Burpee’s DAHLIA ROOTS 
Each year on our Fordhook Farms we try out hundreds of varie- 
ties of dahlias and select those that are the best growers, freest 
bloomers, and which we recommend as the best for you to plant. 
All are listed here, with some outstanding varieties that we have 
created. Whether you select the massive Formal or Informal 
Decorative, the lovely Cactus, Semi-Cactus or the small Pompon 
varieties, you will be delighted with the results. 
Cultural directions are sent with every order for Dahlia roots. We 
supply strong root divisions from field-grown clumps which 
are guaranteed to produce satisfactory results or your money will 
be refunded. All roots are sent postpaid. 
The American Dahlia Society has adopted a classification for all 
dahlias according to the formation of the flowers. After each name 
we use initials to denote the class to which that variety belongs. 
F. D. = Formal Decorative; 1. D. = Informal Decorative; C = Cactus; S. C. = Semi-Cactus. 
Formal and Informal Decorative Dahlias 

Jersey's Beauty—A most popular Formal Decorative Dahlia 
7953 Arelda Lloyd (i. DB.) Lemon-yellow with a light rose 
suffusion on ends of petals. Quite showy. 85¢ each; 3 for $2.35 
7940 Autumn Glow (1. D.) Unusual coloring —glowing gold 
suffused pink. Large and vigorous. 85¢ each; 3 for $2.35 
7988 Avalon (F. D.) Great garden dahlia of fine form and a rich 
lemon-yellow color. Profuse bloomer. 50¢ each; 3 for $1.35 
7942 Barbarrossa (F.D.) Brilliant cardinal-red, full double 
flowers on strong, stiff stems. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
7943 Beethoven (F. D.) Violet-rose flowers of medium size and 
beautiful form. Extra choice for cutting. 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10 
8150 Blue River (F. D.) Distinct, deep lilac or bluish mauve — 
the nearest to blue to be had in dahlias. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
7944 Charmaine (I. D.) Immense lavender blooms with 
orchid suffusion. Fine for exhibition. $1.00 cach; 3 for $2.75 
7945 Cherokee Rose (1.D.) Beautiful tyrian rose shaded 
deep rose-pink. Excellent keeper. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
7946 City of Wellston (1. D.) Exquisite shade of lavender. 
Very large and graceful blooms. 60¢ each; 3 for $1.65 
8075 Clara Carder (i. D.) Cyclamen-pink with a flush of yel- 
low at the base of petals. The largest pink. 85¢ each; 3 for $2.35 
7930 Commando (F.D.) Large, dark lavender flowers; the 
best of its color. Strikingly handsome. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50 
7931 D’Arcy Sainsbury (F.D.) A large cream-white from 
Australia; popular for all purposes. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
7928 Delmarva (1.D.) Yellow heavily suffused scarlet-red. 
Good centers and fine form. Gaudy. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50 
8081 Enchantment (1.D.) Glowing flesh pink with white 
center. The flowers are large and full. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50 
7962 Full Moon (i. D.) Clear canary yellow flowers of excel- 
lent form and color. Much admired. 85¢ each; 3 for $2.35 
7968 Golden Eclipse (1.D.) Golden yellow with slight 
blushes of salmon; rich salmon center. 85¢ each; 3 for $2.35 
8139 Jane Cowl (i. D.) Pleasing warm buff and brilliant gold 
blending to salmon at center. Massive. 60¢ cach; 3 for $1.65 
8143 Jean Kerr (F.D.) Medium-size pure white flowers car- 
ried on long stems. Free blooming. Early. 45¢ each; 3 for $1.20 
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7961 Jersey’s Beacon (F.D.) Chinese-scarlet with lighter 
reverse; very large showy thick flowers. 60¢ each; 3 for $1.65 
8130 Jersey’s Beauty (F.D.) Well-formed flowers of pleas- 
ing eosine-pink. Popular; good keeper. 60¢ each; 3 for $1.65 
7952 Kentucky (F.D.) Light salmon-orange shading to gren- 
adin-orange. Great favorite for cutting. 60¢ each; 3 for $1.65 
7956 Kirsten Flagstad (1. D.) Chrome-yellow shaded rose 
on reverse. Large; early, free bloomer. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00 
7974 Lilac Time (1. D.) Rich, striking shade of warm laven- 
der. Good, stiff stems. Rare color. 85¢ each; 3 for $2.35 
sisés Margaret Woodrow Wilson (1.D.) Magnificent, 
large, creamy white flowers shaded pink. 60¢ each; 3 for $1.65 
3111 Milton J. Cross (1. D.) General effect is yellow with 
outer petals suffused rose and coral. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
7949 Mrs. George Le Boutillier (1.D.) Deep rich car- 
mine-red; sure to command attention. 60¢ each; 3 for $1.65 
si61 Mrs. 1. de Ver Warner (F. D.) Superb refined shade 
of mauve-pink. Early, free bloomer. 60¢ each; 3 for $1.65 
g002 Mrs. Wm. S. Knudsen (F. D.) Best white for 
cutting, exhibition and garden purposes. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
7982 Nagel’s Sensation (I. D.) 
blooms with delicate lemon center. 
Very large salmon-rose 
$1.25 each; 3 for $3.50 
7933 Orange Triumph (F.D.) Glowing orange-red; early 
and profuse bloomer. Lovely for cutting. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00 
8174 Pink Giant (1. D.) Clear tyrian pink flowers of im- 
mense size on long stems. One of the best. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50 
7985 Porto Bello Gold (F. D.) 
flowers are ideal for all purposes. 
The large, gleaming gold 
85¢ each; 3 for $2.35 
8013 Radiant Beauty (1. D.) Extra large flowers variegated 
red and yellow. Showy; attractive. 85¢ each; 3 for $2.35 
80s4 Red Eagle (F.D.) Vivid red for either exhibition or 
cutting. Fine keeper. A glorious dahlia. 85¢ each; 3 for $2.35 
8121 Red Giant (F. D.) Very sturdy plant bearing large flow- 
ers of spectrum red. Healthy grower. 85¢ each; 3 for $2.35 
7976 Roselyn Straight (1. D.) Lemon-yellow with claret-rose 
lines and suffusions. Quite attractive. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
7937 Scarlet Giant (F.D.) Striking scarlet flowers of large 
size, perfect form on strong stems, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
7980 Velvet King (1. D.) Cardinal-red flowers of large size 
and depth. Fine for exhibition. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50 
7960 Velvet Wonder (1. D.) Rich violet-purple flowers; large 
and beautifully formed. Profuse bloomer. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
8125 Victory (F.D.) Rose-pink suffused gold. A real favorite 
for sheer beauty. Flowers keep well. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
7972 Virginia Rute (1.D.) Deep velvety red flowers of 
beautiful formation. Early bloomer. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50 
7983 Watchung Giant (1. D.) Deep amber-yellow suffused 
orange-cadmium. Immense flowers. 60¢ each; 3 for $1.65 
3085 White Supreme (F. D.) A nice all-purpose white that 
bears its many blooms on long stems. 85¢ each; 3 for $2.35 
Five Extra Choice Decorative Dahlias 
Commando, exquisite shade of dark lavender 
Jersey's Beauty, lovely shade of eosine-pink 
Mrs. Wm. 8S. Knudsen, leading pure white 
Red Giant, large flowers of spectrum red 
Watchung Giant, deep amber-yellow 
9807 —5 roots, one each of these 5 named $3.75 
separate varieties, value $4.30 for only 

