Historic, Archive Document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. ?•**' An k- AUG 1 1 K A. W. Warren & Son DAHLIAS 24th YEAR PRICE LIST 1927 L BRA? ■ | y JUL 6 i““ K J u, of AfrioaftMfc Gladiolus 509 Cabot Street BEVERLY, MASS. To Our Friends and Patrons E are starting our 24th year as growers of vv fine Dahlias which will hereafter be grown at our new 20-acre farm situated at Middle- boro, Mass., the famous South Shore or Cape Cod section of Massachusetts. Our office and sales department shall be maintained at Beverly, Mass., and all orders and correspondence should be addressed to 509 Cabot St., Beverly, Mass. We are featuring this season the wonderful originations of Mr. J. J. Marshall. Among them is the finest white tipped variety grown today (The Telegram). This Dahlia has won first prize wherever shown. We use and recommend green plants, using nothing else in our Show Gardens. The only difficulty with plants seems to be in shipping, which we are trying to overcome. Believing that prices for good Dahlias are higher than the average Dahlia lover can afford, we have priced our Dahlias within the reach of all and by comparing this list with many others one can readily see that we have done so. Gladiolus We are listing this year for the first time, a number of the best Standard varieties of Gladi- olus, at prices that one cannot afford to overlook. These are all tried and proven varieties, and we have a large stock of surplus bulbs that are priced right, either 100 or 1,000 lots, or more. A. W. WARREN 6s SON Members of the American Dahlia Society Dahlia Society of New England A. W. WARREN & SON 1 WE offer the following thirteen seedlings, all being of our own origin, except Silvertips, which was origi- nated by Mr. Charles Allen of Manchester, Mass., a private gardener on one of our North Shore estates. We wish to state that all these varieties are better than we have tried to describe them, and that the prices are very low, considering the wonderful flowers that can be obtained from them. We have a good supply of tubers on some of the varie- ties, but on others we can only furnish plants. These varieties we have marked as plants only. ABBREVIATIONS Cac., signifies Cactus. Dec., Decorative. H. C., Hybrid Cactus. P., Peony. S., Show. H. S., Hybrid Show. Tuber Plant Annie L. Warren (Dec.) Another monster, same size as our Jumbo, on long stems and free flowering. In some soils this dahlia comes a perfect Dec. and in others a fine heavy built Peony, either way it is a wonderful flower. Color is like Mrs. I. de Ver Warner, a beautiful orchid, and grown side by side, will beat it flower for flower. A few tubers only. $5.00 $2.50 Albert Whiting (Dec.) Wonderful lemon yellow, of immense ten inch flowers, on good strong stems. Ends of petals are cleft in three parts, making a great big shaggy monster. There are a lot of good yellows, but this one is differ- ent. Tubers. 1.50 Colonel Dupont (H. C.) One of the best deep velvety maroon varieties we ever saw. Flowers are of extra large size and the habit is perfect. Greatly admired in our gardens. 1 . 50 Lewis Currier (H. C.) Very odd, but beautiful variety, upright habit, on stiff stems. Not as large as our Maybelle Warren, but of large size. Color, yellow at base to warm fawn at tips, one fine cut flower. 1 . 00 Maybelle Warren (H. C.) One of the very best, has everything one could wish for in a Dahlia, color, size and freedom of bloom. The color is bright rose pink with a silvery reverse, showing at tips, giving it the appearance of a fancy tipped variety. 5.00 2.50 Margaret E. Affonco (H. C.) Wonderful deep yellow, with each petal tipped with pure glistening white, for about half of the florets. This variety has never shown a solid flower with us and is the most beautiful yellow and white, we ever saw, bar none. 2.00 2 A. W. WARREN & SON Tuber Plant Paul (H. S.) A Dahlia friend of ours in Lancaster, Pa., who kindly tried this variety out for us, has this to say regarding this variety: “You have the best H. S. that I ever saw and the color is beautiful, bright gold with a wonderful orange center.” And all who grow this dahlia, will say the same. 1 . 50 Ralph Whiting (H. C.) Excellent shape cactus, wonderful for ex- hibition. Stem and habit good. Color yellow orange. Grown natural in our field, we grew some wonderful nine inch flowers. One of the best. 3.00 1.50 Paul Whiting (H. C.) The best orange scarlet we ever saw. Flowers are wonderful and of large size. Very free, on good stems. This bright red has come to stay, a favorite with all that have seen it flower. 2.00 Silvertips (Allen) (Dec.) Another white tipped variety that is go- ing to be one of the most popular dahlias and it is certainly one of the most beau- tiful in existence. Style and size of flower takes after its parent, Pres. Wilson. Color combination is magnificent, light pink at base, to a distinct band of rose, then pure silvery white at tips. And the tubers will keep over winter, which Pres. Wilson will not do. 2.00 1.00 (The King of all Dahlias) Warren’s Jumho (Dec.) One of the largest and brightest dahlias we ever saw, ten-inch flowers of a beauti- ful golden orange color. This variety has everything to commend it to the grower, that is looking for a dahlia that has stem, size and color, combined with a perfect habit. Has been a big sensation where- ever shown, and always will be in great demand among exhibitors. Sold out, no stock. A. W. WARREN & SON Our UP-TO-DATE Collection Tuber Alexander Pope (Ii. C.) (Montrose Gardens) This dahlia is a giant hybrid cactus with a long stem, which does not bend, can be grown with equal success in half shade as well as full sunshine. It is one of the few large dahlias that does not burn, and it will last nearly a week when cut. Color is a beautiful shade of crimson, reverse of petals magenta. At the Short Hills Show, New Jersey, 1925, it won first prize for best vase Hybrid Cactus, three blooms, long stems; also the Sweepstake Prize (American Dahlia Society bronze medal) for best entry in this class, competing against Decoratives, Hybrid Cactus, Cactus and Peony. A. C. L. (H. C.) A new shade of flesh pink. This dahlia should be in every one’s collection, as it is a good keeper and one that attracts at- tention. . 75 Alaska (Dec.) A new white of fine form, large size and good habit; very free. .50 Alex Waldie (Dec.) Gives immense flowers, held erect on strong stems. In color unsurpassed; a creamy ground overlaid with delicate salmon-pink, floral rays wide and full. 1.00 Arctic (Dec.) Another good white, stems good, form of flower flat, size about 10 inches. .75 Amy Peabody (H. C.) Deep rose, to white at tops, very free, 7 inch flowers. .50 Azalea (Dec.) A very large flower of soft, sulphur yellow tinged with pink, free bloomer. Exhibi- tion type, good form. .50 Bertha Jost (Dec.) Base deep sulphur. Outer petals blended with peach pink, the center tinted with burnt orange. A very handsome, free- flowering large dahlia, carried on long stiff stems, and a wonderful keeper when cut. 2.00 Black Jack (Dec.) (Dressle and Hodgden) An extremely large flower on very strong stem. The color is a deep velvety maroon, almost black, which does not sunburn. Plants are tall and robust and filled with blooms throughout the season. Bashful Giant (Marean Dec.) One of the largest of the Marean varieties. Color, apricot and bronze. 1 00 3 Plant $3 . 00 1.00 1.50 4 A. W. WARREN & SON Tuber Bertha Horne (Vavra) (H. C.) Golden amber of fine form and keeping qualities. 5 to 7 inches. Stems fine, 8 to 10 inches. Cutting and exhibition. 1.00 Beverly (Warren) A grand Cactus variety; tall, growing on stiff stem. Color, a beautiful mauve- pink. Good for cut flowers. .50 Ben Wilson (Dec.) One of the largest grown. Color, bright red to yellow at tips. Heavy built flower. . 75 Bertha Storey (Dec.) The best bright pink to date. Extra large flower, very free, on long stems. .75 Billionaire An enormous Peony of old gold. Wonder- ful exhibition variety. .75 Bonnie Brae (Dec.) A very large, and also a very good flower, stems good, color yellow base to very light pink. .75 Breeze Lawn (Dec.) Brilliant scarlet of large size; a great bloomer. The best bright scarlet. .50 Cardinal Mercier (Dec.) The color of this new, mammoth dahlia is a deep flesh pink with slight veins of can- ary shooting up from the base of the petals in the center. Then there appears a glis- tening silvery sheen of the white-flesh peach. In size and form there are very few flowers of its equal. Many of them measure without disbudding 9 and 10 inches across. 1.00 Champagne (Dec.) Color is one that now we seldom see, a beautiful champagne buff. Feature of this variety is its long strong stem, holding the large heavy built flower quite erect. One of the good new varieties. 2.00 Cambria (Dec.) Rich pink, toning to white center; mas- sive, full flower, with broad petals, quite erect on long, rigid stem, free, very fine. One of the best. 1.00 Caruso (H. C.) (Stillman) This mammoth flower is certainly a won- der. The color is yellow, pink and sal- mon blended together in a most unique manner. The formation of this Dahlia is extremely beautiful and is a very deep, heavy flower. 2.00 Catherine Cooper (Broomall) (Dec.) Large flowers of good form, stems good, color, rosy lavender. 1 .00 Plant 1.00 1.00 A. W. WARREN & SON 5 Tuber Plant Chas. Stratton (Dec.) A wonderful exhibition variety. Fluffy formation of a beautiful blending of pale gold to old rose on outer petals, very stiff upright stems. This dahlia has been awarded 16 prizes in New Jersey, for size and artistic coloring; it is a profuse bloomer. 4.00 2.00 Cohasset Sunrise (Sugg) (Dec.) This is a fine cut flower, upright habit on good stems. Color, saffron cream with red shading. 2.00 1.00 City of Lawrence (Dec.) One of the largest yellows raised in this section and a grand flower in every way. 1 . 50 Clara Finger (Dec.) Large yellow flower, one of the very larg- est yellows; very much admired. 1.50 C. P. R. (Dec.) An immense flower; color is a buff yellow with magenta shadings; a very hand- some flower and one that is well liked. A good grower on good stems ; a fine bloomer. 2 . 50 Crimson King (Sugg) (Dec.) Not a giant flower, but a very fine shade of red, habit is very good. 1.00 Dr. Flood (H. C.) Beautiful cerise shaded white, tiny white tongues at base of each large petal; very attractive, good size. . 75 Dr. Barnes (P.) Heavy petalled, growing from 7 to 8 inches. Color rich turkey red on face, reverse is veined with a blending of red to yellow. Foliage good, stems strong. 2.00 1.00 Dr. W. Van Fleet (Stillman) (P. D.) Very light pink, suffused white in color. Stem very long ; flower in very good size. 1 . 00 Ellinor Vanderveer Jessie L. Seal’s wonderful new pink seed- ling; this was one of the best dahlias I grew in my garden the past season, a mag- nificent rose pink decorative, held erect on long stiff stems. 4.00 2.00 Eva Cole (Dec.) An unusually large, splendid built, bright, clean, red and gold flower; naturally one of the largest grown flowers to date. With no feeding of any kind quite a few had 10 inch and better blooms. 3.00 1.50 Ethel Mower (Dec.) Fine shade of clear light pink, one of those heavy build flowers, on a long strong stem. Extra good. 1.00 El Dorado This richly colored novelty of Bessie Bos- ton’s, is an immense blossom of vivid gold, deepening in the center. A color much in demand. 1.50 6 A. W. WARREN & SON Tuber Plant Elberon Beauty (Dec.) As its name indicates, a beauty; a large exhibition flower of soft apricot shading to a slightly darker tone toward the center; perfect stems and an excelent keeper. 1 . 00 Eliza Clarke Bull (Dec.) This is one of the biggest and deepest flowers of its color. The form is perfect and the petals are just enough irregular to prevent it from being stiff. It has, how- ever a heavy, firm stem, which carries the flower erect and out of the foliage. Blooms generously on bushes of medium height. Color pure white. 2 . 50 Electric An exhibition Cactus. Color, pale lemon at tips to deeper yellow at base. The stems are pendant, but as an exhibition variety it is both good and distinct. . 50 Elsie Oliver (H. C.) We think this is one of the best of its color, a great large flower of a creamy pink, color, stem and habit good. 1 .00 General McRae (Dec.) (M. & S.) (New seed- ling). The face of the petals is apricot buff, suffused with gold, and the reverse light coral red, making a beautiful combina- tion. The flowers are very large and per- fectly formed and are held erect on extra strong, stiff dark colored stems. One of our prize winners. 2 . 50 Geewhiz (H. C.) Of large size and pleasing shape. The color is a soft buff shaded with salmon; a dahlia that always comes perfectly double, never sl ows an open center. .75 Gen. Miles The largest fancy show Dahlia. Color, a clear violet-rose, striped and spotted purple. Stock of this variety is very limited. 1.00 General Custer (P.) Blush white with amber shadings. Good cut flower. . 50 George S. Harvey (Murphy) (Dec.) Very large deep flower of good habit, color is purplish magenta. One of his best. 2.00 1.00 George Walters This is a monster hybiid cactus of lovely coloring, pinkish-salmon shading to a yel- low base. The flower has petals of great substance and is good for any purpose. One of the best dahlias in existence. . 50 G. H. Carr (Dec.) The largest and best deep purple we ever grew, flowers often 9 inches; very heavy flowers of extra good habit. The best of its color. Large stock this year. .50 A. W. WARREN & SON 7 Tuber Plant Goldfinch (Marean) (Dec.) A fine heavy, deep, yellow dahlia on a stiff straight stem. Luxuriant foliage. .50 Gladys Sherwood (H. C.) As compared with other white Dahlias this is a giant among pygmies; flower 9 inches in diameter without disbudding; the flowers are of fine form and are held erect on strong stems; very free flowering. 1 .00 Glory of New Haven (Dec.) Clear lavender-pink of the largest possible size; one of the best of the new varieties. Beautiful exhibition flower. 1 . 00 Gloriana (Dec.) A huge bloom, color a pure old gold height- ened by a slight reddish glow in the centre. Long stems. Blooms freely. .75 Gordon Blanding La France pink; very large flowers with petals of a wonderful texture. Does ex- ceedingly well in the East. 1 . 00 Grace Sherman (D.) A very large full flower. The color is a light pink over-laid at the center with a deep golden yellow. Stems are long. 2 . 50 Grace Allen Fay One of the best of the good new Decora- tives. Very large flower on good stems. Color, rosy crimson. . 50 Grizzley (H. C.) Without a doubt the largest deep, bright red grown; 10 inches is very easy to attain with this monster. For a large Dahlia it is very free flowering. . 75 Harry Sheldon, Jr. (Dec.) Cleanest, classiest, largest and hand- somest pink and white flower, regardless of class, ever put on the market. Petals are 2 inches wide, extra long, and the flower opens very fast, long before the back gives way, which means the greatest of all exhibition flowers. 3.00 2.00 Halvella This most charming novelty of old rose pink with a golden sheen, is one of the finest for exhibiting and cutting. These irresistible blossoms of great size, sub- stance and unusual keeping qualities are held erect on long stiff stems and hold their centers throughout the season. 1 . 50 Hattie Finger (Dec.) A very heavy built flower on good stems, low grower, color, pink. .75 Helen Kellar (P.) A beautiful variety, being of great size and wonderful coloring, clear bright pink. Tubers limited. .50 8 A. W. WARREN & SON Tuber Plant Hercules (Dec.) (Marean) Quills of enormous size, stout stems and the color scheme is a symphony of tan- gerine and deep yellow; the reverse of the petals shades tangerine; they are so placed that they blend in a most attrac- tive way. 1.50 1.00 Islam Patrol (H. C.) Very dark velvety scarlet, tipped and flushed with pure gold. This dahlia should be in every garden as it has wonderful qualities and is a sure winner. 2.00 1.00 Jean Chazot or Gay Paree (H. C.) A splendid variety imported from France. A free, upright grower, with stems that hold the flowers well up above the foliage, color golden bronze with faint suffusion of red. 1.00 Jeanne Francouer (H. C.) Color, shades of copper and bronze. Flower is composed of very many narrow, curly, twisted petals and is full to the center. Is a very free bloomer. . 50 Jersey’s Beacon (Dec.) Another of Mr. Waite’s very fine new seedlings — a decided novelty of Chinese scarlet with a paler reverse, giving a two toned effect. An exhibition flower of vigorous growth , excellent stem. 3 . 00 Jersey’s Beauty (Waite) (Dec.) Very fine true pink, flowers of perfect shape, produced on long, straight, stiff stems. Very free bloomer, and a splendid keeper. Certificated A. D. S. Storrs, Conn., 1923. 2.00 1.00 Jersey’s Jewel (Waite) (Dec.) Mallow pink, very large, long petaled flowers, on good stems. A splendid exhi- bition variety, flowers can be had nine inches without disbudding. Certificated A. D. S. Storrs, Conn., 1923. 2.00 1.00 Jersey’s Pride (Waite) (H. Dec.) The large flowers are a fine blending of yellow amber and pink. A very free grower and the blooms are produced in great profusion on very strong stems. Grand for exhibition or garden culture. 1 .00 John II. Slocombe (Dec.) A gorgeous flower of an intense deep red, suffused with a beautiful velvety sheen. The flowers freely produced on unusually long stiff stems. .50 Judge Marean (Marean Decorative) A large flower of perfect type, color is a combination of salmon pink, red, orange, yellow and gold. Free blooming on long strong stem. Stock limited. 1.00 Judge Alton B. Parker (Dec.) A wonderful flower of true decorative form, of a golden buff color on extra fine stems. .75 A. W. WARREN & SON Tuber Junior (Dec.) A truly enormous exhibition flower, of perfect formation. The color is a bluish lavender. Stock limited. 1.00 J. W. Davies (H. C.) The deepest shade of cerise at the center graduating to a lighter tint, this blending of two shades creates an entirely new effect. This immense flower has depth as well as size and a fine stem. Good for cutting and for exhibiting, owing to the perfect formation. Blooms profusely all season. King of Shows A new Show Dahlia of perfect form and good color, gold shaded pink. . 50 Kittie Dunlap Color is that of the American Beauty rose. Stems long and strong. Flowers are of large size, petals are broad and have a slight tendency to roll. 1 . 00 Lake Erie (Dec.) (Stillman) The color is a clear deep lavender, while the form is quite flat with heavy, long flat florets. A very unusual and beautiful Dahlia both in color and in shape, which can only be realized by seeing it. Blos- soms from 8 to 10 inches in diameter. 1 . 50 Lady Bountiful (Dec.) Our best and largest of the so-called “Autumn Shades.” Will grow to 9 inches without forcing. Color, brownish buff. . 50 La Favorita (H. C.) A pleasing shade of orange-salmon. A flower which is much in demand for decorative purposes. .50 La Toreador (Dec.) A true type of crimson color; the finest of its color so far produced. It is a very free bloomer, having strong wiry stems. 1 .00 Liberty Bond (P. D.) A blending of buff bronze and salmon. A good one. . 75 Lorna Slocombe (H. C.) Light orange, a monster flower. A very few for sale. Live Oak (Dec.) We think it is one of the best if not the best bright red to date, very full flower and large size, stem and habit good. A few tubers only. Louise Finger (Dec.) A very good white, on stiff stems, petals fluted, makes a grand white for cutting. . 50 Louise Parsons (H. C.) A fair size flower that is wonderful for cutting. Color, bright golden bronze. .50 9 Plant 1.00 1.50 1.50 10 A. W. WARREN & SON Tuber Mandalay (H. C.) Yellow ground overlaid with coppery bronze, most delicate lavender pink color with white suffusion. Making the flower unusually attractive; very free flowering. Mary C. Burns (Dec.) Color is a combination of red and old gold, the outside of petals being old gold and the reverse a dull red. The stem is particu- larly good. It is a free bloomer and every blossom is perfect. . 50 Mephistopheles (Marean) (Dec.) As an Exhibition variety it has no peer; enormous flowers held perfectly erect on gigantic, stout stems. The color is ruby red, showing infinitesimal golden yellow points at the very ends of some petals, thereby greatly enhancing its effectiveness. 1 . 00 Moll Pitcher (Dec.) (Low) A wonderful large flower, on good stems, that is very free flowering. The flower has a shaggy appearance that makes it show up in the garden. Color, very deep chrome yellow, almost orange yellow at center. Myra Valentine (Dec.) Very free flowering on the best of stems, always covered with blooms. Color, gol- den bronze. 1.00 Mrs. J. J. Marshall (H. Dec.) (Marshall) We have here one of the largest and best H-Dec., we ever saw. Color old gold or deep golden orange, a constant bloomer. Being at its best in September, carried erect on long stiff stems. Plants only. Mrs. E. A. Oliver A variety which has been greatly admired. The color is a magnificent shade of old rose, edged gold. The entire flower is overlaid with a golden sheen which fairly glistens in the sunlight. Mrs. Edward Taylor (D.) Immense flowers of beautiful cerise. This is a dandy on fine stems and has good blooms. Mr. Crowley (D.) The color of this Dahlia is most remark- able, being the brightest, gloaming shade of salmon pink. The base of the petals is yellow. Attracting attention from everywhere. 1.00 Mrs. C. Flood (Dec.) The best real baby pink we have. In bud opening the color is white and gold and bleaches to pink when matured; the most delicate of all pinks. 1.00 Mrs. F. A. Babbitt (H. C.) A grand new variety having the best of everything that a dahlia should. Color yellow, overlaid coppery bronze. 1 . 50 Plant SI .00 2.50 5. 00 2.00 2.50 1.00 A. W. WARREN & SON 11 Tuber Plant Mrs. J. R. Howell (D.) Immense lilac, back of petals much darker. Very attractive and a good cut flower. . 75 Millionaire A monster Dahlia. This remarkably large newly originated Dahlia of the Decorative type is certainly a wonderful production. The shade cannot be surpassed in daintiness of colorings in the most delicate of lavender, with a faint pink cast overshading it. .50 Mrs. Eleanor Martin Deep mulberry and rose in color; the flower is very large and the stems all that could be desired. Splendid for exhibition or decorative purposes. 2.50 1.25 Mrs. E. P. Judd (D.) Carmine and rose suffused with cream, a very large handsome flower carried on a good strong stem. If you want one of the largest dahlias, get this one. 2.00 1.00 Mons. Le Marnard (Fancy) (Dec.) We have succeeded in getting a strain of this variety that throws beautiful flowers of the same type and size as the yellow variety of the same name. Color, yellow ground marked vivid scarlet, often with white tips. . 50 Mrs. Carl Selbach (Dec.) Immense lavender pink blooms on espe- cially long strong stems. A perfect exhibi- tion as well as cut flower. . 75 Mrs. Ethel T. Smith (H. C.) (Broomall) One of the giants, formed like “Gladys Sherwood,” but larger. Color, sulphur white. Flowers 10 inches, grown natural. .75 Mrs. I. de Ver Warner (Dec.) (Marean) Extremely strong grower, very free bloom- er, splendid for exhibition and for the gar- den it is of greatest merit. Color, it is the best deep mauve-pink to date. (Bargain price) . 75 Mrs. Edna Spencer An exquisite shade of orchid-lavender and a prize winner Hybrid Cactus. . 50 Mrs. J. Gordan Gurney (H. C.) Deep, rich, lavender, very large flowers with beautiful form. One of the very best. .75 Mrs. R. R. Strange (Dec.) Burnish copper and bronze. This color is the new shade that is so popular. . 50 Mrs. J. C. Hart (D.) A very large bright red variety, free flower- ing and extra fine. .50 Mt. Shasta (H. C.) Very light shell-pink with slightly deeper shading of pink through the petals. A faint tinge of yellow shows toward center. . 50 12 A. W. WARREN & SON Tuber Plant Mayor Fitz In this we have a beautiful autumn shade, very free bloomer and the best of stems, a Dahlia of much merit. 1.50 Nazareno A new seedling from W. F. Jost. In color it is the nearest thing to a purple that I have seen. It is very large and free flowering and holds itself erect on long stiff stems. A perfect type of decorative. 2 . 00 Nobilis This is almost a counterpart of Earle Williams, of which it is a sport. Brilliant crimson and white. Its bright coloring makes it very attractive. Fine stiff stems and striking coloring make it a good cut flower. 1 . 00 Our Country (Stillman) (Dec.) We have a few plants of this variety. Color purple tipped white. One of the largest grown. 1 . 50 Oneonia (Dec.) Rosy-pink, large, close-built flowers, extra strong grower. Will succeed anywhere. .50 Pacific Glow (P.) Large pink, long and slightly fluted petals, a very fine variety. . 50 Patrick O’Mara (Dec.) Orange buff, stem good, a fine cut flower, not a large flower, but very good. .50 Papillon (H. C.) A beautiful shade of old rose with golden light; immense in size, on the very best of stems. One of the best introductions, an improved Geo. Walters. 2.00 1.00 Paul Michael Probably the largest of the California decoratives, with a stem that carries the flower well. Color is deep orange buff, shading to old rose on reverse of petals. 1 . 50 Pearl Delger (P.) New color in Dahlias is becoming greater every year, but this variety is entirely unique in this respect, being best described as a plum. Pierrot (Cac.) One of the best novelties weeverjimported, the color being deep amber, boldly tipped with pure white. The flowers are gigantic in size and bloom freely^. Plants of dwarf, bushy habit. 50 50 Polar Snow (Marean) (Dec.) The greatest pure white dahlia ever pro- duced, fine type, giant flower on strong straight stems. This variety was ex- hibited at The American Dahlia Societyr’s show and created a sensation, listed by Scheepers for $50 in 1923. 2.50 1.50 A. W. WARREN & SON 13 Tuber Plant Pride of California (Dec.) A large red, decorative that cannot be beaten; very large flowers, held on extra good stems, very prolific and an exception- ally good keeper. Fine for garden and exhibition. .50 Pres. Woodrow Wilson (Dec.) The handsomest Dahlia grown, cannot be described on paper; has large flower, long stem and wonderful coloring. Deep crim- son, 80 per cent tipped pink- white. Paradise (H. C.) A bold massive flower. Color is a creamy old rose suffused with gold. Vigorous grower. Stem stiff, fine for exhibition. Radio (Sampson) (Dec.) Without a doubt one of the greatest dahl- ias ever originated. Can be grown 11 to 12 ins. in diameter, color blood red, edged and tipped with yellow. 2.50 Ralph H. Blodgett (Dec.) Very unique in color, golden salmon tipped white. With us has never shown one solid colored flower. . 75 Regent (C.) One of the best American cactus grown. Its stems and size are very attractive. Color is a beautiful shade of clear mauve pink. Fine for cutting or exhibition. Rebecca Atkinson (Murphy) A perfect spike petal, intense pink flower, with white center. Good stems. Rollo Boy (Pelicano) This large size Hybrid is carried perfectly erect on a strong stem. Color a delicate shade of amber shading to old gold. It is a vigorous grower and recommended for all purposes. Rookwood (Dec.) A pure bright cerise rose, without a touch of magenta, and beautiful under artificial light. One of the best of Bessie Boston’s originations. The blossoms are immense, and are held high above a low growing, spreading bush. 2.00 Roman Eagle (F. & M.) A flower that is typically an autumn shade, and which has helped make the Dahlia “King of the Autumn Season.” Large exhibition decorative of a flaming brilliant burnished copper, one of the most admired dahlias in all the Eastern exhibitions. Flowers held well above dark foliage on long stiff stems, medium height plants. Rose Fallon (Harding) No question but this was the most out- standing new Dahlia at the recent New York Show, where it was awarded a Silver Medal. Color is old gold, and the huge flowers are carried on the finest stems I have yet seen. 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 3.50 14 A. W. WARREN & SON Tuber Rosa Bonheur (H. C.) One of the most beautiful flowers of all. Large size and fine, almost white, having a pink sheen. Rosa Nell (Dec.) One of the best rose pink Dahlias to date, has large size, long stem, good habit and very free, stock limited. 1.00 Rosemawr (Dec.) Immense flowers rich rose-pink, by far the best pink Decorative we have seen. . 75 Romany (H. G.) Long, closely rolled, incurved petals, form a large substantial bloom. The color is bright geranium scarlet and will not burn in the hottest sunshine. A brilliant red, not a dingy brick red. Stems are first class. .75 Ruth Van Fleet (H. C.) Clear light canary yellow. The stems are extra long, often measuiing 16 inches. The flowers are extremely large, measuring from 6 to inches in diameter and are held perfectly erect on its stiff, long stems. . 50 Searchlight (Marshall) (Dec.) A very large flower of a fine shade of yellow. A few tubers only. 3.00 Sanhican’s Magnate (F. & M.) As the name indicates, this is one of the big fellows of the dahlia kingdom. Exhi- bition decorative of pale amaranth face tinged with a deeper amaranth pink, reverse of solid claret color, heavily veined. The large flowers are held erect on very stiff stems, profuse bloomer of medium height growth of plants— dark foliage. Awarded Cert, of Merit by Dahlia Societv of New Jersey trial garden 1925. Sagamore (,Dec.) The flowers of this great decorative are held rigidly upright on strong, straight stems. The charming color is “Saga- more Gold,” a rich amber-gold elusively shaded toward the center, and in the depths of the large, perfectly formed blooms with a warm salmon-rose or orange-buff. Sally’s Alley (Murphy) (Dec.) One of the largest and best bright red varieties to grow. Always healthy and sure to produce results. About the best of its class. 2.00 Senorita (Dec.) Another good new deep crimson flower, of large size, stems good, form of flower extra good. 1.00 Plant 1.50 1.50 2.50 1.50 1.00 A W. WARREN & SON 15 Tuber Plant Sequoia Gigantea An immense buttercup yellow blossom, held high by an extra stout stem, above a tall-growing plant. Excellent for exhibi- tion and cutting. . 50 Shasta (Dec.) A free-flowering white that is good for cutting. " . 50 Siskiyou (H. C.) (Broomall) Lavender pink, extremely large, strong stem. Has often won largest bloom in the show. 1 . 50 Snowdrift (Dec.) This giant white deserves its name ; a very full deep-built flower with broad waxy petals. .50 St. Bernard (D.) This is one of the largest dahlias today in cultivation. In color a soft creamy white suffused with a clear pink. Has a very good, stiff stem. One of the best for exhibition. 1.50 Susan G. Tevis (D.) (Bessie Boston) Deep lilac with a bluish tone, very large, good form with perfect stem, strong grower, free bloomer. 2.00 1.00 Susan Lee (D.) One of largest orange and red dahlias we have ever grown. A prize winner in the largest flower class anywhere. This is a pippin. 1.50 Sunshine (Dec.) The most brilliant scarlet, faintly tipped yellow. Soft exquisite formation; splendid large exhibition variety, and striking in the graden. .75 Below we list the best varieties of Mr. J. J. Marshall of Lynn, Mass. These varieties are the very cream of the Dahlia World, not a poor or a small flower in the lot, BUT some of the largest flowers that ever were grown. No collection of Dahlias can be complete without them. The Bay State (Dec.) (Marshall) One of the largest grown, a very tall plant that should be pinched out to branch. Color, soft saffron cream and old gold shadings. $2.50 The Capitol (Dec.-P.) (Marshall) Color of this variety is deep mauve with white center, very large on good stems and free bloomer. 1 . 50 The Chrysler (H. C.) (Marshall) This flower grows right on top of stem, like Siskiyou and color is about the same, but a little deeper, lavender pink. 2 . 00 The Governor (Dec.) (Marshall) Covered with very large flowers the whole season, on wonderful stems. Color is a fine Autumn shade or golden orange. A very few tubers. 4.00 2.00 16 A. W. WARREN & SON Tuber The Lexington (Dec.) (Marshall) This large flower is a fine shade of light pink, always covered with flowers, on good stems. The Orangeade (Dec.) (Marshall) As the name implies, this is a flower of the color of orangeade and it is one fine flower always covered with large flowers on extra fine hard stems. The National (Dec.) (Marshall) An immense flower on long stems, color deep orange blending with flame and apricot, free flowering. The Roundsman (Dec.) (Marshall) One of the very largest of this lot, fine plant and very free. Color, saffron shading and splashed red. The S. O. S. (H-Dec.) (Marshall) This is a very large red and the only one in the lot that has not got the best of stems, but a fine exhibition flower. 3 00 The Su prise (Dec.) (Marshall) It is indeed a suprise when one sees the size of this monster, on great long stems. Color, is a very deep salmon pink, suffused old rose. The Telegram (H. C.) (Marshall) This is the best fancy white tipped variety grown today bar none, every flower will come true to coloi, which is deep chrome yellow, at base to pure white at tips. The best novelty to date. A few tubers. 5.00 Trentonian (Dec.) A giant decorative of a shade that appeals and captivates at one glance and is really symbolic of autumn. The color is that of an Indian’s skin, a wonderful blending of old gold, amber, and coppery-bronze, the whole forming a flower of marvelous brilliancy, with a central zone of reddish bronze. Tommy Atkins (Dec.) This bright novelty is one of the best of Bessie Boston’s introductions. A startling color, flaming scarlet so full of metallic lustre that it fairly glistens in the sunshine. The laige deep blossoms are held high above the bush on long stiff stems. 1 . 50 The Eagle (H. C.) A large hybrid cactus of a clear sulphur yellow; good stems and good keeper. . 50 U. S. A. (H. C.) One of the largest and best of its class. Flowers often 10 inches or even more. Color, bright orange. 1 . 50 Violet Queen (Sugg.) (Dec.) This we think is very good, low growing plant, flowers are large and color is fine, deep Violet we think the very best of its color, that we ever grew. 3 .00 Plant 2.00 2.50 1.50 3.00 1.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 1.00 1.00 1 . 50 A. W. WARREN & SON 17 Tuber Plant Virginia Harsh A most unusual and pleasing shade of pink, the large flowers similar in shape to “Geisha” are borne well above the foliage in great profusion. 1 . 00 Vulcan (Cac.) Flowers deep maroon, and of large size, but at the base of each floret another smaller floret proceeds, quiet^a curiosity. .50 Violetta (H. C.) A new color Petunia violet. One of the good varieties, flowers extra large and free flowering. 1.50 Washington City (H. C.) The gigantic, pure white star-like flowers of this variety were more greatly admired than any other Cactus Dahlias in our gardens last season; the stems are extra long, holding the immense blooms well above the foliage. .50 World’s Best White (D.) (Murphy) About as near to perfection of plant, flower and stem as nature will allow. It just keeps full of large blooms all summer, with the best of stems. Can be grown 9 or 10 inches, 5 inches deep. Wm. Slocombe (Dec.) The largest and best light yellow; flowers 9 inches without forcing on long stems. . 50 1.00 1.50 Wizard of Oz (Dec.) A monster flower of a salmon pink shade, good in size and color and for exhibition, stem is short. A wonderful flower. 2.00 1.00 Yaphank (Dec.) Large variegated flower; color similar to Carmencita, having longer stem and form of flower is flatter; has twisted fluffy petals. . 75 Ysleta (Dec.) The coloring of this dahlia is very difficult to describe, being a blending of Salmon, orange and coppery tints, the fully opened flower reminding one of the Herriot Rose. .75 18 A. W. WARREN & SON GUARANTEE We guarantee all bulbs true to name as listed and also their arrival in good growing condition . We will cheerfully replace any that prove otherwise. Kindly notify us at once. We do not substitute unless requested, but would suggest a second or third choice in case one you order is sold out. Size of Bulbs. The size of the bulb or tuber does not in any way designate the size or quality of the flower. Some varieties of Dahlias always produce very small bulbs, while other varieties make large ones. Do not consider small bulbs worthless, for they are equally as good and in many cases better than large ones. Medium and small sized bulbs more often produce the finest and highest colored flowers; and in many cases the best and most effective plants. The only requisite of a Dahlia bulb is the certainty of having one or two eyes or sprouts f and whether large or small, with proper cultivation suc- cess is generally assured. A clump root, bulb, or division of a clump, pot-root, cutting, sprout, and even a Dahlia seed, will grow and blossom, all equally well. It is not the size, but the care and cultivation. Time of Shipment. Unless otherwise ordered? tubers will be shipped after May 1st, by express or insured mail at my expense. Dahlias ordered shipped before April 15th will be sent only at purchaser’s risk of drying out except in the Southern States. Order early and send cash with order, by Express, P. 0. Money Order, or Registered Letter. The earlier you send your order the surer you are to get what you want. Send now. A W. WARREN & SON 19 GLADIOLUS The following list of Gladiolus, have been grown under ideal conditions, never having been forced in any way and are the best of the standard varieties, at prices that should interest any lover of the Glads. Prices Doz. 100 Alice Tiplady A grand, large, vigorous saffron-colored Primulinus. Extra fine. Strong grower. Defects, none so far. $4 00 1000 Amethyst A remarkably strong, open flower of a deep amethyst color, slightly suffused rose. Beautiful for bedding, as it holds its bloom well, with nearly all flowers open at one time. 4 .00 Byron L. Smith One of the very best. Most refined laven- der-pink on white ground. Exceedingly fine as a cut flower. Color equal to a very choice Cattleva orchid. 1 .00 Baron Josef Hulot One of the finest deep violet-purple, very dark on petal tips; light on upper petals in throat, lower petal a rich pansy- violet with fleck of primrose-yellow on midvein, anthers lilac. 1 .00 Crimson Glow By far the finest of all large flowered, dark red or crimson, varieties, of branching habit, tall grower. While the individual flowers are very large they are exceptionally well placed and not coarse. 1 .00 E. J. Shaylor Tall, very strong plant and large blooms. A beautiful, pure deep rose-pink. Was awarded Certificate of Merit by Royal Horticultural Society of England. Winner of many awards. Very choice. .75 Elora (Burbank) Color creamy-white with rich cream spots in throat on three lower petals, these spots overlaid with dainty featherings of Ameri- can Beauty pink. The back of the petals show a tint of very delicate pink. Blooms measure 4J^ to 5 inches in diameter. 1 .00 Evelyn Kirtland Very tall, slender spike. Blossoms an exquisite shade of melting pink, deepening toward the edge; brilliant scarlet blotches on lower petals. A marvelously beautiful flower and a great prize-winner. Gretchen Zang Tall, graceful spike of soft, pleasing shade of geranium pink, with carmine throat markings. Herada Flowers of immense size on tall, straight spikes. Color pure mauve, the best in its class. 3 .50 30 00 3 .00 25 .00 3 00 Le Marechal Foch A new Holland variety; seedling of America; very delicate pink with enormous wide-open flowers; very early; a good grower and heavy propagator. Loveliness Color a clear, cream-tinted sulfrano pink; very soft and delicate. The flowers are large and well placed on the spike, nearly all being open at one time. Lily white The fine new pure, snow-white. Blossoms of good size, and 6 or 7 open at once. Will be in great demand, particularly with florists. Early and prolific. 3 00 4 00 3 .00 25 .00 20 A. W. WARREN & SON Prices 100 Doz. Mrs. Frank Pendleton (Kundred) The petals show beautiful bright rose-pink on a pure white ground, contrasting in a most striking way with the deep rich blood- red blotch on the lower petals. Mrs. Dr. Norton (Kundred) Color white, the edges suffused with soft La France pink. The three lower petals have a blotch of sulphur-yellow, stained at the base with fine specks of Tyrian-pink. 1 .00 Marshal Foch Many giant flowers open at a time on very strong stem and plant, color of finest salmon-pink, extra fine variety. 1 .00 Myra Deep salmon over yellow ground; yellow throat with pink lines. A new and giant- flowered variety. Peace Giant white flowers with lilac feathering in throat of two of the petals. Rouge Torch Large creamy-white flower with scarlet feather in lower petals much like a rouge torchlike tongue, making a striking contrast Sunset Pale flesh-pink overlaid and striped with rose-pink; faint yellow throat; flowers 5 inches in diameter; spikes 5 feet high. Willbrinck Flesh-pink with creamy blotch on lower petals 3.50 3 .00 3.00 3 .00 3.00 3.00 25 and over at hundred rate; 250 and over at thousand rate, order is filled in a No. 1 size, unless size is specified. Choice garden mixture. 3 .00 Special mixture. 4 .00 1000 30.00 25.00 25.00 Every 25.00 35.00