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To supply the demand for Dahlias in quantity for cut-flower pur- 
poses we offer collections listed on page 1. For strength of plant, clean- 
liness and free-flowering habit these collections are unsurpassed. 

Explanation of Abbreviations 
Used On Dahlias 
C.—Cactus. Flowers double, petals curved and twisted with 
fluted points. 
S.C.—Semi-Cactus. Flowers double, petals shorter than 
Cactus type, but broad, flat, recurved and twisted. 
F.D.—Formal Decorative. Double flowers, full to center. 
I.D.—Informal Decorative. Flowers fully double. Floral 
rays generally long, twisted and unusually irregular in 
arrangement. 
P.—Peony-Flowered. Flowers semi-double with two or three 
rows of broad, flat, loosely arranged petals surrounding 
an open center. The inner petals curved and twisted. 
B.—Ball or Show. Ball-shaped. full to center, petals more 
or less quilled. 
Great care has been exercised in compiling our 
list of Dahlias and we feel that the varieties printed 
in capitals on the following pages are the best varie- 
ties yet introduced for exhibition or for cut flowers. 
All prices quoted are for strong tubers. Pot-grown 
plants, for delivery in May, can be supplied at one- 
half the price of the tuber. No plants of varieties 
where tubers are 75c or less in price. 

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ALICE DAVIS. F.D. An excellent cut flower variety. 
Flowers not as large as many but produce quantities of 
blooms on good cane stems. Yellow heavily suffused 
apricot. $2.50. 
ALICE M. SAMUELS. C. One of the most striking 
Dahlias we have seen. Glistening bronze-buff, similar in 
color to the well-known Jane Cowl. True Cactus type, 
flowers 5 to 6 inches, on excellent stems. $5.00. 
ALOHA. F.D. Warm orange with golden sheen chang- 
ing to deep yellow at center of petals. Canelike stems 
holding bloom well above the foliage. $1.50. 
Ambassador. C. Very popular. Soft yellow-buff, shaded 
salmon-pink. Well-formed flowers, held erect above the 
foliage. 75c. 
Amelia Earheart. S.C. Color is apricot-buff with salmon 
tints shading to soft yellow at base of petals. $1.00. 
ANNIE E. SUTTON. I.D. An improved Jersey’s Beauty, 
slightly lighter in color. Stems strong and straight, good 
grower and very free-flowering. An outstanding variety. 
$2.50: 
AGNES FOSTER. I.D. A _ gigantic Dahlia, flowers 
measure 12 inches across, rigid erect cane-like stems. 
Clear pink, shaded orchid, deeper center; broad petals, 
slightly twisted at tips. $1.50. 
AVALANCHE. I.D. A very large pure white flower 
faintly edged lavender with long, strong stems. An 
excellent cut flower and exhibition variety. $3.00. 
BAERNE. S.C. One of the best of the novelties. Free 
flowering, long perfect stems. Extra good for cutting. 
Salmon-pink. $1.00. 
BALLEGO’S SURPRISE. C. A white Frau O. Bracht 
but easier to grow. Deep, full centered blooms on strong, 
erect stems. A prize-winner wherever shown. 75c. 
CALIFORNIA IDOL. I.D. Clear bright self-colored 
yellow. In size it ranks with the very largest, growing to 
14 inches or more and has corresponding depth, and yet 
is an extremely refined flower in every sense. 75c. 
CHAMBERLAIN. S.C. A unique combination of deep 
salmon with soft rose shadings. Long, stiff stems which 
hold the bloom well above the foliage. 12 inches in 
diameter, good center throughout the season. Excellent 
cut flower. $2.50. 
CHAUTAUQUA SALUTE. I.D. A most perfect white 
Dahlia. Large blooms produced freely on long straight 
stems. Good keeping qualities when cut. 75c each; 
$7.50 per doz. 
CROYDON GLORY. I.D. A giant Dahlia of perfect 
form. Stems long and strong, carrying many flowers 
10 to 12 inches in diameter. Brilliant primrose-yellow. 
Outstanding. $3.00. 
CROYDON SURPRISE. F.D. Another giant Dahlia of 
fine form. Flowers held rigidly erect on perfect stems. 
Color is scarlet with full center. Flowers 12 inches in 
diameter and proportionately deep. $2.50. 
Countess of Lonsdale. C. Rich salmon-pink, amber and 
apricot. 30c each; doz., $5.00. 
DAISY TURNQUIST. I.D. Medium size flower of stag- 
horn formation. Excellent for cutting and last very well 
when cut. Very free-flowering, stems long and rigid. 
Color lovely salmon-pink of a very pleasing tone. $1.50. 
D’ARCY SAINSBURY. I.D. A new gigantic Dahlia with 
wide petals of glistening pure white. Flowers 10 to 
12 inches in diameter. Stems long and straight. $1.00. 

