STANDARD AND CUT FLOWER DAHLIAS 
At the risk of being termed “out of date” we are listing a group of 
old time favorites and desirable cut flower sorts. They have been grown 
in the gardens of dahlia lovers for many years and many of them will 
be still grown after the present day wonders have been forgotten. Their 
very moderate prices furnish an opportunity to brighten up your garden 
with some real worth while, dependable dahlias at a very little expense. 
12—.50 sorts, one or more of a variety for $4.25 
12—.35 sorts, one or more of a variety for $2.75 
ALICE GREEN (I. D.) Bright orange, strong stems and large. 
Roots 8 .50 
AVALON (F. D.) An old but undoubtedly one of the finest pure 
glistening yellows. Large size, long stems and a strong grower. 
Roots $ .25 
BALLET GIRL (St. Cac.) Orange more or less tipped and marked 
white. Long petals and free flowering. Roots $ .35 
CHARM (I. D.) A true Autumn shaded variety of burnt orange and 
golden yellow. Fine cutter. Roots $ .35 
DIANE P. (F. D.) Deep mauve. Large and good bloomer. Roots $ .50 
ETENDARD DE LYON (S. C.) An old time purple standard. Has 
erect stems and a good bloomer. Roots $ .25 
FRANCIS LAROCCO (I,. D.) This might be termed a cream yellow 
Jersey’s Beauty as it is equally as good a cut flower in yellow as 
Beauty is in pink. It is medium size, has fine stems, and flowers are 
of hard waxy texture which stand shipping well. Roots $ .50 
GLORY OF NEW HAVEN (F. D .) This big pinkish mauve bloom has 
been one of our favorites for many years. Blooms freely on good 
stems. Roots $ .50 
GOLDEN SPUR (I. D.) A big fluffy yellow flower of rich golden 
yellow. Roots $ .35 
GOVERNOR TRUMBULL (F. D.) A large free flowering variety of 
clear soft orchid resembling Mrs. I. de ver Warner, but lighter in 
color and longer stem. Roots $ .35 
JEAN CHAZOT (S. C.) Another fine flower of the popular Autumn 
shades. The color for the most part being golden bronze, with slight 
red suffusions. Blooms abundantly on good stems. Roots $ .35 
JERSEY’S BEACON (F. D.) This big Chinese scarlet is known wher¬ 
ever dahlias are grown. The flowers are large and globular in form. 
It is a prolific bloomer and very rigid stems. Roots $ .35 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY (F. D.) There is no doubt more of this grown for 
the cut flower markets than any other one variety. The lovely pink 
color, and the many other good points, such as long erect stems, and 
good keeping qualities, make it one of our finest standard varieties. 
It should be cut back and induced to branch to secure the maximum 
number of flowers. Roots $ .50 
KALIF (S. C.) Large rich scarlet. Long stems. Roots 3 .50 
MAUDE ADAMS (Ball) A perfect snowball with a faint lavender blush 
on tip of petals. Very desirable as a cut flower. Roots 3 .35 
MARGARET WOODROW WILSON (I. D.) An exhibition decorative 
of large size and great beauty. The face of the petals is creamy 
white with a reverse of phlox-pink, giving an opalescent effect. 
Roots $ .35 
MRS. ATHERTON (F. D.) Most prolific low growing clear yellow. 
Roots 3 .35 
MRS. CARL SALBACH (F. D.) A very fine lavender pink having 
extra long stems and lasting well when cut. Roots $ .35 
MRS. EDNA SPENCER (In. Cac.) This is a dahlia which can be par¬ 
ticularly recommended for cutting as the flowers have wonderful 
keeping qualities, and stand erect on the best of stems. The color is 
also very pleasing, being a delicate orchid shading to white. 
Roots 3 .35 
MRS. MARY BOWMAN (Ball) Deep gold with a slight tinge of ma¬ 
genta on reverse. A very thrifty, strong grower. Roots 3 -35 
MRS. I. DE VER WARNER (F. D.) We know of nothing better in old 
or new varieties than this orchid giant. An old standby which holds 
its own with the best of the new ones. Very thrifty, strong growers, 
good stems and a fine cut flower. Roots $ .25 
PAPILLON (I. D.) Old rose with golden shadings. The size is large, 
and it is a wonderful, early bloomer and fine long stems. Try this 
if you want early summer flowers. Roots $ .50 
PRIDE OF CONN. A dwarf free flowering cut flower pink. A fine 
keeper when cut, and adapted to any sort of floral arrangement. 
Roots $ .35 
PURITY (F. D.) Very reliable, free flowering white. Roots $ .25 
SEAL’S CALIFORNIAN (I. D.) A bright golden yellow with just a 
suggestion of bronzy rose pink. Heavy broad petals. Roots 3 .50 
SHOWER OF GOLD (I. D.) Very free flowering rich gold color. Not 
large but a most useful cut flower. Roots $ .35 
WINFIELD SLOCOMBE (I. D.) A dwarf ferny foliage variety of 
brilliant golden orange. Produces a wealth of flowers from early 
to late. Roots $ .50 
