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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 mall; 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.)—Large reddish yellow, 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. 
Frau Ida Mansfield (C.)—One of the most striking and admired 
dahlias. Color is clear, pale lemon. An early and profuse bloomer 
and a wonderful exhibiton variety. Each, $1.00. 
Frazier (F. D.)—Color a rich glowing Oriental red, tipped yellow, 
with yellow at the base of petals. It is an exceptionally good keeper 
when cut, and is a free, continuous bloomer. 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. 
Josephine G (I. D.)—Colo r is a very pieasing true rose pink 
of a bright shade, some petals tipped yellow. It is a prolific bloomer, 
and yet the flowers are of exhibition quality at the same 
time. Each, 50c. 
Kathleen Norris (I. D.)—An outstanding giant exhibition 
variety. Color, true rose pink deepening to mallow pink. Fine 
keeper. Each, 75c. 
Kentucky Red (I. D.)—One of the brightest dahlias of the recent 
introductions. Color is flaming scarlet which does not burn nor 
fade. Flowers are uniform and bush growth healthy with attractive 
foliage. Each, 50c. 
Kemp’s Violet Wonder (I. D.)—Color, bright violet purple 
with faint bluish violet at tips of petals. Deep flowers of perfect 
form. A truly outstanding variety. Each, 50c. 
Mrs. Alfred B. Seal (I. D.)—Pure glowing old rose. Flowers 
are large, of good d^pth and substance. A splendid exhibition 
variety. Each, 50c. 
My Maryland (I. D.)—An exceptionally fine variety. Color, 
silvery rose pink, tipped ivory. A splendid exhibition sort, producing 
large blooms on long straight stems. Also fine for garden dis¬ 
play. 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. 75c. 
Pride of Stratford (I. D.)—The flowers are very large and held 
erect on strong stems. The predominating color is cadmium yellow 
at base of petals; reverse, reddish bronze. The petals are slightly 
quilled. Each, 50c. 
Queen of the Garden Beautiful (F. D.)—Large lemon yellow, 
producing giant blooms on long strong stems. Vigorous grower. 
Each. 75c. 
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 with gold and rose shadings. Free 
bloomer. Each, 75c. 
SPECIAL COLLECTION 
1 Each 20 New and Rare Varieties, $11.50, Postpaid. 
Cactus Dahlia 
Superb Decorative Dahlias 
Bashful Giant (I. D.)—Color, golden apricot, shaded darker. A 
very large exhibition flower. Each, 35c. 
Clara M. Haas (F. D.)—Color, beautiful rich clear pink tinting 
lighter toward the outer petals. A strong sturdy grower with the 
flowers held erect on rigidly stiff stems above the foliage. Each, 35c. 
Elite Glory (F. D.)—A magnificent giant red, flowers of great 
substance and regular form. Blooms freely on rigid stems; entirely 
distinct. Each, 35c. 
Francis Larocca (F. D.)—Pale sulphur yellow; very satisfactory 
as a cut flower. Blooms profusely on good stems. Vigorous 
grower. Each, 35c. 
Glory of Monmouth (F. D.)—Color a beautiful pastel salmon 
pink, a most unusual dahlia, with full high center and a profuse 
bloomer on long stiff stems. Each, 35c. 
Gold Imperial (I. D.)—Vigorous grower; flowers deep with 
perfect centers. One of the richest gold colored Dahlias, with strong 
wax-like petals and just a tint of lavender on reverse. Each, 35c. 
Graf Zeppelin (F. D.)—Color, snow white. We consider this the 
best snow white of the Jersey Beauty type. It is a strong good 
bloomer, holding the flowers erect, well above the foliage on long 
straight cane stiff stems. Each, 35c. 
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. 
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. 
SPECIAL OFFER 
1 Each of the 10 Varieties, $2.75, Postpaid. 
