Recently Introduced — 
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS and Standard Varieties 
They are the Prize and Praise Winners of the Honor Rolls : 
I. D. Informal Decorative varieties. F.D. Formal Decorative varieties. 
Dahlias, History and Cultivation. is the name of our eight-page booklet, which gives complete cultural instructions, how to 
store roots, etc., sent with orders, if asked for. 
ANNA BENEDICT—I. D. This is considered to be one of the best of 
the newer dark red varieties. Exceptionally fine form, with perfectly full 
center. The color is very rich, being a deep garnet with black shadings 
in center. The flowers are very large, blooms 9 inches across being not 
unusual. The plant grows about 5}4 feet. 
Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 
BALLEGO’S GLORY—F. D. A beautiful Dahlia much admired for 
its distinctive color, which is mahogany red with gold bordered petals. 
The shadings vary somewhat with weather conditions. Medium in 
height and compact in growth. 
CALIFORNIA IDOL—I. D. An exceptionally large clear lemon 
yellow with finely developed full centers. This variety is comparable 
with the popular Lord of Autumn, but-is in our opinion better adapted 
for average garden cultivation. 
Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 
CLARA BARTON—I. D. An immense bloom which faces slightly 
upward on long, straight stems. The face of the petals is silvery orchid 
with the reverse of deep lavender, giving a general effect of lavender. 
A very prolific bloomer, and one we can well recommend. Bush of 
medium height. 
Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 
COPPER KING—I. D. Gorgeous, massive, large blooms with the 
face of the petals copper and yellow and the reverse a bright red tit. 
ELISSA LANDI—F. D. Light pinkish orange. A regularly formed 
flower of good coloring and with good growing habits. Blooms average 
from eight to nine inches. Stem long, strong, and straight. Highly 
recommended. — Roll of Honor. 
Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 
FOREST FIRE—I. D. As its name indicates, this is a very spec- 
tacular variety, the color being a combination of lemon yellow and 
brilliant scarlét. Height of plant about 4) feet. 
FORT MONMOUTH-—I. D. A wonderful giant variety. The 
color is a rich crimson-maroon with a hue of bluish violet at the tips. 
FRANCIS LA ROCCO—F. D. A very popular and dependable 
bright sulphur yellow variety. The flowers are perfectly formed, and 
are produced in great profusion. Consequently, it is a popular cut 
flower varietv. The plant attains a height of about 4 feet. 

GALLANT FOX-—F. D. Of outstanding merit, with 6-inch flowers 
of an entrancing luminous dark red color referred to as claret. 
GLORY OF MONMOUTH—F. D. Its vigorous, compact growth 
and free-blooming qualities make it an ideal specimen plant. 
. color is most pleasing, a soft salmon-pink. 
Its 

JAMES KIRBY—I. D. Like a glowing ruby, this superb Dahlia 
possesses a dazzling brilliance unlike that of any other red Dahlia in 
cultivation. Its exact color may be described as a crimson-scarlet 
with ruby tones in the center, all perfectly blended to produce a flower 
that almdst scintillates like a rare jewel. In size the flowers avetage 
8 inches or over in diameter, with a depth of 5 inches. : 
Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 
JANE COWL—I. D.. An impressively beautiful Dahlia. The 
color is warm buff and old gold, blending to apricot and rose in the. 
center. The plant is vigorous, the stems are strong. 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY—F. D. The most popular cut flower Dahlia 
in cultivation because of its exquisite color and fine form, The color 
is a vivid, glowing pink. Large flowers of great depth. 
JERSEY’S SWEETHEART. 
to white in center. : 
JERSEY’S WHITE BEAUT Y—F. D. It possesses many of the 
outstanding qualities that made the Jersey’s so famous. It is not a 
massive flower, as it is rarely over seven inches across, but it makes 
up in prolificy. : : S: 
It begins flowering early and continues throughout the summer. 
The flowers are pure glistening white, of perfect formal design, with 
perfect centers. The flowers also have wonderful keeping . qualities 
when cut. The plant is healthy and vigorous and grows about five 
feet high. : Z 
Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 
KATHLEEN NORRIS—I. D. Although this lovely soft, rose- 
pink with creamy-pink center has been on the market for a number of 
years, it is still the leading pink. Its petals are broad and overlap 
each other. The blooms are held erect on long-strong, stems. ‘The 
plant is vigorous and of medium height. When grown for exhibition. 
it will produce blossoms ten inches across. : 
KEMP’S VIOLET WONDER: 
violet-purple in color, the tips of the petals shading into a faint bluish- 
violet. The flowers are large and deep, of perfect form, and keep well 
when cut. The stems are stiff, holding the flowers well. ; 
‘KENTUCK Y—F. D. Possesses all the favorable qualities of the 
famous Jersey Beauty, from which it is a sport. 
with a blending of yellow and gold, resulting in a lovely salmon pink, 
MONMOUTH CHAMPION—F. D. A dependable, vigorous 
grower that produces large, brilliant, scarlet-orange flowers on strong 
stiff stems. The flowers easily develop to ten inches across, and are 
extremely attractive. The plant grows about 54 feet high. 
MISS OAKLAND—F. D. A pure white that’ is of exhibition 
quality. The perfectly formed blooms are large and are held erect on 
good, long stems. Plants are strong growers, and are very prolific. 
Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. ; ¢ Pia 
MRS. I. DE VER WARNER. Very large, beautiful flowers of. 
fine form and substance. The color is rich, rosy mauve. It is a very 
free bloomer, with long stems. Valuable for cut flowers. See 
MYRA HOWARD-—I. D. The color is a glowing combination of 
yellow cadmium and gold, with tints of salmon, the entire effect being 
ochreous orange. Throughout the deep flower are petaloids, which 
give it distinction. 
giant blooms freely on long, strong stems. 
Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 


QMAR KHAY YAM—F. D. A sensational variety; the unusual color- 
ing—Chinese red at base of petals, shading to bright orange and tipped — 
lighter—make a wonderful soft color effect; tall, healthy grower. 
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A dainty attractive pink, shading ~ 
Its color is pink, | 
A wonderful plant and a thrifty grower, producing — 

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1. D. A magnificent Dahlia, bright - 
SANHICAN PEACH—I. D. Color is best described as the shade _ 
of a ripe California peach, with a real peach glow. Petals twist, re- 
Stems are straight. Good habit. 
eo a gee horn. . 
SULTAN OF HILLCREST—F. D. This variety produces immense ~ 
flowers, frequently 11 inches across; bright lemon yellow in color with 
a rosy-pink reverse. The plant is very vigorous, and the flowers are 
produced on strong stiff stems. 
Price, strong divisions, 75c each; $7.50 doz. : 
THE WORLD—F. D. Outstanding for its superb color, a rich, 
deep rosy-magenta overlaid garnet with silver shadings. 
THOMAS EDISON—F. D. An impressively beautiful Dahlia 
worthy of its distinguished name. 
royal purple. The flowers are large, of perfect formation; they are 
carried on strong stems and the foliage is large and insect-resistant. 
TREASURE ISLAND—F. D. Color, bright apricot with gold 
and rose suffusion, giving it a perfect autumn color. Bush is strong. 
WATCHUNG GIANT—I. D. An exhibition variety that has a 
long list of winnings to its credit. The blooms are very large and are 
of a rich golden shade with a suffusion of orange cadmium. A strong 
growing variety and a great favorite. 
Price, strong divisions, 75¢ each; $7.50 doz. j 
WHITE WONDER—I. D. A strong growing variety, attaining a 
This is a favorite exhibition dahlia. 
Its color may be described as a 
height of about 51% feet. The flowers are pure white with long petals — 
that are attractively twisted and curled. 
Price, except where 
50c each; $5.00 doz. 
Complete Set of 31 Decorative Dahlias $17.50 
Delivered transportation paid. 
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