Perry Seed Company, 12-13 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston 
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SELECT DAHLIA BULBS 
Only strong divisions (with eyes) of field grown 
roots are sold, each being carefully labeled and packed. 
Cultural leaflet included with each order. 
Be sure to see our Fall window display of Dahlia and 
Gladiolus blooms. 
POSTPAID PRICES; Ask for prices on kinds not listed 
ALYCE MARIE GALVIN (Formal Decorative). White 
with faint tones of cameo-pink. A splendid exhibition 
variety having won many high awards. The blooms 
often measuring 11 in. across are supported on long, 
stiff stems. Each 50c., 3 for $1.35. 
AMBASSADOR (Cactus). Soft yellow buff shaded 
salmon-pink. Well formed flowers held erect above 
the foliage. Each 50c., 3 for $1.35. 
ANDREAS HOFER (Cactus). One of the finest pinks we 
have to offer; light and glowing with a salmon rose suffu¬ 
sion. Very large and beautiful. Each 50c., 3 for $1.35. 
EDNA FERBER (Cactus). A splendid, glistening coral 
shading to old rose. Has good stems and foliage. 
Each 50c., 3 for $1.35. 
ELLINOR VANDERVEER (Formal Decorative). An 
early blooming sort, throwing exceptionally beautiful 
flowers of a growing satiny rose shade. 
Each 25c., 3 for 65c. 
FOREST FIRE (Informal Decorative). A beautiful com¬ 
bination of red and yellow—a most spectacular variety 
worthy of a place in any garden. Each $1.00, 3 for $2.75. 
FORT WASHINGTON (Formal Decorative). A hand¬ 
some, deep amaranth red which does not fade in the sun. 
Large in size. On good stems. Each 50c., 3 for $1.35. 
GIRL OF HILLCREST (Informal Decorative). Apricot 
buff—vigorous, early and continuous with large blooms 
and long stems. Each 75c., 3 for $2.00. 
GOLDEN STANDARD (Cactus). Buff, shading to amber 
and gold; an excellent cut flower and outstanding among 
recent introductions. Each $1.00, 3 for $2.75. 
GRACE CURLING (Informal Decorative). An out¬ 
standing variety; serrated petals. The large, deep, full 
blooms are of a clear Cattleya lavender color shading 
to white at the base of the petals. Each 50c., 3 for $1.35. 
JANE COWL (Informal Decorative). A giant on stems of 
unusual length and strength. Its color is a glistening 
bronzy buff and old gold, blending to a deeper shade 
toward the center. The reverse of each petal is a pale 
flesh color. A grand variety. Each 35c., 3 for $1.00. 
JERSEY’S BEACON (Informal Decorative). An exhibi¬ 
tion flower of rare beauty. Its color is a Chinese scarlet, 
with a paler reverse, giving it a two-toned effect. A 
real gem. Each 25c., doz, $2.50. 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY (Formal Decorative). Beautiful 
clear pink, the petals slightly touched with gold. A 
leading cut flower variety, perfect in shape, size and 
form, with wonderful stems and keeping qualities. If 
you can only grow one Dahlia, choose this one. 
Each 25c., doz. $2.50. 
JERSEY’S DAINTY (Cactus). Magnificent white 
blooms beautifully tinged with lavender. 
Each 75c., 3 for $2.00. 
KATHLEEN NORRIS (Informal Decorative). Pure rose 
pink deepening to a mallow pink, with center of a lighter 
shade. An outstanding exhibition variety with broad, 
overlapping petals. Each 50c., 3 for $1.35. 
KEMP’S VIOLET WONDER (Informal Decorative). A 
fine, large, bright violet purple with a faint blush violet 
at the petal tips. An exceptionally large and choice 
variety. Each 50c., 3 for $1.35. 
KENTUCKY (Formal Decorative). A splendid cut flower 
variety in a magnificent shade of salmon-pink. 
Each 50c., 3 for $1.35. 
KENTUCKY RED (Informal Decorative). Flaming 
scarlet—one of the brightest reds of recent introduction. 
Each 50c., 3 for $1.35. 
LILAC GLORY (Cactus). Blooming early and continu¬ 
ously, this soft violet rose variety with silvery shadings is 
ideal for baskets and decorative arrangements, its stems 
being so exceptionally stout as to hold the flowers erect. 
Each 75c., 3 for $2.00. 
MRS. I. DE VER WARNER (Formal Decorative). A 
gem, and universally admired because of its soft orchid 
coloring, a shade seldom found in Dahlias. A fitting 
companion to Jersey’s Beauty for florists’ use. 
Each 25c., doz. $2.50. 
ROBERT TREAT (^Formal Decorative). Large bright 
rose flowers freely produced on strong, vigorous plants. 
An exceptional variety. Each 35c., 3 for $1.00. 
SHAHRAZAD (Informal Decorative). Each large bloom 
has long, pointed petals curled and twisted in a most 
attractive manner. The color is best described as a soft 
Tyrian rose. Each 50c., 3 for $1.35. 
STAR OF BETHLEHEM (Semi-Cactus). A choice, pure 
white with numerous, pointed petals and high, full cen¬ 
ters. The dense, dark green foliage sets off the lovely 
white blooms to the best advantage creating a beautiful 
show. Each 75c., 3 for $2.00. 
THE COMMODORE (Informal Decorative). Bright 
lemon yellow. The large blooms are carried on long 
stems. A fine variety for cutting and exhibition. 
Each 50c., 3 for $1.35. 
THE LEMONADE (Informal Decorative). One of the 
most popular clear sulphur yellow varieties in cultiva¬ 
tion. Each flower is one of great size and beauty. 
Each 50c., 3 for $1.35. 
THOMAS EDISON (Formal Decorative). A magnificent 
shade of rich royal purple. An exceptional variety well 
worthy of a place in your garden. Each 75e., 3 for $2.00. 
WHITE WONDER (Informal Decorative). Giant pure 
white blooms with long, pointed petals so twisted and 
curled as to give each flower a light, fluffy appearance. 
Each 50c., 3 for $1.35. 
POMPON DAHLIAS 
Each 25c., 3 for 65c., doz. $2.50 
DARKSOME. Deep maroon. Long stems. 
DEW DROP. Lavender pink. 
GOLDILOCKS. Gold, deepening at the center. Well 
formed flowers with full centers. 
LITTLE DAVID. Small, perfectly formed blooms of 
deep orange. 
SNOWCLAD. One of the best pure white varieties. 
Early and free blooming. 
SUNNY DAYBREAK. Lemon yellow, heavily tipped 
carmine. Well formed flowers. 
VIVID. Brilliant scarlet. 
SINGLE DAHLIAS 
Each 35c., 3 for $1.00, doz. $3.50 
ROSE QUEEN. Deep rose pink. 
TANGO. A beautiful shade of yellow tinted with orange 
scarlet. 
WHITE QUEEN. Pure white. 
YELLOW QUEEN. Pure yellow. 
Perry’s “Blue Ribbon” Collection 
1 each of 12 named varieties, $5.00 postpaid 
There’s exceptional value in this collection, representing 
a good selection of the different types of Dahlias. 
Perry’s “Amateur” Collection 
12 First Class Varieties, only $2.50 postpaid 
Here is a genuine bargain. To maintain a balance of 
stock we can always choose those kinds of which our stock 
is large and give you the benefit. We shall supply nothing 
but good, sound tubers, no two alike. This has always 
been a popular collection with our trade. Each bulb labeled. 
Perry’s “Dollar Special” Collection 
1 each of 6 named varieties, our selection 
A popular priced collection of dependable varieties in the 
several colors that will give results under varied conditions. 
We cannot name the kinds in advance. $ 1 . 00 . 
