THE WORLD’S MOST SELECT
DAHLIAS
CACTUS DAHLIA Pink Abundance
“sy C. LOUIS ALLING seectatisr
251 Court Street West Haven, : Connecticut
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TO MY FRIENDS AND PATRONS.
Since the vast number of varieties of good Dahlias avail- able is bewildering indeed to both amateur and connoisseur alike, I have taken, as we say, ‘‘the bull by the horns’’ and have arbitrarily established a collection of the best. In making ney selection I have not been governed by personal likes and dis- likes. Rather have I made the rule to select varieties that have given the greatest degree of satisfaction in all parts of the country.
Thanking you for past favors and wishing you a most suc- cessful Dahlia season, I am,
Sincerely yours, C. LOUIS ALLING
MY BUSINESS METHODS.
_ I do not recommend planting in this climate until the lat- ter part of May, and to insure a long succession of bloom, planting should be extended until the latter part of June.
I start shipping’ around April 15th, and orders are filied in rotation as received, but if customers will kindly state at what time after that date they would like to receive them | will try to ship them as near the date requested as possible.
I send out divided field grown roots, everyone guaranteed true to name, and to arrive in good growing condition. I ean- not guarantee them to grow if they are not unpacked imme- diately upon receipt.
All retail orders are sent Parcel Post unless instructions are received to send them otherwise.
Orders taken at the Fall Shows, and all others not fully paid for will be sent C. O. D. at purchaser’s expense, unless previous arrangements have heen made,
As the demand for some sorts often exceeds the supply, it will be well to order early and so avoid disappointment. It will also be well to name a few as second choice or state if I may substitute for any that are sold out.
Full cultural direetions sent with every order.
Remittance may be sent by Post Office or Express money order, registered letter, or check.
Stamps are very convenient for sums of less than $2. One or two-cent denomination preferred.
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GIANT HYBRID CACTUS DAHLIAS
Attraction. Clear rose pink. The blooms are bold and large Dives Gtertiamarc. smreeenrctres stem tee: CWB) Crees occas enna then 15 o $1.00 Bianca. Lavender pink shaded to white at center. Flowers stand perfectly upright on the best of stems. Very free flowering
Break o’ Day. This is a Dahlia which can be highly recommend- ed for commercial purposes. The color is a delicate clear sulphur yellow shading to sulphur white at tips. The petals are of great substance illuminated by a satiny sheen, giving fires Hower w-watty, appearance Hoses. ae hciucde ela al 1.00
Bridal Veil. A fine new Hybrid of pure glistening white. The flowers are large and stand erect on fine stems. A new white which can be highly recommended vicccccsccssesssesescsesseessecsseneseeeeee 5.00
California Enchantress. A new Californian which proved a re- markable success with us last season. The color is a de- lightful shade of light pink with creamy white suffusions. The plants are free blooming and flowers are borne on the RIED. OPM SU CIISS eee Web cerca} cid acids coca FaASeh Sc ue oer Re eR RE ONE
Edith Slocombe. A true Hybrid Cactus, finely formed flowers carried on long, wiry stems of a wonderful shade of rich purplish-garnet or shaded velvet-maroon. . The twisted and curled petals showing this beautiful combination of colors make this an untisually attractive variety -..cc.cccccssssssssssssecesmesecses 10.00
Gee Whiz. This is an extraordinary large variety and for ex- hibition will prove indispensable. The color is a soft buff shaded salmon. The large flowers, which never show a cen- ter, are held well aloft on fine strong steEMS voces 5.00
Geo. Walters. An enormous Hybrid Cactus. The color is pink- ish salmon shading to yellow at base. Plants are strong growers and have every good habit. I can highly recom- Sete ENTS SET ERY ffs cde-o.tu hotest ina atte atti apnea eet etiy 1.00
Gladys Sherwood. As compared with other whites this is a giant among pygmies. Flowers will grow 9 inches in diameter with- out disbudding. The color is of the purest white. It has fine SERCETES® We ccdeesassntatysoecsicensntieacat nsiaia htvodas teeta sat Tecanesd-sakescePers-oasusigypcccsunabertraty restate 3.00
Justice Bailey. This is a large, fine Hybrid. The color is a rich glowing pink shading lighter at center. The stems are
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Lily Grand. This is without question one of the finest whites we have today. Plants are strong, thrifty growers and pro- duce extra large, fine blooms in abundance cassccscssesecsscerees 5.00
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Mrs. Edna Spencer. This is a Dahlia which can be particularly recommended for cutting as the flowers have wonderful keep- ing qualities, and stand erect on the best of stems. The color is also very pleasing, being a delicate lavender shading to PU RTEE ee gg satectran opened sata te vaeashposgsens GAs ysiASSiceapavste PER TLE Oo LTS SLE ig EN eg
Mrs. Ethel F. T, Smith. This is the largest Dahlia I have ever grown, having blooms over 10 inches in diameter. The color is creamy white, shading to lemon yellow in the center. A prottise bloomer on Tongs strong skemis~ secseysssiyestsllltaadtltanas
Mrs. W. E. Estes. This is a large pure snow white hybrid. The blooms are borne well above the foliage on long stiff stems
Mrs. Warnaar. Creamy white with faint pink shadings. This variety is sometimes VAR SEC ase PT Yi ccajasasccchapetsas pyuesacassugssee
Mt. Shasta. Very light shell pink with slightly deeper shadings through the center of the petals, also showing a slight tinge of yellow on edge of petals. An extra fine deep flower stand- Sie SO OG “SPORE SRO Ss mtr al atsucdsteauentionl ome NEE aaa ernie
Nibelungenhort. Immense flowers, 7 to 8 inches across. Color rich golden apricot suffused old rose. Very free ciccceccsseescenees
Tom Lundy. This is an exceptional Hybrid. It is a bold rich crimson flower and may be grown 7 to 9 inches across with LSE Besdenstevare daacer zerstssivis ey otedesearoapns lantresedze vials cascsdahbas cvadtateceevieeeet veer ste
Ruth C. Gleadell. A California novelty of a wonderful size, and the immense flowers are held erect far above the foliage on long strong stems. The color is a soft yellow shading to Apricot bratize on -the-Otiter Petals, .....,..coisgerrscabersovesssorecsoveshsaephtéasesan
Wodan. Salmon rose shading to old gold. Bold, large but not GIT SEIMOMET Scales dulce ean teietet ip eet GAS Siete bye
Yellow King. Pleasing shade of clear yellow. Large, bold flowers held upright on the strongest of SteMs vcs
SELECT PRIZE WINNING CACTUS DAHLIAS.
Bizarre. One of the best bi-colored Cactus. The ground color is violet with the petals tipped white, but like all other bi- colors is subject to much variation. Flowers are of good size, plants are free blooming and early ...cccccccccscssssssssscscssesssssssscssereceseesess
Alex Kennedy. A large finely formed Cactus. Plants and stems wiry and black wooded. Color is deep crimson throughout
British Lion. This is a large exhibition Cactus. Color is yel- Bowes BiseniShed red. a2.) phssticssecitiveecgstpeceettey ss toecpsceucabeersctesrestitcteadtercclecatedusece
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Crystal. White in center, passing to a silvery pink, Plants Wea Bh Bails PUG Ost SECT ce vapsedacessvesteesvocepeteosthefscoatzopelasseelpeaishinazterrens aenys Etendard de Lyon. Rich carmine rose, or royal purple, with suffusions. An all around 200d Variety ..s.ccsssssscssoeesessereseecereseres Ethel Scrivener. Introduction of 1921. This new variety should be grown by every exhibitor of the Cactus Dahlia, It is the truest exhibition type, having long, slim, incurved petals and very large. The color is a very pleasing shade of light PLEAMI VOLE. eyerattanytaseacteed these Aiyasd Dapessppadialacabeutesscsatgs sty ire ler ereysevecessetves F. W. Fellows. Bright orange scariet. Flowers freely pro- duced and are of exceptional size. Very wiry Gladlys Bates. This is a flower which is classed in California as an American Cactus: the petals being of a slightly coarser formation than the true Cactus type. Immense, heavy blooms of incurved petals of tan with reverse of rose. Perfect form, closed center, long, straight stems, and a profusion of blooms Glory of Wilts. Large deep yellow, incurved form, and very BE Uiserraseus di ddkgcer¥4 lp vidas jotditicns toa goes tehoytasqpbat eset Fh EN SRATD SAREE Sts PER EI te SR John Riding. Deep crimson. Very much incurved. A fine ex-
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Marguerite Bouchon. Deep brilliant rose pink with white cen- Petr LAL DOAICEEUE, Val OEY s civcics cesepsnntatestantactstettonarityquieeteaaa Seerssathoonaceasbeaeine
Melody. Pure yellow for half the length of the petals and the remainder pure white. A strong grower and a free bloomer
Mrs. C. Cooper. One of the largest Cactus Dahlias I have ever grown. The petals are long and very narrow, not much in- curved. The color is cream suffused salMON .ssccseseeeeeseeeeereees
Nellie Slocombe. Delicate salmon pink. Habit very wiry. Fine ACS TAO CME HOME Ae. tatsesc sre ptarcptresatyel soassisstverresctvpspesattspiveteinses aneae?
. Pierrot. Deep amber, boldly tipped white. An exceptionally Peeper tT GOUT TICES ARTO seats preedserices orpestetcciiastaahphvedissonsnsstebr seayevceestraren
Pink Abundance (See front cover). This is a seedling which I think will be highly appreciated for commercial cut flower purposes on account of its very free blooming habit, and ex- tremely wiry growth. This has been for the past two years one of the first plants in my garden to bloom, and the plants are completely covered until frost. Color is mallow pink with white shadings. Very fine incurved form Awarded certificate of merit at the A. D. S. trial gardens im 1920 ca essssecssesesees
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Prima Donna. One of the best white Cactus varieties vis idee Rey. T. W. Jamieson. Yeilow, changing to lilac rose. Plants up-
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Richard Box. Clear light yellow; large flowers on good stems .50
Springfield. Sometimes called the improved Lonsdale, having the same dwarf growth and freedom of bloom, but a_ slightly deeper color. or CEdd is tr eSaAlIMG tatters Ansa nenesh rues ie reliance 35
Sussex. A typical exhibition Cactus. ‘The florets are long, nar- row and slightly incurved. The blooms are large and freely
produced, The color is clear light yellow ‘vocssesssserecsesrseereerserseenes 75 Sovereignty. Large pure yellow. Fine for exhibition Juss 75 Treasure. The most striking feature of this flower is its color,
white at base quickly changing to a deep rose, the extreme
tips being yellow. Growth of plants is strong, sturdy, stiff stemmed and free flowering Ya Union Jack. One of the most reliable tipped variities. Color
is a bright crimson with distinct white tips. Always in bloom .75 Valiant. A grand exhibition Cactus of brilliant crimson. Good
stem, Form, perfectly incurved. Very large ssccsssseessssserereserees 1.00 Veteran. A Dahlia of first rate habit and remarkable for its
succession of good, well-formed flowers. Color is crimson
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NEW SUPERB GARDEN and EXHIBITION DECORATIVES.
The following varieties I have selected as the most meritorious of this type. I can highly recommend them for any purpose.
Aida. Dark maroon. Large, perfect flowers on rigid upright SERTERE AB Auer vderevctieten secss Fes pstdbeds vos dl vored Gatton eal cnenisvcscexttacdlats tea T eae niet ceatTIe 50
Alaska. A good pure white borne on long, straight stems .......... i)
Ben Wilson. A new variety which attracts attention wherever shown. The color is rich velvety red, each petal having just a tip of yellow, the amount of yellow varying according to conditions. The plants are good growers and bloom pro- 1 SYK) mirc Fess Petey les OP fo Naat ol ik RES (ll OA vou a PMT Ure me, f 8
Biltmore. This is a Dahlia having a very odd combination of colors. The ground is a bright rich carmine and the petals are more or less tipped white. The plants, hanging full of these stunning blooms, present a gorgeous SIQht veces 10.00
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Brian Breau. This is one of the first plants in the garden to bloom, and continues bearing the enormous blooms, freely on long, strong stems until the end of the season. The color is deep royal purple
Bradford. A large, fine, free blooming Dahlia of a clear, bril- liant scarlet
C. W. Hayden. A fine, rich purple. Flowers are of enormous
size, plants are strong growers and for exhibition it is a won- der
Comeliness. This is a good size, strong stem, free blooming variety, which can be recommended for cut flower purposes. The color is soft pink shading to white
Dr. Tevis. A magnificent blossom of a blend of copper, old rose, and old gold. Immense flowers with the best possible stem. A Californian which it is a pleasure to boast, as I grew it most successfully last season
Edna Story. This may be called an ideal cut flower variety. It is not an extra large flower, but may be grown 6 to 7 inches across with ease. Color is white with faint pink shadings. Has every good quality in stem, productiveness, etc. woes
Embassador. Dahlias of rich colorings are always in demand, and this is one which combines many good qualities in stem freedom of bloom, etc. The color is a beautiful rich maroon, URIS ERNE Mees Stee, asuskshexcy sys saalngses Soekaayciptace sriakylny Fads eanecishet eet Reaaaap
Emma Slocombe Improved. This is a Decorative which no ex- hibitor should be without. The blooms are pure white and GASCTIOUINGUSMSIZE “sesirfvesaspercecsioesassaysrs Mebjtoseaczessberpslligued otwteys sei Peperstsetvss
Francis A. Butts. <A beautiful variety of white with lavender pink shadings. Large, with stems of extraordinary length
General Custer. A fine large cream color flower having shad- ings of yellow and at times just a suggestion of red. Fine EROS SET casa cx Fuca ccddhaps cvanals sctigd gf coodga ecko sda At Bs Akg ods sa PRIA fas cE EMT Hiss: gdussboreede
G. H. Carr. An extraordinarily large, perfectly formed variety which will be particularly valuable to those who exhibit. The color is a peculiar shade of purplish magenta shading Leer ek at TRS: Siaveudhesrsctsaertesdeppervenirecciievscscesstorasttsra) erstyosseqatnessscdsapsleady eA et
Glory of New Haven. A seedling of the well-known Mildred Slocombe. Color is a beautiful shade of pinkish mauve. It is larger than the parent variety, and has a slightly higher center. Plants are tall, robust growers, and produce large blooms with remarkable freedom on long, strong stems. Will tbe: indispensable £64 Exhibation ..scjsssccccssterecsterssistosscecsssavees
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Helen Carpenter. There are some flowers to which it is impos- sible to do justice on paper, and this is one of that sort. The ground color is a beautiful cream with just a suggestion of Melicate.ipeach tinke Snatet Anduixees 2,..cna teres ttiannnreetns
Joffre. A French Decorative of decided merit. The color is a delicate pink shading to white. The flowers are borne on long, wiry stems, and it is a splendid cut flower variety .....
King of Autumn. This is a new shade of gold and pink. It has extraordinary stems, is a remarkably free bloomer; in fact, is an all around strong growing variety. Sometimes shows a center, but this in no way detracts from its usefulness as a cut flower variety, for which purpose it is unsurpassed ..........
Kittie Dunlap. This is not only a beauty but has every charac- teristic which endears it to a Dahlia grower. Blooms freely all season, has excellent keeping qualities, long firm stems, immense size, and great substance. The color is the delight- ful shade of the American Beattty rose ceeccsssscesscssecssecesssessesesesseecses
King Sol. Beautiful, large, bright yellow flowers which are borne on long upright stems well above the foliage ccccccsscsecseeeees
Louvenhelrich. Ground color, rich carmine with petals edged white, wstrone stems and a sood® BlGOMEr san cesaee serv nscdieeren
Mabel B. Taft. A Dahlia of remarkable substance, has a very stiff stem and an extra good bloomer. The color is yellow 22 UHRA MELY FoR fale Die) oi fel es 2 yvcreaanel REE we NR FRESE) ORE mec TO
Madonna. A good size free blooming white
Mrs. E. C. Boston. This is a large, fine, white, which will last ex- ceptionally well when cut. The stems are long and stiff, and the blooms hold their center until the end of the season
Mrs. Lillie P. Hathaway. A good long stem, free blooming waptetye) Color. (hie ts. Pane he cicccpatey pitslesesseat ined nchdepqasaadeadi
Mrs. I. C. Moran. A large pure white, distinctly suffused and tipped pink. Very free flowering and an ideal garden and cong TeV gu Rett Seo 2 oT Rig Meet TC Ree A Nn re Ce ee Tee Seen, Ce
Mrs. Carl Salbach. An immense mauve pink Decorative held on extra long, strong stems. Always a prize-wilner \...ceecseees
Mrs. Wm. Roberts. A most useful variety, good grower, and very free flowering. Color, pure white tipped mauve ou...
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Marjorie Field. This is one of the best Decoratives that has been introduced for years. Flowers 7 to 8 inches in diameter with stems two feet long. Color, a wonderful shade of deep pink
Mons. Lenormand. Large flowers of bright yellow, striped and speckled red, often tipped white. Sometimes shows a solid flower when it is a brilliant CrimsOm saccccsccssssssccecsnessecseees .
Patrick O’Mara. A fine, large, stiff stem variety of an unusually soft and pleasing shade of orange buff slightly tinged Neyron rose. A rare Autumn shade which will be in demand particu- larlycasea Citent wer Variety. |7.ccrsctanauibieude taionteadites
Polar Star. This is an extra fine free blooming pure white variety. The petals have a peculiar curled formation more like a Chrysanthemum than a Dahlia, making it an unusually ATE SCULT HOW ERR VALI OE Ya © ctshadleth icttinaderetrerri te sensco tenets tee reaserscceev car
Pride of Carlifornia. A crimson red with darker center. Huge flowers on long stems. Has- excellent keeping qualities ........
Princess Pat. This is a charming flower of old rose. Early in the season the petals will be splashed red. Blooms are large Aye cdr reed. On- Excellent STEEN” yi Riaraspeece nt tomes eecereeectee
Queen Mary. A very delicate soft pink. Wiry habit and very free bloomer. I can highly recommend it for cut flower pur- POSES ANG IRIOTISE MIS Cas cecgrcenncsstossstatidtectsscarks cos saisth pede ebeloonsbeausecs tev cteaah
Rosa Nell. A flower of an unusual shade of clear rose pink, size is large, and the stem is of the best. A variety which I can AFC Eee Dero os Cento 1a a Meee eMmeree Sept TEMA PT ert ATR oe rT eyes BE
Shudow’s Lavender. A beautiful silvery lavender slightly shad- ing to white. In hot weather the white will be more marked, but as the season advances will almost entirely disappear. The stem is perfect, the size is large, and it will bloom constantly PHLOUSH Oi Ele Sea Sy 2 cesar sacs werrvtsse laisse nsouecesapn peste Ateaatats vote torearseated ceseye
Snowdrift. This is the large, pure white which appeared in near- ly every exhibit at the New York show. It is of the clearest
white, stem is long and stiff and is also a very good bloomer
Stunner. A fine sulphur yellow having somewhat of a twisted petal. An extra free bloomer on very stiff stems eee
Silver and Gold. A large yellow, the petals now and then tipped white, hence its name. A strong growing, free bloom- GELS AUTO ENS RANE Sea cchepireesaseees ie ate codtdteaavictnctidcpevuenesdepseeiistpaperepita ora)
Sulphurea. This resembles a large yellow Chrysanthemum, it might almost be classed as a Hybrid Cactus. It is one of the earliest to bloom, and flowers constantly throughout the season. Color is clear stulphtr yellow w.cctsccssccsceessosssccssssserrseeseees
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The Millionaire. A giant lavender pink. One of the largest, very prolific and is fine for exhibition oii .iiscctccssssseecttesesesssecees
The U.S.A. This is a mammoth deep orange variety partaking somewhat of the Hybrid Cactus class. It is a very prolific strong growing variety, and if disbudded its size and beauty Ee Wet GUT S Nery psstacpet ovens eee a eia: tte Le
Whopper. Yellow-buff shaded orange, such a rank grower that the plants are almost tree-like in proportions veces:
Wyvern. A soft silvery mauve variety. Plants good growers in SVELYHKPESPOAGL? reuceaictvedtcpauseetee tiiketab Aes chenejcy eed gan ee ieatleeeas siete es
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Albert Manda. This is one of our\largest varieties. The ground color is white with shadings of lemon and pink, varying ac- cording to season, situation and exposure. Should be grown Baverce emer DIGI a eit src rrlasie sasieiick doth Pauses ieee meee
Ayesha. A handsome clear yellow. Good stems and storng SEE CAP OWE, ca tossatarcadatoyseatteloreiet satic Raves tte, Peaasaphsy aL teed te dlait ets, Sent Berch Van Heemstede. Yellow shaded amber, large free flower- ole 3 ks Ro EA Ae te Re SET evi clerie Et oo aa RCA: Bessie Boston. A iarge rich crimson. A good strong grower in GM CLS ORC SENOS Gy ao aatinnccadtta chi tegesets catepecssiviy sat geere ste} fe teeey op faders cornet scl bet seateet eats Cream King. This is often classed as a Peony, but with me a very large percentage of the blooms come perfect Decorative. The color is as the name indicates, a soft cream. It is of im- mense size, blooms freely, and is supported by the best of SUIS sa. Reta ivehsloysee scarey eps esvasee aves oat APR LATTA Aa MA Roe Chieftain. Deep golden yellow overlaid rose, mottled and spot- ted carmine-lake. Large and? ouaiid Hower \.cll--Mteanuceiaceais
Delice. Beautiful soft pink. A grand flOWer ceecccsccsccssssscsssescssessseeese
D. M. Moore. Rich velvety maroon. Good
Edna Hathaway. Old gold with reverse of petals shaded crim- SONG LEOtMeiratOnl SMS LCM iN a disheadlittisehaycertetinsitesst theese ee ee
Fireburst. Bright scarlet of the largest SiZ€ sccsssssescsssessressesssesssesssesceses Flemingo. An excellent variety for cutting, by reason of its fine stems and clear, bright shell pink color. Very prolific .... Hortulanus Fiet. Shrimp pink with golden suffusions. Extra large flowers on good stems. A variety of exceptional merit Hortulanus Witte. Pure white. Splendid cut and exhibition Minwnd Byala oT eet eee eee da a
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J. K. Alexander. A large and striking variety borne on long wiry stems. Color is a rich violet-purple
J. M. Goodrich. A salmon pink flower of great beauty; good size on long stiff stems. Fine for cutting
Le Grand Manitou. Ground color white, striped and splashed violet rose, but sometimes runs to the solid color when it is a beautiful clear violet rose. Large and striking flower ....
Manitou. Amber bronze with pink shadings. Large
Marroco. Velvety maroon with white tips
Mina Burgle. This is a strong upright grower producing an extraordinary amount of well-formed Decorative blooms. Color is bright scarlet. An ideal cut flower variety
Mrs. Chas. H. Breck. Soft yellow suffused carmine. Somewhat oncehe. Cactist tusior Wey bree, 4.01.4 Sa ree ae, Ca
Mrs. Nathaniel Slocombe. This is one of the finest yellow Dec- oratives I have had the pleasure of growing. It is a large strong stem variety and produces flowers with remarkable freedom. I have heen awarded numerous prizes with it when shown for the best vellow
Mrs. Roosevelt. White with silvery shadings. Good size coc...
Purity or Mrs. H. W. Struck . A very good, if not the best, Wiehe: DERE PALE Emie tna erat cc cate OM , ap eaieet ee ibd eG ee Sunbeam. A large Decorative of very refined form. Color bright red, the tips of each petal touched gold. Distinct and at- PEEKS TRUE 5 YP alee ppeeegty tees ire oc mM ei AA Ea 1 fe Ea
Warneford. A new white of English origin. Blooms freely pro- diced h onrtood Sterier. 177, issian otatipnem ster ee
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Beachey. A large flat flower, which might almost be classed as a Decorative. It is a rich plum color, has a strong stem mak- ing a striking variety
Estelle Christy. The best yellow Show Dahlia I have ever grown. Flowers are extra large, and are borne on stiff rug- ged stems. The color is a bright lemon yellow wees:
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Kathryn Kernan. Introduction of 1920. This is a variety of which I cannot speak too highly. It is a typical Hybrid Show in form, is a very free bloomer, and has extremely large flowers on extraordinary stems. Color is white at base deep- ening to a flesh pink, then to a clear rose pink at the tips
King of Shows. Deep butter yellow of a solid color throughout. Every petal is most perfectly quilled and uniquely formed. A iMammonth flower ott, 161g stems zs scctesehpistis-cteatetecdeccesaranoer
Miss Helen Hollis. A gigantic deep scarlet flower. The best of the wed Show: Dyatiltase, 5 scscetacvsscsttguse sti eeeheisteorsaen banstabveenaqeeesarasteotars
Mrs. C. D. Anderson. This might be called an improved Cuban Giant. It is a rich purplish crimson, and bears large flowers PECCIV: ON THe LEST OF SECIS alas iinivesstcwresteerresepeat ect siedttanecette
Mrs. Mary Bowman. An exquisite shade of deep golden yellow with the reverse of petals slightly tinged magenta. A strong thrrfty: SrGwer if SvEry. TESPECt payccvcascpeaiseeslsacassesrcnessonansssiadsrteseceidveescts
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A. D. Lavoni. A charming shade of clear pink occ esecesseseeesese
Acquisition. A fine flower of a peculiar lilac color. I can highly recommend this to lovers of the Show Dahlia wees
Bridé. Bilesiv shaded. fos Waele cas cestesvsatocspracactessesernrdenpsaigercsseinteioettpar> Guban- Grant. Bright maton. Doat we ie.aycciesccsse neste idesscccestteteeeses David Warfield. Cherry red. A decided acquisition wie
Dreer’s White. Clear snow white. Large and _ exquisitely GATING ey rrpeeet sc teect stages taashagsayesntascchavelessustanesreneseevtrsecan thi geertet Pre segap Sone ed Piaiog Emily. Lavender overspread white. A beautiful flower ........6
Florence Tranter. Blush white edged rosy purple. A large flower Bortie on the best Of SENS. fi.c.iscccdeererecshsrecsscesteaseteasyies
Grand Duke Alexis. White softly tinted lavender. Large ............
General Miles. An enormous Fancy Show Dahlia. The ground color is light violet striped and spotted with purplish ma- gents. A Show Dahlia of exceptional Merit ...cccseseeeseeeee
Grachuss. Bright orange buff. This is a_ bright glistening flower and is no doubt one of our best Show Dahlias ..........
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Maud Adams. A perfect snowball with faint lavender blush on tip of petals. Very desirable for cut flowers
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Mad. H. Furtado. Pure white, large flowers on stiff stems
Mme. Alf. Mareau. A large fine pink
Mme. M. Anagnostaki. The extremely dainty blending of color is remarkable, being snowy white, shading to rose-pink. Large
Norma. Orange buff. Very attractive
Tom Jones. Creamy yellow ground edged and suffused with rose. A large fine flower
W. W. Rawson. Pure white, overlaid amethyst blue. A large, beautiful flower
SELECT PRIZE WINNING PEONY DAHLIAS.
Amphion. A large and beautiful Peony. Color pink suffused heliotrope
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Arridne. Amber and lemon shaded buff. Large and fine
Beatrice Boston. A huge blossom of perfect Peony type, but rather fuller and deeper than the old time Peony. Color’ is amaranth changing to deep mauve as the season advances. A sturdy grower and profuse blOOMET «......cessesseestereeteceeseeseesseeerees
Copper. This large variety is beautiful because of its odd color- ing of copper shading to bronze. The stems are long and SENATE. TE,t-3,hetsossbesceccstscsgssosqctzesasbypesesby oad bistbstsascodzonvnanerberetiabebs ages -shatyeniesttboatd®
Edith Wooster. This is a fine large Peony of yellow suffused and overlaid sunset red. It is a good bloomer of excellent habit
Elsa. A large well-formed pure white. Good exhibition variety
George E. Alling. One of my own seedlings. It is a Geisha seed- ling, having the good qualities of the parent variety in size, stem, foliage and freedom of bloom. The color is bright canary yellow. Award of merit, New York Horticultural Society. It scored 87 at The American Dahlia Society Test Garden, Storrs, Conn., in 1919, which entitles it to the cer- tificate Of that SOCIETY cessssescssseesssssssssssssusseesesssensssuenresaseesesseensenenreareesees
Hope. This is an extra long stiff stem variety. The blooms are very large and have wonderful keeping qualities. The color, too, is very desirable, being a lovely shade Of MAUVE --se
Indian Chief. A new fine, rich purple. It is without question one of the finest purple Peonies we have today. Has every good habit in stem, productiveness, CFC. -rssssssecsensesseeeerrsens
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Lady Lloyd. An immense dark cardinal Peony which has every good quality. Excellent cut flower
Liberty. A pleasing shade of coral red, has strong stems and is an all around good variety
Marie Studholme. Delicate mauve-pink, petals curled and twisted
‘Miss Mary Cargin. A fine, large Peony of a very peculiar color- ing; the ground color is orange tipped and mottled with white. PED OMaDICOMELS «acne nsantn ndettesbe rset irene
Mondchiebe. A large pure yellow borne on the best of stems
Mrs, Wm. Kerr. A large flower of beautiful curled formation, The color is rich cream suffused pink overlaid carmine
Mrs, Jessie Seal. A large flower of magnificent old rose with golden suffusions. The stems are long and hold the flowers ORNS Orer e TOM Ae Ore Ih, Aveien i tobe oe Gisrdnatimmnenttarnint eae:
Nokomis. A very odd and striking flower. The base is yellow and white heavily striped and speckled dark red cesses
South Pole. One of the best white Peonies coccceccccssscssssssssssssssessssssece,
Sweet Lavender. This can be recommended for cut flower pur- poses because of its wonderful blooming qualities and good SLITS weeds ie Reta Movcnstesanbbmratrasbarodas co ieciteny feet test HARE A Leas Seah eee ae
Vera King (Slocombe). Large waxy white, at times speckled catmine® /Habristgond Seq ie ee eS a Re. ee ee
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Bertha von Suttner. Salmon pink shaded yellow. Large flowers on good stems, an excellent bloomer. One of the most beau- LINED Bdegcr an sT om OER FE clC caw am enLyy b Obs pt Oven jp CRU TeES SURO eeameay Erie ng
Dr. H. H. Rusby. Bright lemon yellow. Plants very vigorous AEG GRO ALPUIT VY MUU et yee Create ohy ECTS E ia eoxcld fal sealae (eno retieietiie tar ahre
Dr. Peary. Rich mahogany red. The darkest of all. Large and VERY AGSIT ARIS cts, wseschrsstecoerinses acorp neat Panel cet aliases ste ea tteeesatt kaette te
Emma Slocombe or Mrs. James Grosvenor. A large white, Soinetimes Having prkilitrapkingss: cpecensenl be nteheeseantente
Freda Newman. Bright orange bronze margined old gold. A Guite winigie COMPA HOH me ek eB cra muendinva Cisichorn ent
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Geisha. A wonderful and most striking Dahlia. Color is a gor- geous combination of orange and scarlet .o.c.ccccscscecessescecssesssseseees
Hampton Court. Deep pink. Large flowers borne on long stiff SECIS wacscsrssanthevceceyhapasesseaitosescdteeitdes scaagevetestneysagch ors satboresthcnepsapekedsatossanbs) osaacs these
Mme. J. Coissard (Duplex). Ground color is white, more or less overspread carmine. Plants are dwarf growers and produce large blooms on long stems in abundance .....sssesessesesereeeeienes
Turner. A lovely shade of pink. Large and very effective for PATY Bit Tay cey sr ea acct ides saloons Hot pebed osasesea ees epushtoleus pesteaTats SPR ea keh aseaetees ie ORES
SELECT POMPON DAHLIAS
The Pompon Dahlia is fast coming into favor. I can recom- mend the following as being the very best of this type.
Adelaide. A lovely little Pompon of exquisite form. Color DINSH EAS WIL al CAEN ones nssesssbipsep ts -sesctte ee inesheaeety yee seeeeeverve ner oe
Belle of Springfield. Brick red. Very small wecccccccscsssseeesseteneeee Bobby. Deep plum color siciccccscctssestecsceeessteavied B eA tecicriicvesaye svisetseeepaeer re ets Darkest of All. Well named. Color is a very rich maroon .......
Jessica. A diminutive variety of amber and salmon with just Se MAT, 1G) Sak CC rary ean csuestet ch coca tyedeabes Pee rypeeetedeapecasd pe<tcahusbs eocossoireves Guy onazbad wike ees
Little Mabel. Amber shaded apricot. Very fr@@ wecccssceccessesseseeeees Little Mary. Dark maroon. Very diminutive w.ccceccccccsecessseseseseeneenees Little Jennie. Primrose yellow: o...:-cisussscuityssecosasssscsstessoveddsseeredanssavesveotsmvadaes Maisie. A charming little variety of pleasing MAUVE cen Marguerite. Mauve. Quite distinct ...cccsccsessiccessssceseeceeleseesees Ridvisatates
Neatness. Pale salmon with cream center. A wonderful bright, BUSLOMW IT TD OIOT 5 Sac seprrcacsdbenagh feasa doseage rainzans sad ataagebn cucoassdd yon A kaayah coedzias pies
Snowclad. The most reliable pure White ....ccccccccsesseseeseseseessseesserseeeenes
Wee Gracie. A charming little Pompon. It is very constant, the color is white with a faint lavender tip and edging .............
NEW GIANT COLLARETTE DAHLIAS.
Every one is a giant in size, has a long, strong flower stem and extraordinary free blooming qualities. I cannot recommend this type too highly for cut flower purposes.
Achievement. A large and fine Collarette. Ground color is clear rich velvety maroon, collar waxy white ......... LEN peneant beeettfaleatD cote a
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Autumn Tints. A beautiful Collarette of reddish orange shades, and yellow collar
Continental. Introduction of 1922. The following is the descrip- tion given this variety when grown at the American Dahlia Society trial garden in 1920: “Outer petals tyrian rose, collar pale greenish yellow striped with tyrian rose and _ white; early, free flowering, good stem,’ Awarded certificate of TENT erp Ah AE rs Sse AIM spl thax sts acleapea ete reasste4 cide dimen data teat ecb ct ech AA
Cpl. Ed. Drury. Flowers of splendid form, salmon terra cotta NEE TLE A Brae EMSA CC LAT Sc .ccoteectt oudinasap cae tttgas oases enavecsse cee iawhib Peek
Daffodil. Clear yellow with collar of slightly paler yellow. One Gh tire tivests pure: yell wey .csinsisitessess attests tas ee, kee
Eden. A very fine free flowering pure WHite ceeccccccscssecssssscsssscessssseeeees
Ermine, This is, in my opinion, the finest pure white. Its stem, form, habits and substance are all Of the DeSt cccseccccssssccssssessesssesees
Geant de Lyon. .An enormous flower of velvety maroon with a white collar. To most people it seems absolutely irresistible, even those who do not favor Collarettes cannot resist this LEH BCE a Alberta Teche AU a PAE gy |, ern 1 A RE, cS
Greenspark. A large brilliant yellow with collar of same color ...
Herald. A large and beautifully colored flower, good habit and
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M.M. Rose pink with white edging and tips. A pure white col- laty and is wood LOT-aMy PUL POSE uccseccessccaceateseslzteAerecsaassssccetdeoeseeeeesceseo
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Louie Blackman. One of the finest Collarettes. The petals are deep rose with a collar of long curly petals of the purest SALAAM [epereitne ma vecd erbuhacaole (iy, Meee ty Me cy eel aD en ene)
Mad. Porier. Deep purple with lighter shadimgs. The nearest approach to blue we have in Dahlias voice.ccessesssessssccssessscsssesscssscerecsees
Maurice Rivore. Deep crimson, white Collar ceesseccccssssssssssessssecssseooes
Souv. de Chabanne. Bright yellow, flushed crimson. Large yel- Se WaGOlEATin Mere Shrr icra :teecareccgitholsrteeccsstniet tanihecemearsciie alli
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SPECIAL OFFERS.
For $1.00 I will send 20 bulbs unnamed. These are all first class varieties, but have been mixed in handling. Supply
limited.
For $1.50 I will send 12 standard varieties, my selection, no two alike.
For $2.50 I will send 12 good garden and exhibition varieties, my
selection, no two alike. For 1.75 I will send 12 Pompons, my selection, no two alike. For $2.25 I will send 12 collarettes, my selection, no two alike. For $4.00 I will send 12 cactus, my selection, no two alike.
For $10.00 I will send 18 of the best exhibition varieties, my selec- tion, no two alike.
The prices on the above Special Offers do not include postage.
Purchasers desiring to have them shipped by Parcel Post should
remit for same. Dahlias weigh about three pounds to the dozen.
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If you are looking for varieties not in this list, write me. I may have a few. as I grow a large number of varieties that
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This list cancels all previous ones.
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