BURPEE'S DAHLIA ROOTS 
Each year on our Fordhook Farms we try out hundreds of varieties of dahlias and select those that are the 
best growers, freest bloomers, and which we recommend as the best for you to plant. 
some outstanding varieties that we ourselves have created. 
All are listed here, with 
Whether you select the massive Decorative, the 
lovely Cactus, or the small Pompon varieties, you will be delighted with the results, whether for garden dis- 
play or cut-flower purposes. 
We supply strong root divisions from field-grown clumps. 
The American Dahlia Society has adopted a classification for all dahlias according to the formation of the 
flowers. 
F. D. = Formal Decorative; I. D. 
After each name we use initials to denote the class to which that variety belongs. 
= Informal Decorative; C = 
Thus: 
Cactus; S. C. = Semi-Cactus. 
Decorative Dahlias 

Jersey’s Beacon 
7992 Adorable (1. D.) A peach-pink with yellow base. 
A fine grower. Highly recommended. 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10. 
7953 Arelda Lloyd (1. D.) 
lemon-yellow with a very light rose suffusion on ends of 
Large flowers of a clear 
the petals. Keeps well when cut. 
8s0s0 Autumn Queen (fl. D.) Lovely apricot with 
golden sheen, edged deeper pink. 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10. 
7988 Avalon (F.D.) Great garden dahlia of fine form. 
The color is rich lemon-yellow. Profuse. 25¢ each; 3 for 65¢. 
7963 Ballego’s Glory (F.D.) Much admired for its 
distinctive color—mahogany-red with gold-bordered petals. 
The flowers are of medium size. 50¢ each; 3 for $1.35. 
7993 Bauer’s Ideal (F.D.) A glowing deep red, and 
excellent for exhibition due to its long stems and large 
flowers. Beautiful form and color. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
7994 Blue Jersey (F.D.) A lavender Jersey’s Beauty 
and one of the best for cut flowers. Stems long and stiff. 
Early and continuous bloomer. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
8075 Clara Carder (1. D.) The largest of the pinks. 
Clear cyclamen-pink. Very strong grower with stiff stems. 
In a color class by itself. Profuse. 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10. 
8131 Elite Glory (F.D.) Very large blooms of a glossy 
brilliant red color. Showy; popular. 40¢ each; 3 for $1.05. 
8081 Enchantment (!. D.) Glowing flesh pink with 
white center. The flowers are large and full and carried on 
long, strong stems. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.25. 
8112 Forest Fire (1.D.) Wonderful bicolor; distinct 
lemon-yellow for about one-third the length of the petals, 
then shaded scarlet towards tips. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.75. 
8030 Hawaiian Nights (1. D.) Immense blooms (can 
be grown 12 in. across) of intense scarlet suffused orange, 
with gold striped reverse. Excellent. 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10. 
8139 Jane Cowl (1. D.) Strikingly beautiful dahlia, 
presenting a blend of bronze, buff, and brilliant gold. Mas- 
sive, well shaped. Universal favorite. 25¢ each; 3 for 65¢. 
8143 Jean Kerr (F.D.) Medium-sized white flowers 
carried on long stems. Free blooming. 25¢ each; 3 for 65¢. 
7961 Jersey’s Beacon (F. D.) 
lighter reverse; very large flowers. 
$1.50 each; 3 for $4.25. 
Chinese-scarlet with 
25¢ each; 3 for 65¢. 
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Well-formed flowers, 
The color is a lovely pink with 
a shading of chamois. Most popular. 25¢ each; 3 for 65¢. 
8082 Jersey’s Peach (F.D.) This is a seedling of 
Jersey's Beauty. The color is a clear apple-blossom-pink. 
Very beautiful; most refined. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.25. 
8129 Jersey’s Triumph (F. D.) Bright copper flushed 
salmon-bronze. Strong grower. 30¢ each; 3 for 75¢. 
7952 Kentucky (F. D.) Sport of Jersey’s Beauty and 
of the same splendid habits—light salmon-orange shading to 
grenadin-orange, Great favorite. 25¢ each; 3 for 65¢. 
so76 Lord of Autumn (I. D.) Lemon-yellow flowers 
of immense size and depth. It dominates’the yellow class. 
Stems are strong and erect. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.60. 
8001 Mabel Goodacre (F.D.) Large flowers of a 
beautiful rose-pink. Good substance. 85¢ each; 3 for $2.35. 
8168 Margaret Woodrow Wilson (1.D.) — Mag- 
nificent, large, creamy white flowers attractively shaded 
with pink; deeper pink reverse. 25¢ each; 3 for 65¢. 
8033 Marshall’s Beauty (F.D.) Intense rose-pink 
with lavender-lilac shadings. Profuse. 35¢ each; 3 for 85¢. 
8032 Marshall’s Pink (F. D. ) Exquisite large blooms 
of a beautiful, desirable shrimp-pink. 40¢ each; 3 for $1.05. 
7949 Mirrs. George Le Boutillier (1.D.) The deep 
rich carmine-red flowers grow to an immense size; always 
sure to command attention. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.25. 
8161 Mrs. I. de Ver Warner (F.D.) Superb shade 
of mauve-pink. Early, free bloomer. 29¢ each; 3 for 55¢. 
8002 Mrs. Wm. S. Knudsen (F. D.) The best white 
tor cutting, exhibition and garden. Blooms can be grown up 
to 12 in. across. Prize winner. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.75. 
8063 Palo Alto (I. D.) Soft apricot-buff suffused coral- 
red. Tall and straight stems. Pretty. 40¢ each;.3 for $1.05. 
8083 Picardy (F. D.) A massive flower of bright Chat- 
enay pink and golden heart. A clean, husky grower. Fire 
for exhibition purposes. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.25. 
so68 Prince of Persia (1. D.) Most beautiful of all 
large red dahlias. The color of the huge, deep flowers is a 
glowing clear scarlet-red. Robust. 50¢ each; 3 for $1.35. 
8084 Red Eagle (F. D.) This is a lovely red for either 
exhibition or cutting. Vivid color. 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10: 
8069 Red Wonder (Burpee’s) (1. D.) Rich cerise-red 
with the tips of the petals shaded amber-gold. The center 
is suffused amber as it opens. 50¢ each; 3 for $1.35. 
8003 Ruby Taylor (1.D.) A lovely carmine. Strong 
grower and large flowers. Striking. 50¢ each; 3 for $1.35. 
8185 Salmon Supreme (F. D.) Large, glistening 
salmon-orange-pink flowers. Popular. 40¢ each; 3 for $1.05. 
8067 Sultan of Hillcrest (F.D.) Enormous, well- 
formed blooms of good substance. The color is lemon- 
yellow with reverse of rosy pink. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
8130 Jersey’s Beauty (F. D.) 
borne on elegant long stems. 
SPECIAL COLLECTION 
Five Extra Choice Giant Dahlias 
Especially selected for their free-blooming qualities, 
size and form. 
Avalon, lemon-yellow; exceptionally free blooming. 
Jane Cowl, a blend of bronze, buff, and brilliant gold. 
Jersey’s Beacon, Chinese-scarlet with lighter reverse. 
Jersey’s Beauty, lovely pink, with chamois shading. 
Marshall’s Beauty, rose-pink shaded lavender-lilac. 
—5roots (1 of each variety, 
9807 value $1.35) for only 95¢ 
9808-15 roots (3 of each variety, $2.50 
value $3.45) for only 
