There is a great difference between the dahlia our father used to know and 
the modern dahlias. 
GOLDEN AGE St. Cac. (Carlee)—Color, a golden orange, shading deeper to¬ 
wards the center, the outer petals having a tendency to incurve slightly. 
They are held facing sideways on exceptionally long, stiff stems. The plant 
is a strong, rugged grower, of self-branching habit, and exceptionally good 
dahlia when cut. Height, 4 feet. Roots $1.50 
MISS BELGIUM S. C.—Not a large flower but possessed of great beauty. Per¬ 
fect cactus type of bright orange. Winner of Silver Challenge Cup in Hol¬ 
land for the best foreign novelty. Height, 4 feet. Roots $1.00 
MORAVSKY’S IDEAL I. D.—Color is snectrum red with veins of cream and 
gold. The petals are fine and pointed. This is a very large flower. Height, 
6 feet. Roots 75c 
POLICHINELLE (Pezan) S. C.—^A very dainty French novelty that will make 
a host of friends when it is seen in bloom. Color, a soft mauve pink with 
a creamy white center, with a radiating effect. The blooms average 7 to 8 
inches and are borne facing sideways on long firm stems. Winner of first 
class certificate from the French Dahlia Society. Height of plant 5 feet. 
Plants $1.25 
PRACHTKERL (Semi-Cac.)—Color, Empire yellow, with long, broad petals 
that curl and twist in a most enhancing manner to give the huge blooms 
great depth. They are held facing sideways, high and well above the 
heavy insect-resistant foliage, on long stems. Height, 4 feet. 
Roots $1.50 
REN ATE MULLER Incurved Cactus (Germany)—One of the finest to date; 
large flowers on the best of stems. Color bright rose with pale yellow cen¬ 
ter. Height, 4 feet. Roots $1.25 
ROYAL BLACK S. C.—Another lovely European variety. Color, deep velvety 
red. A prolific bloomer with fine stem. Height, 5 feet. 
Roots $3.00 Plants $1.50 
WHITE ABUNDANCE F. D. (Ballego)—Described by some critics as easily the 
best white for two years. Perfect stems and a prolific bloomer; hard to 
beat and one of the best. Height, 6 feet. Roots $2.00 Plants $1.00 
A WORD ABOUT OUR DAHLIA PLANTS 
We only offer plants of the most expensive varieties. You can secure 
plants at half the price of roots. Our plants are made from base-cuttings, and 
aren’t over-propagated. We send out fine sturdy plants, well packed and 
GUARANTEED to reach you in perfect condition. If you take proper care of 
them you will not be disappointed. Our customers who have purchased plants 
from us in the past few years have been very well satisfied. Not only have our 
plants produced wonderful blooms for them, but also have secured good clumps. 
Plants will be shipped from May 1st on. If an early shipment is required, 
kindly advise. 
TO GROW BETTER DAHLIAS, subscribe for the MID-WEST DAHLIA 
NEWS, a very fine publication, and should interest all dahlia growers. For 
more information, write to Mr. D. 0. ELDREDGE, (Editor), 1040 RutleJge 
Street, Madison, Wisconsin. 
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