CHOICEST FIELD-GROWN DAHLIA ROOTS 
At Postpaid Prices 
Almost everywhere recognized as the most satisfactory outside faM flowers, because of the endless variety of fascinating shapes; 
marvelous colors, and their splendid lasting qualities when cut. 
We offer no ordinary list, as it represents the combined recommendations of the leading Dahlia specialists of our country. In each 
of the eight sections you will find the sorts which in each color class stand out as preeminently the leaders. So long as you confine 
yourself to this page you cannot miss having choice Dahlias. Plant in well-drained, rich soil, 2 feet apart to get full sunshine. 
WE ARE MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY 
A Magnificent Leader 
Kalif. (Colossal Cactus). A magnificent flower of true Cac- 
-- tus form. It often measures 9 inches in diameter and 
the pure scarlet blooms are held upright on strong, stiff stems. 
A great novelty, jti each. 
5 Choicest Cactus Dahlias 
Cactus Dahlias are loosely and artistically formed and very 
irregular. They generally have long, narrow, curled petals, some 
varieties being straight, others gracefully incurved. (See cut.) 
For cutting they are unsurpassed, as the flowers are formed on 
Single Dahlias 
These have one row of petals and re¬ 
semble a very large cosmos. Especially 
fine for cutting. 
Rose-Pink Century. Flowers 6 inches 
across; rose-pink. 20 cts. each. 
White Century. Pure white, with over¬ 
lapping petals. 20 cts. each. 
Wildfire. Cochineal-red, suffused orange- 
scarlet. 25 cts. each. 
The Peony-flowered type has 
been recently introduced. Flowers 
are very large and the blooms are 
freely produced on long, strong 
stems, suitable for cutting. 
Geisha. The pride of the Peony- 
flowered Dahlias. The color is a 
combination of scarlet and gold 
with yellow at the center. Flowers 
6 inches across. 60 cts. each. 
Four Selected Novelties 
LE GRAND MANITOU. (Decorative.) The best variegated 
Dahlia in this type. The ground color is white, prettily spotted, 
striped and blotched with reddish violet. 60 cts. each. 
MINA BURGLE. (Decorative.) Color is rich, luminous dark 
scarlet. This is the freest-flowering red 
Dahlia in this class. 60 cts. each. 
PRINCESS JULIANA. (Peony-Deco¬ 
rative.) A pure white variety of special 
merit. It has long, strong stems and 
the cut-flowers last three or four 
days in water. 50 cts. each. 
SWEETBRIER. (Cactus.) A 
superb Dahlia of an exquisite 
shade of pink. Very free 
bloomer. 50 cts. each. 
Peony-flowered Dahlia 
long, strong stems. 
Countess of Lonsdale. A delightful blending of salmon-pink 
and amber, difficult to describe but peculiarly attractive. 
Splendid for cutting and admired by everyone who sees it. 
For quantity of bloom it is in a class by itself. 30 cts. each. 
Floradora. Splendidly shaped, dark, velvety crimson flowers on 
long, strong stems; remarkably free flowering and fine for cut¬ 
ting. 25 cts. each (See cut.) 
J. H. Jackson. Brilliant crimson-ma¬ 
roon, perfect flowers with long, pointed 
florets. A very dark Cactus Dahlia; 
early, free bloomer. 20 cts. each. 
Juliet. Rosy pink, tinting lighter toward 
the center; very large flower with long, 
incurved petals. 25 cts. each. 
Prince of Yellows. Color rich canary- 
yellow. A splendid kind to use for cut- 
flowers. 25 cts. each. 
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AirllK^ OWU above 5 popular, 
free-blooming, large - flowering Cactus 
Dahlias for $1.10, postpaid. 
.AtTODv . OQ One each of the above 
11 11 LIV^ o o 6 Dahlias, every one a 
winner, for $3.25, postpaid. 
D0FFER> 39c Above, 3 Single 
Dahlias for 60c., ppd. 
5 Decorative Dahlias 
Decorative Dahlias are large, flat when fully open, perfectly 
double, and full to the center. Petals are broad and in most cases 
nearly flat, but some are fluted. 
Jack’s Discovery. White, mottled with violet-rose. A charm¬ 
ing color combination. 25 cts. each. 
Mrs. J. Gardner Cassatt. A fine cut-flower variety; color is 
a pleasing shade of mauve-pink, and flowers are elegantly 
formed. One of the newer Dahlias that has become a standard. 
30 cts. each. 
Papa Charmet. Bright, glowing velvety maroon. 35 cts. each. 
Professor Mansfield. (Fancy.) Rich yellow, white tips and 
rosy center. 25 cts. each. 
Sylvia (Dolly). Soft, pleasing mauve-pink, gradually changing 
to white in the center. An especially fine cut-flower. 25 cts. ea. 
v nT’rrn S. 9Q«, One each of the above 5 beautiful Decorative 
Vlillll' Otf«l Dahlias for $1.25, postpaid. 
3 Superb Show Dahlias 
Show Dahlias are large, globular-shaped, double flowers, regu¬ 
lar, compact, and full to the center. 
A. D. Livoni. Beautiful soft pink. 25 cts. each. 
Black Diamond. Deepest garnet, very dark shadings. 25 cts. 
Red Hussar. Pure cardinal-red; flowers perfect. 20 cts. 
B0FFER> 39(1 Above 3 Superb Show Dahlias for 60c., ppd. 
Unique Collarette Dahlia 
Maurice Rivoire. Broad petals of ox-blood-red and a pure 
white, fringed collar. A most unusual flower and every Dahlia 
grower should have it. 30 cts. each. 
Grand Dahlias in Mixture (not labeled) 
Our Double XX Mixed Dahlia Roots are made up of the finest 
named kinds, both Single and Double varieties, all colors and 
shades. 10 for $1.50, postpaid; 15 finest mixed, only $1.50 □. 
West Grove , Penna. 
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