SCimie eI PEINSs 
Large SHouwered Nahlias 
“Phen I die may it be said 
of me, that I always 
plucked a thistle and 
planted a flower, where 
I thought a flower would 
grow.’—ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 
Dahlia lovers may with entire safety select at random the varieties offered by us or according to colors or forms 
they favor, as all are absolutely dependable, produced on stiff, straight stems that hold the flowers upright. It is 
our belief that a Dahlia, to deserve consideration, should above all have an upright, straight, strong stem so that 
the flowers face one squarely in the garden and stand up when used as cut flowers. 
In the following collection you will find only the choicest varieties that have proven to be of superior merit 
over a number of years, healthy growers and strong producers are essential requisites. With confidence we offer 
the following list: 
We offer tubers strong in quality, selected from clumps which produced healthy, vigorous plants last season. 
ANN TOOKER. (Informal-Decorative) Snow white one 
of the best pure white Dahlias to date. The large bloom 
many times 14 inches across are held on stiff stems. Re- 
ceives highest honors at all shows. Extra selected tubers, 
$2.00 each. 
BERGER’S MASTERPIECE. (Cactus) A new variety 
that has been greatly admired. Soft lavender-pink with a 
delightful shading of yellow at the base of the petals. 
Narrow, incurved petals. An unusually fine variety for 
artistic arrangements. Extra selected tubers, $1.50 each. 
CALIFORNIA IDOL. (Informal-Decorative) One of the 
largest of the yellow Decoratives. The beautifully formed, 
clear yellow blooms, 12 inches in diameter, are unusually 
deep. Medium sized plant with the flowers produced on 
extra strong stems. Very popular for exhibition. Extra 
selected tubers, $0.75 each. 
COMMANDO. (Formal-Decorative) A bright shade of 
dark lavender. Flowers are large and profuse and the 
plants are unusually strong. Extra selected tubers, $1.25 
each. 
D-DAY. (Formal-Decorative) Pure bright clear pink of 
excellent substance. Very fine for cutting, lasts a long 
time, on the honor roll. Extra selected tubers, $1.00 each. 
DEUIL du ROI ALBERT. (Formal-Decorative) Bloom 6 to 
8 inches, bush 4 feet. A variety of real merit from Bel- 
gium. An early, free and consistent bloomer throughout 
a very long season. This is a bi-color of rich petunia pur- 
ple with sharply cut white tips. Extra selected tubers, $1.00 
each. 
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DIXIE WINE DOT. (Informal-Decorative) Bloom 10 to 
12 inches, bush 6 feet. This is an unusually showy, varie- 
gated Dahlia that will attract immediate attention in your 
garden. The large white petals are dotted and splashed 
with bright rosy magenta. Has won three Achievement 
Medals and was certified in trial gardens. Extra selected 
tubers, $1.50 each. 
EDGAR GUEST. (Semi-Cactus) The large deep yellow 
flowers are of perfect formation. Good strong grower and 
a most desirable variety for the garden. Received highest 
honors. Extra selected tubers, $1.25 each. 
FIVE STAR GENERAL. (Formal-Decorative) Bloom 10 
to 12 inches, bush 5 feet. Light amaranth pink shaded 
yellow. A grand pastel shade. Derrill Hart Medal Winner. 
Extra selected tubers, $1.75 each. 
FRIEDA GAYLORD. (Informal-Decorative) This 
variety has caused much attention on the exhibition table. 
A soft blending of pink and gold in a beautifully formed 
bloom 12 inches wide. Good strong grower. Extra selected 
tubers, $1.75 each. 
GARDEN JEWEL. (Cactus) Glowing bright bronze of 
exceptional merit. The formation of the petals is most 
unusual, they roll back and then widen at the tips instead 
of coming to a point in the usual way. Very attractive. 
Extra selected tubers, $1.25 each. 
GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING. (Semi-Cactus) Bloom 
12 to 14 inches, bush 514 feet. Color jasper red with suf- 
fusion of rich chrome yellow. A great prize winner; strong 
rugged grower. Extra selected tubers, $1.75 each. 
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For List of Dahlias Arranged According to Color—See Inside Back Cover 
