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The World-Decorative Dahlia 
CACTUS DAHLIAS 
These have long pointed petals which in some vari¬ 
eties are straight and in others incurved. Included in 
this class are semi-cactus, having broad petals at their 
base, but recurved at the tips, giving them a pointed 
appearance. The varieties listed below are all well- 
shaped flowers held erect on long, stiff stems. They are 
excellent cut flowers and splendid for garden decoration. 
Ambassador. Color a soft buff yellow, shaded salmon 
pink. Flowers are carried on long stiff stems well 
above the foliage. 50c each 
Ethel Wolfrum. Deep pink. Large blooms of great 
depth produced freely. A rare beauty. 35c each 
Libelle. Color a beautiful Astor purple. A profuse 
bloomer and a grand variety.25c each 
Margaret Starke. An attractive cerise. A color that 
always pleases .35c each 
Mae Grefe. A lovely and most pleasing light pink. In 
color and form it is one of the best.25c each 
Reine Cayeux. Brilliant, glowing red. An exception¬ 
ally free-flowering variety.35c each 
Robert E. Lee. Massive blooms of a rich dark red 
color. Long stems. 50c each 
Roycroft. Immense bronze flowers on long stiff stems. 
35c each 
Snow Boy. A pure white with petals of an exquisite 
texture . 35c each 
Sunset Glow. Attractive and unique. Color orange-red 
over chrome-yellow.20 c each 
Collection: One each of the 10 Cactus Dahlias $2.75. 
All Dahlia Prices Are Postpaid 
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
The most popular of all types of 
Dahlias, renowned for coloring, size, 
perfect form and freedom of flowering 
as well as their varied forms. Some have 
flat petals, others reflexed, some in¬ 
curved and still others curiously twisted. 
The varieties below are perfect in form 
and coloring and hold up well after 
cutting. 
Avalon. Color a pure yellow. The 
large flowers are very distinct in 
shape, always full in the center. A 
remarkably good keeper when cut. 
25c each 
Bashful Giant. Gigantic apricot flowers 
with golden shadings. The immense 
blooms are finely formed.. .25c each 
Jack Rose. Bright carmine-red, resem¬ 
bling the rose of the same name. 
20 c each 
Jean Kerr. The most valuable of all 
white Dahlias with lovely, medium¬ 
sized blooms carried on long, stiff 
stems. They last a long time after 
cutting. 25c each 
Jersey’s Beacon. The color is Chinese- 
scarlet with a paler reverse, giving a 
two-toned effect. Very large, free 
bloomer; vigorous grower . .25c each 
Jersey’s Beauty. A prize-winning va¬ 
riety. Blooms are of immense size, 
carried high above the foliage on 
long, stiff stems. Color a beautiful 
shade of rose-pink.. ,25c each 
Kathryn Charman. Color combination 
most unusual, blending from rich 
bronzy red to golden bronze at the 
center. Carries its large blooms on 
strong stems .,.50c 
Kentucky. A sport of Jersey Beauty and identical in 
every way except color. A pure salmon pink. 
35c each 
Leo Niessen. Color a brilliant cardinal-red, produced 
on long stiff stems; an early and continuous bloomer. 
Excellent cut flower. 35c eadh 
La Grand Manitou. Lilac penciled crimson. Large, 
extra fine . 35c each 
Mrs. I. De Ver Warner. An exquisite shade of 
mauve-pink. Its charming color, large blooms, and 
the very long, strong, wiry stems of this variety at¬ 
tracts attention wherever grown.20 c each 
Old Hickory. Color red with apricot suffusion. Large 
blooms . 50c each 
Sanhican’s Queen. A blending of apricot shading to 
carmine rose, deepening towards the center. Stems 
strong and erect. 35c each 
The World. Color rich, deep, rosy magenta overlaid 
with scarlet and shaded with silver tinting on edges 
of petals. Blooms are large, well-formed and long 
keeping ... 50c each 
Special Offer. One each of the following six 
Decorative Dahlias. 
Value $1.70 for $1.25 
Avalon 
Bashful Giant 
Jean Kerr 
Jersey’s Beauty 
Kentucky 
Leo Niessen 
Dwarf Bedding Dahlias 
A Beautiful New Race 
Height 18 to 24 in. Growing Dahlias from seed is very 
interesting. The dwarf type can be planted 1V 2 ft., 
blooming from July until killed by frost. Easy to grow. 
Very free flowering. Graceful for cutting. Embraces a 
most charming and very wide range of colors. 
Listed under Dahlia seeds—see Page 99. 
