View of a field of Cactus Dahlias 
OCTOBER. Autumn yellow suffused and tipped red. A Each 
splendid “Autumn shade” variety, that remains perfectly 
full to the center until killed by frost in November, the 
large flowers are produced freely anf held facing on the 
long stiff stems. §0.75 
PATRICK O’MARA. This sensational new decorative 
variety was awarded a Gold Medal by the American 
Dahlia Society, as the best Autumn shade variety in 
existence. The color is an unusually soft and pleasing 
shade of orange-buff, slightly tinged with Neyron rose. 
It is very large, 7 to 9 inches in diameter, and borne on 
long strong erect stems. It is a strong vigorous grower 
and free bloomer. The giant flowers are well formed, 
while the outer petals are most pleasingly irregular. 1.00 
PORTHOS. The nearest to “blue” dahlia yet produced. 
A beautifully formed lavender blue decorative, of 
medium to large size produced on long stiff wiry stems. 
Flowers susceptible to the sun. Should be planted to 
get partial shade during middle of day, or planted to 
bloom late, after the hot weather is over. 1.00 
PRINCE OF ORANGE. A giant flower, 7 to 9 inches 
across, rich orange, shaded scarlet. The flowers are pro¬ 
duced on magnificent cane stiff stems, 3 feet long and 
borne erect. A wonderful exhibition flower. 1.00 
ROBERT SHEPPARD. This is our D. 1, that has been 
admired so much for its many all-around good qualities. 
Color is ruby red, shaded and suffused maroon—a color 
entirely distinct. Flowers are large, 7 inches and more 
across, produced freely on long graceful stems. It is an 
early and continuous bloomer. Height, 5 feet. 1.00 
RUTH ROLAND. Sulphur yellow, tipped and suffused 
mauve rose. Large well formed and a strong vigorous 
grower.75 
SEBASTOPOL. A Burbanl c creation that has never been 
equaled in its class and color. Rich golden scarlet, al¬ 
ways full to the center...25 
SHELLIKOFF. A splendid big, deep, garnet flower, of 
great substance, produced freely on erect stems. 1.00 
STUNNER. Very large, soft yellow, of finest form and 
borne erect on strong stiff stems. A free bloomer. One 
of the best. 1.00 
SULPHUREA. Clear light sulphur yellow, of largest size 
and splendid form on good stems.75 
Terra Cotta. Yellow and terra cotta suffused rose. This 
is the variety so extensively sold for Insulinde.50 
Special Offer No. 16.—We will send one root each of the 
54 New and Superb Decorative Dahlias listed above for 
$42.00. 
Select Decorative Dahlias 
Selected from the best standard varieties. All are good 
bloomers and will give the greatest satisfaction. 
ADMIRAL TOGO. Bright wine red margined velvety Each 
maroon. SO.25 
Albert Manda. Very large, white, suffused primrose and 
rose.35 
Black Beauty. Maroon, shaded black; fine formed with 
notched petals. A free bloomer on stiff stems.25 
Brilliant. Vivid scarlet, of good size and fine form on 
good stems. A fine plant and profuse bloomer.50 
Cremo. Very large, creamy white; a fine plant and good 
bloomer.50 
CRIMSON GIANT. Richest glowing red; very large 
size, and a very strong, vigorous grower.25 
CROWN OF GOLD. Orange scarlet, edged gold; very 
effective.25 
CUBAN GIANT. Very large; deep crimson shaded 
maroon, fine form, long stems.35 
DELICE. Still one of the loveliest of this class, on account 
of its wonderful color; a bright luminous pink entirely 
distinct. The flowers are held facing, well above the 
foliage on straight stiff stems.35 
D. M. Moore. Very large and free bloomer on dwarf 
plants. Color rich dark velvety maroon shaded black; 
fine form.50 
DR. TYRREL. A very large, rich bronzy golden yellow, 
shaded orange. A rather late flower of great size, on 
long stiff stems.25 
Fireburst. A massive flower, soft orange red, a free 
bloomer, fine for garden or exhibition.50 
Flora. A splendid large, snow white, of finest form on 
good stems. An early and profuse bloomer.35 
GOLDMINE. The ideal pure golden yellow decorative 
Dahlia. Large, perfect form, with full high centre and 
a profuse bloomer on stiff stems. Very early.35 
GRAND DUKE ALEXIS. Very large flower with quilled 
petals. Color white, lightly edged lavender pink. A 
strong grower and free bloomer. One of the best.50 
Harmony. Color very similar to Wodan; mauve rose with 
golden suffusion, good form and habit of growth.25 
HENRY MAIER. A bronzy Mina Burgle. Large yellow 
suffused amber. Strong vigorous and an extremely free 
bloomer.25 
Henry Patrick. Small snow white flowers, beautiful form 
and great substance.25 
Immense. Very large, white suffused and tipped bright 
rosy crimson.50 
We are the “Original Dahlia Specialist” and grow Dahlias because we love them. 
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