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THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



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World's Best Dahlias 



For 35 years we have grown Dahlias. We are the original American Dahlia Specialists, and have grown 

 Dahlias for all purposes ever since. We are the largest growers in the world, and carry an immense stock. 



3 Wonderful New Paeony Dahlias 



MRS. HOWARD M. EARL. The most beautiful of all Paeony Dahlias. 

 A strong, vigorous branching grower, producing the large, exquisitely formed 

 flowers in profusion, on long graceful stems. Color: burf pink, overlaid car- 

 mine, with yellow at base of petals; reverse of petal, buff pink, with band of 

 tyrian rose through the centre. 



The marvelous beauty of the harmonious blending of these colors, shades, 

 and tints must be seen to be fully appreciated. Price $5.00 each. 



THOS. WALKINS. New. Large, splendid form. White suffused cerise, 

 heavily shaded and tipped crimson. 75 cents each. 



F. R. AUSTIN. An entirely new type, with wonderful coloring. Cream 

 shading to yellow, suffused pink, overlaid crimson, tipped cream. 50 cents each. 



3 wonderful new Paeony Dahlias described above including book The Dahlia 

 'or $5.75. 



4 Grand New Century Dahlias 



Now offered for the first time. 



AUTUMN CENTURY. Very large, perfect form and extremely profuse 

 bloomer. Buff yellow shading through amber to red, with an iridescent sheen. 

 $1.00 each. 



GLORIA. Yellow, tipped and penciled vivid red. Very striking and 

 effective. 75 cents each. 



JESSIE. Snow white. The ideal white century Dahlia. Immense size, 

 beautiful form, and an extremely early and profuse bloomer. $3.00 each. 



SUMMER GIRL. The ideal yellow century. Very large soft yellow; 

 an extremely profuse bloomer on long stems. $1.00 each. 



4 new century Dahlias described above, now offered for the first time for $5.00. 



12 Distinctive Dahlias of Special Merit 



JACK ROSE. Rich crimson decorative. 15 cents each. 



JOHN WANAMAKER. Bright orchid pink; beautiful form. An early and 

 profuse blooming Decorative. 25 cents each. 



KLEIN DOMITEA. Pompon. Bright golden terra cotta. 15 cents each. 



LYNDHURST. Decorative. Vermilion scarlet. 15 cents each. 



MAGPIE. Cactus. Maroon, pink and white; very striking. 25 cents each. 



MELODY. Decorative. Clearyellow, tipped cream; very fine. 25centseach. 



MINNIE MCCULLOUGH. Decorative. Golden buff, heavily tipped 

 bronzy red. 15 cents each. 



PERLE DE PARC. Decorative. Large, pure white. 25 cents each. 



PRAXITELES. Single. Maroon, tipped white. New, very striking. 50 

 cents each. 



PROF. MANSFIELD. Decorative. Large, yellow suffused red tipped 

 white; very effective. 20 cents each. 



ROSY MORN. Cactus. Deep rose, tinting lighter toward the centre. 15 

 cents each. 



SYLVIA. Decorative. Pink, with light centre. 15 cents each. 



12 distinctive Dahlias of Special Merit described above, a collection that 

 will give the greatest satisfaction, for $2.00. 



6 Distinctive Cactus Dahlias of Exceptional Merit 



A collection that will give you success and pleasure. 



ELECTRIC. Pure canary yellow, tipped pure white. Very large with quilled, 

 incurved petals. 50 cents each. 



EXCELSIOR. Rich glowing crimson. Very large, with long quilled petals. 

 50 cents each. 



MARY PURRIER. Brilliant scarlet-red. Very large with long quilled, incurved 

 petals. 50 cents each. 



MODEL. Yellow, passing to rose. Very distinct and effective. 75 cents each. 



MRS. SEAL. Deep maroon, passing to rose, tipped white. Very distinct and 

 striking. 30 cents each. 



STABILITY. Carmine rose, tinting lighter toward the centre; long slender petals. 

 25 cents each. 



One each of above most beautiful and distinctive Cactus Dahlias for $2.50. 



6 Beautiful Cactus Dahlias 



GENERAL BULLER. Deep crimson, shaded maroon, tipped white. 20 cents 

 each. 



MARJORIE CASTLETON. Soft rosy pink, tinting lighter toward the centre, 

 A free and reliable bloomer. 20 cents each. 



QUEEN OF HEARTS. Pure white, with a golden halo at the base of the petal. 

 25 cents each. 



SEQUOIA. Golden bronze; fine form, with long stiff stems. 25 cents each. 



STORMER. Spectrum red; very large. An early and free bloomer, on long 

 Stems. 35 cents each. 



SUCCESS. Large, pure yellow, with long pointed petals; an early and free 

 bloomer. 30 cents each. 



One each of above described 6 beautiful Cactus Dahlias for $1.50. 



6 Grand Decorative Dahlias 



AYESHA. Very large, clear light yellow, on long stiff stems. 50 cents each. 



GOLDMINE. Deep golden yellow. Plant is dwarf and produces the large beautifully 

 formed flowers on stiff stems. An early and continuous bloomer. 75 cents each. 



L. KRAMER PEACOCK. A wonderful, pure white decorative of fine form and 

 splendid keeper. Dwarf branching habit with long stiff stems. $1.00 each. 



MINNIE BURGLE. The best red decorative. Large, vermilion red, beautiful 

 form, a splendid grower, and an early and continuous bloomer. 35 cents each. 



ORANGE BEAUTY. Rich glistening orange, the richest and clearest of this 

 popular color. New and distinct. $1.00 each. 



QUEEN MARY. Beautiful soft rose pink. Very large with long stiff stems. 

 Plant very strong and vigorous grower. 50 cents each. 



One each of 6 grand Decorative Dahlias described above for $3.50. 



8 Remarkable Giant Century Dahlias 



This collection embraces not only the largest flowers 6 to 8 inches across, but new types 



celebrated 20th Century, in 1901. Th 



CREAM CENTURY. Very large, beautiful form, on long stems. Color rich 

 cream as the name suggests. 25 cents each. 



ECKFORD CENTURY. Immense size; pure white spotted pink, penciled crim- 

 son. 20 cents each. 



GEISHA CENTURY. Yellow and scarlet. The Geisha colors, but produced 

 on long stiff stems. A great acquisition. 50 cents each. 



JOSEPHINE. Very large, of beautiful, regular form and borne on very long stiff 

 Stems. 50 cents each. 



MRS. JOSEPH LUCAS. Immense size, and a wonderful combination of Au- 



and colors. We are the originators of this wonderful class. We introduced the first, the 

 is collection should be in every garden. 



tumn shades. Rich yellow, overlaid bronzy scarlet, lightened, suffused and edged 

 salmon rose. An early and extremely profuse bloomer. 50 cents each. 



MRS. WENDEL REBER. Very large; buff pink, suffused scarlet. A Giant in 

 every way, and such delicate coloring. 50 cents each. 



ROSE PINK CENTURY. Soft rose pink. Very large on stiff erect stems. 15 

 cents each. 



WILDFIRE CENTURY. Intense vivid scarlet. A Dwarf sturdy branching 

 grower, throwing the flowers on stiff stems well above the foliage. 20 cents each. 



One each of 8 Remarkable Giant Century Dahlias described above for $2.50. 



^5r»*»fial Ofl-*»t* 1" ne Dahlias^described on this page embrace the very best new varieties offered this year for the first time and the best tried and true standard varieties. 

 jpcLldl V^Iier The complete 7 collections for $20.00. This is a special introduction offer and will not appear again. 



Book, "THE DAHLIA," Fifth Edition. By Lawrence K. Peacock. 80 pages, 7 J by 105, beautifully illustrated. 5th and revised edition. A practical treatise on its habits, characteristics, 

 culture, classification and history, by one who for 34 years has never failed to have a crop of the finest blooms in their season, regardless of conditions. Price 50 cents, postpaid. Free 

 on request with all orders amounting to $5.00 or more. 



We are the largest Dahlia Growers in the world. Send for our catalogue entitled World's Best Dahlias, the leading American Dahlia catalogue. It tells the plain truth about the best 

 new and standard varieties, beautifully illustrated. Free. Write to-day. 



PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS 



P. O. BERLIN, NEW JERSEY 



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