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The Satisfaction Collection of Five Splendid Dahlias 
SHOWN IN THE ENGRAVING ON THE OPPOSITE PAGE 
This collection contains five beautiful and interesting Dahlias selected from our large collection because of their large flowers, fine form and contrasting 
colors, as combining the best qualities for general culture. They bloom freely, have long stems and so are equally 
valuable for cut flowers or garden decoration. 
No. 1 de Sahl7a ve golden west 
This might well be called the Chrysanthemum Flowered Dahlia as in 
form it resembles the finest Chrysanthemums. The color is a pleasing 
bright clear canary yellow. The flowers are from 5 to 6 inches in diameter, 
very double and never show the center. Price, field grown roots, 40c. each, 
$4 .00 per doz. 
No. 2 de S2hua vr SOUVENIR de GUSTAVE DOUZON 
A truly wonderful variety, a giant in size, some flowers reaching ten inches 
across. The color is an intense shade of orange-retl with rich crimson shad¬ 
ings. It is a broad-petaled “Decorative” and of splendid form. The profu¬ 
sion of bloom is remarkable for such a large variety. It has created a sensa¬ 
tion in the Dahlia world. Price, field grown roots, 25c. each, S2.50 per doz. 
No. 3 giSR? LA WINE 
A charming variety of the popular “Cactus” type. The color is pure 
white with just a suggestion of blush as the flower matures. A fine large 
full flower. It is one of the freest blooming sorts, plants of compact, free 
branching habit. Price, field grown roots, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 
Special Offer—“The Satisfaction” Collection of Five Splendid Dahlias, Field Grown Roots, $1.50 
No. 4 flowe‘red n dahlia Mrs. CHARLES L. SEYB0LD 
A distinct variety in this interesting type and a great acquisition. It is 
deep rose-pink edged with white, very attractive. It blooms most abun¬ 
dantly and continuously, has long stems and is splendid for cut flowers. The 
habit of the plant is free and branching, with heavy dark green glossy 
leaves, showing its great vigor and hardy constitution. With its wealth of 
flowers this variety stands out amongst hundreds. 
Price, field grown roots, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 
No. 5 giSIS RENE CAYEAUX 
One of the best free bloming Cactus Dahlias. Begins to flower early and 
continues in such profusion that at times the foliage is almost hidden with 
flowers. The flowers arc quite large, of a warm geranium red shaded crimson, 
long, wiry stems hold the flowers well above the foliage; a'splendid variety 
for cutting, very brilliant in artificial light. The petals are long, the outer 
ones pointed at the ends. The plant is a strong symmetrical grower. It 
makes a fine show in the garden when in bloom. 
Price, field grown roots, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. 
If wanted by Parcel Post, Postage at the Zone Rates must be added { Average do Z .^ lb ' each ' 
Dwarf Double Pompone Dahlias 
This type produces globular flowers in great profusion on rather dwarf 
plants. The flowers are very useful for summer bouquets, about 2 inches 
across, pretty and not obtrusive. 
Alewine. Flesh, edged lavender pink. 
Allie Mourey. Pinkish-white, tipped deep pink. Always in flower, fine 
for cutting. 
Crimson Queen. Flowers of perfect form. Color a deep, rich crimson; 
full and very double. 
Daybreak. The color is a beautiful, soft, rosy pink, shaded blush. 
Indian Chief. A very rich shade of reddish crimson. Stems are long, 
stiff and wiry. 
Little Beauty. Delicate shrimp pink, an early and profuse bloomer. 
Little May. Bright lemon yellow; a beautiful sort. 
Little Helen. White, suffused with blush; very pretty. 
Little Herman. Deep lustrous red petals tipped white. 
Snowclad. The best of white Pomponcs. 
Completely covered with a mass of flowers. 
Price, field-grown roots, 25c. each; $2.50 
per doz.; set of 10 for $2.00. 
Clematis-Flowered Dahlias 
Distinguished for their large Clematis-like 
flowers, G to 8 inches across. The coloring 
is very intense and showy. They make 
noble plants, about 5 ft. high. (See 
engraving.) 
Alba Superba. Large pure white flowers, 
borne on large stems. 
Ami Barillet. Scarlet-crimson flowers, 
bronze foliage. A fine variety for massing 
in beds or borders. Very ornamental. The 
flowers are not as large as those following. 
Fringed 20th Century. The color is intense 
rosy crimson, with white tips and white 
disc around the yellow center. We offer 
the new fringed type. 
Big Chief. Brilliant cherry red, margined 
with rich velvety maroon. 
White “Century.” Beautiful snow-white. 
A vigorous grower and profuse bloomer. 
Scarlet “Century.” The brightest dazzling 
scarlet, without shade or blemish. The 
flowers are of fine, round form and finish. 
A profuse bloomer. 
Sensation. Vivid vermillioo heavily striped 
with white. A new variety and very 
striking. 
St. George. A pretty pure yellow. It is 
a very free bloomer and fine for cutting. 
Very showy in the garden. 
Setting Sun. The color is a bright fiery 
crimson shading to orange scarlet at the 
tips of the petals with a rich velvety 
sheen over all. 
Price for the abo field-grown roots, 25c. 
each, $2.50 per doz. Set of 9 Clematis- 
flowered Dahlias for $2.00. 
“Collarette” Dahlias 
Maurice Rivoire. Rich, dark maroon, very 
deep in the center of the petals. Pure 
white “collar.” A large, broad-petaled 
variety of splendid appearance. 
Prince Galitzin. Rich crimson, collarette 
tipped with red. A very showy variety 
and quite distinct. 
Price, for the above, 25c. each. (Field- 
grown roots.) 
DOUBLE OR “Show Dahlias” 
A. D. Livoni. Beautiful soft lustrous pink. Grand flowers. A fine vari¬ 
ety for cut flowers. 
Chas. Lanier. Deep yellowish amber, buff shadings. 
Client. Deep velvety maroon. Flowers large and full. 
Dorothy Peacock. A beautiful, soft pink shading slightly darker on the 
outer petals, as the flower expands. Strong vigorous grower, without 
any indication of weakness or disease, each plant being sturdy and 
vigorous. The leaves are very heavy with great texture and glossy 
finish, withstanding all kinds of adverse conditions. 
Electric. Soft rosy magenta, large flower. Very striking. 
Ethel Maule. Pure white, slightly tinged pale lavender in the center. 
Grand Duke Alexis. Color pure soft white, the tips of the petals edged 
and suffused with delicate pink. The finest of the type. A general 
favorite. 
Gloire de Lyon. Pure white, fine large flower. 
John Walker. A beautiful pure white vari¬ 
ety; form round and full with high center. 
Magnificent. Dwarf, large, pure yellow. 
Queen of Yellows. A beautiful profuse, 
clear yellow. 
Storm King. A grand, snow white Dahlia, 
blooms early and constantly, long stems. 
Souv. de Mme. Moreau. Deep pink, splen¬ 
did form. 
Triomphe de Solferino. Deep solferino. 
Wm. Pierce. A delicate tint of shell pink. 
Price, field-grown roots, 25c. each, $2.50 
per doz., set of 15 for S3.00. 
“Fancy” Dahlias 
Arabella. Pale primrose, tipped old rose 
and lavender. 
Frank Smith. Intense purplish-black ma¬ 
roon, tipped white. Probably the most 
effective of all the variegated Dahlias. 
Occasionally this variety comes a solid 
color, as is the case in most variegated 
Dahlias, when it is a dark maroon. 
Jeanne Charmet. A magnificent variety 
of the broad-petaled “decorative’’ type; 
a giant in size. The color is a soft silvery- 
pink deepening to a rosy-pink on the 
edges of the petals, the latter shade being 
more pronounced at times. The center 
is soft, creamy-white, showing more 
distinct as the flower ages. The habit is 
splendid, long, stems and fine foliage. 
Madama A. Lumiere. It is indeed a beau¬ 
tiful sort, a soft creamy white with dis¬ 
tinct violet-crimson on the tips of 
the petals. The latter color extends 
downwards, lessening towards the center, 
producing a charming effect. It is a 
“decorative” variety, of medium size. 
Professor Mansfield. Flowers on the crown 
bud run from seven to eight inches across; 
sturdy grower with long stout stems. The 
color is rich yellow, clear white tips and 
rosy-red towards the center. Early in the 
season and in light soils the red will also 
appear on the margin of the petals; occa¬ 
sionally the white is absent from some 
flowers on a plant. Price, field-grown 
roots, 35c. each. S3.50 per doz. 
Zebra. Pearl white, edged deep pink. 
Price (except where noted), field-grown 
roots, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz., set of 6 
“Fancy” Dahlias for $1.50. 
