
Decorative Type Dahlia 

Cactus Type Dahlia 




Ball Type.Dahlia . 
All Dahlias are well matured roots, 
guaranteed to grow and are shipped 
postpaid from January 1 to June 1. 

Burgess Seed & Plant Co, 
i Galesburg, Michigan 



j postpaid. 

This list of Giant Exhibition Decorative Dahlias has pean. selected fron the fines 
recent introductions and we know you will be proud to have them in your garden, 
CLARA CARDER. One of the finest pink Dahlias on the market with giant hoo: ms 
Cyclamen pink, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50, postpaid. 




























COMMANDO. Bright, lavender blue flowers of enormous size often more than a fo 
across. Possibly the best Dahlia in this color. $1.50 each; 3 for $3. 75, postpaid. 
DETROITER. An Honor Roll Dahlia that has always been outstanding wherever show 
Large blooms of rich velvety red. Very early and free flowering. $1.00 each; 3 for aa 
postpaid. 
MONARCH OF THE EAST. Extremely large blooms, nearly a foot across, of rich cad= 
mium yellow with coral shadings on the back of the petals. One of the best Dahlias 
existence. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50, postpaid. 
WHITE WONDER. Pure white flowers to 10 inches across. One of the very best whites” 
of all times. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50, postpaid. ‘a 
Exhibition Dahlia Collection. We offer a special collection of one each of the above five 
Exhibition varieties for $4.00, postpaid. 
LARGE DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
The following list of large flowered Decorative Dahlias have been on the market lou 
enough to be moderately priced and most of them are still consistent prize winners at flower 
shows: 
BLUE ANGEL. Large blooms of deep lavender-blue. Compact grower and good for cutting. 70¢ each; 3 for $1.75, 
postpaid. ; 
GALLANT FOX. Beautiful, bright red. Not a large flower but, because of its long keeping qualities, it is one of th 
most popular Dahlias with the florists. 50c each; 3 for $2.50, postpaid. 
MARGARET WOODROW WILSON. Not a new variety but still popular. Large blooms of creamy white with a phio: ‘ 
pink reverse. Dependable bloomer. 50c each; 3 for $1,25, postpaid. 
MRS. GEORGE LE BOUTILLIER. A giant flower of deep crimson red. An exceptionally good ent flower for its size 
held well above the foliage. 70c each; 3 for $1.75, postpaid. i 
MRS. 1. DE VER WARNER. Clear lilac-rose coloring seldom seen in a Dahlia; beautifully formed ; carried well, ae 
long extra strong stems; wonderful eut flower variety. Blooms often reach 10 inches or more across. A prize winner. ° 
50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. ; 2 
MRS. SCHEPERS. Medium sized blooms of light pink on good cutting stems. 60c¢ each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. — 
PURITY. Good sized flowers to 7 or 8 inches across on tall stiff stems. Early. 50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
ROSE GLORY. Large, rose pink blooms to 7 inches across. One of the best for mass planting. 60¢ each; 3 for piece 
postpaid. 
SAGAMORE. Extra large blooms of clear light tan shaded darker at the center. Unusually long stems. 60c each; 8 
for $1.50, postpaid. ‘ = 
THE COMMODORE. Gigantic blooms, often measuring 12 inches across, of clear, lemon yellow. A very fine variety 
60c each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. ae. 
Decorative Dahlia Collection. One each of the above ten varieties of Large Decorative Dablias f 
$4.75, postpaid. ae 
LARGE FLOWERED CACTUS DAHLIAS 
The Cactus Dahlias have long slender curled or quilled petals. They are most unusual in 
and highly decorative. We offer three of the best. 
FAYE BEATON. Large, pure white flowers 6 to 8 inches across. Tall grower and early bloomer. $1.00 each; 3 fo x 
$2.50, postpaid. ee 
GLORIOUS VICTORY. Large blooms of clear pink. Blooms mid-season. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50, postpaid. 
LEADER. One of the most admired of all Cactus Dahlias. 5 to 6 inch blooms of salmon suffused scarlet. Heavy bloome 4 
and early. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50, postpaid. ‘ A 
Cactus Dahlia Collection. One each of the above 3 Cactus Flowered Dahlias for $2.50, postpaid. 
BALL TYPE DAHLIAS 
Ball type Dahlias produce many more flowers on a plant than the Decorative types and usual 
run from 3 to 4 inches across. The quill shaped petals are so compactly held as to form — 
a perfect ball. They have long keeping qualities and are ideal for cutting. = 
A. D. LIVONI. Clear, rose-pink. An old time favorite and still one of the most popular. 45c each; 3 for $1.15, gan L 
BONNIE BLUE. Good, lavender-blue producing many flowers on bushy plants. 45¢ each; 3 for $1.6, postpaid. 
FLORAL PARK JEWELL. A perfect ball of bright red, tipped white. Very striking. 50¢ each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
STORM KING. Pure white flowers 4 inches across. Extra strong stems. 45c each; 3 for $1. 15, postpaid. 
VIVIAN. Pure white petals tipped purple. Very attractive. 50c¢ each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
Ball Dahlia Collection. One each of the above 5 var ieties of Ball Type Dahlias for $1.85, oe 
MINIATURE CUT FLOWER DAHLIAS 
The Miniature Dahlias are very popular for table decoration and mixed bouquets. They average: 
1% to 2 inches across and are produced in great abundance. 4 
BERTHA HORNE. Miniature cactus type. bright yellow. 45c each; 3 for $1.15, postpaid. 
BRONZE BEAUTY. Miniature ball type flower of true bronze. 45¢ each; 3 for $1.15, postpaid. 
CELIA. Miniature cactus type flower of bright lavender-pink. 50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
FAIRY. Perfect miniature decorative of clear rose-pink, very early and a continuous bloomer. 60c¢ each; 3 for $l. 5 
GOLDEN QUEEN. Miniature ball of pure golden yellow. 60c¢ each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
LITTLE PEARL. Miniature ball type flower of pearl pink. 50c each; 8 for $1.25, postpaid. 
SYLVIA. A brilliant searlet miniature decorative. Often has 50 blooms on a single plant. 60c each ; 3 for $i. 50, rs 
postpaid. ‘ mu 
WHITE FAWN. Pure white miniature decorative. The best in its class. 60c each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
Miniature Dahlia Collection. One each of the above 8 Miniature eut flower Daklias for $ 
postpaid, 
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