Crimi Decorative Dahlias 
The American Dahlia Scciety has adopted a classification of all Dahlias 
according to the formation of the flowers, and after each name we give 
a key showing the class to which the variety belongs. Thus: F.D.—Formal 
Decorative; 1|.D.—Informal Decorative; C.—Cactus; S.C.—Semi-Cactus; 
St.C.—Straight Cactus. 
Amelia Earhart. (S.C.) Each 80c 
Apricot-buff, with salmon tints, shading to soft yellow at bases of 
petals; exceptionally large blooms on good stems. 
Ann Benedict. (I.D.) Each 80c¢ 
This variety is the most satisfactory dark red we have grown. The color 
is a deep rich garnet with black shadinas. Certified at Storrs with high 
score of 86.6. 
California Idol. (1.D.) Each 80c 
A clear, bright self-colored yellow that ranks in size with the largest. 
elt may be grown to measure 14 inches or more across, with a corre- 
sponding depth, and yet is an extremely refined flower in every sense. 
This variety has proved to be all that was anticipated when grown in 
the open field. 
Carnival. (F.D.) Each 80c 
A splendid formal flower of velvety purple, each petal evenly tipped 
white. Most effective and colorful. Good strong grower, fine stems, 
good for cutting. An A-1 variety in every respect. 
Classic. (1.D.) Each 75c 
This Dahlia, although classed as an Informal is inclined to be Fomal at 
times. Blooms are uniform, large and artistic on long, strong, erect 
stems. Flesh-pink with lighter shadings. 
City of Trenton. (I.D.) Each 75c 
A beautiful autumn tint of bronzy red shaded with salmon. The plants 
are strong and vigorous. 
Countess of Lonsdale. (C.) Each 60c 
This favorite from England has always been one of the most popular 
for cut flower and decorative purposes. Most abundant blooms. Charm- 
ing old rose tint. 
Dahliadel Gold. (F.D.) Each 80c 
Monstrous flowers often measuring 11 inches in diameter; a beautiful 
golden yellow shaded darker in the center and with lighter coral-red 
suffusion. 
Dr. Carl G. Dahl. (1.D.) Each 90c 
Soft apricot-buff with old rose on reverse of petals. Center deepens to 
old rose. 
Dorcas Ann. (S.C.) Each 80c 
A Dahlia you will enjoy for its sheer beauty rather than size. This 
Dahlia is adapted to home decorations, general florist’s use, basket and 
arrangement classes in the show room, as it is a beautiful rose-pink 
shading to creamy white at center. Bush healthy and robust; stems 
always erect and flowering habit ideal. 
Dwight W. Morrow. (I.D.) Each 75c 
Gigantic deep red Informal Decorative. A healthy grower with heavy 
foliage that matches the splendid, large massive flowers. 
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Edna Ferber. (S.C.) Each 75c¢ 
Glistening gold shading to rose-gold at the base of the petals. Always 
very much admired for its size and color. 
Elite Glory. (F.D.) 
Very large blooms of glossy, brilliant red color. 
Forest Fire. (1.D.) Each 80c 
One of the most spectacular Dahlias introduced in years. Flowers of an 
unusually artistic form, lemon-yellow at base of petals, heavily tipped 
rich scarlet and enhanced with yellow petaloids. Bush is sturdy and 
strong, with leathery, insect-resistant foliage. 
Fort Monmouth. (I.D.) Each 80c 
One of the giants of the Dahlia world. In color it is a rich crimson- 
maroon, with a faint tint of bluish violet at tips of petals. An immense 
flower, frequently 13 inches in diameter, and -borne on long, strong 
stems, well above the foliage. Excellent Dahlia for exhibition. 
Francis Larocco. (F.D.) Each 60c 
One of the finest yellow Decorative Dahlias with large, deep flowers on 
long stems. 
Golden Sonne. (St.C.) Each 80c 
This is one of the best yellow commercial Cactus Dahlias grown. Color 
clear golden yellow, shading to soft salmon-rose in the outside petals. 
Golden Standard. (C.) Each 80c 
A warm buff shaded amber and gold. Very pleasing in form with full 
centers and evenly arranged petals. Stem holds flower facing at right 
angles, which shows up well in the garden. 
Graf Zeppelin. (F.D.) Each 75¢ 
Large, pure white flowers on fine long stems reaching 3 feet or more. 
Harvest Moon. (F.D.) Each 75c 
A superb Giant Dahlia with massive flowers borne on fine strong stems. 
The plants are covered with a host of shining clear yellow flowers 
shading deeper in the center. It is not necessary to disbud this variety 
in order to grow perfect big blooms. One of the best. 
Haslerova. (1.D.) Each 80c 
Delicate lilac, almost white, broad petals flecked with French purple. 
A lovely and distinct color. Robust grower. 
Hunt’s Velvet Wonder. (I.D.) Each 80c 
Deep rosy magenta, blending to true purple. Large, broad-petaled 
blooms, full centers, and of great depth. Winner of American Home 
Achievement Medal in New York. 
Ida Perkins. (F.D.) Each 75c 
Showy, large, fully double blooms of a magnificent pure white. 
Jane Cowl. (I.D.) Each 75c 
A strikingly beautiful Dahlia presenting a blend of bronze, buff, and 
brilliant gold. 
Each 75c 
Countess of Lonsdale (C.) 







