. Dreer's garden book 1917. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. ^EHRYADREER^H1LADELPHIA-PA ^^^tiARDEN^GREEriHOUSE PLAhTsTjIll 143 Select Decorative Dahlias The Decorative Dahlias are an intermediate form between the Show and Cactus types. Many beauti- ful varieties have been introduced, some with flat petals, others reflexed, incurved or curiously twisted, but nearly all are without formality or stiffness, and practically all of them are leaders as cut flowers, bearing their
. Dreer's garden book 1917. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. ^EHRYADREER^H1LADELPHIA-PA ^^^tiARDEN^GREEriHOUSE PLAhTsTjIll 143 Select Decorative Dahlias The Decorative Dahlias are an intermediate form between the Show and Cactus types. Many beauti- ful varieties have been introduced, some with flat petals, others reflexed, incurved or curiously twisted, but nearly all are without formality or stiffness, and practically all of them are leaders as cut flowers, bearing their large, perfectly formed blooms on long, stiff stems, and standing in good condition longer than most kinds, furthermore, they are of easy culture, and seem to adapt themselves to and succeed under the most varied con- ditions; a combination which assures their continued popularity. Auguste Nonin. A very large flower of fiery-red, borne on long, stiff stems; valu- able for cutting or garden decoration. 35 cts. each. Ayesha. A soft pure yellow, very large perfectly formed flowers on long stiff stems, early and free. The best yellow of this type. $ each. Bel Inconstant. Golden yellow, striped and suffused scarlet, sometimes showing white tips; very free. 50 cts; each. Beloit. Particularly effective on account of its very large flowers, borne on long stems; these are full double, of splendid form, of a rich pur- plish-garnet, shading deeper towards the centre. 35 cts. each. Brentwood Yellow. A new, compact growing variety, remarkably free- flowering, deep primrose-yellow of perfect form. 75 cts. each. Chantecler. Ground color cadmium-yellow, striped, splashed and spotted with deep carmine-red; a very pretty fancy vari- ety. 25 cts. r "^. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Henry A. Dr
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