a brilliant crimson- 
scarlet color, each petal tipped with white; an early 
and free bloomer that continues in good shape to the 
end of the season. Each 25c 
Edna Ferber (S. C.)—An immense dahlia with an 
exceptionally fine, stiff stem. Color a glistening coral 
shading to old gold at base of petals. Each 35c 
Elite Glory (F. D.)—One of the greatest dahlias 
ever originated and a most spectacular exhibition va¬ 
riety that creates a sensation wherever exhibited. The 
color is a radiant bright red and its effect of brilliance 
cannot be surpassed. Each 50c 
Frank Miller (F. D.)—Large picric yellow on long 
straight stems. Very fine. Each 50c 
Fort Monmouth (I. D.)—One of the giants of the 
dahlia world. The predominating color is a rich crim¬ 
son maroon, with shading of bluish violet at tips of 
petals. Each 50c 
Frau O. Bracht (Str. C.)—This was the sensation of 
the New York show, its distinctive form and clean 
cut beauty gave it its place of honor. Color is a clear 
pale primrose. Each 50c 
Glory of Monmouth (F. D.)—A large beautiful 
flower of Eosine pink, shading to strawberry pink at 
center of petals. Base of petals a light orange ; a new 
combination in dahlias. Each 25c 
Grace Curling (I. D.)—A glorious dahlia of great 
size, imposing and beautiful in form and color. The 
latter is pure white at base and to half the petals, 
then changing to lilac-pink and rose. Each 50c 
Harry Strutt (C.)—A clear bright red incurved 
cactus of fine form held on perfect stems. Each 25c 
Ida Perkins (F D.)—This wonderful white won the 
Garden and Home Builder Achievement Medal at Bos¬ 
ton and we consider it to be the best white introduced 
to date. Each 25c 
Imperial Pink (I. D.)-—A magnificent rich, bright, 
true pink, with shades of primrose at the center of 
the flower and then a dark, rose pink center. Stems 
are perfect. Each $1.00 
