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I. N. SIMON & SON, 529 MARKET STREET, PHttADELPHU 
SIMON’S SELECT DAHLIAS 
The Perfection Collection of New and Rare Dahlias 
The following list which has been selected from the different types is worthy of every flower lover’s attention who wants a selection of 
high-grade varieties. The collection is comprised of recent introductions of great merit and we feel confident that they will give satisfaction 
Dahlia roots mailed postpaid. Dahlia plants add 15c for special handling. We pay all regular postage. 
Abbreviations of variety, as follows: (C) Cactus; (S. C.) Semi-Cactus; (F. D.) Formal Decorative; (I. D.) Informal Decorative; (B) Ball. 
Cultural Note. —Dahlias should be grown in a well-drained 
position. Spade a liberal quantity of well-rotted stable manure, or 
sheep manure and bone meal into the soil at planting time. Culti¬ 
vate regularly during the growing season and keep the plants well 
supplied with water. After the first killing frost the roots should 
be dug up and stored away in a cool place. 
SHIPPING DATES 
Tubers March 15th to June 1st; plants May 15th to June 15th. 
DAHLIAS OF EXCEPTIONAL MERIT 
And rea Ericson (I. D.)—The easiest way to describe this dahlia 
is to call it a white Fort Monmouth. It is somewhat heavier in 
petal formation, but very pleasing in form. -Held on excellent stems, 
it is very successful in the white class on the show table. 
Roots, 75c.; plants, 50c., Each 
Anna Benedict (I. D.)—This is the most satisfactory dark red 
variety. The color is a rich, deep garnet with black shadings at the 
center of the bloom. Fine for the garden, home, or on the exhibition 
table. Roots, $1.50; plants, 75c., Each. 
City of Cleveland (I. D.)—Flowers are of artistic form in a 
bright orange suffused scarlet. A strong healthy grower, producing 
large uniform, well-formed blooms throughout the season. 
Roots, $1.00; plants, 50c., Each. 
Forest Fire (I. D.)—One of the most spectacular Dahlias intro¬ 
duced in years. Flowers of an unusually artistic form, lemon-yellow 
at base of petals, heavily tipped rich scarlet and enhanced with 
yellow petaloids. Bush is sturdy and strong. 
Roots, $1.50; plants, 75c., Each. 
Frau Ida Mansfield (C.) —Color is clear, pale lemon. The revol¬ 
ute petals are cleft giving the effect of having double the number of 
normal petals and making a very full and attractive flower. An 
early and profuse bloomer. Roots, $1.00; plants, 50c., Each. 
Frau O. Bracht (S. C.)—This fine dahlia is a wonderful cut flower 
as well as a great prize wanner, keeping well and holding blooms on 
fine stems. A cleancut, straight-petaled Semi-Cactus. Color, a 
clear, light primrose yellow. It is just about the prettiest yellow 
dahlia you can wish for. Roots, $1.00; plants, 50c., Each. 
Jersey’s Dainty (C.)—A truly^i 'dainty^.Hvhite variety faintly 
tinged lavender, almost pure white late in the season. Blooms 7 
inches across and 3 inches deep. A prolific bloomer, with long, 
straight stems. Roots, $1.00; plants, 50c., Each. 
Lord of Autumn (I. D.)—Flowers rich, deep golden yellow, with 
formation as wmnderful as the size. A marvelous grower with stems 
strong and erect. Roots, $1.50; plants, 75c., Each. 
Maryland Glory (F. D.)—Perfect blooms of Tyrian rose shaded 
crimson carmine are borne in profusion on good stems. An unusually 
distinctive color. A fine strong growler. 
Roots, 75c.; plants, 50c., Each. 
Miss Elsie Jane (S. C.)—Most artistically formed blooms of 
shrimp-pink, with cream shadings at center, tipped violet-rose. 
Long wiry stems. Roots, $1.00; plants, 50c., Each. 
Mrs. Bruce Coliins (C.)—An exceptionally early bloomer. 
Primrose or light lemon yellow shading lighter toward the tips; 
shows yellow under artificial light. Fine stems and a continuous 
bloomer. Roots, $1.00; plants, 50c., Each. 
Paul Pfitzer (S. C.)—A wonderful cut flower. It is a pleasing 
combination of sulphur yellow^ and lilac rose that blends wonderfully 
well with Frau O. Bracht. Strong, vigorous plants with dark foliage 
and excellent stems. Roots, $1.00; plants, 50c., Each. 
Robert Emmet (I. D.)—This wonderful exhibition variety is the 
most beautiful shade of red found in any dahlia, a velvety, cardinal 
red inclining to crimson, of giant size and great beauty. It is a perfect 
open grower with sturdy, dark green, insect-resistant foliage. 
Roots, $1.00; plants, 50c., Each. 
Sanhican’s Cameo (F. D.)—A dahlia sufficiently different in 
coloring to justify its presence. Color, coral-rose shaded mallow 
pink on reverse, with golden sheen on face of petals, glowing beauti¬ 
fully under artificial light. Bush sturdy, stems long and erect. 
Blooms keep well for cutting and exhibiting. 
Roots, 75c.; plants, 50c., Each. 
Sultan of Hillcrest (F. D.)—Extra-large blooms on straight, stiff 
stems; soft autumn color, with yellow reverse. One of the finest 
varieties grown. Roots, $1.00; plants, 50c., Each. 
SPECIAL OFFER OF MERITORIOUS DAHLIAS 
1 root each above, 15 varieties $13.25 postpaid. 
1 plant each above, 15 varieties $7.00 postpaid. 
Select Miniature Dahlias 
These have already become most popular. They embrace the 
small Decorative and the intermediate between Pompon and Ball. 
They are all dwarf, and profuse bloomers. 
Baby Beauty (M. F. D.)—As the name implies, this is a small 
Jersey’s Beauty on strong, erect stems, possessing all the good 
qualities of the variety it so closely resembles with better branching 
habits. Color, violet rose, shaded bright rose pink. 
Roots, 75c.; plants, 50c., Each. 
Baby Royal (M. P.)—A gem for any garden of salmon pink 
shaded apricot with yellow at base of petal. Winner of several 
awards as best foreign dahlia. Roots, 75c.; plants, 50c., Each. 
Bishop of Landaff (M. Du.)—This is an unusual and attractive 
flower, petals being bright scarlet with a center of deep garnet. 
Foliage is lacy of a reddish bronze color. Wonderful for landscape 
effects and home arrangements. Roots, 50c., Each. 
Fairy (M. I. D.)—Described as a miniature Jersey’s Beauty but 
lighter in color. A violet rose shading mauve at tips. A very early 
and continuous bloomer. Roots, 50c., Each. 
Orchid Lady (M. F. D.)—Color, bright violet rose or light lilac, 
good for cutting and home decoration. Roots, 75c.; plants, 50c., Each. 
Pink Pearl (M. P.)—Lovely rose pink, showing a golden eye. 
Petals curl and twist like an aster. The low compact bushes make it 
very desirable in landscape planting, and useful for cutting and 
arrangements. Roots, 50c., Each. 
Rapture (M. I. D.)—A very artistic Informal Decorativejwhich 
is a quick, robust grower with excellent stems. Color, rose pink 
shading to sulphur yellow at center with a gold suffusion. 
Roots, 75c.; plants, 50c., Each. 
Raider (M. P.)—Soft violet rose suffused yellow at base of petals, 
which are pointed and twist and curl in a charming manner. A 
robust grower. Stems are graceful. Roots, 25c., Each, 
Sanhican’s Sweetheart (M. S. C.)—An artistic and useful 
novelty. Color, ochreous bluff, suffused rose red, a fine companion 
for Baby Royal. Low growing bushes always covered with blooms. 
Roots, 50c., Each. 
SPECIAL OFFER. 1 each of the 9 varieties, $4.50 postpaid. 
