. Dreer's garden book 1923. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. (flEWsyAiam^ ,gardena» greenhouse pianta I 145 DREER'S TEN GREAT DAHLIAS Ten distinct varieties which we have singled out from among the Decorative, Cactus and Peony flowered types as worthy of every Dahlia fancier's special attention. While some of these are recent introductions the majority are varieties which have stood out most prominently for several years as the most desirable for either garden decoration o
. Dreer's garden book 1923. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. (flEWsyAiam^ ,gardena» greenhouse pianta I 145 DREER'S TEN GREAT DAHLIAS Ten distinct varieties which we have singled out from among the Decorative, Cactus and Peony flowered types as worthy of every Dahlia fancier's special attention. While some of these are recent introductions the majority are varieties which have stood out most prominently for several years as the most desirable for either garden decoration or for cutting for house decoration and which prominent position .they still hold. All of the varieties listed under this heading will be supplied in dormant field roots of proper planting size. Attraction (Hybrid Cactus). A beautiful Dahlia that is greatly admired. The flowers, which measure fuUy 6 inches in diameter, are composed of gracefully arranged curled or twisted petals of a lively yet soft silvery mauve-rose, with white suffusion. 75 cts. each. Camille Frachon {Peony-Howcred). No other Dahlia at-, tracts more attention in our grounds; it is not only distinct in its make-up, but in its gorgeous color as weU. In size it averages under the most ordinary cultivation from 6 to 7 inches in diameter; in color, an intense glistening aniline-red deepening to a rich garnet, which forms a much rayed halo around the yellow disc. The entire flower is overlaid with a silvery sheen, which intensi- fies its coloring giving it a richness difficult to de- scribe. Illustrated in colors on the plate opposite. 75 cts. each. George Walters [Hybrid Cactus). One of the most popular favorites of the large-flowered Californians, producing its blooms on very long stiff stems very freely; these are of a pleasing salmon color with shrimp-pink shadings. Illustrated in colors on the plate opposite. 75 cts. each. Helen Durnbaugh {Hybrid Cactus). Everybody is pleased with this. The flowers, while not
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