MODERN DAHLIAS 
A special selection of some of the newer varieties that have 
proven the most satisfactory and easy to grow. 
GIANT FLOWERED VARIETIES 
Following abbreviations are used in designating the differ¬ 
ent types of Dahlias that are listed below; (FD) Formal Deco- 
ratives; (ID) Informal Decoratives; (Cac) True Cactus; (SC) 
Semi-cactus. 
ANDREAS HOFFEK (Cac). A beautiful pink color, shading to 
a cream center. Free flowering. Dandy stems, 3 ft. 30o. 
BAGDAD (ID). Brilliant shade of purest red. Extra large, 5 ft. 
40c. 
BICOLOK (FD). Bright orange-scarlet, tipped with white. 
Stems very strong, hard and upright. Free flowering, 4% ft. 
50c. 
BALLEGO’S GLORY (FD). Mahogany red with golden edge 
and tip to each petal. Perfect form, long erect stems. Extra. 
4 ft. 50c. 
CHAMPOEG (FD). Huge waxy yellow, blending to peach red, 
4 ft. 40c. 
CHAS. G. REED (FD). Rich violet red with silver tintings. 
Extremely large size on very stout, erect stems, 3 ft. 40c. 
CHAS. SNEIDER (ID). Rich carmine red. Perfect form and 
stem. Early, free and constant bloomer, 3% ft. 30c. 
CORA BUTTERVVORTH (FD). Pure primrose yellow of mon¬ 
ster size with long, wavy petals on extra good stems, 4 ft. 40c. 
CORNELIA BRYCE PINCHOT (ID). One of the largest. Very 
rich, glowing burgundy red. Stout, erect stems, 4 ft. 75c. 
GRACE CURLING (ID). Lavender, tinted pink and white, 
4 ft. 30c. 
GOLDEN STANDARD (Cac). Golden tan flushed with amber. 
Extra large flowers and long, erect stems, 5 ft. 60c. 
HUNTS VELVET WONDER (ID). Rich burgundy violet; im¬ 
mense, 4 ft. 60c. 
INKY'O (Cac). Produces in abundance velvety maroon red, in¬ 
curved blooms well above foliage on long stems, 4 ft. 30c. 
JANE COWL (ID). Giant bronzy buff and old gold, 4 ft. 30c. 
MAD. FLORENT BRAEM (Cac). Beautiful salmon rose, shad¬ 
ing to gold in center. Free flowering and attractive, 3 ft. 60c. 
.MARSHALL’S BEAUTY (FD). Deep, rich rose pink. Same as 
“Jersey’s Beauty’’ but a different and brighter color, 5 ft. 40c. 
MRS. ALFRED SEAL (ID). Largest pure old rose; prize win¬ 
ner, 5 ft. 40c. 
NANCY ROBINSON (ID). A cut flower par excellence and of 
a pure lovely pink in color; extra fine, 4 ft. 50c. 
NOPAL (SC). Large, rich nopal red; erect, long stems, 4 ft. 40c. 
ORANGE BEAUTY' (FD). Salmon rose and gold. Like “Jer¬ 
sey’s Beauty” in every way except color; extra fine, 5 ft. 40c. 
ORIENTAL BEAUTY (SC). Beautiful large blooms of perfect 
form on long erect stems; brilliant, pure pink, 5 ft. 50c. 
POSIE MORA VIE (FD). Beautiful ivory white, suffused with 
orchid. Blooms freely on erect stems, 3% ft. 50c. 
SALBACH’S WHITE (FD). Ivory white of most perfect form. 
Has dandy stems and blooms profusely, 5 ft. 40c. 
SCARLET ELEGANCE (Cac). The most brilliant scarlet. Very 
profuse flowering on long, erect, wiry stems, 3 ft. 
SATAN (SC). One of the largest. Flame red. tinted gold at 
base. Blooms rigidly erect on stout stems, 4 ft. 50c. 
SPOTLIGHT (ID). Huge sulphur yellow, shading lighter at 
tips. Free bloomer and erect stems, 4 ft. 60c. 
THE DUCHESS (SC). Large, massive flowers of deep yellow, 
heavily tipped pure white. Incurved petals, 4 ft. 40c. 
THOMAS A. EDISON (FD). Royal purple of large size, perfect 
form and excellent stems. Gorgeous and popular, 4 ft. 50c. 
TROPIC STAR (Cac). Attractive orange buff of beautiful form. 
Free flowering and erect stems. 3% ft. 40c. 
YXAMMENSPEL (Cac). Fiery red and bright orange. Very 
erect flowers and stems. Showy. 3% ft. 60c. 
6 SPECIAL OFFERS OF DAHLIAS 
Our selection of Choice Named Varieties—all Labeled. 
Postpaid—Order by Number. 
1. Three distinct colors, of Decorative type. 50c. 
2. Three different large Semi-Cactus sorts. 60c. 
3. One Cactus, one Semi-Cactus and one giant Decorative. 50c. 
4. Three dandy little Miniatures. Distinct colors. 40c. 
.S. Four different Pom Pon Dahlias. 50c. 
6. Three different Prizewinning Grand Dahlias. 75c. 
DAHLIA, ORIENTAL BEAUTY 
MINIATURE DAHLIAS 
Miniatures are the same tj'pe as the large varieties but 
measui-e less than three inches in diameter. They are very 
dainty, bloom profusely and have splendid keeping qualities. 
30c each; any 4 (your choice) for ^>1.00. 
Miniature Decorative and Semi-Cactus Types 
BALDRE. A brilliant salmon rose, extra stout stems, 3 ft. 
CORONA. Purest white and very formal shape, 4 ft. 
FAIRY. Beautiful pure pink; long stiff stems, 3 ft. 
FREDA. Rich shining maroon; extra fine, 3 ft. 
G.ARDEN LOVE. Carmine rose with gold base, 2 ft. 
MARJORIE EMBERSON. Deep salmon pink; a dandy, 2% ft. 
ONAH. Neatly formed flowers of golden buff, 3 ft. 
RED SEA. Very showy scarlet red; extra free, 3% ft. 
RHODA. Beautiful glowing orange rose shade, 3 ft. 
SNOWDRIFT. Pure white of cactus form; very free. 4 ft. 
Miniature Peony Flowered or "Charm" Types 
Arfistic Semi-Double Flowers—Long wire-like stems. 
CRIMSON GLOW (New). Most effective deep rich crimson, 
3 ft. 
DAWN. Bronzy buff with scarlet disc; ideal stems, 4 ft. 
NORA BELL. Orange carmine, tinted blue flame, 3 ft. 
OUR ANNIE. Shrimp pink, shading to gold base, 3 ft. 
PINK PEARL. Small flower of pure, rose pink, 3 ft, 
TINY. Rich amber, tinted bronze; wire-like stems, 3 ft. 
Pompon Dahlias (Miniature Ball Dahlias) 
Small, compact, quilled petaled blooms 1 to 2 inches in diam¬ 
eter. Useful and lasting cut-flowers. 
25c each; any 5 (your choice) i^l.OO. 
BEEBE. Combination of pink and mauve; extra free flowering. 
BILLIE. A dark rich crimson shade: extra fine. 
BONELLA. Deep lilac-rose color; verv neat. 
DAISY. Salmon, tinted gold; fine stems. 
GIRLIE. Pretty rose mauve color; neat, small flowers. 
JOE FETTE. An ideal, pure white: profuse bloomer. 
HELEN ANITA (New). Beautiful lavender pink with white 
center. 
LIBBY ROHR. Bright purplish cerise: long stems. 
MIKE. Bright scarlet orange; small size, perfect form, 
MARIETTA. Deep rosy crimson: long stems; very free. 
PEGGY ANN. Yellow, shaded brownish red; long stems, 
TOMMY IjANG. Maroon purple tipped with white. 
YELLOW GEM. The best yellow pompon; of a soft tint. 
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