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A. R. BAKER DAHLIA GARDENS
'"LIMONEiRA RANCH
SANTA PAULA, CALIFORNIA

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A. R. BAKER

DAHLIA GARDENS

liiinoiieira Ranch Santa Paula. Calif.

Member

The American Dahlia Society
The Dahlia Society of California
The Dahlia Society of Southern California
The Dahlia Society of Ventura County

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DECORATIVE DAHLIAS

Decorative Dahlias are large and usually full to the center, with
loosely formed long flat petals. Many new introductions are remarkably
beautiful. Some of the best cut flowers are in this class.

DECORATIVE

Abalone. A beautiful flower of shell pink, a variety you can
always depend on, free blooming and of dwarf habit. 2 5c.

*Alex Waldie. (Broomall) One of the most beautiful dahh’as,
immense flowers, held erect on strong stems. Unsurpassed
in color; a creamy ground overlaid with salmon pink, floral
rays wide and full. $2.50.

^Amuii Ka. (Seal) Probably the most popular dahlia sent out in
1922. It does well North, South, East and West. To call
it a glorified burnt orange hardly does it justice, the outer
petals are gorgeous shades of copper and orange shading to
gold and amber, deepening in the center to a rich, dark,
reddish bronze with metallic lustre. The stems are wonder-
ful, erect, and stout, and hold the immense blooms v/ell
above a strong, vigorous plant. The blossoms keep for
days when cut, and last indefinitely on the bush. $3.50

* Arrow of Gold. (Seal) A refined blossom of pure gold, deepen-
ing in the center and shading to golden apricot and amber
at the outer petals. The large deep blossoms are held
erect on long stiff stems. $5.00.

Breeze Lawn (Dreer) A very large refined flower of Chinese
Vermillion. The best of its color and class. 5 0c.

^Califoniia Superba. (Bessie Boston) An irresistible flower.
Prizes, several in California shows for the biggest and best
bloom. Probably the largest light pink dahlia ever produc-
ed. Flower composed of narrow petals of a delicate shade
of pink without any blue tone, gradually shading to a
white center. Very strong stem and profilic bloomer, re-
taining center all season. $5.00.

*Caix)lyn Wintjen. (Wintjen) A very beautiful salmon pink with
rose shadings. A good sized flower with a good stem, free
in bloom, excellent for exhibition, and fine for cutting. 7 5c

^Catherine Cooper. (Broomall) Very large flowers of fine form
and habit, rosy lavender in color. A beautiful flower which
keeps its size and form the season through. $2.00.

^Champagne. (Bessie Boston) A perfect dahlia. Color is de-
lightful, warm autumn shades, varying from burnished
copper to a dull golden champagne and chamois. Stem is
heavy and holds the massive flower absolutely upright.
Free bloomer. Champagne is one of the best dahlias. $7.50

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*Della V. Potter. (Broomall) A pleasing shade of lavender, with
slight pink sheen, part of the flowers coming with white
tips. The flowers are very large and beautifully formed,
an extra fine variety for the garden or exhibition. $1.00.

*Dr. Tevis. (Pelicano) Immense flower of a blend of copper, old
rose and old gold. A wonderful blossom with the best pos-
sible stem. Has a tremendous record as a prize winner. $1.00

Dellce. The old reliable cut pink flower of the florists. 2 5c.

*Earl Williams. (Doolittle) Deep, regularly formed bloom, of
scarlet, tipped white, borne on a. fine stem. Different from
Nobilis, as the red predominates. Recommended for any
purpose. $5.00.

*E1 Dorado. (Bessie Boston) Size, stem and color of this var-
iety are of the best. A strong feature of this dahlia is, the
depth corresponds to the size. It has greater substance
than any dahlia we have ever seen. And then, the wonder-
ful color, vivid gold, heightened by the deeper tones at the
base of the petals. Winner of the first prize at San Fran-
cisco for the best six dahlias of California origin. $10.00

Francis Burns, Jr.. Rosy pink with cream center. 7 5c.

Glorieux. (Tyler) A flower of wondrous beauty on long, strong
stems. Color is golden yellow deepening to gamboge bronze
in the center, each petal usually tipped white. It is a
very free bloomer and with disbudding will attain a dia-
meter of ten inches. The flower is very full and deep and
is particularly satisfactory as a cut flov/er. $2.00.

Halloween. (Broomall) Buff yellow, shaded with orange bronze.
In color, similar to “King of the Autumn” but produces
flowers fully twice as large, and many more of them, held
perfectly erect on the finest possible stems. Gives promise
of being one of the best commercial dahlias. $2.00.

*Halvella. (McWhirter) The color is a beautiful shade of rose
pink, with flowers of very large size, of unusual depth and
broad petals, standing erect on long, stiff stems. Very
highly recommended for commercial purposes. Excellent
keeping qualities. Also invaluable for exhibition. $4.00.

*Helen Keller. (Broomall) Large bloom of rich rose pink, fine
stem and habit. $1.00.

Insulinda. The most popular introduction from Holland. Broad,
curling, twisting petals of dull gold and bronze, with a
sheen like gold dust. Large deep flower of upright habit,
graceful formation and large strong stems. $2.00.

*Jane Selby. (Bessie Boston) This dahlia scarcely needs an
introduction, it has scored so many successes. Every time
it is exhibited it captures first prize. The blossom is as

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large as any dahlia grown, a delicate mauve pink of great
substance and beautiful formation. The stem is wonderful,
long and stiff, and flower grows well above foliage. $1.00.

*J. W. Davis. (Bessie Boston) The deepest shade of cerise at
the center graduating to a lighter tint, the blending of two
shades of cerise creating an entirely new effect. This giant
flower has depth, size, perfect stem, making it as good for
cutting as for exhibiting. One of the best dahlias and a
success everywhere. $4.00.

King of the Autuinn. Beautiful buff of large size on long, stiff
stems. Sometimes assumes the peony type. 75c.

*Kitty Dunlap. (Bessie Boston) A beauty, blooms freely all
season, has excellent keeping qualities, long firm stems,
immense size, and great substance. It is of the delightful
shade of the American Beauty rose. Winner of first prize
at San Francisco for best fifty blossoms. $4.00.

Le Grande Manitou. White ground striped and speckled violet. A
very popular and useful dahlia. A free bloomer with good
stems. Excellent for exhibition. 50c.

*Louis Markson. (Archer) A remarkably rich carmine red, vig-
orous grower, and free bloomer, center closed and very full,
good long stems and lasts well as a cut flower. 7 5c.

*Mabel B. Taft. (Bessie Boston) Large, lovely yellow, suffused
with pinkish apricot, lighter in the center and shading
deeper towards the outer petals, large flowers on stout
stems and lasts well as a cut flower. 75c.

*Mary C. Bums. (Bessie Boston) A sensational dahlia. The
outside of the petals are pure gold and the reverse a dull
red. Stem is admirable and a wonderful free bloomer.
Enormous size, but the coloring is what makes the blossom
so unique. $2.00.

Mephistopheles. (Marean) The most sensational of Judge Mar-
ean’s Dahlias. Ruby red, showing small golden yellow
points at the end of some petals, thereby enhancing its
beauty. This large dahlia is held erect on a long, unusual-
ly stout stem. Very highly recommended, as it is different.
$5.00.

*M. H. DeA^oung. (Bessie Boston) Pure old gold, with scarcely
any variation in color except the center is illuminated with
a slightly brighter shade. Always a mass of immense deep
blossoms, which are borne high on absolutely stiff stems.
A superlative dahlia, which we think is a world beater.
$10.00.

Millionaire, The. (Stillman) One of the largest varieties in cul-
tivation. Lavender, shading to white. Flowers of great

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depth and substance, on strong stems. Always attracts
attention. $1.00.

*Miiia Burgle. The most popular decorative dahlia in the flower
shops today. Free bloomer and a wonderful cut flower. 2 5c

*Mr. Crowley. (Broomall) The strongest, richest shade of glow-
ing salmon pink shading to a yellow at the base of the
petals. No matter with how many other gems of dahlia
flowers you place it, it is always singled out as the most
attractive one. Flowers of medium size, freely produced on
stout stems, and excellent for cutting. $7.5 0.

^kMrs. Carl Salbach. (Salbach) A continuous prize winner from
coast to coast. One of the most popular cut flowers. Very
large flower of mauve pink, shading to white, on long,
stout stems. $1.00.

Mrs. I. De Ver Warner. (Marean) A very large blossom of soft
orchid coloring seldom seen in a dahlia. Deep, mauve
pink, beautifully formed. A wonderfully fine dahlia, with
long, stiff stems, a profllic bloomer, and an excellent cut
flower. Considered one of the best of Judge Marean’s
collection. $5.00.

=^Xobilis. One of the most startling dahlias in the garden. Large,
bold blossoms of scarlet and white, differing from Earle
V/illiams, in that the white predominates. A Avonderful
sturdy bush, with long, strong stems, one of the first and
last to bloom, and every blossom perfect. $2.50.

*Osaiii Slmdow. (Bessie Boston) A big heavy loose petaled
dahlia, with a peculiar formation, more B'ke a rose than a
dahlia. Old rose slightly diffused with lilac and shading to
yellow at the center. $4.00.

Orange Douzoii. (Bruant) Orange red, one of the largest and
most popular of this class. 25c.

Patrick O’Mara. (Vincent) Pale gold, or orange buff, with just
a suggestion of old rose at the outer edge of the petals.
An eastern prize winner. $1.00.

*Paul Michael. (Michael) Continuous winner of the prize for
the largest bloom in California shows. Color, pure gold.
Can be grown to almost unbelievable size, if shaded a week
before showing. $2.50.

*Pmk Trumiphant. (Denniston) A matchless commercial pink,
and it is pink. We know of no better service we can ren-
der the commercial dahlia world than induce them to get
this greatest of all cut flowers. Should Pink Triumphant
do as well in other sections as it does in this vicinity it
will soon replace all other pinks on the market. $10.00.

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*Pride of California. (Lohrmann) The best red decorative dahlia
for all purposes, with size, stem and splendid keeping quali-
ties when cut. A Californian that can be recommended. 7 5c

^Pi-incoss Pat. (McWhirter) Beautiful large blossoms of old
rose, carried on excellent stems. A San Francisco prize
winner. |1.00.

Porthos. This new variety is the nearest in color to blue yet
found in a dahlia, being a deep lavender. It is certainly
beautiful, and attracts unusual attention when exhibited.
Stem is long and strong, holding the flower upright, and it
is one of the most desirable dahlias offered. $2.5 0.

Queen Mary. Fine rose pink, free bloomer, good long stiff stems,
an excellent cut flower. 25c.

^Ralph Ball. (Archer) Bold canary yellow, with just a tint of
old rose. Wonderful large blooms with a closed center the
entire season, good stem and flne bloomer. $2.00.

^Ilookwood. (Bessie Boston) For sheer beauty, this leads them
all. An entirely new shade of pink, difficult to accurately
describe. The color is like the popular Mrs. Charles Rus-
sell rose, a pure bright cerise rose. Immense flowers, good
depth, and splendid straight stems. A true decorative. $5.00.

R: )sa Nell. (Broomall) A clear bright rose, large flowers, com-
ing perfectly full and double until frost. Good stems and
habit. This grand dahlia has received the highest praise
from all parts of the country where it has been tried. $1.50.

'^Senorita. (Lohrman) Each bloom, held absolutely erect on
extra strong stems, measures from nine to ten inches
across; of perfect form until late in the season. A rich
velvety crimson, just the color to match the dark Spanish
type of the '‘Senoritas” of the days of old. $3.00.

=^''Shudows Lavender. (Bessie Boston) Possibly Bessie Boston's
best introduction. A very large bloom of silvery lavender
slightly shading to white. Stem is absolutely perfect, long
and stiff. It will bloom constantly and freely from early
to late season. A gold medal variety. $5.00.

^'Snowdrift. (Broomall) This is the best decorative white I have
ever seen. An immense, very full, deep built flower, with
broad, waxy, pure white petals. It is beyond question, the
flnest pure white dahlia in cultivation. The bloom opens
quickly, never sunburns, and when the last petal drops, it
is as pure white as when it first opened. $1.00.

^Simiiy South. (Broomall) The flnest pure yellow dahlia in any
class. Bright clear yellow, without any shading, flowers
immense in size, of most pleasing form, very full and deep
in the center. Plants dwarf, and very sturdy. $10.00.

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*Susan G. Tevls. (Bessie Boston) Lilac blue. This flower must
be seen to be appreciated. A very larg-e, beautiful bloom,
reg'ularly formed of narrow, flat, pointed petals, of fine
depth, in a distinctive new color tone, best de^ribed as a
deep shade of lilac with a bluish sheen. C9^sidered by
many as the best 192 3 introduction. $10.00.

^T. A. Leonard. (Bessie Boston) One of the best and g'ood for
any purpose. We never grew a dahlia which, continuously
produced so many immense flowers. Needs careful disbud-
ding. Color is a deep cerise, or a bright carmine rose,
different from anything grown. Has a wonderful center
and a peculiar petal formation which is quite original. $3.50.

^Tlie Grizzly. (Burns) Immense flowers of a rich dark vel-
vety maroon. One of the varieties which is making Calif-
ornia Dahlias famous. Blooms held on extra long stiff
stems. One of the best and most prolific dahlias to date.
$1.50.

*Tryphiiinie. (Estes) Bright shell pink, shading lighter at the
tips of the petals, with a bright golden yellow shading at
the base. Reverse of petals, a rich pink, giving the whole
flower a decidedly new color. Long, strong rigid stem.
This variety does better when the weather is cooler and
should be well watered. One of the best cut flowers. $2.5 0.

*YsIeta. (Broomall) A wonderful blending of salmon, orange
and coppery tints, a coloring very difficult to describe. The
fully opened flower reminds one of the Herriott rose. $1.5 0.

AMERICAN CACTUS DAHLIAS

American Cactus is a new type. The petals are coarser than the
English varieties, but not heavy enough to be a Hybrid. In the east,
flowers of this type are still permitted in the Cactus collections.

* Ambassador. (Broomall) The sensational dahlia since its intro-

duction in 1921. Notwithstanding the many new introduc-
tions since then, it still stands supreme as The Best and
Most Artistic Dahlia. An immense bloom, set just right on
perfect stems, of soft yellow center, with salmon, amber
and pink shadings, gradually deepening towards the tips of
the petals. A blending of colors which simply captivates.
$7.50.

* Arthur Twitchett. (Bessie Boston) Faint blush pink, turning

to white late in the season. Incurved petals, fine stems and
a very free bloomer. $2.00.

’^Gulden West. (Broomall) Of great merit because of its size,
coloring, stem and keeping qualities when cut. Coloring is
uncommon, rich yellow heavily overlaid with orange. Very
popular for decorations. 2 5c.

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*Magiiificieiit. (Broomall) Ground color, oriental buff heavily
overlaid with satiny rose salmon. Very free bloomer. $1.5 0.

^Mme E. P. DeXormandle. (Broomall) Large flowers of most
distihetive appearance, silvery pink, shaded lilac. Fine for
cuttMg. Sometimes called the Pink Golden West. 5 0c.

*Mrs. Edna Spencer. (Spencer) A novelty of a delicate and ex-
quisite shade of lavender or orchid pink. In great demand
because of its unusual color and lasting qualities when cut,
being very beautiful under artificial light, 75c.

^Nannie B. Moore. (Broomall) Large well formed flowers, very
full and double, of rosy lavender pink. Strong, upright
habit, 50c.

*Priina Donna. (Broomall) Light pink with creamy yellow cen-
ter. A beauty, $1.00.

"Alegent. (Bessie Boston) A clear mauve pink. A very beautiful
dahlia, the incurved formation of the flower being particu-
larly pleasing. $2.00.

ENGLISH CACTUS DAHLIAS

The English Cactus Dahlias have long, narrow, pointed petals, like
a chrysanthemum. They will always be favorites owing to their unique

and spidery formation.

Alabastor. (Stredwick) Color, pure white, flowers of large size
and just sufficiently incurved to show the flower to the best
advantage. An indespensable exhibition variety. $1.00.

* Amber Glow. (Bessie Boston) A bright yellow, deepening to
pale orange at the center. The petals are long, narrow and
straight. An exhibition and cut-flower variety. $2.00.

*Ballet Girl. (Bessie Boston) A flower difficult of description.
Most of the flowers are orange with a white center, but
there are pure orange blooms, white flowers shading to
orange, white flowers edged orange and other variations all
on the same bush. All are very large and beautiful. A
flower that will attract favorable attention anywhere. $2.00.

British Lion. A splendid exhibition blossom. Large flower of a
new and desirable color. Bronzy yellow, suffused with
reddish terra-cotta. $1.50.

F. W. Fellowes. (Stredwick) A beautiful orange cactus. Huge,
deep bloom, of perfect form for exhibition. Indespensable
in the garden and for cut flowers. 75c.

Herbert Raby. Large flowers of wine crimson. Long, narrow
incurving petals. Fine for exhibition. 50c.

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Jolui Riding. Very large claw shaped red. Perfectly rigid stems.
50c.

Mary Furrier. (West) Very large intense crimson scarlet. Nar-
row petals and splendid stems. Very showy in the garden
and excellent for exhibition. 50c.

Miss Stredwick. (Stredwick) A very fine exhibition variety of
pale pink. 50c.

Mrs. I^Iargaret Stredwick. (Stredwick) A combination coloring of
pink tints. An incurved variety which is very fine for ex-
hibiting, but the stem is pendant. $1.50.

Pierrott. (Stredwick) Deep amber, boldly tipped white. Very
large fiowers composed of long, narrow tubular petals. 5 0c.

Tlie Quaker. White, shading to pink, with pendant stems. A
very beautiful flower of medium size. 50c.

HYBRID CACTUS DAHLIAS

The hybrid Cactus Dahlias are becoming- the most popular. They

have broader and more massive petals. Excellent for cut flowers, and

being a hardy variety, do well in almost any climate.

Attraction. Clear lilac rose. One of the best of Holland origin.
Large flowers with peculiar wavy petals on long strong
stems. $1.00.

^Bei-tha Horne. (Vacra) Hard to describe, but perhaps golden
yellow and bronze is as near as possible. An extra good
cut flower which will soon be one of the standards. Bush
dwarf, with extra stiff stems standing well above the fol-
iage. A mass of bloom from early to late. $1.00.

^Califcniia Enchantress. (Bessie Boston) A delightful shade of
pale pink. An immense bloom of great substance, fine stem
and free flowering. A dahlia that has given satisfaction
wherever grown. $1.50.

^Cigarette. (Bessie Boston). ...A hybrid cactus more vividly colored
than Ballet Girl, and equally as good in its class. Creamy
white heavily edged orange, but no two flowers are exactly
alike. Bloom large, and of good substance. Stems of best
quality. Very much in demand during the garden season,
because of its beauty and oddity. $5.00.

^Claremont. (Salbach) Large creamy pink flowers made up of
long, curly petals, giving a very graceful appearance. Stems,
long and wiry. 7 5c.

*Dad(ly Butler. (Bessie Boston) Hybrid cactus of the truest
form. Color, American Beauty rose shades, or rosy car-
mine, reverse of a lighter tint, giving a variation of color.

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Stem is perfect, and no dahlia is a heavier producer of
blossoms from the start to the finish of the season. $3.50.

*Darclaiiella. (Vavra) Tawny scarlet, tipped gold. A beauty.
Recommended for any and all purposes. $1.00.

*Elsie Oliver. (Bessie Boston) Enormous creamy pink hybrid
cactus. Delicate new pastel blend of pink and cream, with
the pink shading to cream in the center. Perfect type,
with long evenly rolled petals and a wonderful center. $5.00.

^Evelyn M. Dane. (Broomall) A very beautiful flower, one of
the best, good in stem and a fine bloomer. Color, cream
white overlaid with pink. $3.00.

^Gee Wliiz. (Broomall) That is what they all say when they see
it. Truly a sensational flower. A monster the whole
season through, the bush is large, the leaves are large, it
is large in every way. Color, soft buff shaded with lemon.
$1.00.

^••George Walters. (Carter) Always a prize winner. Monster
hybrid cactus, freely produced on long stems, and of great
substance. A lovely coloring of pinkish salmon shading to
a yellow base. 7 5c.

^Hlladys Sherwood. (Broomall) The largest white dahlia ever
produced. A hybrid cactus of wonderful size and stems.
Recommended for the garden or exhibition, as it is not a
very good keeper when cut. $1.00.

*Heleii Durnbaugh. (Broomall) One of the most beautiful dah-
lias. An exquisite pink shading to a white. Good stem,
good keeper when cut, likes the sunshine, likes to bloom,
really one of the best dahlias grown. 75c.

Kalif. (Englehardt) Brilliant pure scarlet of perfect form.
Very large blooms freely produced on long, strong stems.
Fine for exhibition and cutting. 50c.

*La Favorita. (Lohrmann) Large hybrid cactus of most brilliant
orange. Always full to the center on a long, long stem,
very free flowering. One of the best Californians. $1.5 0.

*Mariposa. (Bessie Boston) A delightful shade of true pink,
with a faint suffusion of violet, intensified by a deeper
colored center. The veining of the petals heightens the
beauty and increases the novelty of the coloring. One of
the gigantic California introductions which has depth as well
as diameter. A perfect type composed of long, narrow incurv-
ed petals which twist and curl. Blooms early and keeps
full of flowers the entire season. $5.00.

Matador. Large and very graceful, beautiful old rose in color,
stems long and strong. Fine exhibition flower. $1.00.

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*Mrs. Alfred Stem. (Howard & Smith) Lavender pink, petals,
serrate, very distinct in color and shape. 2 5c.

=^Mrs. Ethel F. T. Smith. (Broomall) Creamy white, shading to
a, lemon tint in the center. Immense flowerj very erect
grower, always attractive. One of the largest dahlias grown
on the long sterna. $'1.50.

=^Mrs. Richard Lohrniaim. (Lohrmann) The best pure golden
yellow hybrid cactus. $1.50.

*Mrs. W. E. Estes. (Estes) Another one of our best California
production. Very large, fluffy, pure white blooms produced
in abundance on flne long stems. The flowers resemble
large white ostrich plumes. $1.00.

^Rising" Beauty. Deep scarlet red, tipped and striped with light
yellow. A new and wonderful variety, a real valuable
addition to the list of new Californians. The contrasting
colors are sure to attract attention and it is one of those
that everyone admires. $1.50.

*Si>a. (Bessie Boston) This hybrid cactus is a proftlic and con-
tinuous producer of immense flowers. The bushes are very
dwarfed and should be planted in the outer row of a dahlia
patch. The blossom is of the deepest shade of lilac or
mauve and stands erect on a flne stem. Lovers of mauve
will And this dahlia particularly good for cutting. $1.5 0.

*Tom Lundy. (Fenton) An exceptional flower of rich dark crim-
son. Veij large bold blossoms measuring ten inches across
and very full to the center, in the early part of the season.
In some sections takes on a peony form late in the fall. 5 0c.

PEONY OR ART DAHLIAS

The Peony or Art Dahlias are of recent introduction and are ex-
tremely popular. Flowers are large, having two to five rows of petals,
very hroad, and artistically twisted and curled. They usually show the
golden center, and have small curling petals clustered around it. They
are free fiowering, and their long, straight stems make them a beautiful
growing and cutting varietjL

Arctic. (Sheffield) Pure white, perfect in form, heavily petaled,
yet fluffy and graceful, immense size, good stem and habit.
$1.00.

Billionaire, The. (Stillman) This monster is one of the largest
of its type grown. A beautiful shade of golden orange. A
wonderful production as the flowers are immense in size.
$1.00.

City of Portland. (Gill) Color a clear deep rich yellow. The
plants are strong and vigorous and produce their flowers

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with unusual freedom. This grand dahlia will become very
popular when it is known, as it is a perfect exhibition
flower as well as for the garden and cutting. $1.5 0.

^Elizabeth Boston. (Bessie Boston) Enormous blooms of deep
crimson, shading to old gold at the tips, and will hold its
color the entire season. Center surrounded with tiny curly
petals, making it a perfect type. The best and biggest
peony of its coloring. Stems exceedingly long and strong.
$3.50.

Oeisha. (Hornsveld) The most popular of all peony dahlias.
This is the dahlia that made the peony famous. A stunning
mixture of scarlet and gold. $1.00.

^Gorgeous. (Bessie Boston) One of the best peony types ever
introduced. Great depth, stiff long stems, tremendous size,
and the ability to bloom freely throughout the season. Col-
or, yellow, shading to bright scarlet. A prize winner at
San Francisco. $3.00.

^Mexico. (Burns) An attractive red and yellow peony. Can be
used for any purpose. Large flowers held on good stems.
A prize winner for largest dahlia in the show. $1.5 0.

3feyerbeer. (Nonin) The demand is always greater than the
supply for this dahlia. An immense bloom of fascinating
purple. Unexcelled formation and stem. Very free flower-
ing. 7 5 c.

^Mrs. Jessie L. Seal. (Gleadell) Old rose, with golden shadings.
The largest flower of its coloring, with a particularly long
stem, bearing the blossoms well above the foliage. $1.00.

=^Pacific Glow. (Burns) An extraordinary large pink peony dah-
lia, florets long and slightly twisted. Good for exhibition.
$1.00.

Pearl Buggies. (Buggies) Nothing better in peonies. A beau-
tiful, exquisite coloring of cerise pink, splendid formation
and stem. $1.50.

^Tlio Oriole. (Burns) Last years wonder peony. From hundreds
of testimonials The Oriole was the first and last to bloom.
A prize winner wherever shown. A wonderful color com-
bination of the autumn shades, burnt orange, red and yel-
low, many of the flowers shading to white at the tips. $3.5 0.

V, S. A. (Stillman) A truly beautiful, mammoth flower of vivid
orange, that unusual color so hard to obtain in a dahlia.
Good stem and free flowering. $1.50.

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HYBRID SHOW DAHLIAS

The Hybrid or Giant Shows are becoming- great favorites on account
of their tremendous size. They are not as tightly quilled, but are looser
petaled and not as stiff as the Show Dahlias. They are very attractive.

*Aiina Rehorst. (Bessie Boston) Large flower of deepest shade
of purple. 50c.

Bertha Bernstein. Dark lavender. Fine large flower. 50c.

*Clara Seaton. (Doolittle) One of the finest of its type in exist-
ence. Rich golden bronze, with beautiful quilled petals. 50c

Yuban.. (Doty) Yellow, striped and speckled red. Very large
blooms and one of the best Eastern dahlias. 7 5c.

SHOW DAHLIAS

These are the old fashioned quilled double flowers and are beloved

by many because of their lovely colorings and excellence for cutting.

Esmonde. The very finest yellow show dahlia. Clear, bright yel-
low. Very large and of perfect form. 50c.

Frank Smith. Dark maroon with white tip. 50c.

* General Haig. Very large, beautifully quilled blooms of rich
scarlet. The best scarlet show. $1.00.

Gold Medal. A very popular flower. Canary yellow striped and
flaked red. 50c.

John Walker. Fine exhibition form. Pure white. 5 0c.

Maude Adams. Pure snow white, overlaid with delicate pink on
the edge of the petals. Could we have but one show dahlia,
this is the one we would choose. There is no better show
dahlia than this. 50c.

EUROPEAN SINGLE DAHLIAS

These miniature Dahlias are indescribably beautiful and have re-
markable color combinations.

Fug'i San. Bronze yellow flowers with crimson ring. 50c.

Princess of Wales. Soft pink, very dainty. 5 0c.

Snowdrop. White. Beautiful, smooth flowers borne erect on wiry
stems. 50c.

Union Jack. White, striped with red. Very unique and striking.
This little gem always attracts attention. 50c.

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COLLARETTE DAHLIAS

The collarette is the newest introduction in Dahlias. It is a single
Dahlia with a fringe or collar of small petals around the center, hence the
name. The stems are long and stiff. For cut flowers they are hard to
surpass, lasting nearly a week.

Ami Noiilii. A very beautiful flower of charming old rose. 35c.

Raron Rothschild. Deep rich pink. Large flower with a beautiful
collar. 7 5c.

*Cream Cup. Creamy white, slightly cup shaped. White collar. 5 0c.

Dora Fisher. Very large pink, with white collar. 35 c.

*Moii Ami. Flaming scarlet, lightly tipped with gold. Collar is
yellow, with a gradual shading of vermillion. $1.00.

*Rafael Velasco. Very dark purple, with a pure white collar.

$1.00.

POMPON DAHLIAS

Pompons are the gems of the Dahlia family, producing very small,
compact flowers, like diminutive Show Dahlias. They are invaluable for
cut flowers.

Ace of Diamonds. Scarlet. One of the best. 50c.

Adelaide. Blush, edged with lavender. 2 5c.

*Aimee. New and charming. Tiny flower of bronze. 75c.

Amber Queen. Lovely shade of amber. 2 5c.

Amelia. Tiny pink. 75c.

Barbara Fuiwis. The best white for exhibition and cutting. 5 0c.
*Deedee. Very dainty and small. A shade of pure lavender. 75c.
Douglas Tucker. Golden yellow, with crimson center. 25c.

Eileen. A rare pompon. Perfect formation. White, tipped with
lilac. 50c.

Eimice. Lavender, tipped white. 50c.

George

Ireland. A beautiful mauve,

good for cutting.

50c.

Girlie.

Pure lilac. A little beauty.

50c.

Glow.

Light old rose or coral. The

greatest favorite.

50c.

Hecla.

Small white, very free blooming. 50c.

Ideal.

A light yellow of fine form.

The best yellow.

50c.

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Jolmny. The most regularly and beautifully formed of all. A
deep, dark red. Invaluable for exhibition. 5 0c.

Neatness. Pale salmon with cream center. Extra good. 50c.

Nellie Fraser. Pretty shade of lavender pink. 50c.

Nerissa. Soft rose, tinted with silver. Fine. 50c.

Phyllis. Deep yellow, shaded and edged red. Very fine. 50c.

Regulus. Incorrectly called Little Dorritt. Beautiful cerise pur-
ple. 50c.

San Toy. Blush white with light rosy tips. 35c.

Sunset. A delightful orange. One of the most popular. 50c.
Tommy Keith. Red, tipped with white. Very attractive. 50c.
Wee Gracia. White with a faint lavender tip and edging. 50c.

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GLADIOLI

Alice Tiplady. (Kunderd) The most popular of all the Primu-
linus Hybrids. The flowers are large and the color is a
lovely combination of coppery bronze and orange, very
flne. 15c each; $1.50 doz.

Crimson Glow, (Betscher) A very large wide open glowing
crimson. The flowers are of flne form and exceedingly well
placed on the spike. A vigorous grower and by far the
best crimson, 30c each; $3.00 doz.

Early Snowflake. (Kemp) A very tall lily-like flower of rich
creamy white, delicately tinted and flaked rose, with a
tinge of yellow in throat. Very stately. 2 5c each; $2.50
doz.

Flora. (Velthuys) Rich yellow, nearly a self color- — except for
a few tiny marking in the throat. The large lily-like flow-
ers are compactly placed on very strong flower spikes. A
vigorous grower, flne for cutting. 2 0c each; $2.00 doz.

Halley. Salmon pink, large open flowers. Tall early bloomer. A
very profitable market variety. 10c each; $1.00 doz.

Le Marechal Foch. (P. Van Deursen) One of the best of the
recent introductions. Pure delicate rosy pink, wide open,
broad petaled. Very large lily-like flower. Blooms two
weeks earlier than America, and multiplies rapidly. Inval-
uable to florists. Fine for forcing. 15c each; $1.50 doz.

Mary Pickford. (Kunderd) Creamy white, blending to soft sul-
phur yellow in throat. Wide open blooms of good sub-
stance. A prize winner, a flne florist’s flower. Multiplies
rapidly. 10c each; $1.00 doz.

Mrs. Francis King. (Coblentzi Light scarlet of very pleasing
shade, tall and graceful. An early bloomer. 10c each;
$1.00 doz.

Mrs. Frank Pendleton. (Kunderd) Flushed salmon pink with
rich maroon blotch on lower petals. A beautiful stately
bloom. The plant is a vigorous grower and the spikes long
and graceful. One of the finest. 10c each; $1.00 doz.

Myrtle. (Kunderd) Tender, delicate rose pink. Spike strong
and slender. Because of the beautiful shade of pink, this
gladiolus is very, very popular with florists. 15c each;
$1.50 doz.

Pink Wonder. (Kemp) One of the largest and finest pink vari-
eties ever introduced. It is a strong, vigorous grower with
many massive flowers open at one time. The color is
stippled pink edges, over white ground, with a silvery sheen
over the whole flower. The faint yellow shading at the base
of the petals is overlaid with rose feathering. Very

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decorative and a splendid gladiolus for forcing. 45c each;
$4.50 doz.

Polar Star. (Metzner) Large stately white with faint blush of
lavender pink. The flowers are well placed and many open
at one time. The florists’ demand always exceeds the
supply of this flne flower. 25c each; $2.5 0 doz.

Prince of Wales. (Kelway) One of the flnest Holland introduc-
tions. An improved Halley. Large clear grenadine pink
with deeper throat markings. Excellent substance. Beau-
tiful, early blooming and flne for cutting. 15c each; $1.50
doz.

Rose Asli. (Metzner) According to Ridgway’s Color Chart, old
rose from tube to edges, in and out overlaid and blended
daphne pink and daphne red; base of petals strav/ yellow
dusted eugenia red. General effect, what is commonly
known as “Ashes of Roses.” Fine in its pastel colorings,
flne in the garden and flne as a cut flower. It has wonder-
ful decorative possibilities. Rose Ash is a wonderful
grower. One of the best gladiolus in existence. 50c each;
$5.00 doz.

One each of the above fourteen varieties of gladioli for $2.5 0.
One dozen each, (a wonderful collection) for $25.00.

PRIMULINUS HYBRIDS IN MIXTURE

Our stock of these dainty flowers is of excellent quality. The
shades run from the most delicate creams and pinks through the
light yellows and primrose to orange, with an occasional rose pink
and soft red.

We are offering these at twenty-flve for $1.00; 100 for $3.50.

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THE DAHLIA SOCIETIES

The American Dahlia Society, The Dahlia
Society of California or the Dahlia Society of
Southern California. Each one is a splendid or-
ganization of real flower lovers. Their meetings
are very interesting and instructive. Each one
publishes an official publication, “The Bulletin”,
which contains much dahlia news, is sent free to
members who also receive a card which entitles
them to all the privileges of the society.

The dues are |2.00 a year each. We invite
you to become a member of any or all of them
and shall be pleased to receive your application.

“THE FLOWER GROWER’’

Subscribe for “The Flower Grower”, published
at Calcium, N. Y., “For all who grow flowers.”
$1.50 per year, three years for $3.50.

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