Dreer's garden book 1921 (1921) Dreer's garden book 1921 dreersgardenbook1921henr Year: 1921 HmRTADRHR -PHILADELPHIA Mâ¢^GARDEn^â '0^!»nHOySE PLATO: 141 DREER'S TEN GREAT DAHLIAS We have singled out these ten varieties from among the Cactus and Decorative types as vyorthy of every Dahlia fancier's special attention. While some of these are comparatively recent introductions the majority are sorts vphich we have been growing for a number of years, but to which we have been unable to give the prominence which they deserved, due to the fact that they are either difficult or slow to prop- , â ag
Dreer's garden book 1921 (1921) Dreer's garden book 1921 dreersgardenbook1921henr Year: 1921 HmRTADRHR -PHILADELPHIA Mâ¢^GARDEn^â '0^!»nHOySE PLATO: 141 DREER'S TEN GREAT DAHLIAS We have singled out these ten varieties from among the Cactus and Decorative types as vyorthy of every Dahlia fancier's special attention. While some of these are comparatively recent introductions the majority are sorts vphich we have been growing for a number of years, but to which we have been unable to give the prominence which they deserved, due to the fact that they are either difficult or slow to prop- , â agate, and as a result the demand has exceeded the supply. We have now succeeded in working ^ up a fair stock, and take this opportunity to bring them to your notice, feeling certain that everyone who plants them will, the same as we do, appre- ciate the great merit of each individual variety. Attraction [Hybrid Cactus). A beautiful Dahlia that is greatly admired. The flowers, which measure fully 6 inches in diameter, are composed of gracefully arranged curled or twisted petals of a lively yet soft silvery mauve- '^^^ rose, with white suffusion. $ each. / Dreer's White {Show). Introduced by us in 1909. In color a pure glistening white, resembling in form Grand Duke Alexis, while in freedom of flowering it , is not surpassed by any. It has succeeded in all parts of the country, has been much admired at the exhibitions where shown, and has in most cases been awarded the premier prize as the finest white show variety. 50 cts. each. Hortuianus Fiet {Decorative). A colossal flower over 8 inches in diameter, of the most delicate shade of shrimp pink, he tip of each petal barely touched with gold. Tlie entire flower has a suflfusion of delicate tints of red and yellow, which gives a glow yet softness of color of great charm. $ each. Decorative Dahlia King of the Autumn
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