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This collection has been selected from the finest of the late introductions, all have been "Honor 
Roll" Dahlias, and we know you will be well pleased with every one of them. 
BURCH FORAKER (Flame Dahlia). One of stems make it ideal for cutting. One of the 
the most outstanding and highest rating Dahlias very best. $1.50 each; 3 for $3.25 postpaid. 
introduced in many years. The sensation of KEMP’S GREAT EASTERN > Bio t 
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every garden and flower show. The flowers of js one of the largest and Pout eee 
brightest flame-red are 12 inches and more dahlias. It can easily be grown to 14 inches in 
across, produced on long straight stems. The diameter, a depth of six inches and aver. The 
plants grow 9 feet tall with 6 to 8 flowering color is a blending of orange-gold and reddish 
stalks, We cannot recommend this variety too bronze, a beautiful color combination that re- 
: . ; minds you of the various hues of the forest in 
highly. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50 postpaid. late fall. A prolific bloomer from early season 
GLAMOUR. A tall, rugged Dahlia producing till cut down by frost. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50 
its large blooms on good stiff stems. The color Postpaid. . 
is purple veined violet and the blooms often VICTORY. One of the newest Dahlias in ex- 
measure 11 inches across. $1.50 each; 3 for istence. The large blooms measuring up to 
$3.25 postpaid. i eleven inches are a beautiful shade of pink 
i without the usual trace of lavender found in 
GORGEOUS. A recent Honor Roll variety most pink Dahlias. The stems are long and 
with large, gorgeous blooms. A lovely shade - stiff, holding the flower well above the foliage. 
of pink overlaid with lemon yellow. Long, strong $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50 postpaid. 
SPECIAL OFFER. One each of the above 5 Prize Dahlias for only $5.00, postpaid. 
_ Exhibition Dahlia Collection 
This collection includes only those varieties that produce extra large fine blooms that you can 
be proud to have in your garden and display in the flower-shows. 
D’ARCY SAINSBURY. This is generally con- blooms of rich velvety red. Very early and 
sidered by every grower as the finest white dec- free flowering. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. — 
orative yet produced. It is an Australian prod- 
uct and has been a champion wherever shown, 
The blooms are immense, held erect on cane- . L 
like stems, always facing sideways and do not golden yellow. Extra long stems for cutting. 
burn in hottest weather. Plants 4%4 feet high, 80¢ each; 3 for $2.00. 
Has a suede-like leaf which is very resistant to GENESEE. Very large flowers of bright 
insects. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50, postpaid. orange. Medium height, plant of robust habit D’Arcy Sainsbury 
DAUGHTER OF VENUS. Very large flower eet Free, fowerns. 80 pack,).3 for -$2:00, 
of bluish rose with center petals of delicate- 
orchid. A beautiful exhibition Dahlia.  80c THOMAS EDISON. Large blooms of deep 
ch: 3 for $2.00 postpaid. Royal-purple. An exceptionally fine flower and 
ee , $ Beste J a winner of many awards. This variety was BARGAIN DAH LIA 
DETROITER. An Honor Roll Dahlia that has personally selected by Mr. Edison to bear his 
e always been outstanding wherever shown. Large name. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50 postpaid. GARDEN 
‘SPECIAL OFFER. Paya co et 
EMPIRE. An extremely strong grower, pro- 
ducing attractive, 8 to 12 inch flowers of bright 

A We have room to list only a certain number of 
Dahlias each year yet we have a large number 
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ey B } Ss ¢ S e€ i] “A Fr C o | ; “A Cc ¢ ion of varieties that are not listed separately. In 
: : order that our customers can take advantage of 
Each year we watch the trend of public opinion and include in this collection moderately priced these additional varieties at a very low cost, we 
varieties that have proven their popularity, year after year. . 5 5 eu TE 
will-put them up in collections of our selection of 
CALIFORNIA IDOL (Informal Decorative). medium size and considered by many growers to Reet 
Very large. Many times a prize winner. Beau- be the finest pink ever produced. ‘A very pro- varieties only. 
tiful yellow flowers on extra long stiff stems. A —- fuse bloomer on good stems. 60c each; 3 for 
vigorous grower and highly recommended. 60c $1.50, postpaid. ° 
each ; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. MRS. GEORGE LE BOUTILLIER (Informal 12 Dahlias for $2.00 
JANE COWL (Decorative). Deep, massive _ Decorative). A giant flower of deep crimson ; . : 4 
bloom of bronzy-buff and old gold, shading deep- red. An exceptionally good cut flower for its Each one a different variety, delivered postpaid. 
er at a perfect center. Without special care it size, held well above the foliage. 60c each; 3 Ask for ‘‘Bargain Dahlia Garden.’’ 
often reaches ten inches in diameter and by spe- _ for $1.50, postpaid. __ 8 
cial care and disbudding it will grow to twelve MRS. |. DE VER WARNER (Decorative). 
and fourteen inches. 50c each; 3 for $1.20, Clear lilac-rose ‘ coloring seldom seen in a 
postpaid. Dahlia ; beautifully formed; carried well on long 
MANDARIN (Informal Decorative). Brilliant ety. “Btooms often reach. 10 inches or mare 
Oriental scarlet and golden yellow eer a - across, A prize winner. 35c¢ each; 3 for 75¢, 
curled petals, on heavy 4 foot stems. ne 0 postpaid. « 
the most massive and striking Dahlias grown. STAR OF BETHLEHEM. A very lar i 
: Z c yery ge white 
A thrifty grower and free bloomer. 40¢ each; ower that does not burn in the sun. Strong 
3 for 90c, postpaid. grower and long stems. 50c each; 3 for $1.20, 
= MARSHALL’S PINK. True pink flowers of postpaid. , 
SPECIAL OFFER. eh oc above seven ‘‘Best Seller’ Dahlias for only 
5 a | ; = a 
Cactus Dahlia Collection 
. Cactus Dahlias are becoming more popular each year, and we offer this year an assortment 
that any one can afford to grow. Their curiously quilled and twisted petals make them unusually 
interesting, They are extremely free flowering and unexcelled as cut flowers. 
BRIDE’S BOUQUET. Medium sized flower of ETENARD DE LYON. Large purple flower. A 
_ pure white. very fine bloom. 
-  GELIA. Large flower of a beautiful shade of MELODY. Yellow, often tipped white. 
lavender-pink. . SCARAMOUCHE. Large fiower of Indian-red. 
PRICES: Your choice of the above five Cactus Dahlias at 30e each; 3 for 75c; or all five for 
Dh let = only $1.00, postpaid. 

Pompon Dahlia Collection 
_ Pompon Dahlids are perfectly formed, miniature ball-type flowers from one to two inches across. 
Bloom continuously from July until frost. Not uncommon to find 25 ‘to 50 flowers open at one 
time ona single plant. The following varieties are ideal for cutting: 
AMBER QUEEN. Bronze. GOLDEN QUEEN. Rich, pure yellow. ; Victory 
_ CORAL BEAUTY. Coral pink. SPY. Brilliant red. 
- Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
DR. JIM. Purple shaded white. . 
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: PRICES: Your choice of the above five Pompon Dahlias at 35e each; 3 for 90c; or all five 
| EL} A ‘= for only $1.25, postpaid. 
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