ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 



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Decorative Dahlias 



y These come next to the Cactus as a cut flower. Are also very showy in the garden, being unusually free bloomers, 

 in make-up than the Cactus Dahlias, but not so formal as the show varieties — a happy medium between the two. 



CUBAN GIANT — Flowers of gTeat size, measuring six 

 finches across. Colpr dark, glowing crimson, shaded 



maroon. Magnificent. 25 cents each ; 3 for 65 cents: 



12 for $2.00. 

 DELICE— One of the best pink Dahlias in any class, very 



valuable for cutting on account of its firm substance, 



lasting qualities and good stems. The flowers are full 



and perfectly formed; a soft rose-pink. 25 cents each; 



3 for 65 cents; 12 for $2.00. 

 FRANK L. BASSETT — Color bright royal purple, 



shading to lavender-blue, an extremely early and pro- 

 fuse bloomer. 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents; 12 for 



$2.00. 

 JACK ROSE— Magnificent flower with perfect form. 



Color rich crimson-red with maroon shadings. Named 



for its counterpart among roses, the famous "General 



Jack." 25 cents; 3 for 65 cents; 12 for $2.00. 

 JEANNE CHARMET— A most pleasing cut-flower type, 



of formal construction and refreshing color arrange- 

 ment; violet rose overspreading lighter shades. 35 



cents each; 3 for 95 cents; 12 for $3.50. 

 LAVENDER QUEEN— New, large, fine shaped dahlia 



of deep lavender. The nearest to blue of any dahlia we 



ever have seen. Tall and imposing. Very free blooming. 



$1.00 each; 3 for $2.50; 12 for $9.00. 

 MATCHLESS — Deep crimson, of large size; an early and 



late bloomer. This we consider one of the best ten 



Dahlias. Very showy in the garden. 25 cents each; 



3 for 65 cents; 12 for $2.00. 

 MINOS — Ojne of the finest Dahlias to date. Flowers are 



large and exceedingly beautiful, borne on long, graceful, 



wiry stems. The color is intense, velvety maroon, al- 

 most black. An ideal cut-flower variety. Fine for all 



uses. 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents; 12 for $2.00. 

 MINA BURGLE (New.) — Best scarlet-red decorative 



Dahlia ever introduced. This wonderful Dahlia is a 



California introduction and is the best of its color. The 



form is perfect decorative type, petals being broad and 



flat; has a perfectly full center and is a Dahlia that can 



be grown to an immense size with ordinary treatment. 



It was very prominent at the Panama-Pacific International Ex- 

 position where it was grown in masses around the Horticultural 



building. It shows finely un.der artificial light and for cutting 



purposes is unsurpassed. /We were fortunate in sepuring a stock 



of this variety, and can highly recommend it to our customers. 



50 cents each; 3 for $1.30; 12 for $5.00. 

 MRS. J. GARDNER CASSATT — A new rose-pink Dahlia that 



has attracted great attention. The flowers are of immense 



size. Said by many to be the finest of all deep pink Dahlias. 



25 cents each ; 3 for 65 cents; 12 for $2.00. 

 OBAN — Old rose and yellow suffusion. 25 cents each; 3 for 65 



cents; 12 for $2.00. 

 OREGON BEAUTY — Intense Oriental red. Large flowers on 



long stems and plenty of them. A very desirable variety for any 



garden. Has been rightly characterized as a brilliant, gorgeous 



flower. Makes any garden look conspicuous. 25 cents each; 



3 for 65 cents; 12 for $2.00. 

 PAPA CHARMET. (Charmet.) — A very brilliant, deep coral-red, 



overlaid with a darker shade of velvety maroon. The plant is a 



vigorous grower, with heavy, dark, glossy green foliage and a re- 

 markable constitution. The general color effect being a rich 



crimson maroon. 35 cents each; 3 for 95 cents; 12 for $3.50. 



Are more formal 



QUEEN MARY— This is a stronger grower than Delice. A large 

 flower with full, rounded center. The Color is a soft shade of 

 pink. 50 cents each; 3 for $1.30; 12 for $5.00. 



SOUV. DE GUSTAVE DOAZAN — Mammoth flowers with long, 

 even petals 1 to 1J inches wide; center rounded-up and much 

 darker than balance; brilliant orange-red. A free-bloomer and 

 very showy. 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents; 12 for $2.00. 



SYLVIA (or Dolly) — Flowers fct:r to six inches in diameter; of 

 fine form and full to the center, which is white, shaded to soft 

 pink on the outer petals. In freedom of bloom next to the 

 Countess of Lonsdale. A magnificent Dahlia. 25 cents each ; 

 3 for 65 cents; 12 for $2.00. 



THE PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA— Called the American Beauty 

 Dahlia. This Gold and Silver Medal Dahlia is crimson red, 

 with dark full center. Huge flowers on long straight stems. 

 Excellent for exhibition, and a cut-flower with fine keeping qual- 

 ities. This Dahlia not only is an excellent exnibition and cut- 

 flower with fine keeping qualities, but greatly bec.utifies the 

 garden with its bright attractive blossoms. $1.00 each; 3 for 

 $2.50; 12 for $9.00. 



WILLIAM AGNEW— Intense glistening crimson-scarlet, of large 

 size, and gracefully recurving form. The most popular standard 

 red. 25 cents each ; 3 for 65 cents; 12 for $2.00. 



Show and Fancy Dahlias 



These are the old-fashioned Dahlias of our mothers' gardens. 



Perfect in shape and outline. 



ARABELLA — Primrose-yellow, tipped and shaded old rose and 

 lavender; very fine. 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents; 12 for 

 $2.00. 



CALEB POWERS (Show) — One of the good show Dahlias; petals 

 opening back %p stem, making a perfect ball. Color a very del- 

 icate lilac rose, shading lighter at center. 35 cents each; 3 for 

 95 cents; 12 for $3.50. 



GRAND DUKE ALEXIS— This is one of the most delicately 

 beautiful of all Dahlias. Very large, perfect form, with long, 

 thick quilled petals overlapping at the ends. White, slightly 

 tinged and suffused delicate lavender. Ethereally beautiful. 

 50 cents each; 3 for $1.30; 12 for $5.00. 



MAUDE ADAMS. (Alexander's New Show Introduction.) — The 

 color is a pure snowy-wnite, very effectively overlaid clear deli- 

 cate pink. This wonderful variety is unsurpassed in quality in 

 every respect, in reality a model of perfection. Undoubtedly 

 this is the finest and most promising Dahlia introduced, and as a 

 florist's Dahlia it is destined to become one of the most popular. 

 We can highly recommend this variety. 50 cents each; 3 for 

 $1.30; 12 for $5.00. 



QUEEN VICTORIA— Pure canary-yellow. One of the freest 

 bloomers. Good for cutting. 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents; 

 12 for $2.00. 



ROBERT BROOM FIELD— Pure snow-white. Of large size. A 

 very free bloomer. Grand for cut flowers. We recommend 

 this variety. 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents; 12 for $2.00. 



STORM KING— The most reliable white Show Dahlia to date. 

 Color, a pure white. Flowers produced on good stems, well 

 above the foliage. Free flowering. 25 cents each; 3 for 65 

 cents; 12 for $2.00. 



VIVIAN — A great favorite which received the admiration of 

 everyone who saw its wonderful flowers, the color being white, 

 effectively edged rose-violet. An extremely wonderful blending 

 of color possessed only by the rare novelties. One of our cham- 

 pions and a variety worthy of the highest words of praise. 35 

 cents each; 3 for 95 cents; 12 for $3.50. 



WH ITE SWAN— A beautiful pure white, medium size and a pro- 

 fuse bloomer on long stiff stems. Fine for cutting and the gar- 

 den. 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents; 12 for $2.00. 



W. W. RAWSON. (Show.)— This popular novelty has been the 

 admiration of all wherever shown the past season. The massive 

 perfect flowers, often measuring 6 inches across, are borne on 

 stiff stems about 15 inches long. The entire flower is absolutely 

 perfect in outline and formation. The color is pure white, over- 

 laid with amethyst-blue, 50 cents each; 3 for $1.30; 12 foi 

 $5.00. 



