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. 
F. D. = Formal Decorative; |. D. = Informal Decorative; C = Cactus; S. C. = Semi-Cactus. 
FORMAL AND INFORMAL DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
Decorative Dahlia, 
Sherwood Peach » 
8030 Aristos (I. D.) Enormous velvety violet-red flowers tipped 
white on strong stiff stems. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
8014 Autumn Glow (1. D.) Unusual coloring —glowing gold 
suffused pink. Large and vigorous. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
8022 Beethoven (F. D.) Violet-rose flowers of medium size 
and beautiful form. Extra choice for cutting. 85¢ each; 3 for $2.35 
8031 Big Red. (I. D.) Lovely, vibrant, russet orange-red, 
lightening somewhat toward edge of petals. Very large blooms. 
$2.00 each; 3 for $5.50 
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 
8025 Charmaine (i. DB.) Immense lavender blooms with 
orchid suffusion. Fine for exhibition. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
8028 Cherokee Rose (i. D.) Beautiful tyrian rose shaded 
deep rose-pink. Excellent keeper. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
8041 Cinnamon Beauty (I. D.) Mikado-orange with mal- 
low-pink on reverse of petals. Beautiful autumn coloring. 
$1.50 each; 3 for $4.00 
8029 City of Wellston (1. D.) Exquisite shade of lavender. 
Very large and graceful blooms. 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10 
8075 Clara Carder (1. D.) Cyclamen-pink with a flush of yel- 
low at the base of petals. The largest pink. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
8032 Clarium Kelton (1. D.) 
reverse. Free blooming. 
Flame-red with a yellow 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
8033 Commando F. D.) Large, dark lavender flowers; the ° 
best of its color. Strikingly handsome. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50 
8034 Dahliamum (i. D.) Yellow-buff and amber combina- 
tion suffused with gold. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
3038 Delmarva (I. D.) Yellow heavily suffused scarlet-red. 
Good centers and fine form. Gaudy. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50 
8043 Essie Smith (1. D.) One of the largest. Color varies from 
lavender-pink to lavender. Exquisite. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
8039 Full Moon (1. D.) Clear canary yellow flowers of excel- 
lent form and color. Much admired. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
126 .. W. ATLEE BURPEE CO., Bulb Growers 
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 in continental U. S. 
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, 
8139 Jane Cowl (I. D.) Pleasing warm buff and brilliant gold 
blending to salmon at center. Massive. 60¢ each; 3 for $1.65 
8143 Jean Kerr (F. D.) Medium-size pure white flowers car- 
ried on long stems. Free blooming. Early. 50¢ each; 3 for $1.35 
8130 Jersey’s Beauty (F. D.) Well-formed flowers of pleas- 
ing eosine-pink. Popular; good keeper. 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10 
8049 Kirsten Flagstad (1. D.) Chrome-yellow shaded rose 
on reverse. Large; early, free bloomer. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00 
8050 Lilac Time (1. D.) Rich, striking shade of warm laven- 
der. Good, stiff stems. Rare color. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
8051 Lois Walcher (F.D.) One of the finest bi-colors, 
Pansy-purple tipped clear white. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50 
8168 Margaret Woodrow Wilson (1. D.) Magnificent, 
large, creamy white flowers shaded pink. 60¢ each; 3 for $1.65 
8052 Mrs. George Le Boutillier (1. D.) Deep rich car- 
mine-red; sure to command attention. 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10 
so0z Mrs. Wm. S. Knudsen (F. D.) Best white for cut- 
ting, exhibition and garden purposes. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
8053 Nagel’s Sensation (1. D.) Very large salmon-rose 
blooms with delicate lemon center. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50 
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 
8055 Porto Bello Gold (F.D.) The large, gleaming gold 
flowers are ideal for all purposes. 85¢ each; 3 for $2.35 
8013 Radiant Beauty (1. D.) Extra large flowers variegated 
red and yellow. Showy; attractive. ~ $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
soco Red Beauty (F.D.) Glowing  scarlet-red, becoming 
darker velvety red toward ends of petals. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00 
8084 Red Eagle (F.D.) Vivid red for either exhibition or 
cutting. Fine keeper. A glorious dahlia. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
8121 Red Giant (F. D.) Very sturdy plant bearing large flow- 
ers of spectrum red. Healthy grower. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
8062 Royal Pennant (F. D.) Appealing shade of rich purple- 
violet. Stems are long and stiff. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50 
8057 Scarlet Giant (F. D.) Striking scarlet flowers of large 
size, perfect form on strong stems. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
8063 Sherwood Peach (1. D.) Yellowish buff blooms of great 
depth on strong, canelike stems. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50 
8058 Velvet King (1. D.) Cardinal-red flowers of large size 
and depth. Fine for exhibition. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50 
so59 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 
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8061 Virginia Rute (1. D.) Deep velvety red flowers of ' 
beautiful formation. Early bloomer. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50 
8064 Watchung Giant (1. D.) Deep amber-yellow suffused 
orange-cadmium. Immense flowers. 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10 
8067 Whirlaway (1. D.) Soft lemon-yellow. Rich glossy green 
holly-like foliage. ' $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
8085 White Supreme (F. D.) A nice all-purpose white that 
bears its many blooms on long stems. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
Five Extra Choice Decorative Dahlias 
Commando, exquisite shade of dark lavender 
Jersey's Beauty, lovely shade of eosine-pink 
Mrs. George Le Boutillier, rich carmine-red 
Mrs. Wm. S. Knudsen, leading pure white 
Watchung Giant, deep amber-yellow 
9807 — SPECIAL: One root each of these 5 
named varieties, value $4.50 for only 
$4.00 
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