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Isabel Street

BETTY AUSTIN Cactus (see natural color reproduction from a photograph on front cover page). A

lovely variety that is in a class by itself. Color yellow at base of petal, blending to

rosy carmine and rose, yellow at tips; reflex rose. A combination at once pleasing and
effective. The flowers are of good size and splendid form, borne erect to facing on long stiff, slender stems, well above
the foliage. An early, free and continuous bloomer. The plant is dwarf, 3 to 4 ft. high, of branching habit. A wonder-
ful commercial cut flower and an ideal garden plant. It is entirely distinct and will find its way into every collection.
Roots, $5.00 each.

IS ABEL STREET Decorative. A grand new variety that has attracted the greatest attentions of

visitors at our farms and wherever exhibited. The flowers are large, extremely full

to the center, while the outer petals reflex to the stem. Color at base bright yellow,
shading to bright rose red, with white tips; reflex pale pink. The flowers are cf heavy texture and borne facing on
long cane stiff stems. The plant is strong, vigorous, of upright branching habit, 5 to 6 ft. high, producing the big long
stem, blooms freely and continuously. A wonderful exhibition and commercial variety that should be in every
collection. An acquisition to every garden, strong plants $2.00. Roots until exhausted, $3.00 each.

SPECIAL OFFER. One each of the 4 Colored Cover Dahlias, Betty Austin, Rosalia Styles, Isabel Street and
Colossal pink, $14.50.

N thanking our friends and customers for their generous patronage in the past; we also want to extend a cordial
invitation to visit our farms next September and October.

We wish every dahlia lover could have seen our fields the past season. “The finest ever” was the unani-
mous opinion of the tens of thousands of visitors. And truly never before were they quite so fine; one hundred
(100) acres of the World’s Best Dahlias. The hot dry weather seemed to bring out the very finest shades, tints,
and colors, and such profusion. We devote acres just to trial grounds, not only to thoroughly test out all varieties,
but for the benefit and pleasure of all “dahlia enthusiasts.”

On the following pages will be found the plain truth describing them as they grow with us, and the average
color; for flowers vary in color at different seasons, on different soils, in different climates and under different
conditions, so we take our colors at midseason.

We are glad to note the craze for size alone has about run out. A Dahlia now must have more than size
to commend it. Of course we all like to exhibit a flower larger than ever before shown, but, nothing can take
the place of those brilliantly colored beauties, or those exquisitely formed, delicately tinted, medium or even
small sized flowers, with good stiff slender stems, that lend themselves most admirably to all kinds of decorations—
garden, home, hall, business establishment or personal adornment. For after all it is only natural to love the
beautiful and artistic, rather than the Bizarre.

THE PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS ARE THE LARGEST IN THE WORLD and have the largest and
best equipped warehouse and storage cellar, a section of which is shown above. It contains 11,288 sq. ft. of floor
space and 125,420 cubic feet of space. It is built of concrete, with an electric light plant attached, and a heating
plant located 75 ft. away.

are located at Williamstown Junction, on the Atlantic City branch of the
OUR MAIN FARMS eading R. R., Ferry foot of Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, one mile south
of the famous White Horse Pike from Philadelphia to Atlantic City, also 214 miles by direct road from Berlin.
We cordially invite all to visit and see for themselves the LARGEST DAHLIA FARMS IN THE WORLD—
THE HOME OF THE WORLD’S BEST DAHLIA.
ORDER EARLY It will greatly facilitate shipments if orders are sent in early. We aim to send out
orders the same or the next day after receipt, but during the rush season this is im-
possible—hence the advisability of ordering early. If you so desire we will reserve and send at planting time or
any date you name, otherwise orders go out at once weather permitting.

Guarantee. We guarantee every plant, bulb or root sent out by us to be just as represented, absolutely true
to name, reach destination safely in perfect condition, and prove entirely satisfactory; we will cheerfully replace
any that should prove otherwise. You run absolutely no risk in ordering from us.

Terms. Cash with order. Remittances may be made by Bank Draft, Post Office or Express Money Order,
or Registered Letter at our expense and our risk.

Forwarding. Dahlia Roots and Plants are sent by mail postpaid at prices named herein. By express
Dahlias are billed at “2nd class’ rates and in most cases are one-third (24) or 334 per cent. less than regular
merchandise rates.

Errors. While we exercise every care, errors may occur occasionally. In such a case kindly notify us at once,
and correction will be promptly and cheerfully made.

Name and Address. Be sure and write name and address plainly on each order or communication.

Reference. Berlin National Bank, Berlin, N. J.

Address all orders or communications to

PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS - Berlin Post Office, N. J.

ZEUS 21-101. Decorative-Paeony. The illustration gives only the form of this largest and most wonderful of
——— all Dahhas. This bloom was 104% inches in diameter and 5 inches deep. It has not only size and a cane
stiff stem, but beautiful form as shown by the photograph. The color is a wonderfully rich glowing red, each petal
distinctly tipped yellow. A giant without a trace of heaviness. So artistically built and richly colored that it
attracts, it holds, it fascinates. The plant is medium dwarf, 3 to 4 ft. high, as we grew it in field; strong, sturdy,
healthy and vigorous. A free and continuous bloomer. The demand was insistent and we reluctantly booked a
few orders for plants for June 1st delivery at $15.00 each. We will accept a few more orders which will be filled in

| NEW INTRODUCTIONS FOR 1923

DREAM GIRL 19-13. Decorative. An exquisite new variety with an entirely new color combination that
has attracted the greatest attention. Pale lemon yellow at base of petal, shading to rosy
red at tips; reflex pale pink and white. The flowers are of good size, of beautiful, regular form and borne welly
above foliage on straight stiff stems. <A fine dwarf branching grower, 3 to 4 feet. One of the loveliest of all dahlias
and entirely distinct. An acquisition. Roots $5.00 each.

IDA FRIES 19-98. Paeony. Very bright and attractive. Brilliant crimson, shaded plum, tipped lighter,
making it very effective. The petals are beautifully irregular. Stems stiff holding the flowers
well above the foliage. A fine grower and free bloomer. Roots $1.00 each.

JANE HALL Decorative. A grand decorative of massive build on erect stems. The petals reflex to the
———— stem, while there are many more to open at the center. Color, clear buff yellow, with a
bronzy suffusion on the outer petals, which sets off the bright high full center. The plant is an early and con-
tinuous bloomer. When disbudded and from a little distance they resemble thase huge yellow chrysanthemums.
Roots $1.00 each. ;

We guarantee the description of every dahlia described in this catalogue
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MOTHER 21-104. Hybrid Cactus. <A glance at the illustration above, reproduced from a photograph, will
tell the whole story of its name. It is so symbolic. Pure white with the slightest tint of color.
It is large, so full, and carried proudly on an erect stem. The stem is well supplied with healthy green foliage,
giving a still more striking resemblance to that old fashioned Mother. It is going to be universally grown—for
exhibition, cut flowers and the garden. The plant is a strong sturdy grower and a free and continuous bloomer.
Plants only ready in May, $5.00 each. All orders filled in rotation.

KATHRYN DONGES Hybrid Cactus. The greatest of all yellows. The size is immense. 9 to 10

inches and deep with a full high center, always full in marked contrast to yellow

King, which it resembles, only in form, being more than twice the size and such stems 2 to 5 feet long and as

straight and erect as an indian spear. Wherever shown it has been acknowledged the greatest yellow cactus in

existence. The plant is 5 to 6 feet high and branching a truly colossal dahlia, beautiful form and soft color, with
the numerous long narrow petals, that there is no heaviness. Stock limited, while it lasts. Roots $5.00 each.

KISSIMMEE 19-30. Ball. A marvelously colored variety, with such regular form, full high center petals,
Qe reflexing to the stem, that Prof. Norton considered it the best of its class. A wonderful blend-

ing of shades and tints, with such a luminous sheen. Color yellow, shading to flesh, tipped ochre, reflex pale

amaranth pink; as the petals are semi-quilled, the color effect is most pleasing and effective. Roots $2.00 each.

LILY LAWRENCE Hybrid Decorative. A lovely new type with irregular petals, twisted and whorled

——_—_—___—_____—_~" turbine like. The flowers are large and extremely full, with high pointed center.

Color light yellow, outer petals suffused jasper red, reflex lighter, Plant strong, 3 to 4 feet, branching and an

early and free bloomer on good stiff stems. An acquisition. Roots $5.00 each.

MANATEE DPeccrative. Unique in form and massive in build, being extremely full, with full high center,
and the petals are finely cleft. Also distinct in color; yellow overlaid flame scarlet, back petals
darker, reflex lighter. The plant is a dwarf sturdy grower, producing the flowers freely on erect stiff stems. A
popular Autumn shade as a cut flower and an ideal garden plant. Roots $2.50 each.

and will replace, free of charge, any variety that does not give satisfaction.
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CLAIRE KULP 19-71. Hybrid Cactus. A cross of Kalif and Mrs. C. H. Breck. An entirely distinct
acquisition having the size of Kalif on a rigid, upright, but slender stem. Color rich
cardinal red shaded garnet, yellow at base and at tip of petals, as shown in photograph above. Plant is strong,
vigorous, 5 to 6 feet high and a free and continuous bloomer. The first flowers are solid red, midseason like above
and late, for it blooms until frost, show more yellow at base and tip of petal. Plants $1.00. Roots $2.00 each.

MRS. CAROLINE BRUNER 19-07. Decorative Paeony. A most popular variety of very large
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size, splendid form and produced freely on very long slender stems.
Color brilliant crimson shaded maroon, with flame and yellow at center and base of petals. Very beautiful and
striking. One of those varieties that is always in bloom and always beautiful. Roots $1.00 each.
MRS. C. B. GITHENS Decorative. A distinctly light and airily formed flower that coupled with its
chaste coloring appeals. Color, rose pink, tipped white; petals long, pointed,
reflexed, and slightly whorled, giving it a most artistically distinct formation and effect. Plant isa sturdy grower
of branching habit, with flowers held erect on cane stiff stems. An acquisition as a cut flower and for the garden. ®
Roots $5.00 each. :
MRS. LEO NIESSEN Hybrid Cactus. One of the very best commercial cut flowers. It is one of our
ee ~Plorida creations, that we have held and grown exclusively for cut flowers up to
the present time. Mrs. Niessen selected the variety to be honored with her name, late in the Season, when so
many varieties were coming open centered. The plants were then broad and completely covered with long stiff
stemmed, perfectly full flowers, of the most gorgeous Autumn shades. Color, yellow at base, suffused and heavily
tipped a rich bronzy red. It is one of our very best cut flower sellers and a wonderful garden plant. As we have
a fine stock we can offer them at $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50; 12 for $9.00.
MRS. S. L. AUSTIN 19-37. A grand Hybrid Cactus, of largest size, long stiff stems and purest white
TLL Colloe, A cies ot Wade clo Iyzoim arincl Ii, iKiveranee isaac that will become the
standard of its class. Plant, strong, vigorous and a profuse bloomer. Roots $2.00 each.

Our guarantee has no limit. Satisfied customers made us the largest in the world.

CRIMSON KING 21-21. Cactus. The illustration above gives a very good idea of this grand Cactus
Dahlia, so far as formation is concerned, but it must be seen to appreciate the dark
rich crimson color, full center and long rigid stem. The plant is a strong vigorous grower and a wonderful bloomer
late in the season when most cactus come open centered. It is one of our Florida productions that does even
better in the north than in the south. A cross of Yellow King and Norman and is far stronger than either parent.
The flowers are of perfect shape with long narrow, incurved and twisted petals; plants 4 feet high. Roots $2.00

Beach.

OLIVE NYCE Cactus. A splendid new cactus of large size and splendid form, with long pointed, slightly
incurved petals. Color yellow at center, shading to golden salmon, with a pink suffusion.
The plant is a strong vigorous grower with long stiff stem. Exhibition, cut flower and garden variety. Roots
$5.00 each.

PRISCILLA The most beautiful of all white Paeony Dahlias. The flowers are snow white, and most beauti-
fully formed, the snow white contrasting so exquisitely with the rich yellow center. The large
flowers are produced profusely and held erect on long slender but cane stiff stems. Especially fine for all floral
work, bouquets and the garden. Roots $1.00 each.

You can depend on every Dahlia ordered from us to give satisfaction.

Hybrid Cactus Dahlia, “BIANCA.” (See description on next page)

SARAH HARLEY Decorative. A superb new variety that-has made a place for itself in the cut flower
market. Color, rose pink, tipped white. Flowers large and held erect on long, cane
stiff-stems. Roots $2.00 each.

SENATOR BAIRD Decorative. Immense size and beautiful, regular form. Color rich glowing crim-
ee Son. The plant is strong, vigorous and produces the giant flowers erect on straight
stiff stems. An acquisition. Exhibition and garden. Roots $5.00 each.

SOPHY MOREY Cactus. Beautiful and effective. Color white, lightly overlaid phlox purple; outer
petals lighter. Flowers large, splendid form, with long, pointed incurved petals and
held erect on stiff stems. Plant, strong, branching and an early and continuous bloomer. Roots $2.00 each. @)

VERNA FOWLER Cactus. Light yellow, penciled and tipped pink and carmine. The plant is a very
Le Vigorous grower, 5 feet high and producing the flowers freely on long graceful stiff
stems. Bright and effective. Roots $1.00 each.

MARY DORR Cactus. Deep amaranth pink, with white tips and center. The flowers are large, with long
narrow, pointed, incurved petals. Splendid bloomer on fine stems. Exhibition, cut flower
and garden variety. This is a great improvement on Marg. Bouchon, which variety it will supersede. Roots
$2.00 each.

We not only deliver postpaid, but, guarantee safe arrival, in good condition.
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Cactus Dahlia, “CRYSTAL.”

(See description below)

New and Rare Cactus Dahlias

@ This collection embraces the World’s Best Cactus Dahlias. Not only the largest size but all types and good growers and
bloomers. Our stock is not only true to name but true to type. :

ALICE B. RAND. Bright carmine pink tinted lighter, Each DUCHESS OF MARLBORO. A magnificent cactus, most Each
very full up to frost. Fine form.................... $0.50 pleasing and effective; rich golden orange, overlaid sol-
; ferino. The flowers are of splendid form with long, nar-
AVALANCHE. Very large of heavy formation, pure row twisted incurved petals; large size and Seneca
white, produced on long cane stiff stems.............. .75 freely on long graceful stems........................ $0.50
BIANCA. A magnificent new hybrid cactus that is in a EDITH CARTER. A soft bright yellow, suffused and
class by itself, of giant size and splendid form. (See illus- heavily tipped bright rosy carmine. Of fine form, good
tration.) The color is white, suffused and overlaid an size and produced freely on long stiff stems. An unusu-
exquisite soft mauve pink. A strong vigorous grower of ally lovely variety. The plant is an early, free and con-
splendid habits and a very free bloomer. The gigantic UANELO HS) 10M MOyoVOOVA x. souk do mondo standout ohondoosdnouss we ~oUS
flowers are facing and held erect on long stiff stems.... 1.00 EXCELSIOR. A splendid deep rich marcon of large size
BREN De ap eee on long stiff stems. A good grower and free bloomer.... —_.50
- Rich crimson, shaded maroon, pinkish white at : : ;
base of petals. Flowers are large with 1oae Evie fie FLORID. pent Baer beautiful flowers with long Be
curved petals. A strikingly handsome flower that should narrow petals; borne on long SHSIRES PP ae eee
1S) shal CAVSTAY COMMUTE)... v5 oe on os gn ou onan canscnase .35 FRANCIS WHITE. A splendid new white cactus of ex-
quisite form with long narrow incurved and twisted
CARTER-BRECK. A cross of Edith Carter and Mrs. C. petals. Large size, 5 to 7 inches across, borne on long
H. Breck. Color bright yellow at base, shading to richest graceful stems. Color pure white shading to sulphur at
carmine crimson. Beautiful form, profuse............ 1.00 centre. An early and extremely profuse bloomer. One
CRSA, © nif F 5 s ; of the best for garden and exhibition................. .35
- ne of the very finest, clear soft pink cactus. . :
Flowers are of large size with long narrow TCE REA petals Po Nils BES: Flowers oi eae ee: . oripoeed a
and full centres. A strong vigorous grower and profuse aaa Siler ae deel enen Puke ie IM 4 f Bee Neitees
bloomer. An excellent variety for exhibition and garden. _.50 Scar ag aT era BE OTA) Stele ae aaet he
shade varieties. Should be in every collection........ .50
Decision. A fine cactus, with long narrow incurved petals. GEN. SIR DOUGLAS HAIG. Light pink, of beautiful
Color deep yellow at center shading to golden bronze.... —.75 form, with long narrow incurved petals, large and fine 1.00

and to grow, be true to name, and give entire satisfaction.

“RUBE GIRL." (See description opposite)
GOLDEN WEST CACTUS. See Bee COS on colored Fach

insert pages. .

IRENE SATIS. en erpinon esti oes immense size,
with long pointed petals. Color lemon yellow shaded
golden bronze; stiff stems..

Jenny Wren. A fine shade a altos, -seeivoare saath over-
laid pink. An excellent exhibition variety. . a
Jupiter. Immense size, with long, narrow, incurv wen petals

Color rich bronze, penciled crimson. hain op ome

LUMESCH. A cross of Mme. A. Lumiere and Mme.
Eschenauer. A most beautiful and distinct variety of
hybrid cactus form. The color is white suffused pink,
heav ily shaded carmine. A popular color combination,
that is pleasing and effective. An early and free bloomer

Marguerite Bouchon. A magnificent large full flower.
Centre pure white, outer petals a brilliant yet soft violet
rose tipped white. A strong grower producing the flow-
ers freely on long rigid yet graceful stems. ............

Melody. Very large, with long narrow incurved petals.

Yellow tipped white .

Milton Howard. hemes: pleasing and distinct new Cactus
Dahlia that appeals to all. Color clear seas upped
white. A fine exhibition variety .

MME. ESCHENAUER. An ideal 1 Dahlia oF Se tiiae|
merit. Most pleasing and effective color, being yellow at
base of petals, passing to creamy white, suffused and
tipped pale lilac, Delicate and chaste.

Mme. Henri Cayeux. Clear pink, finite ¢ to white at the
tips. Long slender petals. <A strong grower and ex-
tremely profuse bloomer. We consider this an improve-
ment on Marguerite Bouchon in that it is a stronger
grower, more profuse bloomer and ries the flowers
on long straight stems..

MODEL. A beautiful cactus of iets for m and color-
ing, being a clear yellow, passing to rose; very distinct
and effective. A strong grower and an early, free and
continuous bloomer. . Pb ortae Ceuteediiedie omer es

MRS. C.G.WYATT. The best all around white cactus,
a strong vigorous grower, producing the beautiful snow
white flowers profusely on long stiff stems. Beautiful
form with long narrow incurved petals...

Mrs. T. A. Munro. Immense exhibition out with fone

narrow incurved petals. Color esse, golden SIO
shading to richest golden bronze.

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NANTWICH. One of the very finest of the incurved
petaled cactus. It is a strong vigorous grower of upright
habit and the flowers are produced freely on good stiff
stems. A beautiful golden orange shading deeper at the

NORMAN.
Beale: A siendid exhibition flower.
son.

PEGASSUS. ted with sles Pointed: incurved arsetals,
Color yellow, suffused coral red, sunting Hehten, toward
tips. Fine exhibition variety.. my Ne : j

PIERROT. Immense size with very long incurved fetus:
deep amber, distinctly tipped white, sometimes solid
amber. A magnificent exhibition and garden variety.
It is a very strong vigorous grower, producing the giant
flowers profusely on very long slender graceful stems.. ..

QUAKER CITY. A fine new cactus of a most unique and
attractive form. The flowers are large and each of the
broad pointed petals is supplemented with 3 to 6 narrow
pointed petals, giving it a most artistic effect. Color
clear primrose yellow. A profuse bloomer.

RHEINISCHER FROHSINN. Rich crimson carmine,
white at base of pelts: distinct and ee: large size and
fine form. : ;

RUBE GIRL. A remar Leslie i onzy or Bp abeeraave, Srey,
variety that has forged to the front as a garden plant, and
is especially valuable as a commercial cut flower. Color
soft yellow, suffused, overlaid and tipped coral red, giving
the flower a bronzy effect, that lights up wonderfully
under artificial light. The plant is semi-dwarf (4 feet),
of branching habit, and an early and extremely free
bloomer, producing the always perfect flowers facing on
long, slender stiff stems (see illustration opposite). ....

Ruth Gleadell. Lemon pellet: shading to buff, suffused
and tipped pale lilac rose . F

SUNSET. One of the best off. the iba onzy Nsuseraat SCS
Yellow at base of petals, shading to bright Apricot; full
and free, with stiff stems. A fine garden and cut flower ..

Sweet Briar. Clear pink, without shade or blemish; fine
form with long narrow incurved petals .. ;

WACHT AM RHINE. Soft hydrangea pink, Bain to
white at centre. A most striking flower with deeply
cleft petals. A strong vigorous grower and profuse
bloomer, on long slender stiff stems...................

Immense size, with long narrow incurved
Color, rich crim-

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Special Offer.—One root each of the above new and rare

Cactus Dahlias.
for $21.00.

Colossal Cactus Dahlias

These grand varieties are of giant size, having long

petals, approaching the hybrid cactus in form.

ATTRACTION. Large, elegant flower of a clear lilac rose,
borne on long stiff stems and a Dahlia of Senucuel
merit. A true paeony-cactus type..

COLOSSAL PEACE. A massive cactus of the Kalif for m
and size, often measuring eight inches across. Later in
the season when flower shows a centre it is a wonderful
paeony Dahlia. Color creamy white at centre, shading
violet rose with lighter tips. The plant is a very strong
vigorous grower, of branching Pre an early and Bra:
fuse bloomer on long stems. :

ETENDARD deLYON. Very large size, with ky y abeee
and great substance. Color rich plum. The giant
flowers are produced iieelve on rigid erect stems. Ex-
hibition and garden........

GEO. WALTERS. Flowers of immense size.
coppery old gold, tinting to buff at the center.
acquisition. .

Color a ah
A great
KALIF. A very esi pure scarlet red. A strong plant,

producing the giant flowers freely on long stiff stems.

This is undoubtedly the most popular red Cactus Dahlia
today and one that gives universal satisfaction .

MRS. WARNAAR. One of the best of the Holland pro-
ductions. Of mammoth size, fine form and substance.
Color, creamy white with apple blossom suffusion. An
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Steffenson

MARY STEFFENSON The natural color reproduction from a photograph gives only an idea of the

delicate loveliness of this wonderful variety—the most delicately beautiful

dahlia in existence. The color, at base, citron yellow, outer half creamy white;
both yellow and white mottled and overspread with rosolane pink. Many petals showing faint yellow along midvein.
All dusted over with tiny glistening crystal like particles as of gold dust. Form full and graceful. Size large 7 inches
and more across, with great depth. Petals recurved, acummate, none cleft; edges generally rolled in; slightly whorled
or twisted tips. Blooms, erect to facing on cane stiff stems, well above foliage.

The plant is a strong vigorous grower of branching habit, producing the large, perfectly full flowers freely, on
long, cane stiff stems until frost. Height 5 to 6 feet.

Mary Steffenson is entirely distinct from any other Dahlia and we only wish every reader could have seen our
plants last October and the wonderful buckets of cut blooms in our cut flower cellar. They take on extra color and
size as the season advances in marked contrast to most Dahlias. How they enjoy the cool October weather.

They should be planted late as the lovely tints do not develop perfectly in hot dry weather. They should have
thorough cultivation and be disbudded. The buds are very long, slim and pointed. Roots, $2.00 each.

SPECIAL OFFER. We will send one strong root each of Mary Steffenson, Queen Elizabeth and Golden
West Cactus for $2.50.

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GOLDEN WEST CACTUS See color illustration above, reproduced froma photograph. This

is a California variety that is in a class by itself, in its color—that

rich golden, bronzy yellow, with the scarlet shading at the base
of the petals and the center. It is a wonderful grower, strong and sturdy, with heavy, clean healthy leaves, and branch-
ing habit, producing the large flowers freely on long, stiff stems. The flower is large, 6 to 8 inches across, the outer
petals reflexing somewhat, and a full high center, making it very deep. If properly grown and disbudded, it is a
winner for exhibition, a wonder as a garden plant, and the best of its class and color for commercial cut flowers. The
past season fully demonstrated the superiority of this variety, as we could at no time supply the demand for cut
blooms. Should be in every collection. Roots 50 cents; $5.00 per doz.

Announcement

To the thousands of visitors at our farms who were so anxious to purchase the giant new dahlia, 21,106, we wish
to announce that it has been named ‘‘Rodman Wanamaker” and advance orders can now be booked for delivery,
Spring, 1924, at $15.00 each. All orders will be filled strictly in rotation.

_ Visit our show rooms and trial grounds next September and October. Open daily and Sunday, Sept. 1st. until
frost.

NIBELUNGENHORT. Immense flowers, 7 to 8 inches
across, rich golden apricot, suffused old rose. The plant
is also a giant, being very strong and vigorous, pro-
ducing the massive flowers early and freely on very long
stiff stems. It is entirely distinct, does well everywhere
and should be in every garden collection. It is a fine
CRAB OMMOM WAINANZ 5 monn cs cu aooe od Ae oh bean ad en as cns. $0.75

WASHINGTON CITY. Snow white, of beautiful form
and borne on long stems. The flowers are of enormous
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WODAN. Old gold at centre, shading to a salmon rose.
This variety is in a class by itself, in-so-far as it is an ex-
tremely vigorous, almost rampant, grower, producing the
big flowers profusely on very long stems. One of the best.

YELLOW KING. One of the largest of all cactus Dahlias,
being of gigantic size and of the finest new cactus. Color
light yellow, tinting to cream at the tips, giving it a
most pleasing effect. The immense flowers are borne on
long stiff but slender stems. The plant is a strong and
sturdy grower and a free and continuous bloomer under
all conditions, making it one of the most reliable for all
purposes. Should be in every collection... .... 50

Special Offer.—One root each of above 10 Colores! Chaser
Dahlias, carefully labeled, by Parcel Post, prepaid, for $8.50.

Select Standard Cactus
Dahlias

The following embraces the very best standard Cactus varieties.
We have grouped them as the best for general cultivation, from
our observations in the fields. We offer them with the utmost
confidence that they will give the greatest satisfaction to Dahlia
lovers who want the very best in quantity. These varieties can
be depended upon to give an abundance of bloom for all general

Each

2.00

purposes. For exhibitions we would refer to the New and Rare
and Colossal, cactus varieties. Each
Burbank. Vivid cardinal red, long stems.............. $0.25
CANDEUR. Large white, a strong vigorous grower, and

an early and profuse bloomer. Long stiff stems....... .50
Celia. Rich pink, a fine free bloomer................. .25
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CLAUDIUS. Very large, soft cardinal red; long narrow

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COCKATOO. Clear yellow, tinted fawn, tipped white.

Very large, of fine form and a profuse bloomer........ .35
COMRADE. A very pleasing variety of dwarf branchin

habit, producing the clear salmon pink flowers freely on

stiff stems well above the foliage....-................ 15
COUNTESS of LONSDALE. Yellow, suffused salmon

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CREPUSCLE. Yellow, shaded deep orange. The flowers

are very large, of good form and a very profuse bloomer

for solargea flower. The plant is a strong vigorous grow-

er of medium height and a very reliable and continuous

bloomer’ ee ee renee, are Wyn On en reN ey Cram Sv NE e365
DAISY STAPLES. Mauve pink; medium size, fine form.

Profuse bloomer with good stems .................... .20
EFFECTIVE. Primrose, shade amber; small size on long

slender, stiff stems. Very profuse bloomer............ .25
ELECTRIC. This is one of the most charming varieties.

The color is rich clear canary yellow, each petal heavily

tipped white; delicate and chaste. The flowers are large

and finely formed with incurved petals............... .50
Elsa. White, suffused yellow, overlaid pink and edged

carmine rose. Very effective and pleasing............ .25
Faunus. Yellow, shading to rosy scarlet, long pointed

oss, JN loeriuhgtiell sito Sen cook snoounbonsnueanades AH
Flame. Bright flame color, long narrow petals.......... .20
Floradora. Pure garnet, fine form, profuse............ .20
Gabriel. Salmon scarlet tipped white............... .20
Gaillard. Vivid vermilion, fine form; stiff stems....... .20
General Buller. Very bold and striking. Rich velvety

maroon, shading to crimson, tipped white; a profuse

bloomer on stiff stems, well above the foliage.......... .20
GENERAL PERSHING. A very large creamy white hy-

brid cactus, with curved and twisted petals. A strong

vigorous grower and profuse bloomer. Color white with

cream shadings at centre.......... > 235

Cactus Dahlia, “LAWINE.”

(See description below)

GOLDEN EAGLE. Very large, bright yellow suffused rose
fawn. The petals are long, narrow and pointed. Pro-
duced on extremely long graceful stems. profuse
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GRAPHIC, Richest crimson, shaded maroon, tipped
white. Long pointed incurved petals. A beautiful flower,

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HARLEQUIN. Bright carmine, edged and tipped white ..
H. H. Thomas. One of the finest forms of the incurved

cactus type. Flowers are very large with numerous long

narrow incurved petals. A beautiful deep rich crimson.

A strong vigorous grower. One of the best exhibition

VATICLICS: ANG. AU ea eee ri etn Maer Sone nt ces eee ee any
H. Shoesmith. Vermilion; long narrow petals; fine...
H. W. Sillem. Large bright crimson..................
Iolanthe. Very large, long quilled incurved petals. Deep

coral red, tipped pol A strong vigorous grower with

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J. B. Briant. Very large, soft yellow, a fine exhibition
variety; petals long, narrow and incurved............

J.H. JACKSON. Still one of the best and most reliable of
the so called black Dahlias; rich velvety maroon, shaded
black. A fine large flower and a free bloomer..........

KRIEMHILDE. Deep cerise pink, tinting to creamy
pink at centre. A distinct and valuable variety as the
flowers keep a long time after cutting................

LAWINE. A magnificent flower on long stems. A large
white, lightly suffused pink. A strong vigorous grower,
early and profuse bloomer. One of the best for commer-
cial cut flowers and for the garden. (See cut above)...

LIBELLE. Another grand variety of medium size, a
profuse bloomer. Color a beautiful aster purple; very
Ioan a ea Se eeds cobs holsobtds boda bel aitn

Lyric. Rich yellow, shaded bronzy red; very fine......

Magnificent. Large, yellow shaded bronze............

MARJORIE CASTLETON. The best standard pink
Cactus Dahlia. It is much softer than most of the pinks,
and is an early, continuous bloomer. The color is soft
rosy pink, tinting lighter toward the centre. Itis a very
rapid grower, with good stems and keeps well after
cutting. (See illustration, page 10) ..................

MARY PURRIER. A splendid bright red, of large size and
long narrow incurved petals; stiff stems..............

Milicent. Orange carmine, very fine.........

Miss London. A very large and beautifully blended ex-
hibition cactus. Color deep rose tinged yellow........

Each

50
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25
35

These are made up of choicest varieties that we grow in quantity.

T. G. BAKER. Very large, finely formed flowers Each

on long stiff stems. One of the best yellow. .. $0.35
The Quaker. A fine exhibition cactus, white
suffused flesh pink, beautiful and chaste... ... 35
Thos. Oberlin. Very large fine flower, with long
incurved petals. Color intense scarlet....... .35
Vanguard. Soft pink, long narrow incurved
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Vater Rhein. Yellow shaded golden brenze.. .35

Special Offer.—One each of the 62 Selected
Standard Cactus Dahlias, strong roots, by Parcel
Post, prepaid, for $16.00.

Collarette Dahlias

A most uniquely distinct class or type, that has be-
come quite popular. Every collection should include
one or more of them. The flowers are single with a
smaller row of small or collar petals. These collar
petals are generally distinct in color from the outer row.

We know these will please you and add to the attrac-
tiveness of your collection.

Albert Maumene. Velvety crimson purple, Each
margined white, collarette white... .......... $0.25

ARDEN. Very rich and effective deep golden
yellow, blotched vivid orange Cae collar

“MARJORIE CASTLETON."

MISS STREDWICK. Very large, with jong: narrow poe
fine form. Rose tinting lighter at center . , Be

Mrs. Chas. Scott. A'*fine bronzy SeSlleney Lees Bnely
formed, and a profuse bloomer. Always full at centre .

Mrs. F. C. Stoop. enlace pure Os a free e bloomer
on stiff stems. . 5 6

Mrs. H. J. ioe Scarlet Sager SAR

MRS. REGINALD BAILEY. Large size, ‘itera fies
with long narrow incurved Se always full centre.
Color brilliant carmine crimson.

MRS. SEAL. A very striking ere that j is torent sigh
mired by many. The flowers are large, deep maroon,
tipped light rose and white. The colors are so har.
moniously blended and it is such a profuse bloomer that
it will be a valuable Sain to those that like varie-
gated or multi-colored flowers. :

Mrs. Stephens. Soft primrose, a ioreem re

Mrs. Henry Wirth. Deep red, very free isteannene

Morning Glow. Soft golden yellow, tipped Ey radleise
Large, fine form and profuse.

Pink Pearl. Bright rose pink, tipped ites Bie Risse 2 an
early and profuse bloomer . Aart

Prima Donna. A finely evra mire rie Bit

QUEEN OF HEARTS. A beautiful pure Fate sith
yellow at base of petals, pees! it a most lovely and
effective flower . :

Red Admiral. Vivid enter lesaya narrow sp Hatt perais

REINE CAYEUX. Rich glowing cardinal red. An early
and extremely profuse bloomer, with E000 stems. A
grand garden and cut flower variety... ,

Rev. T. W. Jamison. Very large, win long naneass
petals; a strong vigorous grower with pes stems, color
soft salmon pink, suffused lilac . ; notin ast

Ruth Forbes. Large, deep pink, long SiGe,

SEQUOIA. Large golden bronze, fine esata itesayg stiff
stems. A BOOB eae and profuse bloomer. One of
the best. : D raduth ssn:

Stormer. Deep ay car abana eal. Rae ‘isan 2

SUCCESS. One of the best for garden or Sra oiont Sex:
yellow with long pointed vee an PGA free and con-
tinuous bloomer on long stems. . kta ie ET

(See descriplion on page 9)

Each

. $0.35

JOVORHEE RENO oo Rive Sau deiah dt curmec nas on CRS)

Atglen. Rich maroon, tipped pests AS oe ob ore ame)
Banker. Rich scarlet, collar Pe scarlet, ty ueped

yellow. cenoes , 25
DIAMENT. ves) ie xen vateeoe violet, milan

light rose, very distinct and effective... .. asks)
DORIAN. Rich crimson, shaded maroon; collar oe

suffused crimson....... 35

ELGRAVE. Duplex collarette, most novel and 1 effective,
with two or more rows of petals: rich maroon, collar
petals maroon, heavily tipped white.................. .25

FAYETTE. Another duplex collarette, i scarlet with

light yellow collar petals at base of each petal. The
plant is a strong vigorous grower and free bloomer. Fine
for garden or cutting, very striking and effective....... .25

Henri Farman. Yellow blotched red; cream collar, aeey
pretty.. ae 25

MARLEY. Clear light cpa, y yellows a finer puercty for
cutting; very effective. . ; 25

MAURICE REVOIRE. Rich crimson maroon, aie
collar. Plant is a strong veces ees and ‘profuse
lollorornaisie, WENT CHET oo koe on on cneononesercn bean 2

Mme. F. G. Bruant. Very ie rich pigclvcey. maroon,

with white collar; rich and striking . . wedewedogsne AS
Mons. L. Ferard. Rich rosy crimson, edged and marked

white. Large collar petals same colors . ars 25
PRINCE CARNIVAL. Bey dateesn and fine. Soft ee

red with light collar....... 25

Special Offer.—One root of each of the 14 Select Collar-
ette Dahlias described above for $3.00.

New and Superb Decorative
Dahlias

This is a remarkable collection of the World’s Best Decoratives.

ALASKA. One of the very finest white decorative dahlias. Each
Flowers of large size, finest form and borne erect on
rigid stems. Exhibition or cut flower . . $0.75
Amoralls. Very large, soft yellow, on site stiff ante 1.00
AYESHA. Immense size, clear light yellow, of usenet
regular form. The plant is a very strong vigorous
grower and free bloomer. Fine for garden, exhibition
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We grow cut blooms of Gladiolas for the cut flower trade.

New Decorative Dahlia, ‘‘OCTOBER.”

Berch von Heemsteede.

Pure yellow, suffused a golden
bronze;

petals beautifully twisted and whorled, large

hile Pottalon nase Geioe! oe Ga eaRih on culidlos auasus oo x

BREAK O’DAY. A new giant flowered Dahlia that should
be in every collection. Its immense size is relieved by
a beautiful irregular formation and its soft color. A
delicate clear sulphur yellow, tinting to sulphur white
at the tips. The petals are of great substance, illumi-
nated by a satiny sheen, giving the flowers a waxy
appearance. A strong vigorous grower and free bloomer
with long erect stems. An acquisition...............

BRECKLOIT. A new creation that will soon find its way
into every dahlia garden. Color a rich velvety crimson,
shading to maroon. Flowers large 6 to 8 inches and held
facing on stiff erect stems well above the foliage. The
plant is a strong vigorous grower, of branching habit
aud a extremely early and profuse bloomer. Height

Breeze Lawn. Dazzling vermilion, of immense size, per-
fect form, and full center. Early and profuse bloomer ..

Bronze Ayesha. A rich bronzy brown sport of Ayesha.
Very large and fine form, exhibition or garden.........

Each

. $0.50

(See descriplion, page 14)

Challenge. A very striking new decorative. Flowers
large, yellow at the base, shading to bronzy red, tipped
rich velvety oriental red. A fine grower and a good
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CHARLES LAWRENCE. One of our new Florida pro-
ductions, No. D. 2. This is the immense rich crimson
decorative that attracted so much attention the past
two years, at our farms, and at our exhibitions, at Wana-
maker’s, in Philadelphia. Color, full crimson, richly
shaded. Size, 7 to 8 inches across and 3 to 4 inches
deep; of great substance and a good keeper. It is of
splendid form, with full high center, and as it develops,
the outer petals reflex to the stem.

A wonderfully strong, vigorous grower, of branching
habit, with dark glossy green foliage, showing its rugged
constitution. The giant flowers are produced, freely and
continuously, on long erect stems, with the flowers facing
boldy. Height, 5 feet. Stock limited..............+-

CHIEFTAIN. Clear light red, heavily streaked and
splashed canary yellow; some flowers all red; very
large and attractive... 1.1.0... eee ee ee ee ee nee ts

COPPER. Broad, fluffy, twisted petals of a beautiful
copper shade, tinting with bronze and apricot. Large

75 size flower on stiff stem.... 0.6... ee ee ee eee et tee

1.00

Each

. $0.75

5.00

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See page 24 for description of Peacock’s collection of 12 Best Gladiolas.

New Decorative Dahlia, “SHEBA.”

Darlene. An extremely early and profuse bloomer.
Habit dwarf and branching. Color clear pure pink;
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Esther Gale. A new snow white of splendid form and an
extremely profuse bloomer, fine for garden...........

Fackel. A lovely color combination; rich golden scarlet,
tipped golden yellow, An early and profuse bloomer:
one of the loveliest of the Autumn shades. Small but fine.

FANTASIE. A new acquisition that promises to become
a universal favorite. The flowers are very large, ex-
quisite form and coloring. The color is entirely new
and distinct, being salmon shaded blue. It is a very
PIOLUSesb OOM cea ee Beton boutitiaaeebertie

FLAMINGO. This is the genuine Flamingo and red as it
should be. Besides being a brilliant red, it is of immense
size with long twisted and curled petals, giving it a most
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GLORY of ARGONNE. The most beautiful pink and
white show dahlia grown. Color, delicate violet rose
shading to white at center, perfect, even form on erect
stem. One of our best, and fine for cut flower and ex-
hibition opps. stk we a) Oe Oren Mic ann oat

HARVEST MOON. A wonderful clear pure yellow of good
SUAS Eval MNS HOI. os 5 5S do du ba bano do on ue oaAn ae nb AL

Each

$0.35

1.00

2.00

Sis

1.50

(See description, page 15)

HELEN DURNBAUGH. A wonderful new mauve pink, Each
of largest size and great substance. The plant is a strong
vigorous grower and free bloomer on long stiff stems.

One of the very best.......... SON Hide que ne 4 SULA)

Herr Hohenzollern. It is a new variety that will be
grown universally as soon as the large, dark velvety red

flowers are seen.............. 1.00

HOCHSAI. Very large and borne facing on stiff stems.
Color soft scarlet tinting lighter at LIED SY. ree wee te ee SUN

HORTULANUS FIET. One of the loveliest Dahlias
that ever came from Holland. The color is a creamy-
salmon, shading to soft yellow. The flowers are large,

and the formation and stems are both excellent. Free
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HORTULANUS WITTE. Very
good stems, one of the best. . ..

IMMOKALEE. Entirely distinct. Color nopal red in
heavy mottling and suffusions over underlying analine
yellow. Perfect decorative form, with edges of petals
inrolled, trowel like; rounded tips, some shallow, not
notched; under petals opening in trumpet form. Bloom
held facing on splendid stems, well above the foliage. A
strong, healthy vigorous grower of medium height,
branching and a free bloomer.......................

1.00
large, pure white; with Me

Visit The Peacock Dahlia Farms next September and Octo ber. Largest in the World.

Decorative Dahlia, ‘JOHN WANAMAKER"

INSULINDE. The finest and most artistic Dahlia of Each

distinct form with petals twisted and curled. Stems are
two to three feet long, and flowers 9 to 10 inches across.
Color, a rich saffron yellow shaded russet orange. One

of, if not the grandest of Holland’s introductions....... $2.50

JANE SELBY. One of the largest of all Dahlias. A
delicate mauve pink of great substance and beautiful
formation. The plant is a strong grower, producing the
giant flowers on long stiff stems well above the foliage.
A great acquisition and a flower that should be in every
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John Wanamaker (see illustration above). One of the
loveliest formed, no two petals cr flowers just alike.
Color soft orchid pink. An extremely early and profuse
bloomer. Should be disbudded to give large long stem
flowers wey her dorset ee org ee ee, ent Ona. eh

Jonkheer Boreel. Soft yellow, shading to golden amber.
Large, splendid form on long stiff stems. Exhibition
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KATHERINE DE LA MARE. Color is clear yellow at
base of petals, passing to primrose, overlaid and suffused
pink, shading to rose at tips of the outer petals. The
flowers are of beautiful form and quite large, about 6 to
8 inches, and are produced on long erect stems, facing.
A strong vigorous, branching, upright grower.........

Kiffin Rockwell. Rich golden orange, sometimes tippe
white. A large finely formed flower, a free bloomer on
Kovaves SIGNS, 4. bang cacnoc

The Home of the World’s Best Dahlias.

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KING ALBERT.
flower. Large, finely formed, rich royal purple.
a strong vigorous grower and free bloomer......

Le Armour. Fine form, on good stems, color deep pink ..

L. KRAMER PEACOCK. The ideal white decorative for
garden or cutting. The flowers are large, of perfect form,
pure white and of great substance, keeping a long time
after being cut. The plant is a strong vigorcus grower of
dwarf branching habit, a quick free grower and profuse
bloomer. (See illustration, page 14)...............

MARY SWAIN. Very distinct and striking. Color varies
from white flushed pink at center to rich maroon at tips.
The plant is dwarf and an extremely profuse bloomer ..

MEDUSA. One of the largest Dahlias grown and an
entirely new type. The long pointed bud is held erect
on the cane stiff stem, and as the flower expands the long
narrow petals unfold with an individual twist. Color
a luminous rose red, tinting lighter at tips of outer
petals. As the flower develops the long twisted outer
petals reflex downward, in a most novel and pleasing
manner. Size 8 to 10 inches with petals extended......

MINA BURGLE. One of the best, rich cardinal red of
fine form and produced freely on long stiff stems. Plant
is a strong vigorous upright grower and profuse bloomer.
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Monterey. Flowers, of large size and a luminous pink
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In this we have a magnificently royal
It is

The ‘‘Mecca’’ of Dahlia lovers.

Each

$1.00

1.00

5.00

1.00

Decorative Dahlia, “L. KRAMER PEACOCK.”

MRS. BERTHA MORRIS. A magnificent flower of large
size and richest crimson color..............0. 10000.
MRS. C. H. BRECK. One of the most effective varieties
for all purposes. Color soft yellow, suffused and tipped
carmine, bright and effective. The plant is a strong
vigorous grower of dwarf branching habit and an early,
profuse and continuous bloomer. The flowers are large
and borne on stiff erect stems. It is a hybrid decorative.
MRS. F. F. SHOCK. Large, regular, perfect form; inner
petals cupped, outer flat and reflexed in most approved
manner. Color picric yellow at base of petals, blending
to almost pomegranate purple at the tips. The plant is
strong, vigorous and anearly, free and continuous bloomer
On Novy SHAT GUST, 5. 6.06 on veroodc-ovlog 06 66 on bo boon ed
MRS. J.C. MORAN. Large flowers of even form on erect
stems. Color soft lilac shading white. Bush rather
dwarf, but a profuse bloomer................ 02-200.
MRS. J. HARRISON DICK. One of the most valuable
new varieties of recent production. Color citron yellow
at center, outer petals suffused and overlaid salmon pink,
a lovely and effective combination, especially under
artificial light. The plant is a wonderful grower of
medium height and branching habit producing the
perfect flowers in greatest profusion on lone stiff stems.
The flowers are medium to large, 5 to 7 inches in diameter
and are held facing on the cane stiff stems. Valuable for
exhibition, cutting and the garden..................

Each
$0.50

1.00

(See description, page 13)

OCTOBER. Autumn yellow suffused and tipped red. A
splendid ‘Autumn shade” variety, that remains perfectly
full to the center until killed by frost in November, the
large flowers are produced freely and held facing on the
long stiff stems. (See illustration, page 11)..........

PATRICK O’MARA. This sensational new decorative
variety was awarded a Gold Medal by the American
Dahlia Society, as the best Autumn shade variety in exist-
ence. The color is an unusually soft and pleasing shade
of orange-buff, slightly tinged with Neyron rose. It is
very large, 7 to 9 inches in diameter, and borne on long
strong erect stems. It is a strong vigorous grower and
free bloomer. The giant flowers are well formed, while
the outer petals are most pleasingly irregular..........

PORTHOS. The nearest to ‘blue’ dahlia yet produced.
A beautifully formed lavender blue decorative, of
medium to large size produced on long stiff wiry stems.
Flowers susceptible to the sun. Should be planted to
get partial shade during middle of day, or planted to
bloom late, after the hot weather is over..............

PRINCE OF ORANGE. A giant flower, 7 to 9 inches
across, rich orange, shaded scarlet. The flowers are pro-
duced on magnificent cane stiff stems, 3 feet long and
borne erect. A wonderful exhibition flower...........

Each

$1.00

1.00

Come and see the largest and most complete Dahlia trial grounds.

Decorative Dahlia, ‘MINNIE BURGLE.”

QUEEN MARY. A grand decorative that has proven its
worth as the best deep pink for all purposes. ‘The size
is large to very large, full high centre, even up to No-
vember, when killed by frost. Color clear silvery
cerise pink. The plant is a strong, healthy, vigorous,
upright branching grower, producing the giant flowers
freely on long stiff stems. (See illustration, page 17)...

ROBERT SHEPPARD. This is our D. 1, that has been
admired so much for its many all-around good qualities.
Color is ruby red, shaded and suffused maroon—a color
entirely distinct. Flowers are large, 7 inches and more
across, produced freely on long graceful stems. It is an
early and continuous bloomer, Height, 5 feet.........

RUTH ROLAND. Sulphur yellow, tipped and suffused
mauve rose. Large well formed and a strong vigorous
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SEBASTOPOL. A Burbank creation that has never been
equaled in its class and color. Rich golden scarlet, al-
WERT sie THO) THOS? CRIME 5. or, coco nw on vn on hun oo naan oe

STUNNER. Very large, soft yellow, of finest form and
borne erect on strong stiff stems. A free bloomer. One
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SULPHUREA. Clear light
and splendid form on good stems... .............. 4...

Terra Cotta. Yellow and terra cotta suffused rose. This
is the variety so extensively sold for Insulinde........

SSS

of largest size

sulphur yellow,

(See description, page 13)

Bach SHEBA. A remarkably charming and effective variety Bach
that is sure to become a universal favorite. Color petal
tips white; broad band of white along midvein toward
base, both edges cardinal—darkest on opening petals at
center. Form: Fluffy, loose, artistic, stylish. Size: 5 to
6 inches, with beautiful, full, pointed center. Petals
$0.35 recurved, twisted and whorled; some half spiral edges,
some inrolled trowel like; other edges rolled back. Ti ps
acuminate, none cleft. Some petals project forward
giving depth. Petal line effect wavy and sinuous.
Blooms facing on perfect stem well above foliage... .... $1.00
Van Rensselaer. Vivid red, of fine form and produced
1.00 ee? On Wosay Holi GSA, oc ovones aeuccsnconanavas wis
Viensbach. Rich crimson, shaded maroon. Very fine
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15 Special Offer.—We will send one root each of the 57
New and Superb Decorative Dahlias listed above for $50.00.
50 ie
Select Decorative Dahlias
Selected from the best standard varieties. All are good
1.00 bloomers and will give the greatest satisfaction.
A. C. Ide. Very large, deep crimson maroon, long stiff Each
1.00 SSG.6 ad osasin.hh.al Gabe oo ogcos Choad anal 61 by chay th SAUD
ADMIRAL TOGO. Bright wine red margined velvety
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We devote acres to this purpose for the pleasure and benefit of all Dahlia lovers.

“MRS. C. H. BRECK." (See description, page 14)

Albert Manda. Vey large, white, suffused Benose'a and Each

rose. b

Aasericon Beauty,
heavy flower. .

Black Beauty. iaroore eaaded Theva Ata formed ween
notched petals. A free ‘bloomer on stiff stems . :

Brilliant. Vivid scarlet, of good size and fine oat on
good stems. A fine plant and profuse bloomer . :

Cremo. Moe large, ey white; a fine pleas anh or
bloomer. i

CRIMSON GIANT. ‘Richest Stoiinrg: al
size, and a very strong, vigorous grower.

CROWN OF GOLD. Orange scarlet, eaeee gold; very
effective. ......

CUBAN GIANT. ios? eee
maroon, fine form, long stems.

DELICE. Still one of the ioveliog si this ERE on etre
of it’s wonderful color; a bright luminous pink entirely
distinct. The flowers are held facing, well above the
foliage on straight stiff stems. :

D. M. Moore. Very large snl te caerners on emart
plants. Color rich dark neLeciy maroon shaded black;
fine form. oath

DR. TYRREL. A. very Sines: nee Brobiyy ppiden Sellow,
shaded orange. A rather late flower of Brent size, on
long stiff stems.

Frank A. Walker. Lilac its ‘of fae. fora and enor
size, on long straight stems, a profuse bloomer .

Fireburst. A massive flower, soft orange ek, a ace
bloomer, fine for garden or exhibition. .

F. L. BASSETT. Clear purple, very pretcee Dieomenm
Flora. A splendid large, snow white, of finest form on
good stems. An early and profuse bloomer . 4
GEN’LJ.B.SETH. Very large and perfectly Ferened with
rather broad petals; color a rich sea pey red. An

early and profuse bloomer.

GOLDMINE. The ideal pure golden yellow Reva
Dahlia. Large, perfect form, with full high centre and
a profuse bloomer on stiff stems. Very early..........

GRAND DUKE ALEXIS. Very large flower with quilled
petals. Color white, lightly edged lavender pink. A
strong grower and free bloomer. One of the best.......

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HENRY MAIER. A ‘Beara Mina Burgle. eros
yellow suffused amber. Sirone MASS and an
extremely free bloomer .
Henry Patrick. Large snow inte eee, ent
ful form and great substance. . .
Immense. Very large, eiios qatingeal- pan
tipped bright rosy crimson...................
JACK ROSE. The best crimson for garden or
cutting; that brilliant crimson red that made the
“Jack” Rose popular and suggested the name.
Jan Olieslager. Very large, pure yellow ..
J. Liddon Pennock. A pucks seopnaty Le Grand
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KITTY DE LA MARE. It is a very strong, vig-
orous grower, very branching habit, producing
flowers of medium size and lovely primrose
tinged pink color on ee stiff stems in the great-
est profusion... .. eicay Meat er sgt tate PERN:
LE GRAND MANITOU. cimmense size; lilac
penciled crimson, extra fine; dwarf...........
Liberty Bell. Soft crimson carmine, with white
tips and yellow at base of petals...
LYNDHURST. Brightest somttilisne SNS. Bes
bright red for cutting. An early, free and con-
tinuous bloomer on long straight stems.......
MARCELLA. A splendid medium sized flower of
clear bright luminous pink, tinting lighter at
tips of petals and yellow at base. Plant dwarf,
branching and producing the flowers in profusion
on straight stiff stems. Fine for gate and an
ideal garden plant. .

Marchioness of Bute. White Saieeseal ‘dally Shessity
tipped deep cerise. Profuse bloomer. .

MELODY. One of the finest, being of elena Renuian
form with full high centre and reflexed outer petals.
Color clear canary yellow, tinting to creamy white at the
tips; an effect so delicate and pleasing as to suggest the
name.

MINNIE. McCULLOUGH. ‘One of tHe most indispensable
decorative varieties that is largely, but should be uni-
versally grown. It is entirely distinct, in a class by itself,
on account of the combination of Autumn shades—the
gold and red of Autumn leaves. The illustration shows
the form and average size, but the flowers must be seen
to be fully appreciated. Especially effective under
artificial light. Selected stock.

MME. MARZE. Immense pure white, ‘the ‘giant ‘flowers
are produced freely on long stiff stems. .

Mont Blanc. Pure white on stiff stems.
substance and fine form......

Mrs. J. Gardner Cassatt.
flowers on long stiff stems...

Mme. Aymond. Large flonea® ais enneed: primrose
and pink, shaded cerise; stiff stems..................

Mrs. Winters. Pure caine with long stems............

NANCY ALDEN. Light pink, suffused deep pink. The
pink shades are clear and the flowers are held erect on
long stems. A remarkably free bloomer and one of the
very earliest to bloom. Height, 4 feet.

Nina. White, with a lilac blush, of large size mang on very
long stiff stems. Petals cleft and of regular formation .
OLD GOLD. A wonderful old gold color, flowers of

medium size, regular formation and produced freely on
long straight stems; fine for cutting; a good grower.....
Orange Pearl. Rich orange tipped white.........
Orange King. A wonderfully free blooming ‘dwarf plant
that is a mass of rich orange scarlet blooms. A fine
bedder . .
Oregon Beauty. Very bright vermilion car rdinal, tich and
glistening, flowers are large on long graceful stems.
Papa Charmet. An old favorite that is still good. Calon a
rich crimson, shaded maroon. Flowers are large and
held erect, well above foliage on stiff stems .
PERLE DE LYON. pelea pate white.
Perle de ’Or, but better..

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QUEEN ELIZABETH This new Paeony Dahlia shown in color above is the highest type yet pro-

duced in the class. Note the wonderful formation of the curled center petals,

which completely cover the center. This illustration is reproduced from a
photograph of a flower over 7 inches across. The color is a beautiful rosy mauve. The large flowers are facing, on
very long (2% to 4 feet) stems, slender, yet stiff, holding the flowers erect. The plant is a very clean, strong grower
and free bloomer, every shoot produces a flower. It is a variety that just will bloom. <A flower that should be in
every collection. Valuable for cutting, exhibition and the garden.

The demand for Queen Elizabeth has exceeded our expectations. Each year it has been double the preceding
year, until last year (the third) it was our best seller. It seems to do well all over the country, and unlike most dahlias,
it improves as the season advances. ‘The color improves, they keep longer and are at their best just before frost.
Roots, 50 cents each.

SPECIAL OFFER. We will send one root each of the 4 colored cover varieties, Betty Austin, Isabel Street,
Rosalia Styles and Colossal Pink and the 3 varieties Mary Steffenson, Queen Elizabeth and Golden West Cactus,
shown on the colored inserts, 7 in all, for $16.50.

Single Dahlia Collored! Collleniion

Above we show a collection of 9 lovely single dahlias in natural colors. Full descriptions will be found under
single and century dahlias. For great range and purity of colors, richness of shades, and delicacy of tints, no flower
can compare with the newer single dahlias. All are early profuse bloomers, with long, slender, wiry stems. Wonderful
for all cut flower purposes, and a riot of colors in the garden.

No. 1, Mrs. Jos. Lucas. A combination of Autumn
shades. One of the largest and handsomest; each, 25c.

No. 2, Gloria. Very bright and effective flowers of
great substance on long rigid stems; each 25c.

No. 3, Praxitelles.
and branching.
each 25c.

Very effective, the plant is dwarf
A free and continuous bloomer;

No. 4, Gloxinia. In marking and brilliancy of color re-
sembles the gloxinia so much as to suggest the name;
each 50c.

No. 5, Evelyn Century. Very bright and effective, an
early and profuse bloomer. Delicate and chaste;
each 25c.

No. 6, Cream Century. A delicate creamy white.
Early and profuse bloomer; each 25e.

No. 7, George Young. Immense size clear yellow;
strong, vigorous, with long stiff stems. Best yellow;
each 35c.

No. 8, Autumn. A wonderful combination of Autumn
shades. Large, free and fine; each 35c.

No. 9, Barton. A glorious flower of immense size and
rich glowing crimson color; each 50c.

Decorative Dahlia, ‘QUEEN MARY.” (See description, page 15)

PINK JACK ROSE. A pink sport of Jack Rose; a ey
free bloomer and fine for bedding. . , :

Princess Juliana. A fine pure white S good si size on fone
cane stiff stems, very profuse.... ..

PROFESSOR MANSFIELD. A eka decorative of sents
unique Colon: a pene combination of ah red
and white.. oe , 6

Progress. ee mauve, aired 76 rail crimson .

Propoganda. Primrose yellow, lightly suffused crimson
on reverse of petals. P

RED DUKE. Very large, rich Sign eomnainel eal oils
did form with quilled petals. A red Grand Duke Alexis .

Souvenir de Gustav Doazon. One of the largest of all
Dahlias, soft orange red. obiae

Souvenir de M. Silvent. Wea ee Ste siSlloxe, penciled
and overlaid scarlet. . 5 6

Sunlight. Large, soft silles, aiken ‘aaatinas userk, bo

Sulphur King. Very fine, soft sulphur yellow of fine form

SYLVIA. Deep pink, tinting to light pink at the centre .

Tenor Alverez. A very large flower of loose formation and
produced freely on long slender stiff stems. Color a lum-
inous cerise penciled maroon.

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Tom Watson. A large decorative of the regular quilled
type. Color a creamy sulphur......

TRIXIE. A new variety of ideal habit of ronnie 3 to 4 ft.
high and branching; an extremely free bloomer. It is a
cross of John Wanamaker and Flamingo. The form is
about intermediate, with curled twisted and whorled
petals and always a ‘full high center. A profuse bloomer
on long slender stems. Color a rich luminous crimson.
A fine garden variety. .

Ulysse. An appealing combination of salmon 1 rose, , with
golden yellow suffusion. Petals broad curling at tip,
early and profuse... ..

VARIABILIS. A grand variety “of large size and fine
form, with tips of petals cleft. Color rich bronzy
yellow, tipped white; sometimes flowers are white, some-
times bronze, but always fine. A free bloomer . :

YELLOW DUKE. Canary yellow, quilled petals; a . giant
flower on long stems.

Zulu. This is the old Black Dahlia of the book of that

name. We have had so many calls for this from senti-
ment, that we again list it..

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Decorative Dahlias described above, by Parcel Post, prepaid,

for $20.00.

The 46 years’ experience of our chief expert is at your disposal.

Paeony Flowered Dabhlias

This is one of the newer types also called the Art or Artistic
Dahlias. The true type resembles the Japanese Paeony; yet
several of the most valuable and popular varieties differ from the

true type.

Ann Duskin. A new and entirely distinct variety, with
very dark rich foliage. The flowers are of good size,
richest maroon, shading to jet black at center as the
flower is opening. The fully open flower, has a dark
instead of yellow center, like Ami Barillet. The plantisa
free grower and produces the beautifully formed
flowers on long slender erect stems...................

AUTUMN GLOW. A most distinct and striking autumn
shade. The outer petals are deep pinkish scarlet, with
yellow markings and tip, and each row of petals opens up
softer against the darker background of the outer petals.
A strong grower producing the large flowers freely on
lOnorStITESTE ms Aral are wrest veda RPA Oe oa oan

BARON G. DE GRANCY. A waxy, almost pure white; a
flower of excellent type, perfect form and purity of color.
The blooms are borne profusely on long graceful stems

BERNICE. Soft rose pink, very broad petals, very large
flowers on stiff slender stems.................,......

BILLIE. Color light rose, tipped violet rose with a sug-
gestion of yellow at the base of the petals, the general
effect being a bright rose pink. Flowers are of beautiful
form with petals curved and twisted, averaging at least
six inches across on long stems......................

CANADA. One of if not the largest of all white Pacony
Dahhas. The flowers are massive, with heavy petals,
and are held erect on long stiff stems. An early, free and
continuous bloomer. The plant is strong, vigorous and
healthy, exceptionally fine for cutting, exhibition or gar-

CITY of PORTLAND. A magnificent new clear yellow
paeony, of exquisite form and immense size, 8 to 9 inches
across. A strong vigorous plant and free bloomer on
long stems; for exhibition and the garden it cannot be
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Cream Beauty. A very profuse blooming creamy yellow,
Miao Moyafse SIlosmMGleW HIGANS on oe oo de H be Gade ce doco wen,

Cream King. A beautiful pale yellow of exquisite form.

DELICATINE. An exquisitely beautiful new paeony;
white suffused pink, overlaid and shaded crimson cf
artistic form. Plant is dwarf branching, a profuse
bloomer on long stiff graceful stems..................

DIANA. Very large rich glowing crimson. Blooms facing
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DIEMONT VON BYSTEIN. Large white suffused and Each
shaded blue lilac. Very fine form and a free bloomer.... $0.50

DR. JOHN LANE. A most pleasing Paeony of the
Geisha type, but larger and softer in coloring, while
the plant ls much stronger and more vigorous, with
dark healthy foliage. Color yellow, suffused golden or-
ange at base of petals, shading to rich bronzy scarlet
toward the center and tinting lighter at the tip.........

Duchess of Brunswick. Large flowers of fine form on
long stiff stems; color rich golden orange scarlet. A fine
garden and exhibition variety......................

Elsa. White suffused pink shaded and tipped crimson. ..

F. R. AUSTIN. One of the most striking and valuable
paeony Dahlias in existence. The beautifully colored
flowers are of large size, averaging 6 to 8 inches across.
Color, the outer petals are very long, creamy yellow,
suffused, banded and shaded rich crimson; the inner
petals are yellow at base tinting lighter, and suffused
pink and crimson. The plant is a strong vigorous
grower, an extremely early and free bloomer, and con-
tinues to bloom the entire season, making it most valu-
able for garden and exhibition... ....

FORDHOOK BEAUTY. An outstanding shade of bronzy
red, delicately suffused with salmon and yellow. A
Deautya.k Sear ee aren phy oun Seem eriity on cutie am 9 bi,

GEISHA. The most striking color combination, golden
yellow, changing to bright scarlet at the center of petal
and back to gold at the tip. Giant flowers on long wiry

A very large silvery pink. ..........

Hampton Court.

Holman Hunt. Deep rich crimson shaded darker.
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JESSIE CAIN. Golden yellow at base of petals, suffused
and blotched scarlet, tipped yellow. A beautiful flower
of large size with broad, slightly pointed, petals........

JOHN GREEN. Yellow, tipped red. An early and ex-
tremely profuse bloomer; long stems.................

Konigen Emma. Very large cerise pink........

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MME. J. COISSARD. Very large, with two to three rows
of immense petals of great substance. The color effect is
most distinct and charming; bright rosy crimson, with
lighter markings, and a pure white zone around the
sllllonny GbE ee ne oo 0 Go bee hues

Mme. Van Loon. Soft orange scarlet, large and free.. ..

The Book “‘The Dahlia’’ (Sth edition) by Lawrence K. Peacock, copiously illustrated, 50c. postpaid.

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MRS. HOWARD M. EARL.
paeony, light yellow, suffused and overlaid carmine
scarlet, tipped yellow. A refined and glorified Geisha.
Plant is very strong, producing the flowers on long grace-
ful stems. Owing to the great demand, stock is very
limited. (See illustration above) .

Mrs. Thomas Bush. Color reddish salmon tinting to
primrose yellow at center and tipped rose; of large s size
on long stems. cole ao ut ei aic 4 OG OHH NAP eG are

MRS. WM. KERR. White, suffused dpe
carmine. Beautiful form. . ‘

An exquisitely lovely

overlaid bright

OLD SOL. Primrose yellow, shaded coppery red, with
golden bronze suffusion. A splendidly formed pasouy,
Dahlia, of large size, on long graceful stems . .

Phenomene. Large, rich salmon;
free bloomer on long stiff stems.

PINK PERFECTION. Luminous ae pink, of large

a strong c plant and

size and splendid form on long stiff stems. The first
flowers come fully double.
POINSETTIA. Very bright and effective. Brilliant

scarlet with long broad, but pein petals like the
poinsettia. . ARs fp oumicnn Chadds dio Bie AO

Polar Star. Tse, pure white, of fine form on longt stems.

HOWARD M. EARL”

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RED CROSS. Yellow, shaded old gold suffused scarlet.
A very striking variety; of strong growth 6 ft. high, of
large size, fine form and produced on long stiff stems... ..

RUFFLES. A new sensation that attracted attention
the past season. It is a giant ruffled paeony collarette.
Red veined and tipped light bronzy yellow. The collar
petals are light yellow, making it most effective, a pro-
fuse bloomer. In addition to the ruffled flowers, the
leaves are also ruffled. It is a strong vigorous grower and
bears the giant flowers most gracefully...............

Sensation. Bright scarlet, heavily tipped white. Plant
a very strong vigorous grower and profuse bloomer on
longEstiti¢sters age of eee Went tN es nce eee vs

SHAWMONT. Bright crimson with white oe at pean of
each petal. Very ‘pleasing. .

Flowers are large, of beautiful form and
heavily shaded an |

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coloring. White suffused cerise,
tipped crimson.

TUCKERTON. Large, rich maroon. .............-.+.

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TYRREL AUSTIN. This giant new variety is a seedling Each
of the well-known F. R. Austin, but is entirely distinct,
being larger, entirely distinct in color and formation.
Size 7 to 9 inches. Color, outer petals a rich carmine
red, inner petals are beautifully blended and veined
carmine, shades of yellow and pink. The petals are
twisted and whorled in a most pleasing manner. An
early and profuse bloomer and strong vigorous grower.
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UNIQUE. This is not only unique in coloring, but in
form. Half of the flowers are perfectly full to the center,
of fine regular form; the other half of them have numer-
ous curled and twisted petals, almost covering the centre
and other fantastic forms. Colorisrich rosy mauve, with
crimson shade at base of petal, very striking and effective.

VARIEGATED LISTZ. Dark oriental red with yellow
tips and markings. A superior variety for decorations,
especially where a bronzy effect is wanted...... :

Victory. Flowers large, yellow suffused amber. ........

WM. AUSTIN. A strong vigorous plant that comes int
bloom early and continues until frost. Flowers large,
finely formed; color white, suffused cerise, tipped car-
feats ASy WMosaker Aiitht ev. Ps oe ee ok sec op aeas vee
Special Offer.—One root each of the above 46 Superb

Paeony Dahlias by Parcel Post, prepaid, for $27.00.

Select Ball Dahlias

A.D.LIVONI. Clear cerise pink, quilled petals. Afree Each
bloomer and a great favorite (sce illustration, page 21) $0.35

$1.50

Apolyon. Brightest scarlet...................... 29
Arabella. Primrose suffused pink edged rose........... 25
Arthur Le Favour. Very large yellow penciled and
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Aurora. Yellow suffused and tipped orange....... 25

Bonton. Medium size, rich crimson, shaded darker. A
free bloomer of large size onlong stems....... 25

BOSTON HUSSAR. A cross of Bessie Boston and Red
Hussar. It is very much larger than Hussar, with the
same firey red color and the cleft petals and formation of
Boston, without its heaviness. A splendid and most
SOW alien hes kin cere: on in § mae Panwa ARUN ee.

CAROL. A beautiful ball of small size, but beautiful
round full form, with quilled petals and clear pink color.
Large strong plants and produces the lovely flowe ¢
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Chas. Lanier. Yellow buff, shaded darker, very large
and a strong vigorous grower......................0, 135

Clara Seaton. Very large yellow, suffused golden buff.

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Crimson Globe. Bright crimson. A profuse bloomer.. 25
Dawn of Day. Primrose yellow, suffused and edged rose... 3
Della Dorsheimer. Large, soft shrimp pink, quilled

petals; long slender stemS...........0............-.

DOROTHY DE LA MARE. A magnificent new variety
of the most delicate pink color, perfect ball form, the
outer petals reflexing to the stem. The plant isa strong,
heavy and vigorous grower, producing the giant flowers
on long stiff graceful stems. An early, free and continuous

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DOROTHY PEACOCK. ‘The world’s best PRS oe upc 50
D. P. Perfection. Very full, fine form, and a profuse

bloomer. Color primrose, shaded and tipped buff rose _.50
Dreer’s White. Very large, pure white, quilled petals. A

dwarf grower with long drooping stems. A good bloomer. 35
Dreer’s Yellow. Large, clear yellow with quilled petals. . 50

ELECTRIC SHOW. Large, full ball type, color a soft
aes) Lop OWiReeIOINEr, MACIIA UEDM ON Ae ay a wa Gh irk sed simennh we 5
ELEGANS. Purple, tipped white, quilledpetals,....... 25
ETHEL MAULE. A magnificent pure white, of largest
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Flora Nova. Crimson, shaded plum; quilled petals, dwarf
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GUSSIE. Medium of splendid shape, white with pink
centre. Very effective; profuseonlongstems.......... .2
JOHN THORPE. Large, rose pink, fine form......... .25
John Tozier. Very large, of fine form; color Bishop’s
710) Chia ah ee AS Ane

MARY PICKFORD. An improved Arabella, large, soft Each
primrose, edged and suffused rose. <A strong vigorous
grower and free bloomer that will supplant that old
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May Lomas. Pale lavender, edged lavender blue.
GbIYHPAC Dy acer whscioo Barbe bs Md OtNA AOS. As Roped Ae ances 2

METEOR. Large, bright vermilion, a free bloomer..... 3

MISS HELEN HOLLIS. Very large, bright red, with

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Mme. H. Furtado. A large, very finely formed, snow
Mme. Alfred Moreau. Large, cerise rose; long stiff

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MRS. HARTONG. Soft bronzy buff, very effective

IDTODIZ ORR. gee cece oa ee Me) meee ee Sige ee a 25
Mrs. Saunders. Very large, yellow tipped white........ 35
MRS. THOS. SHARP. ‘This is one of the most exquisite

in coloring and habit. A rich golden orange of rather

loose formation, but very regular and always full to the

centre; medium to large size. The plant is a dwarf

branching, spreading habit and an extremely profuse

bloomer. Fine for garden or cutting....... 50}

OLIVE THOMAS. A great improvement over Arabella
and Mary Pickford. A truly beautiful ball of large size,
splendid form and exquisite coloring. Color creamy
white, shading to primrose, suffused rose and heavily
tipped carmine rose. Plant is strong, vigorous and

healthy. The flowers are produced freely on long stiff

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Penelope. White flaked rosy lake, beautiful effect... .... Da
Pink Swan. A silvery pink sport of White Swan... . 25
Queen Victoria. Rich golden yellow...............,.. 25
Rose. An exquisite ball dahlia of full regular form and

a bright lively carmine rose color; it is very distinct,

Jigheges Cofnn Ikonnyeg Sith AWS. OG Oy de RAG ce GOAS runes ea eeoe 30
Rosebud. Large, pink, heavily tipped rosy carmine,

OF AAGL CIDAMTOT LA rt, so eres rh alo Hag Ag Oe COAG EROS DAO, Joes 35
Ruby Queen. An old favorite. Ruby red richly shaded.

A profuse bloomer on long stiff stems.................. 25
SNOW. Pure snow white. This variety is often sold as

Sos toot IeGhater, «oi Been mn hl bh Libel I Wy amure Rn 25
Stradella. Deep purple crimson, early and profuse... .. ., 25
Striped Banner. Scarlet, tipped white, dwarf; profuse. 25
Susan. Soft blush pink, medium size. Good form. .... 25
TANSBORO. Crimson shaded maroon, white suffused

crimson at base of petals, early and profuse........... 25
WHITE SWAN. Pure white, the standard commercial

white Ball Dahlia. A strong grower and free bloomer... .25
W. W. RAWSON. Very large with semi-quilled petals.

Long upright stems, color white, delicately flushed and

suffused lilac. ...... 250

Special Offer.—One each of the above 48 Select Ball
Dahlias by Parcel Post, prepaid for $15.50.

Pompon Dahlias

This class is a miniature form of the show and fancy Dahlias,
having the same round, ball like form, but much smaller in size,
The plants are also smaller, of branching habit, producing the
flowers in endless profusion. As they can be cut in sprays they
are valuable for bouquets and for small grounds.
Bobby. Plum color; very fine; free flowering sort....
Clara Harsh. Yellow tipped crimson. Very pretty.... .25
CLARISSA. Pale primrose. A free bloomer........... .25
Corona. A small pompon decorative, color pure white;

fine for cut flower work as well as the garden.. .. :
Elfin. Very small and dainty. Light primrose yellow .. ..
KLEIN DOMITEA. Bright golden terra-cotta. Profuse.
Laddie. Light crimson edged rose....................
Lassie. Yellow, edged and tipped white...............
LITTLE HERMAN. Cardinal red, shaded maroon, tipped
Little Sweetheart. Red, tipped white................
Madeline. Primrose, edged rosy purple. ..............
Splendens Imbricata. Vivid cardinal red............
SNOWCLAD. The best pure white pompon...........
Verdiflora. The so called green dahlia. Valuable only as

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FREE ON REQUEST. A copy of book ‘‘The Dahlia’’ with orders for $5.00 or more.

Best Single Dahlias

The ordinary single Dahlias have been superseded
by the Century Dahlias, but a few of the most beauti-
ful or distinctive are appreciated, especially where color
effects, smaller flowers or dwarf plants are needed.
AMI BARILLET. The purple foliage Dahlia. Each
Entirely distinct. Flowers pure garnet, rich
and glowing with a dark center, until the
pollen appears. A free bloomer and _ strik-
ingly effective for all purposes.............

APPLE BLOSSOMS. Soft pink, heavily tipped
carmine pink edged crimson, changing to softer
tints as the season advances. ...............

FLORABUNDA. Very free, mauve, with red
Honiley Eunorsraysl elon COME. 36 5600060600 0F

HAZEL HEITER. A high colored single, a fine
combinaiton of pink, crimson and maroon.. ..

MONA. Bright salmon, tipped pure white.... .25

PRAXITELLES. The color isa deep velvety
violet maroon, each petal tipped white. The
plants are dwarf, branching and _ profuse
bloomers; the colors distinct and_ striking.
This is undoubtedly the richest, the most
popular and most effective of all fancy Single
IDSA . 5 5555 65.080 feild Ais be Aen 5.

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RANTENDELIN. Another fancy single. Color
pure white, each petal has a narrow margin of
deep crimson on each side. A very profuse
bloomer. Plant dwarf and branching. Height,
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Rebecca Mayhew. A beautifully formed pure white:
dwarf habit and free bloomer on long slender stems.. ...

Red and White. Red, with white band running through
center of petals and tipped white; beautifully formed
ahanel RAO VCO MME 5 5 o.co.00.6.54 vo 66 6u. oh 4d ba Ob Ho bo ouSs a.

ST. GEORGE. Clear canary yellow, a splendid plant,
branching, very profuse on long slender stems. .......,

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Special Offer.—One root each of the 10 Best Single

Dahlias, by Parcel Post, prepaid, for $2.00.

New and Superb Century
Dahlias

Are the last word in this popular type and we take great
pleasure in introducing such a grand set, in such a wide range of
colors, types and characteristics as embraced in the following

collection.

AUTUMN CENTURY. A fine bronzy variety; large fine Each
form on long stems. Color, buff yellow at base of petals
shading through amber to red, with an iridescent sheen .. $0.35

BARTON. Rich vivid crimson, large size, finest regular
form and a profuse bloomer on long stems............ 50

BRONZE CENTURY. A magnificent new century of
immense size; rich bronzy yellow, produced profusely on
long stiff stems. Splendid form and substance; especi-
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CARDINAL CENTURY. Clear, rich cardinal red. Large,
syoulssoyobyckivoriatts c4 on oh ba 4b CA Soh SA Hauu do vue noe 25

Cerise Century. Large, bright cerise; very fine on long
SDI, jOMONMESS IoplorormAMeP, 6 yh so sone rn oa sesuenugosases oS

CONTRAST. Very large, crimson tipped white. Borne on
Hes HUIWOM Ss an Ans 4 ce oebs od pecs sodane gasses ASO

CREAM CENTURY. Delicate creamy white, beautiful
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Eckford Century. Immense size, pure white, spotted
pink, penciled crimson. A profuse bloomer on long stiff
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EVELYN CENTURY. Very bright and striking, white,
outer half of petals a bright violet cerise making a beauti-
ful white zone around the yellow disc................

GARNET CENTURY. Rich glowing garnet, fine form,
on long stems, a very profuse bloomer................

GEISHA CENTURY. Yellow and scarlet, very bright
and attractive; strong grower with long stiff stems.. ...

GEORGE YOUNG. A magnificent pure yellow of largest
size. Long stiff but graceful stems..................

GLADYS CENTURY. This new seedling is one of the
most remarkable in coloring. A rich carmine band runs
through the centre of the outer half of the petal, margined
on either side with carmine pink; the inner half of each
petal is white making a white zone around the yellow
disc. Most striking and effective..............:.....

GIANT CENTURY. Immense size, finest form and beau-
tiful color combination. Color is yellow at base, shading
to bronzy salmon and crimson, with lighter tips. Un-
doubtedly the largest single Dahlia in existence, produc-
ing the giant blooms 7 to 10 inches across. (See illus-
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Giant Red. Enormous size and a rich oriental color, with
an effective yellow spot at tip of petals................

Rich yellow, tipped and penciled vivid red;
Very

GLORIA.
flowers of great substance, on long rigid stems.
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GLOXINIA. Inmarking and brilliancy of color, resembles
the Gloxinia so much as to suggest the name. Color,
brilliant cerise, tinting lighter at tips, with white at base
of petal, making a white zone around the yellow disc...

GOLDEN CENTURY. Rich golden yellow, suffused

golden amber......

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Reduced Size. “GIANT CENTURY.” (See description, page 21)

JAMES WELLER. ‘The finest of all single Dahlias, of Each PURITY. This newest and best pure white century has Each

largest size and the most beautiful color combination—a been grown by the originator, who raised it from seed
rich golden yellow, with one-third of each petal overlaid purchased from us, 9 inches across; perfect form on long
soft rosy red. The two colors blend most harmoniously SUS tCMAS: ts oe, Le tenant are ge eee Meio ery. Four e Mei le()()
and are very effective. The big flowers are produced , ; .
freely on long stiff stems, and are remarkably long keepers. PURPLE CENTURY. Rich royal purple, immense size; |
This variety is most striking and effective, and is one of a most popular color, beautiful form................. 25
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JESSIE. The greatest white single Dahlia in existence. substance, cutting or garden variety................ Ds
Exquisite form, pure white, of large size and borne pro-
fusely on long slender but stiff stems. .................50 ROSE PINK CENTURY. The largest and best deep
pink; enormous flowers on long three feet stems; a
JOSEPHINE. Large pure white, free bloomer, stiff sure and continuous bloomer, vigorous plant. ......... .25
SUGIIS NRVC Is Var 1:1) Cleat aia tr my rnc 50
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MRS. JOSEPH LUCAS. A combination of autumn Se eRe a de ute Saree coal!
shades. Immense size, beautiful form, produced pro- SUNSET CENTURY. Most strikingly effective. Yellow
fusely on good stiff stems. Yellow suffused orange and at base of petal outer half deep rich vermilion. Very
overlaid salmon pink. One of the largest and hand- bright and effective for garden, or cutting............ 35
Ones dition tad 4) 4 nlode ah ouch os Wh Sable tede agen 8 > oS) ;

VELVET CENTURY. Rich velvety maroon, very fine. . 50
OCALA CENTURY. Very large, clear red, tipped yellow; reas 2 eterna
Very actic CUy Cas. | Fay a Ore crate tems Eee eee 35 White Century. Very profuse bloomer and_ strong

PEACHES and CREAM. A variety of such loveliness grower; this is a dark stem variety and is much hardier *
that we have always sold out before we could work upa than the light stem sorts... 600.0... ee eee eee ae
stock. Color cream, suffused peach pink............ 1.00 YELLOW CENTURY. A magnificent yellow of largest

PENCILED CENTURY. Lilac pink, penciled and striped size, beautiful form and a profuse bloomer on long stiff i
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PINK CENTURY. Clear, soft pink, shading to clear deep Special Offer.—One root each of the above 35 New and
pink. Very beautiful and chaste, long stiff stems...... .35 Superb Century Dahlias by Parcel Post, prepaid, for $12.00.

Growing and cut bloom exhibition September Ist, daily and Sunday, until frost.
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SPECIAL DAHLIA COLLECTIONS

Arranged especially to give extra value to those who are not acquainted with the various varieties.

Collection No. 5—8 Grand Decorative Dahlias. .$4.00

Collection No. 1—4 Cactus, 4 Decoratives..... $1.00

Lawine Jack Rose
Libelle Mrs. C. H. Breck
Marjorie Castleton Prof. Mansfield
Success Sylvia
Collections INowZ ae ann an $2.00

Autumn Century
Gen’! Pershing
Klein Domitea
Maurice Revoire
Yellow King

Mina Burgle
Mrs. Thos. Sharp
Queen Mary
Unique

White Swan

GollectionjNo $3": 4a Jee ee ie ae ee Ore. $2.00
Albert Maumene L. Kramer Peacock
Dorian Marley

Dorothy Peacock Mary Pickford
Little Herman Queen Elizabeth
Collection No. 4—8 Remarkable Cactus Dahlias .$4.00

Frances White Mrs. Leo Niessen
F. W. Fellows Mrs. Warnaar

Lumesch Nibelungenhort
Mme. Eschenauer Rube Girl

Break O'Day
Hortulanus Fiet
Hortulanus Witte
Le Grand Manitou

Collection No.6......

Bianca
Canada
Insulinde
Medusa

Collection No.7......

Betty Austin
Colossal Pink

Collection No.8......

Claire Kulp
Dream Girl
Kathryn Konges
Kissimmee
Manatee

Marcella

Mrs. Bertha Morris
Mrs. J. Harrison Dick
Patrick O’Mara

ee eee re eee $10.00
Mrs. F. F. Schock
Pink Perfection
Priscilla
Tyrrel Austin

ERS Ne Re Lorin Fp Le $14.50
Isabel Street
Rosalia Styles

Fe A ty ttn eat abn lee $25.00

Mary Dorr
Olive Nyce
Sarah Harley
Senator Baird
Sophie Morey

_In order that the superiority of these varieties may be better known, we offer the entire set of eight collections sixty-four
varieties in all, each carefully labeled true to name by mail, postpaid for only $60.00.

BEAUTIFUL DAHLIAS, LOW PRICES

12 Decorative, our selection, all named... . $2.00
12 Cactus, our selection, all named........ 2.00
12 Paeony FI., our selection, all named.... 2.00

Our $5.00 Surprise Collection for those who want the greatest value for the
Our $10.00 Surprise Offer—Filled only after May Ist, for those who w

12 All Classes, our selection, all named... .$1.50
12 Beautiful Double mixed, not named.... 1.00
12 Beautiful Single mixed, not named..... 1.00

We will send free on request our pamphlet on culture.
New Book ‘‘The Dahlia’’—Fifth Edition

By Lawrence K. Peacock, 80 pages, 734 by 1034, beautifully illustrated. Fifth and revised edition.

ir money. Our selection filled after May 1st.
ant our selection of 12 World’s Best Dahlias.

A practical treatise on

its habits, characteristics, culture and history by one who for 38 years has never failed to have a crop of the finest blooms, in their

season regardless of conditions.

WHAT OTHERS SAY

PEMAQUID Pornt, Me., June 6, 1922.
Peacock Danuta Farms, Berlin, N. J.

Gentlemen:—“The Dahlia” arrived by this evening’s mail
and I have been reading it since supper, it is now 1 A. M. and
I am stopping long enough to get this order off to you, if I am
not too late will you please send by parcel post the enclosed
order. If you cannot fill inclosed order send me your Surprise

Collection, also another copy of ‘‘The Dahlia.”
“The Dahlia” is a wonderful book for an amateur, the best

by all odds that I have ever read.
Yours truly, F. H. THEAKSTON,

462 MARION AVE., KENosHA, Wis., May 16, 1922.
DEAR Strs:—Received your dahlia Queen Elizabeth today

Price, 50c. postpaid. FREE on request with all orders amounting to $5.00 or more.

BRIDGETON, N. J., Jan. 9, 1922.

PrAcock DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J.

DEAR Sirs:—Will you please send me a copy of your illustrated
Dahlia 1922 catalogue as soon as you have it published as I am
in the market for a few bulbs, and I understand you have what
I want, I sent through a friend last year and got two bulbs which

turned out well.

I had several blooms from ‘“‘Queen Elizabeth,”

714 inches in diameter, and the other ‘‘Golden West” was just

grand, I have over 100 different varieties and would like to add
many more. Yours truly, OLIN LANG.
Port Norris, N. J., May 15, 1922

Mr. L. K. Peacock:—As I worked for you in 1900 and know

your Dahlias are just as you represent them to be, am sending

you a large order. Please send them as soon as you possibly can.
Yours truly, FRED PETERSON, R. D. 1. Box 52.

which was missing from the order what I got last week, and I
must thank you for it. I knew you would make it all right with
me because you are a good company to deal with, and you always
treat a customer fair and square. But being so busy with orders
anybody might make a mistake. Wishing you good success.

I remain yours, L. De YOUNG,

SOUTH 6th St., MAYFIELD, Ky., April 12, 1922.
Pracock DAHLIA Farms, Berlin, N. J.
GENTLEMEN:—Please send me the following Dahlias imme-
diately: Your Dahlias are the most wonderful grown.
Very truly, MRS. H. C. LEWIS.

KinGsport, MAss., July 20, 1922.

PrEAcocK Dania Farms, Berlin, N. J.
GENTLEMEN:—I am writing you to tell you what wonderiul

creations your Dahlias are, J. H. Jackson bloomed July 3rd;
Insulinde July 10th, it should be named ‘‘Tints of Gold,” I have
never seen anything like it.

Golden West Cactus is good and Bianca, and Copper measured
about 7 inches, they are wonderful under artificial light. Mina
Burgle is good. I have all the others yet to bloom and I am
looking forward with great pleasure. The bulbs you sent me
seemed small but the foliage and blooms are wonderful. Every-
one who sees them says they are exhibition blooms, I will write
you later of the bulbs you sent me for trial. You will certainly
get my order next year. Very truly, EDNA MAGLATHLIN.

West Pornt, Pa., May 10, 1922.

Pracock DaAutra FArms, Berlin, N. J.

GENTLEMEN:—I hope it is not too late to send in an order, but
to-day when I brought my Dahlia roots from the cellar [ found
some of them were no good at all and I do want some of the same

kind I had last year.

Now if you still have.......
send as soon as you can so I get them planted.
neighborhood had such lovely Dahlias as I had last year.

e.9 Please
No one in our
Every-

one who saw Golden West and Minnie Burgle said they could
scarcely believe they could grow to such asize. Asking you again

, by : : . 1 a Tir r
to send as soon as possible. Iam sincerely, MRS. JOS. SHUMAN.

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PEACOCK’S BEST DOZEN GLADIOLUS

We grow gladiolus for commercial] cut flowers and we offer the following as our selection of the 12 best varieties that will give

the greatest satisfaction to the most critical.
qualities have been considered.

AMERICA.
85c.; 25 for $1.60; 50 for $3.00; 100 for $5.50.

BARON HULOT. The best of the blues; a rich violet purple of good size on a strong

$1.75; 25 for $3.25; 50 for $6.00.

CHICAGO WHITE.
$1.60; 50 for $3.00; 100 for $5.50.

GRETCHEN ZANG. Very large blooms produced freely on very long spikes.
into scarlet on the lower petals, forming an unusual blending of colors.

50c.; 12 for $1.75; 25 for $3.25; 50 for $6.00.

The very best early white with lavender markings in the throat.

The size, strong healthy growth, length of flower stalk, purity of colors, and keeping
Try our specially grown mammoth bulbs.
The finest soft pink; flowers very large, with great long spikes.

The best of its color. 10c. each; 3 for 25c.; 12 for

eraceful spike. 20c. each; 3 for 50c.; 12 for

10c. each; 3 for 25c.; 12 for 85c.; 25 for

Color, a beautiful soft melting shade of pink, blending
One of the finest and loveliest of all. 20c. each; 3 for

HALLEY. Enormous open flowers of a delicate salmon pink, tinting lighter at the center, with a cream yellow and carmine blotch.

Very early. 10c. each; 3 for 25c.; 12 for 85c.;

HERADA. Blooms of immense size on tall straight spikes.
deeper markings in throat. 20c. each; 3 for 50c.;

MRS. F. KING. Enormous flowers, of a delicate flame pink, shading to soft scarlet.
25 for $1.60; 50 for $3.00; 100 for $5.50.

FRANK PENDLETON. One of the grandest of all, that should be in every garden.
A strong grower, with very large flowers on long spikes.

spikes. 10c. each; 3 for 25c.; 12 for 85c.;

MRS.
deep red blotches in the throat.

25 for $2.75.

PANAMA. The best rose colored gladiolus, very long spikes of large, deep rose, self colored flowers.
3 for 40c.; 12 for $1.50; 25 for $2. 75; 50 for $5.00.

PEACE.

lower petals. 15c. each; 3 for 40c.;

each; 3 for 40c.; 12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.75: 50 for $5.25;

WILLIE WIGMAN. One of the largest and most striking varieties.
12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.75; 50 for $5.50;

One each of above, mammoth bulbs labeled by mail postpaid for $1.40

throat. Very early. 15c. each; 3 for 40c.;

SPECIAL OFFER.

25 for $1.60; 50 for $3.00; 100 for $5.50.
Massive in every way. Color pure mauve, glistening and clear, with
12 for $1.75; 25 for $3.25; 50 for $6.00.

A very strong grower with immense flower

Delicate salmon pink, with brilliant,
15c. each; 3 for 40c.; 12 for $1.50;

A great acquisition. 15c. each;

A syyosaslesabelltgs strong vigorous variety, with very long spike of giant white flowers, with pale lilac penciling on the two
12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.75.

SCHWABEN. Clear canary yellow, tinting to soft sulphur yellow;

giant spikes of giant flowers. A strong vigorous grower. 15c.

100 for $10.00.

Pure white, shading to shell pink, with a glistening dark red
100 for $10.00.

WHAT OTHERS SAY

2625-6th St., TuscaLooso, ALA., March 27, 1922.

Peacock Dau iA Farms, Berlin, N. J.

GENTLEMEN:—I am sending you an order from the neighbor-
hood, please fill as near as possible and with good strong bulbs;
this order came from “Golden West Cactus, Queen Mary and
Elizabeth,” taking blue ribbon at County Fair last fall, send these
to me as soon as possible.

Very truly yours, MRS. EMMA JENKINS.

15 S. CORNWELL PLACE, VENTNOR, N. J., Sept. 8, 1922.
Mr. L. K. PEAcock, Berlin, N. J.

DEAR Mr. Peacock:—Thanks to your kindness in sending me
such fine bulbs last spring I have made a great success of my
Dahlia garden, and everybody admires it. I cannot find any
Dahlias here in Ventnor that even approach mine.

Will be at the Dahlia Farm sometime this fall.

Yours cordially, FRANK J. MYERS.

ButcLer, PENNA., June 5, 1922.

Peacock DAHLIA Farms, INc., Berlin, N. J.

GENTLEMEN:—In answer to your letter of May 27, I received
the replacement of H. H. Thomas and Duchess of Marlboro, which
must have been sent by return mail or very short time after re-
ceipt of letter. I thank you very much for the attention and
will surely remember this next season, because it certainly was
fine service. Very truly, H. W. BOYD, 245 W. Fulton St.

375 HIGHLAND AVE., ORANGE, N. J., June 1, 1922.

Peacock DAHLIA Farms, isan, ING Is

GENTLEMEN:—Please pardon my tardiness in acknowledging
the additional box of tubers which came as a gteat surprise.
This box came in perfect condition, good tubers all plainly labeled,
I thank you. I hadno idea when I wrote to tell you how my order
was received that you would duplicate it. It was a grateful
thing to do and I appreciate the effort on your part to make

good. Am looking forward to some charming and interesting
varieties, Very truly, MRS. W. E. SHAFER.

1136 N. 13th St., BrrMINGHAM, ALA.

Pracock DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J.
GENTLEMEN:—Enclosed find my check for which mail me the

enclosed list of Dahlias. The ones purchased from you last year
were most magnificent. Yours truly, C. A. BROWN.

SECANE, DEL. Co., Pa., May 1, 1922.

Peacock DautiA Farms, Berlin, N. J.

GENTLEMEN:—As my business dealings with you have been
very satisfactory, would state that hereafter you will receive all
my orders for Dahlias. I herewith enclose money order for
which please send by parcel post the enclosed list of roots as
soon as possible, and by so doing you will oblige.

Yours truly, ROBT. RITTERSBACH.

405 Park Ave., New York City, May 20, 1922.
Peacock DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, N. J.
DEAR Sir:—The Dahlias came to-day and I want to thank
you for refilling the order so promptly.
Sincerely yours, LILY CRAM.

86 W. 5th St., BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY.
Peacock Danita Farms, Berlin, N. J.
GENTLEMEN:—Please send me last spring’s catalogue, and also
let me know if the plants I bought of you last spring have tubers

on this fall, the blooms are gorgeous on them now, thank you.
Respectful y, MRS. J. M. METCALT.

2114 Evtiorr Ave., NASHVILLE, TENN., June 6, 1922.

Peacock Dan_ia Farms, Berlin, N. J.

GENTLEMEN:—I want to thank you for your repeated efforts
to make good the bulb of ‘Pat. O'Mara,” which was decayed.
The little plant reached me in fine condition and is now growing
nicely, and I am very proud of it. Your good treatment will
certainly bring you more orders from myself and my friends.

Thanking you, I am sincerely,
MRS, J. N. GANT

COLOSSAL PINK 19104. Decorative (see natural color reproduction on last cover page). This is the

variety that attracted so much attention the past two years at the Wanamaker
exhibitions and on our grounds. A most wonderful new variety that has all the good
qualities of Colossal Peace, with none of its faults. It is fully as large in diameter, but several times as deep; of massive
build, always full to the center and will last longer on the plant than any other variety. Color clear pink, tinting
lighter at tips of petals and at center. Plant dwarf, 3 to 4 ft. high. A strong vigorous grower, of branching habit,
and an early and profuse bloomer. For exhibition it is a winner—immense size, fine form, pure color and keeping
qualities. An ideal garden plant. Strong plants, $3.00 each. A limited number of roots, until exhausted, $5.00 each.

ROSALIA STYLES Colossal Paeony. The largest and best pink of this class. Beautiful form,

immense size, stiff stems, strong, vigorous, sturdy plant, a free and continuous
blcomer, while last but not least, a wonderful live lustrous color—bright tyrian
pink, tipped lighter; reflex pink. The plant is a strong, vigorous, sturdy grower, of medium height (5 feet), branching
and producing the giant flowers freely on long cane stiff stems. A superb cut flower variety, on account of its clear
color, good stems and remarkable shipping and keeping qualities. The early flowers are quite full to the center, on
first opening, giving good depth. On the exhibition table, the 8 to 9 inch flowers are held erect without support by their
own stems. The plant is simply perfect for the garden. Has attracted the greatest attention wherever seen and will
be universally grown. Strong plants, $2.00 each. Roots, $3.00 each.

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