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Dahlias 
Leaflet "How to Grow Dahlias” free upon request TYPES 
OF DAHLIAS —Decorative Dahlias, the showiest and the 
most popular, are large, flat and full centered. Informal 
Decorative and Semi-Cactus Dahlias are semi-double, hav¬ 
ing two or more rows of loosely arranged petals. Cactus 
Dahlias are loosely and artistically formed, and very ir¬ 
regular. 
Salzer’s Giant Dahlias 
BASHFTJL GIANT —One of the largest flowering Deco¬ 
rative dahlias in existence. In color, an exquisite apricot 
with buff and gold tints. One of the best. Each, 47c; 3 for 
$1.30, postpaid. 
BERTHA STORY —A very fine Decorative dahlia. Large 
flowers of a clear rose-pink in which white petals occa¬ 
sionally appear, adding to its attractiveness. A free bloom¬ 
er and very desirable. Each, 43c; 3 for $1.15, postpaid. 
BONNIE BRAE —A very large soft rose-pink flower 
blending to cream in the center. Like a pond lily in col¬ 
oring. Very soft and dainty in appearance, as its petals 
are not as “set” looking' as a pond lily. A true Decorative 
type and an exceptional exhibition variety. Each, 39c; 3 for 
$1.10, postpaid. 
ELIZABETH SLOCOMBE —Decorative. The largest and 
best of its color. Its immense flowers are produced on ex¬ 
ceptionally long stiff stems. The brilliant purplish-garnet 
coloring makes it very effective in the garden. As the 
flower matures it fades to a lovely shade of garnet. Each, 
35c; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
JERSEY BEAUTY (Decor.) —The leader at all shows. 
Lovely, large, artistically formed flowers, in color a beau¬ 
tiful shade of rose-pink. A most desirable sort. Each, 4Sc; 
3 for $1.30, postpaid. 
MAMMOTH —Gigantic flowers of beautiful brick red. 
Dwarf grower, excellent bloomer, and one of the largest 
grown. Each, 60c; 3 for $1.65, postpaid. 
MILLIONAIRE —A giant lavender shading to white at 
center. Dwarf grower. One of the largest, often 10 inches 
across. A perfectly formed Decorative dahlia. Each, 44c; 
3 for $1.20, postpaid. 
PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA — Mammoth rich “American 
Beauty” red. Its perfectly formed flowers are produced 
well above the foliage. Decorative type. Exceptionally 
large. Each, 37c; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
SNOWDRIFT (Show Decorative) —Large, perfectly 
formed, snow white flowers, the best of the white Dahlias. 
A vigorous grower, profuse bloomer. Each, 50c; 3 for $1.35, 
postpaid. 
One Each of Above 9, for $2.05, Postpaid. 
We supply dor- 
m ant field roots 
which should be 
planted about 6 
inches deep, laid flat, 
eyes or sprout up. 
Maude Adams, Decorative Dahlia 
Elizabeth Sloeombe, Decorative Dahlia 
GOLD MEDAL DAHLIAS 
JERSEY’S BEACON (Decorative) —A universal favorite 
as an exhibition and garden flower; color is a Chinese 
scarlet with a paler reverse, giving it a two-toned effect. 
Flowers are large and globular in shape. Each, 55c; 3 for 
$1.50', postpaid. 
KEMP’S FORT MONMOUTH (H.C.) —One of the giants 
of the dahlia world, often 12 to 14 inches in diameter. 
The color is ‘rich crimson-maroon, with a brightness un¬ 
usual in the darker tones, having a faint tinge of bluish 
violet at the tips of the petals. Each, S5e; 3 for $2,40', ppd. 
MARGARET WOODROW WILSON —Creamy white, suf¬ 
fused lavender pink; very deep, full flowers- Very free 
flowering. Certificate of Awards and a prize winner. 
Each. 80c; 3 for $2,25. 
MRS. JOHN T. SCHEEPERS —Flowers of tremendous 
size, produced on fine stems, an exceptionally fine creation. 
Beautiful sulphur yellow edged salmon. Each, 60c; 3 for 
$1.65, postpaid. 
ORANGE BRILLIANT —An extra long clean stemmed 
variety of clear orange scarlet- Very brilliant shade and 
a splendid variety for cutting and shipping. Flower 5 to 
7 in. Highly recommended. Each, 72c; 3 for $2.00, ppd. 
SALMON SUPREME — The very large glistening sal¬ 
mon-orange pink flowers are held proudly erect on the 
strongest of stems. Very vigorous grower and free flow¬ 
ering. This fine dahlia should be in every garden. Each, 
75c; 3 for $2.10, postpaid. 
One Each of Above 6, for $3.15, Postpaid. 
BARGAIN DAHLIAS 
BELLE OF SPRINGFIELD —The smallest dahlia grown, 
very tiny, brick-red. Something different in Dahlias, and 
very desirable. Each, 45c; 3 for $1.25. postpaid. 
GLORY OF NEW HAVEN —One of the most beautiful 
Decorative Dahlias grown, and in our opinion the finest 
of the lavender shades. It might be described as a pink- 
mauve or silvery lilac. Each, 47c; 3 for $1.30. 
LIBELLE — Abundant flowering, rich, bright purple. 
One of the best for cutting. Each, 30c; 3 for 85c, postpaid. 
MAUDE ADAMS —Ideal Show Dahlia. The color of a 
pure snowy white, very effectively overlaid clear delicate 
pink. Undoubtedly one of the finest. Each, 39c; 3 for 
$1.10, postpaid. 
ROSE —-Entirely distinct. Has the usual petal formation, 
but with an additional group of inner petals. In color a 
lovely rose-purple. Quilled ball-shaped flowers. Beauti¬ 
ful. Each. 36c; 3 for 98c, postpaid. 
THE VILLIAN —Beautiful clear violet. Large flowers, 
strong vigorous grower and free flowering. Splendid va¬ 
riety in every way. Each, 44c; 3 for $1.20, postpaid. 
One Each of Above 6, for $1.95, Postpaid. 
SALZER’S MIXED DAHLIAS 
This mixture is made from the various types of Dahl¬ 
ias and will give you a tine array of flowers at a very 
low price! Special Price; 5 roots for 69c; 8 for 98c; 15 
for $1.60, postpaid. 
I had fine success with the Dahlias that I purchased from you last spring. They were very large.—Mr. J. M. Paulley 
Garland at 36th, Louisville, Ky. 
