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THE GOOD & REESE CO., SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 
The New and Better Dahlias 
Started Green Plants From Pots Will Be Supplied On This List 
No !* > SoWPr i ' las been so materially improved in the past ten years as the Dahlia. To compare 
the new varieties with flowers ten to thirteen inches across with the older types 
is a revelation to the average grower. Florists who are not growing the new and better varieties are 
neglecting a big opportunity for increased profits. 
We are growing a very complete collection of the new varieties, selecting each year only those 
which show decided commercial merit and improvement. Each one of the new varieties listed is an 
improvement over anything yet introduced. Compare our prices with those of reliable growers—and 
place your order today. 
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FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT This outstanding new Decorative Dahlia is, without 
——. . . i it- , ., .. ,. question, one of the finest garden varieties ever intro¬ 
duced. We have been observing this variety for the past two years and can truthfully say that 
it is worthy of bearing its illustrious name. The abundantly produced flowers are of large size 
and of a beautiful ruby red shade. One of the first Dahlias to open and the flowers continue 
until frost. By all means, plant this fine variety . $1.00 each, $10.00 per 12 
DELIVERIES APRIL 15th AND LATER - STARTED PLANTS ONLY 
Variety 
ANDREA ERICSON (Informal Decorative)—A large flower of pearl white color 
borne on heavy stems. A fine show variety . 
BUCKEYE BRIDE (Formal Decorative)—Large flowers of a salmon pink. It is an 
early and continuous bloomer. Truly a distinctive Dahlia . 
CHAMPOEG (Formal Decorative)—Truly a beautiful flower of a waxy canary yellow 
at the center shading to a salmon pink which deepens in cool weather. A strong 
growing plant with rough thick foliage . 
DAD (Formal Decorative)—Not just another red but one that is above the average. 
a brilliant red. Worthy of your trial . 
DWIGHT A. MORROW (Informal Decorative)—This is a gigantic velvety red. Its 
size, form and richness of color make this Dahlia a winner whenever shown . 
DOROTHY STONE (Decorative) —Selected by the popular young actress, Miss Dor¬ 
othy Stone, at the New York Show to bear her name. This magnificent Dahlia has 
been the talk of the show at all the Eastern exhibitions this year. It is a huge decor¬ 
ative of a true deep pink shade, brighter and richer than “Kathleen Norris” and the 
substance is heavier. This is a distinct and splendid exhibition companion to Kathleen 
Norris. Very full center, petals thick and evenly placed, profuse bloomer, deep green 
leathery foliage, medium to tall habit of growth, stem upright and strong, flowers 
held well above foliage. In fact, it is everything a good Dahlia should be for exhi¬ 
bition . 
EAGLE ROCK FANTASY (Informal Decorative)—A clear mallow pink or violet 
rose with silver shadings. The flowers are borne on long stems that hold them erect. 
accompanied with medium dark green foliage . 
FORT MONMOUTH (Cactus)—One of the giants of the Dahlia world. The predom¬ 
inating color is a rich crimson maroon, with shading of bluish violet at lips of petals. 
The flowers are well formed and of true semi-cactus type of immense size. A pro¬ 
lific bloomer and splended keeper. 
FRAU O. BRACHT (Cactus)—This variety is one from Germany. It is a straight 
petaled cactus type of a clear primrose yellow. Since its introduction it has become 
a popular variety for show purposes . 
GOLDEN GOBLIN (Formal Decorative)—A Dahlia that is of sturdy growth and one 
that produces. The flower is a rich golden color and is borne on a strong stem. 
HARRY MAYER (Decorative)—One of the finest exhibition Dahlias to date. Color 
a beautiful silvery pink on face of petal with a deeper rose pink on reverse; petals 
very regularly placed, making a thick flower. Foliage dark green and plant has ex¬ 
cellent habit of growth. Harry Mayer is destined to become one of the best cut 
flower varieties . 
IDA PERKINS (Formal Decorative)—A beautiful white Dahlia, the flowers are of 
fine form and substance, keeping long when cut. It blooms early and is continuous 
to frost . 
JANE COWL (Decorative)—No Dahlia has ever been in such great demand. Ideal 
bush—fairly tall, with vigorous dark green, leather-thick foliage, straight and strong, 
yet not clumsy; monster blooms of glistening bronzy buff and salmon shades. Jane 
Cowl is held on the stem just as it should be—looking at you and slightly up. The 
flowers are immense, of the full petaled decorative type, with just enough twist to 
the broad petals to add the touch of refinement. It has been called the world’s “most 
perfect Dahlia’’ . 
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$40.00 
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$25.00 
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