Tf you have tried to grow dahlias once and failed, try again. 
TO GROW BETTER DAHLIAS 
JOIN THE 
AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY 
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST 
INVESTMENTS 
For more information regard¬ 
ing a subscription write to the 
Secretary of the A. D. S., Mr. C. 
Louis Ailing, 251 Court Street, 
West Haven, Conn. 
REMEMBER THE DATE, MAY 11th, THE OPENING OF THE NEW YORK 
WORLD’S FAIR. WILL BE SEEING YOU! 
MRS. J. K. ALEXANDER—The best clear butter-cup yellow dahlia ever in¬ 
troduced. A 12-14 inch flower, free flowering, long stems, and is a REAL 
dahlia, a noble flower. Height, 4 feet. Roots 75c 
MURPHY’S MASTERPIECE 1. D. (Murphy)—This is a true gigantic dahlia 
and a real prize winner. Color, dark red that never burns in the hottest 
sun. Flowers are erect on cane-like stems. If you want to win at the 
Show, do not overlook this one. Height, 5 feet. Roots $1.50 
MODERN DAHLIAS, a book by “J. Louis Roberts,” is one of the most 
up-to-date in the art of growing better dahlias. Also how to take proper care 
of them from the beginning of the season to the end. Mr. Robert’s has to his 
credit twenty-five years of experience in growing dahlias, and his knowledge 
is really worth while to the Amateurs as well as Professionals. The cost of 
this book is ($2.00), which can be secured either from us or from the 
“Doubleday, Doran Outdoor Books,” Garden City, New York who are the 
MRS. B. E. BURHELD “Australia” 
(Parrella) I. D.—Light flock 
purple, reverse streaked white 
petals very twisted, cerated tips. 
A large dahlia of exceptional 
beauty with good depth. Blooms 
average 10 inches or more fac¬ 
ing on best of stem. An open 
grower and free bloomer. Good 
branching habits and fine foli¬ 
age, height of plant 6 ft. 
Roots $5.00 Plants $2.00 
MRS. B. E. BURHELD 
Member 
AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY, 
DAHLIA SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN, 
DAHLIA SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA, 
CANADIAN DAHLIA SOCIETY, and 
OHIO DAHLIA SOCIETY. 
PARRELLA DAHLIA GARDENS 
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