Exhibition Dahlia 
Collection 
This collection includes only those varieties 
that produce extra large fine blooms that you 
can be proud to have in your garden and dis¬ 
play in the flower shows. 
DADDY KEMP (Informal Decorative )—A Roll 
of Honor variety and a- sensation wherever 
shown. Immense flowers of rich purplish-red 
that often reach 14 inches across. 60c each; 
3 for $1.60, postpaid. 
HFLCREST MANDARIN (Informal Decorative) 
—Brilliant Oriental scarlet and golden yellow 
flowers, with curled petals, on heavy 4 foot 
stems. One of the most massive a-nd striking 
Dahlias grown. A thrifty grower and free 
bloomer. 35c each; 3 for 90c, postpaid. 
KATHEEEN NORRIS (Decorative)—One of 
the finest exhibition Dahlias grown. Mon¬ 
strous flowers with broad overlapping petals 
of true rose-pink, often attaining a diameter 
of 10 In. Tall stiff stems, and a long keeper. 
Recognized as the greatest pink Dahlia in. cul¬ 
tivation for exhibition purposes. 60o each; 3 
for $1.20, postpaid. 
LORD OF AUTUMN (Informal Decorative)— 
Without question, one of the finest Dahlias of 
all times. Deep, golden yellow blooms of en¬ 
ormous size on strong stems. A certain prize 
winner in any show. 80c each; 3 for $2.10, 
postpaid. 
ORIENTAL GLORY (Informal Decorative)— 
Bright cadmium orange with scarlet overlay. 
Strong grower of medium height, a free 
bloomer, and always blooms early. Average 
diameter of flower 9 inches. 50o each; 3 for 
$1.20, postpaid. 
PAN (Decorative)—Very brilliant red. Erect 
grower with stiff canes that need no staking. 
Profuse bloomer. One of the best red Dahlias 
for cutting purposes. 35c each; 3 for 90c, 
postpaid. 
WHITE WONDER (Informal Decorative)—^ 
Flowers seven to nine inches across, and three 
to four inches thick. Petals long and wavy. 
Beautiful waxy pure white. Plants three to 
five feet tall. The largest of the white Dahl¬ 
ias we offer, and highly recommended. 60c 
each; 8 for $1.20, postpaid. 
SPECIAL OFFER—One each of the 
above seven Exhibition Dahlias for 
only $2.70, postpaid. Regular price 
$3.60—you save 90c. 
Dollar Dahlia Collection 
This coliection is made up from good, substantial standard varieties that are well known and always in 
demand. Don't think because of the low price they are inferior. These varieties are still shown at 
nearly every Dahlia Show. 
PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA (Informal Decorative)— 
A very large, thick flower of dark crimson; 
shades to almost maroon at the center. An ideal 
garden and cut flower variety. 
SAGAMORE (Decorative)—An outstanding variety 
owing to its great beauty and wonderful keeping 
qualities. Large flowers of true decorative form; 
color golden yellow, shaded orange buff. 
MRS. I. DE VER WARNER (Decorative)—Clear 
lilac-rose coloring seldom seen in a Dahlia; beau¬ 
tifully formed; carried well on long extra strong 
stems; wonderful cut flower variety. Blooms often 
reach 10 inches or more across. A prize winner. 
PRICES—Your choice of the above six Dahlias at 25c each; 8 for 60c; 
or all six for only $1.00, postpaid. 
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MRS. C. D. ANDERSON (Show)—^Probably the 
largest tightly quilled Ball dahlia; an excellent 
keeper after cut. Very long stiff stems; excep¬ 
tionally abundant bloomer; rich American-beauty 
red, ca-lled by some purple-crimson. Very desir¬ 
able. 
PURITY (Decorative)—The purest white dahlia 
we have seen. Beautiful, clear, waxy white. 
Free flowering. 
SEQUOIA GIGANTEA (Decorative)—10 in. Gi¬ 
gantic, rich, butter-cup yellow flowers, with long 
stems. Strong, sturdy, vigorous grower, and a 
continuous bloomer. 
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4 Popular Dahlias 
BASHFUL GIATN (Decorative)—Gigantic bloom of 
apricot with golden shadings. One of the largest 
varieties ever produced, often reaching 10 to 12 
inches. Where very large flowers are wanted for 
exhibition purposes this variety has “IT”. 36c each; 
3 for 90c, postpaid. 
JANE COWL (Decorative)—Deep, massive bloom of 
bronzy-buff and old gold, shading deeper at a perfect 
center. Without special care it often reaches ten 
inches in diameter and by special care and disbudding 
it will grow to twelve and fourteen inches. 30c each; 
3 for 75c, postpaid. 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY (Decorative) — Beautiful true 
pink. The best pink Dahlia in existence for commer¬ 
cial use. The flowers are early, perfect in shape, 
produced in abundance, on long stems. Keeping qual¬ 
ities are unexcelled. 80c ach; 8 feor 75c, postpaid. 
MARGARET WOODROW WILSON (Decorative)— 
A remarkable blending of creamy white and opal¬ 
escent pink with a deeper pink reflex. An excep¬ 
tional flower for exhibition, because of its tremen¬ 
dous size. 80o each; 3 for 75c. postpaid. 
