Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio. 



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CYCLAMEN PERSICUM GIGANTEUM, OR 

 PERSIAN VIOLET. 



CYCLAMEN, OR PERSIAN VIOLET. 



This is a decided improvement over the old variety, being of 

 a more robust habit and stronger grower. Produces flowers on 

 short, stout stems, and of immense size, often measuring, on well 

 grown bulbs, two inches in diameter. The foliage is also beau- 

 tiful, and it is a charming Winter bloomer. 10 cents each. 



DAHLIAS. 



jjITHIN the last year 



or two awonderful 



revival of interest 



in the Dahlia has 



resulted in their 

 now being important riv- 

 als of those standard bed- 

 ding plants, the Canna and 

 Geranium. 



This to a great extent, is 

 due to the introduction of 

 the dwarf profuse bloom- 

 ing varieties that a few 

 yearsagowere unheard of. 

 we offer a collection of 

 the best Cactus, show and 

 decorative Dahlias, in red, 

 ■white, yellow, pink, varie- 

 gated, and all intermediate 

 shades. They are the 

 "cream" of over five hun- 

 dred varieties, selected af- 

 ter critical examination, 

 and combining in a super- 

 lative degree purity o f 

 color, perfection of form, 



free and continuous flow- dahlias. 



ering, and they succeed 



underthe most ordinary garden culture. Strong roots, to bloom 

 this Summer, 15 cents' each; six for 75 touts; or the entire 

 set of twelve for $1.50. 



Maid of Kent.— Crimson, shaded to cherry red, tipped white, 

 very inconstant in color, many shades on the same bush. A 

 lovely variety. 



Blumenfalter. — Rosy lavender, shaded plum, densely 

 quilled. A novel color for a flower. • 



Snowball. — A ball of snow white, heavy and profuse 

 bloomer. Always attracts attention, height, three feet. Fine 

 for funeral work. 



Queen Victoria. — Brightest yellow, deeply quilled, large, 

 perfectly formed flower. One of the best. 



Fern-leaved Beauty.— A most beautiful variety, entirely 

 distinct from all others. The flowers are of medium size, with 

 quilled or shell like petals of creamy white color, each petal be- 

 ing heavily bordered with dark crimson. Its foliage is very 

 finely cut, like that of a strong growing Fern. 



NOVELTIES IN DAHLIAS. 



Price, 20 cents each. The set of four for 65 cents* 



Clifford W. Brutoll.— This superb new variety is acknowl- 

 edged by all who have seen it to be the finest yellow Cactus 

 Dahlia ever produced. 1 he flowers are large, five to six inches 

 in diameter, perfectly full to center, while the outer petals re- 

 flex to the stem. The color is a solid, pure yellow, the clearest, 

 richest shade ever seen. Invaluable for cutting and exhibition 

 purposes. 



Storm King.— (Blizzard.) This is without question the finest 

 of all pure white Dahlias. It is extremely early, a profuse and 

 constant bloomer, a strong, vigorous grower, of dwarf, branch- 

 ing habit. Will produce double the quantity of flowers of any 

 other white variety, very double and perfect shape. It is far 

 ahead of any other white Dahlia. 



■William Agnew. — The grandest red Cactus Dahlia ever pro- 

 duced, and one that will eventually find its way into every collec- 

 tion. The flowers are of the largest size, sometimes measuring 

 more than seven inches in diameter. Always full to the center, 

 of perfect form, and of exquisite quality and finish, while the 

 color is the richest shade of intense, dazzling red. The petals 

 are very long, the outer rows being beautifully twisted. Certain- 

 ly a grand variety. 



Nymphea, the Pink Water Lily Dahlia.— By far the most 



delicately beautiful Dahlia ever introduced. The color is a soft, 

 delicate, light shrimp pink, shading slightly darker toward the 

 outer petals, while the flowers are of large, perfect form and 

 most exquisite, being soft, waxy, delicate and graceful. Has a 

 delicate, refined Water Lily fragrance. This odor, together 

 with its striking resemblance to the ideal pink Water Lily, sug- 

 gested the name of Nymphea. This variety, all things consid- 

 ered, is the finest in the entire list. 



DRACiENAS. 



Dracaena Indivisa.— This varie- 

 ty is used very extensively as a center 

 plant for vases, urns, etc. It stands 

 full exposure to the sun, its long, nar- 

 row, graceful foliage contrasts beauti- 

 fully with other foliage and flowering 

 plants. 5 cents each. 



Dracaena Terminalis. — A su- 

 perb species, with rich crimson foli- 

 age, so marked with carmine pink 

 and creamy white that words cannot 

 describe the exquisite coloring. This 

 is one of the most admired of the dracjEna indivisa 

 species, its elegant habit and extreme- 

 ly beautiful, lively coloring giving it marked value. For room 

 adornment, or as a vase plant for outdoor use, it is indispensa- 

 ble. 35 cents each. 



Spring. 



desirable. 



-Yellow, shaded a delicate orange scarlet. Very 



Bird of Paradise. — Light pink, very symmetrical flower, on 

 long stems. An attractive variety. 



Dawn of Day.— A beautiful yellow, shaded rose, very large 

 flower. A charming variety. 



Jewel. — Flowers of many colors, from deep maroon to blush 

 white, including'beautiful spotted and variegated flowers. All 

 these colors are borne m profusion on the same plant at the 

 same time. 



Golden Bedder. — Rich, golden yellow. A profuse blooming 

 variety, flowers large and handsome. One of the best yellow 

 Dahlias grown. 



Pearl. — Pearly white, petals long and symmetrical, flowers 

 Very large. One of the prettiest white Dahlias. 



Marguerite. — Rosy lilac, flowers quilled and very shapely, 

 a free and constant bloomer, stems very long. Fine for cutting. 



boston PERU. For description, see page 12. 



