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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 mail; 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. 
Asbury Park (F. D.)—Beautiful copper salmon. Large blooms 
on stiff stems, free bloomer. Each, 75c. 
Derrill W. Hart (I. D.)—I.arge reddish j^ellow, almost copper 
color. Fine exhibition variety. Each, 50c. 
Dwight W. Morrow (I. D.)—Giant rich crimson red. A giant 
exhibition sort. Free bloomer. Each, $1.00. 
Edna Ferber (S. C.)—An exceptionally fine variety, and one 
that attracts attention. Color coral pink, shading to old gold. 
Each, 75c. 
Fordhook Emperor (I. D.)—A fine autumn colored variety. 
Rich salmon rose, and old gold. Each, 50c. 
Fort Monmouth (I. D.)—Rich crimson maroon, shading to 
bluish \dolet at the tips. A giant exhibition variety on long stems. 
Each, 75c. 
Golden Sonne (S. C.)—Flowers large and graceful. Color, rich 
golden yellow suffused old gold. A fine variety. Each, 50c. 
Governor Trumbull (F. D.)—A fine new variety. Color lilac 
rose. Flowers are large and well formed. Each, 50c. 
Ida Perkins (F. D.)—A large double white variety, blooming 
profusely the entire season. Each, 50c. 
Jane Cowl (I. D.)—The most popular exhibition dahlia. Color, 
bronzy buff and old gold. Vigorous grower and free blooming. 
Each, 50c. 
Jean Keefer (I. D.)—Bright cerise pink variety. Strong grower 
and free bloomer. Each, 50c. 
Jim Moore (I. D.)—Color, primrose yellow, shaded buff, suffused 
old gold. Free blooming. Each, 75c. 
Kathleen Norris (I. D.)—An outstanding giant exhibition 
variety. Color, true rose pink deepening to mallow pink. Fine 
keeper. Each, 75c. 
Monmouth Champion (F. D.)—Brilliant orange scarlet. Strong 
vigorous grower and profuse bloomer. Each, 75c. 
Mrs. Alfred B. Seal (I. D.)—Pure glowing old rose. Flowers 
are large, of good depth and substance. A splendid exhibition 
variety. Each, 75c. 
Omar Khayyam (F. D.)—An unusual variety, oriental in color¬ 
ing. Chinese red at base of petals, shading bright orange and tipped 
lighter. Tall vigorous grower and free bloomer. Each, $1.00. 
Queen of the Garden Beautiful (F. D.)—Large lemon yeJow, 
producing giant blooms on long strong stems. Vigorous grower. 
Each, 50c. 
Thomas A. Edison (F. D.)—A fine exhibition variety. Color 
rich royal purple. Strong grower and free bloomer. Each, 75c. 
Treasure Island (F. D.)—Giant autumn shade variety. Color, a 
combination of bright apricot withlgold and rose shadings. Free 
bloomer. Each, 75c. 
SPECIAL COLLECTION 
1 Each 18 New and Rare Varieties, $12.00, Postpaid. 
Golden Sonne 
Superb Decorative Dahlias 
Delice. (F. D.)—Still one of the loveliest of this class, on account of 
its wonderful color; a bright luminous pink entirely distinct. The 
flowers are held facing, well above the foliage on straight stiff stems. 
Each, 35c. 
Elite Glory (F. D.)—A magnificent giant red, flowers of ^eat 
substance and regular form. Blooms freely on rigid stems; entirely 
distinct. Each, 50c. 
Jersey’s Beacon (F. D.)—Bright scarlet, with a buff reflex. Very 
large; 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. 
Judge Marean (F. D.)—A wonderful blending of yellow, gold 
and orange, suffused pink and tipped red. Free blooming. Each, 35c. 
Leo Neissen (F. D.)—A strong, vigorous grower with long stems. 
Color, brilliant cardinal red. A fine exhibition or garden variety. 
Each, 35c. 
Le Grand Manitou (F. D.)—Large; lilac penciled crimson, extra 
fine; dwarf. Each, 35c. 
Margaret Woodrow Wilson (I. D.)—Immense size, and fine 
form on stiff stems. Color, creamy white, suffused pink, reflex 
darker. Splendid exhibition flower. Each, 35c. 
Mrs. D. M. Richards (I. D.)—A fine pastel variety. Color, 
cerise suffused golden apricot. Large flowers on long stems. 
Each, 35c. 
Mrs. I. De Ver Warner (F. D.)—Deep mauve pink. One of the 
most popular varieties. Large blooms with long straight stems. 
_ Each, 25c. 
SPECIAL OFFER 
1 Each of the 10 Varieties, $2.75, Postpaid. 
