Perry Seed Company, 12-13 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston 29 
SELECT DAHLIA BULBS 
Only strong divisions (with eyes) of field grown 
roots are sold, each being carefully labeled and packed. 
Cultural leaflet included with each order. 
Be sure to see our Fall window display of Dahlia and 
Gladiolus blooms. 
MODERN DAHLIA CULTURE, by Waite, is the best 
book available. $1.65 
POSTPAID PRICES 
Ask for prices on kinds not listed 
AMBASSADOR (Cactus). An attractive, soft yellow buff, 
shaded with salmon pink. Dependable for quantities of 
well-formed flowers. Each 75c., 3 for $2.00. 
ANDREAS HOFER (Cactus). One of the finest pinks we 
have to offer; light and glowing with a salmon rose suffu¬ 
sion. Very large and beautiful. Each 50c., 3 for $1.35. 
DWIGHT W. MORROW (Decorative). Gigantic, ad¬ 
mired by everyone—the most outstanding red. Likes 
reasonably heavy soil and no over-watering. Each $2.00. 
EDNA B. CHAMPLIN (Decorative). An extra large, deep 
rhodomine pink with long, stiff stems. 
Each $1.00, 3 for $2.75. 
EDNA FERBER (Cactus). A splendid, glistening coral 
shading to old rose. Has good stems and foliage. 
Each 75c., 3 for $2.00. 
ELLINOR VANDERVEER (Decorative). An early bloom¬ 
ing sort throwing exceptionally beautiful flowers of a 
glowing satiny rose shade. Each 25c., 3 for 65c. 
FORT MONMOUTH (Decorative). A huge Dahlia grow¬ 
ing on a tall plant. A rich claret, full-centered. 
Each $1.00, 3 for $2.75. 
GOLDEN SONNE (Cactus). An early and continuous 
bloomer. Of only medium size, but on excellent stems 
and a wonderful keeping cut flower. Clear golden yellow 
shading to soft salmon rose on the outside petals. 
Each 60c., 3 for $1.65. 
GRACE CURLING (Decorative). An outstanding va¬ 
riety; serrated petals. The large, deep, full blooms are of 
a clear Cattleya lavender color shading to white at the 
base of the petals when opening. 
Each $1.00, 3 for $2.75. 
JANE COWL (Informal Decorative). A giant on stems of 
unusual length and strength. Its color is a glistening 
bronzy buff and old gold, blending to a deeper shade 
toward the center. The reverse of each petals is a pale 
flesh color. You should have this variety in your collec¬ 
tion. Each 60c., 3 for $1.65. 
JERSEY’S BEACON (Decorative). An exhibition flower 
of rare beauty. Its color is a Chinese scarlet, with a paler 
reverse, giving it a two-toned effect. A real gem. 
Each 25c., doz. $2.50. 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY (Decorative). Beautiful clear pink, 
the petals slightly touched with gold. A leading cut 
flower variety, perfect in shape, size and form, with won¬ 
derful stems and keeping qualities. If you can only 
grow one Dahlia choose this one. Each 25c., doz. $2.50. 
KEMP’S VIOLET WONDER (Decorative). A fine, large, 
bright violet purple with a faint blush violet at the petal 
tips. An exceptionally large and choice variety. 
Each 75c., 3 for $2.00. 
MARGARET WOODROW WILSON (Decorative). You 
will like this large, opalescent pink with such deep 
blooms and excellent stems. Each 25c., doz. $2.50. 
MARMION (Decorative). A fine exhibition sort with mas¬ 
sive blooms of a pure golden yellow, the reverse being a 
beautiful bronze. Each 60c., 3 for $1.65. 
MINNIE EASTMAN (Cactus). Bright flame color with 
under shadings of deep yellow. A profuse blooming va¬ 
riety of good size. Each 75c., 3 for $2.00. 
MRS. ETHEL F. SMITH (Hybrid Cactus). One of the 
largest, commonly 10 in. in diameter. Creamy white, 
shading to a lemon tint in the center. 
Each 35c., 3 for $1.00. 
MRS. I. DE VER WARNER (Decorative). A gem, and 
universally admired because of its soft orchid coloring, a 
shade seldom found in Dahlias. A fitting companion to 
Jersey’s Beauty for florists’ use. Each 25c., doz. $2.50. 
POLAR SNOW (Decorative). A pure, glistening white of 
fine form and great beauty. Most desirable for cutting. 
Each 50c., 3 for $1.35. 
ROSA ALEXANDER (Hybrid Cactus). Here is a remark¬ 
able two color beauty; a deep chrome orange with every 
petal tipped white—one of the best of that color combina¬ 
tion we have seen. It blooms freely and the plant is 
strong and vigorous. Each 50c., 3 for $1.35. 
SANHICAN’S BLUEBIRD (Decorative). A pleasing near 
to blue with outer petals of bright violet blue. An attrac¬ 
tive flower on a wiry stem. Each 50c., 3 for $1.35. 
WILLIAM H. SLOCOMBE (Decorative). The largest 
and best pale yellow; blossoms measuring 6 to 8 in. in 
diameter under ordinary conditions. 
Each 25c., doz. $2.50. 
POMPON DAHLIAS 
Each 25c., doz. $2.50 
AMBER QUEEN. Amber, shaded apricot. 
GOLDEN QUEEN. A perfect yellow. 
LASSIE. Yellow and white; very attractive. 
PRINCE CHARMING. Cream tipped purple. 
RAPHAEL. Very d ark maroon. 
VIVID. Brilliant scarlet; very bright and showy. 
SINGLE DAHLIAS 
Each 35c., 3 for $1.00, doz. $3.50 
AUTUMN CENTURY. A beautiful Autumn tint, delicate 
madder lake, shading to yellow at the center. 
PINK CENTURY. A very delicate light pink. 
SCARLET CENTURY. Velvety crimson, shaded maroon. 
WHITE CENTURY. A scintillating white. 
Perry’s “Blue Ribbon” Collection 
1 each of 12 named varieties, $5.00 postpaid 
There’s exceptional value in this collection, repre¬ 
senting a good selection of the different types of 
Dahlias. Each carefully labeled. 
Perry’s “Amateur” Collection 
12 First Class Varieties, only $2.00 postpaid 
Here is a genuine bargain. To maintain a balance 
of stock we can always choose those kinds of which 
our stock is large and give you the benefit. We shall 
supply nothing but good, sound tubers, no two alike. 
This has always been a popular collection with our 
trade. Each bulb labeled. 
Perry’s “Dollar Special” Collection 
1 each of 6 named varieties, our selection 
A popular priced collection of dependable varieties 
in the several colors that will give results under 
varied conditions. We cannot name the kinds in 
advance. $1.00. 
DAHLIA SEED 
See pages 16 and 20 also 
For a real surprise, try growing Dahlias from seed. Do 
not expect to grow named varieties this way. Start seed 
very early indoors and usually you can secure blooming 
plants and bulbs to Winter over. 
COLTNESS HYBRIDS. Start seed under glass in March 
to grow these attractive, compact plants that have such 
an appeal for bedding. Given favorable conditions these 
18 in. plants produce a wealth of single flowers in the 
most vivid colors of every conceivable shade. Pkt. 25c. 
ORCHID-FLOWERING. A little known but fascinating 
type for landscape effects, and dainty table decorations. 
Most of the single flowers are 4 and 5 in. in diameter; 
all have eight petals curled and twisted in a singular 
fashion. The colors are mostly light, but of a marvelous 
variation. 2 to 3 feet in height. Start seed indoors in 
March. Pkt. 50c. 
