Burpee’s DAHLIA ROOTS 
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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; I. D. = Informal Decorative; C = Cactus; S.C. = Semi-Cactus. 
FORMAL AND INFORMAL DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
8039 Full Moon (i. D.) Clear canary yellow flowers of excel ee 
Decorative Dahlia,’ 
Sherwood Peach 
8070 Andries Wonder (1.D.) Orange petals touched pink on 
golden base. Enormous. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00; 6 for $7.50 
soos Arthur Godfrey (F. D.) Orient red with orange or buff 
shadings. Immense. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00; 6 for $9.00 
8030 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 
8014 Autumn Glow (1. D.) Unusual coloring—glowing gold 
suffused pink. Large. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
8031 Big Red (1.D.) Lovely, vibrant, russet orange-red, 
lightening somewhat toward edge of petals. Very large blooms. 
$1.50 each; 3 for $4.00; 6 for $7.50 
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 
8025 Charmaine (i,.D.) Immense lavender blooms with 
orchid suffusion. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
8041 Cinnamon Beauty (i, D.) Mikado-orange, mallow- 
pink on reverse of petals; $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
8029 City of Wellston (i. D.) Exquisite shade of lavender. 
Very large and graceful, 85¢ each; 
8075 Clara Carder (i. D.) Cyclamen-pink with a flush of yel- 
low at the base of petals. | $1.00,each; 3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00 
8032 Clarium Kelton (1. D.)  Flaine-ted 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. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00 
8006 Croydon Masterpiece (F. D.) Salmon-orange  suf- 
fused coppery tan. Huge. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00; 6 for $9.00 
8020 D-Day (F. DB.) Medium sized, bright rose; prolific and 
prized for cutting. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00 
8043 Essie Smith (1. D.) One of the largest. Color varies from 
lavender-pink to lavender. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
8024 Five Star General (F.D.) Light pink, edged and 
shaded canary-yellow. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
132 W. ATLEE BURPEE CO., Bulb Growers 
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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 forall 
dahlias according to the formation of the flowers. After each name ~ 
we use initials to denote the class to which that variety belongs. — 
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lent form and color. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 — 
8050 Lilac Time (1. D.)’ Rich, striking shade of warm laven- ae 
der. Good, stiff stems. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
8051 Lois Walcher (F.D.) One of the finest bi-colors, 
pansy-purple tipped white. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
8052 Mrs. George Le Boutillier (1. D.) Deep rich car- _ 
mine-red; commands attention. 75¢ each; 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75, ae 
8027 Mrs. Hester Pape (1. D.) Very large, reddish purple _ 
flowers on strong stems. © $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
8002 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 
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8065 Ogden Reid (F. D.) Pink with yellow striping; deep rose 
center. Much admired. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00 — 
8174 Pink Giant (1. D.) Clear tyrian pink flowers of im- 
mense size on long stems. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
8055 Porto Bello Gold (F. D.) Large, gleaming gold flowers 
are ideal for all purposes. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00 
soe6 Purity (Islip) (F. D.) Tall healthy plants bearing pure 
white flowers in abundance. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00 
8013 Radiant Beauty (1. D.) Extra large flowers variegated 
red and yellow. Showy. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 
so6o Red Beauty (F.D.) Glowing scarlet-red, darker vel- 
vety red toward ends of petals. $1.25each; 3for$3.50; 6 for $6.25 
8084 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. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00 
8062 Royal Pennant (F. D.) Appealing shade of rich purple- 
violet. Stems long and stiff. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00 
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 blooms of great _ 
depth on strong stems. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.25 = 
8035 Southern Rose (1. D.) Deep but bright rose-pink with 
lighter shadings. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00 
8037 Terpo (1. D.) Attractive, bright vermilion-red blooms of 
nice form and large size. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00; 6 for $7.50 
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 
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 for $6.25, 
sos5 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 
Mrs. George Le Boutillier, deep rich carmine-red 
Mrs. Wm. S. Knudsen, leading pure white 
Sherwood Peach, yellowish buff ; 
— SPECIAL: One root each of these 5 
8911 named varieties, value $5.50 for only $5.00 
