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, ireest 
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; I. D. = Informal Decorative; C = Cactus; S. C. = Semi-Cactus. 
FORMAL AND INFORMAL DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
Decorative Dahlia, 
Sherwood Peach 
3030 Aristos (1. D.) Enormous velvety violet-red flowers tipped 
white on strong stiff stems. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
s014 Autumn Glow (1. D.) Unusual coloring—glowing gold 
suffused pink. Large. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
3022 Beethoven (F. D.) Violet-rose flowers of medium size 
and beautiful form. Choice. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00 
8031 Big Red (1.D.) Lovely, vibrant, russet orange-red, 
lightening somewhat toward edge of petals. Very large blooms. 
$2.00 each; 3 for $5.00; 6 for $9.00 
8150 Blue River (F. D.) Distinct, deep lilac or bluish mauve 
—the nearest to blue. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
so25 Charmaine (f.D.) Immense lavender blooms with 
orchid suffusion. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
goz8 Cherokee Rose (1. D.) Beautiful tyrian rose shaded 
deep rose-pink, Excellent. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
$041 Cinnamon Beauty (1.D.) Mikado-orange, mallow- 
pink on reverse of petals. $1.75each; 3 for $4.50; 6 for $8.50 
g029 City of Wellston (1. D.) Exquisite shade of lavender. 
Very large and graceful. 85¢ each; 3 for $2.25; 6 for $4.25 
8075 Clara Carder (1. D.) Cyclamen-pink with a flush of yel- 
low at the base of petals. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
3032 Clarium Kelton (1. D.) Flame-red with a yellow 
reverse. Free blooming. - $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
8033 Commando (F. D.) Large, dark lavender flowers; the 
best of its color. Striking. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
8034 Dahliamum (1. D.) Vellow-buff and amber combina- 
tion suffused with gold. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
3017 E. G. Ramsay (!. D.) Ruby-red exhibition variety with 
broad florets; firm stems. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
3043 Essie Smith (i. D.) One of the largest. Color varies from 
lavender-pink to lavender. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
3039 Full Moon (i. D.) Clear canary yellow flowers of excel- 
lent form and color. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
116 .. W. ATLEE BURPEE CO., Bulb Growers 
Cultural directions are sent with every order for Dahlia roots. Wi 
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 — 
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we use initials to denote the class to which that variety belongs. — a 
8139 Jane Cowl (1. D.) Pleasing warm buff and brilliant gold 
blending to salmon at center. 85¢ each; 3 for $2.25; 6 for $4.25 
8130 Jersey’s Beauty (F. D.) Well-formed flowers of pleas; 
ing eosine-pink. Good keeper. 75¢ each; 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75 i Ai ‘ 
3049 Kirsten Flagstad (1. D.) Chrome-yellow shaded rose 
on reverse. Large; early. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00; 6 for $7.50 — 
3050 Lilac Time (I. D.) Rich, striking shade of warm laven- We har 
der. Good, stiff stems. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
3051 Lois Walcher (F.D.) One of the finest bi-colors, — 
pansy-purple tipped white. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00; 6 for $7.50 
8052 Mrs. George Le Boutillier (1. D.) Deep rich car- — 
mine-red; commands attention. 75¢ each; 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75 r 
3002 Mrs. Wm. S. Knudsen (F. D.) Best white for cut- 
ting, exhibition and garden. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 — 
8053 Nagel’s Sensation (1. D.) Very large salmon-rose 
blooms with lemon-center. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00; 6 for $7.50 
s065 Ogden Reid (F.D.) Pink with yellow striping; deep rose _ 
center. Much admired. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00 — 
3174 Pink Giant (1. D.) Clear tyrian pink flowers of im- 
mense size on long stems. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00; 6 for $7.50 
3055 Porto Bello Gold (F. D.) Large, gleaming gold flowers ae 
are ideal for all purposes. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00 Mal 
so66 Purity (Islip) (F.D.) Tall healthy plants bearing pure : a 
white flowers in abundance. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00 — 
3013 Radiant Beauty (1. D.) Extra large flowers variegated _ 3 
red and yellow. Showy. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
soco Red Beauty (F.D.) Glowing scarlet-red, darker vel- ae 
vety red toward ends of petals. $1.75 each; 3 for $4.50; 6for$8.50 
3084 Red Eagle (F. D.) Vivid red for either exhibition or 
cutting. Fine keeper. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 — 
8121 Red Giant (F. D.) Very sturdy plant bearing large flow- _ 
ers of spectrum red. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 er 
8062 Royal Pennant (F.D.) Appealing shade of rich purple- 
violet. Stems long and stiff. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6for $6.25 — 
8057 Scarlet Giant (F. D.) Striking scarlet flowers of large 
size and perfect form. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
8063 Sherwood Peach (1. D.) Yellowish buff bloomsof great 
depth on strong stems. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 ae . 
8068 Supreme Command (F.D.) Huge blooms of clear 
cherry-red; vigorous grower. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
8059 Velvet Wonder (1. D.) Rich violet-purple flowers; large 
and beautifully formed. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
8125 Victory (F. D.) Rose-pink suffused gold. A real favorite 
for sheer beauty. Good keeper. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00 
8061 Virginia Rute (1. D.) Deep velvety red flowers of 
beautiful formation. Early. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00; 6 for $7.50 
8064 Watchung Giant (1. D.) Deep amber-yellow suffused 
orange-cadmium. Immense. 75¢ each; 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75 
8067 Whirlaway (i. D.) Soft lemon-yellow. Rich glossy green 
holly-like foliage. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 tor $6.25 
8085 White Supreme (F. D.) A nice all-purpose white that 
bears its blooms profusely. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
Five Extra Choice Decorative Dahlias 
Commando, exquisite shade of dark lavender \ 
Essie Smith, lavender-pink : Rah 
Mrs. Wm. S. Knudsen, leading pure white 
Sherwood Peach, yellowish buff 
Watchung Giant, deep amber-yellow 
—SPECIAL: One root each of these 5 oe i 
8911 named varieties, value $5.75 for only $5.25 
