Cactus and Decorative Dahlias— 
8186 Satan (S. C.) Flaming red with a slight touch of 
gold at the center. The fascinating color, together with the 
horn-like, perfectly rolled and incurved petals, makes this a 
most outstanding variety. The illustration above does not 
nearly do justice to the beauty of this fine variety—it must 
be seen to be appreciated. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
8187 Shahrazad (F. D.) Massive flowers with large, 
pointed petals which curl and twist in an artistic manner. The 
color is soft Tyrian-rose. A marvelous variety which will 
give additional charm toyour garden. 500 each; 3 for $1.35. 
8188 Snow Boy (C.) Beautiful, large, pure white 
blooms of true Cactus form. A prolific bloomer of unusual 
charm. Excellent for cutting and of highly decorative value 
in the garden. 450 each; 3 for $1.20. 
Choice Dahlias in Color 
Mixtures 
Growing hundreds of varieties of Dahlias each year, we 
naturally have many in quantities too small to list 
separately. We are offering them in color mixtures at 
ridiculously low prices. All are good; there is not a 
poor one in the lot. All are large flowered. 
8232 Pink Shades. 
8233 Red Shades. I Your choice: 
8234 White. ( , f - n .. 
8235 Yellow Shades. ( « 
8231 Mauve Shades. 
8230 Autumn Shades . ) Ior 3>Z Z5 - 
Five of Burpee’s Giant 
Gold Medal Dahlias 
All are really good varieties and most reliable for 
garden and home decoration. Franklin D. Roose¬ 
velt, carmine-red; Francis Larocco, bright yellow; 
Kathleen Norris, rose-pink shading to coral-pink; 
Kentucky, salmon-orange shading to grenadine 
orange; Marshall's Beauty, rose-pink shaded laven- 
der-hlac. 
Special Collection Offers 
9807 5 roots (1 of each, value $2.45) q,. 0 - 
for only 
9808 15 roots (3 of each, value $6.60) «n Q 
for only »P«5.UU 
Star of Bethlehem (S. C.) A marvelous, pure 
white flower of great refinement. The petals are broad at 
the base and come to a fine point at the tips, giving the 
flower a star-like effect. The blooms are large and of good 
depth. One of the best whites. 500 each; 3 for $1.35. 
8067 Sultan of Hillcrest (F. D.) Enormous, well- 
formed blooms of good substance borne on strong stems. 
The color is lemon-yellow with reverse of rosy pink, giving 
an unusual color effect. $4.00 each; 3 for $11.25. 
8070 SunklSS (S. C.) Giant-sized blooms of glorious 
form, composed of broad petals which roll up, appearing 
like large quills. Outer petals are rosy salmon while the 
center ones are bright yellow. Very beautiful, and entirely 
distinct from all others. 750 each; 3 for $2.10. 
7968 The World (F. D.) Exquisite large blooms of 
rich, deep rosy magenta, overlaid with scarlet and shaded 
with silver on the edges. 450 each; 3 for $1.20. 
7969 Thomas A. Edison (F. D.) Beautiful royal pur- 
pie blooms of staghorn petal formation. This was named 
for the famous electrical wizard with his full approval. 
600 each; 3 for $1.65. 
8091 Treasure Island (F. D.) A striking Dahlia of 
large size and beautiful petal formation. The color is bright 
apricot shaded with gold. The combination of colors is 
exquisite and rather unusual. 500 each; 3 for $1.35. 
8J91 Warren Church (C.) The color is a violet-rose 
of delicate beauty. The center is pure white. A truly 
outstanding Cactus Dahlia for the garden and cutting 
$1.50 each; 3 for $4.25. 
8192 White King (F. D.) This is a beautiful, pure 
white sport of Francis Larocco, which it equals in size 
beauty of form and substance. 400 each; 3 for $1.05. 
Wonder (I. D.) The greatest white 
Dahlia in this class. The blooms are perfect in every 
respect. Of strong growth and very free-blooming. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
8194 Wm. H. Hogan (F. D.) Garnet-red tipped 
white. A beautiful bi-color that is always true; fine stems 
and large, well-formed blooms. 400 each; 3 for $1.05. 
Miniature Dahlias 
These Miniature Dahlias are of various forms and types, being, as it were, “vest pocket” editions of the 
large-flowered Decorative, Cactus and other types. They are unexcelled for planting in the border because 
oi their f ather dwarf growth and free-blooming qualities. They require but little disbudding, if any. 
1 heir value as cut flowers assures them a place in every garden. 2 to 3 ft.; well-branched and bushy. 
8210 Baby Royal Soft apricot with rosy scarlet shad¬ 
ing. Blooms of Semi-Cactus type, 3K in. across. Plants 
are of compact growth. 750 each; 3 for $2.10. 
8211 Blue Bird Bluish lavender, ball-shaped blooms 
of Formal Decorative type. The flowers grow about ,3K in. 
across, and are borne most freely. 350 each; 3 for 900. 
8215 Carla A charming Miniature Dahlia of Semi- 
Cactus type—buff, heavily shaded old rose and suffused 
violet-rose. Very effective. 750 each; 3 for $2.10. 
8212 Elizabeth Pape 2 yi in. blooms of bright rose- 
pink with amber suffusion. One of the finest Miniature 
Dahlias of distinct cactus form. 350 each; 3 for 900. 
7997 Fairy Rose-pink overlaid with pastel lavender. The 
base of the petals is bright yellow. A lovely Miniature 
Decorative Dahlia. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.25. 
8213 Irene An exquisite, old rose Miniature Decorative 
Dahlia of unusual appeal. The blooms are well-formed and 
of fine substance. 350 each; 3 for 900. 
8216 Jean Handsome flowers of Semi-Cactus type. The 
color is apricot-buff suffused violet-rose. A very refined 
variety you surely will like. 750 each; 3 for $2.10. 
7978 Little Jewel Small, rounded flowers about 2 in. 
across, of a pure peach-blossom pink. They are borne 
profusely on compact plants. 350 each; 3 for 900. 
8217 Onah An early and free-blooming Miniature Dahlia 
of Informal Decorative type, with marvelous blooms of 
amber shaded orange at the center. 600 each; 3 for $1.65. 
8218 Paddy Deep rose-pink on flesh-colored ground. The 
flowers are of Formal Decorative shape. Comes into bloom 
early and is very free flowering. 600 each; 3 for $1.65. 
8219 Peytie Conway Clear violet-rose, accentuated 
by silver shadings at the tips of the petals. A rather tall- 
growing variety which freely produces its flowers on long, 
thin, but wiry stems. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
8220 Red Head A superb and brilliant shade of scarlet- 
orange. The flowers are borne on elegant long stems and 
face upward. Of Formal Decorative type. Very bright and 
cheerful. 500 each; 3 for $1.35. 
8214 Rhoda The small, double blooms are rich butter¬ 
cup-yellow shaded sunset-orange. 'Useful for low effects in 
landscape planting. 350 each; 3 for 900. 
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Every Garden—no matter how small—should include some Burpee Dahlias 
