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



Cactus Dahlias 



Our Grand Garden Dahlias 



No garden is complete without a snow of these brilliant and stately autumn flowers, and nothing gives greater return for so little 

 money and care. We offer dry bulbs and tubers, but if stock of these becomes exhausted, well send started plants. We grow and sell 

 fifteen acres of Dahlias each year. 



CHARLES CLAYTON — The strongest words of praise are not 

 extravagant when applied to this wonderful new Cactus. It is 

 the ideal in color; form, length of stem and general good habits, 

 heyond which it would, seem little could be hoped for. lie 

 color is a most intense crimson, so vivid as to dazzle the eye; 

 superb. 35 cents each; 3 for 95 cents; 12 for $3.50. 



COUNTESS OF LONSDALE — For perfection of bloom, erectness 

 of stem, abundance of flower, this variety h»as never yet teen 

 equaled. On several of the plants we have counted over 150 

 perfect 'blooms on one plant. Is there any other garden flower 

 that can equal it? Coior is a rich salmon-pink, tinted apricot. 

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



FLORA — The ideal white for cut flowers. Pure color and ex- 

 tremely free blooming. 35 cents each; 3 for 95 cents; 12 for 

 $3.50. 



FLORODORA — Deep dark, rich wine-crimson splendid shaped 

 flowers on long, upright wiry stems. 35 cents each; 3 for 95 

 cents; 12 for $3.50. 



KRIEMHILDE — A most popular cut flower variety. Color a 

 brilliant pink, shading to white in the center. 25 cents each; 

 3 for 65 cents; 12 for $2.00. 



PRINCE OF YELLOWS — One of the best canary-yellows for 

 cutting. 35 cents each; 3 for 95 cents; 12 for $3.50. 



QUAKER CITY — A fine new cactus of a most unique and at- 

 tractive form. The flowers are large and each of the broad 

 pointed petals is supplemented with 3 to 6 narrow pointed 

 petals, giving it a most artistic effect. Color clear rrirrrcse ye- 

 low. A profuse bloomer. $1.00 each; 3for$2.50; 12for$9.00. 



QUEEN OF HEARTS (New.) — The best white Cactus ever intro- 

 duced. Pure white shading to lemon-yellow at base of the 

 petals; very free bloomer. 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents; 12 

 for $2.00. 



REINE CAYEAUX — Brilliant Geranium-red; early and free; a 

 great favorite. 35 cents each; 3 for 95 cents; 12 for $3.50. 



RUTH FORBES (Hybrid.) — The massive, clear pink flowers, 

 composed of heavy petals, are often accompanied by stems 

 measuring 2 feet in length; excel any other variety for large vase 

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



SPRINGFIELD — A new Dahlia of our own introduction. It is 

 identical with Countess of Lonsdale except in two essentials. It 

 has a darker stem and the flowers, instead of being a salmon- 

 pink as in Lonsdale, in Springfield are a rich amaranthine-red. 

 Its beauty cannot be described. No Dahlia r. looms freer, no 

 Dahlia is as pretty as Springfield. It lasts longer cvt than ?ny 

 Dahlia we know. 35 cents each; 3 for 95 cents; 12 for $3.50. 



So-called from their resemblance to Cactus flowers. They are 

 characterized by long, narrow, pointed, tubular and twisted petals 

 of graded lengths, giving the flowers a striking and attractive ap- 

 pearance. Grand for cut flowers. 

 AVALANCHE — (Hybrid Cactus) — A gorgeous, glistening pure 



white, of the same type as Kalif . The flowers are large size, and 

 are produced on long, stiff stems, well above the foliage. The 



best white of its 'type. 75 cents each; 3 for $2.00; 12 for $7.00. 

 AURORA — Very free flowering; reddish-apricot, suffused with 



flesh-pink, shading lighter at the tips. 50 cents each; 3 for 



$1.30; 12 for $5.00. 



Peony- Flowered Dahlias 



A new family of Dahlias originating in Holland. The artistic flowers are very large and are best compared with the semi-doub:e 

 Peonies in form. The gayest of all Dahlias for coloring. 



CHATENAY — Its beautiful salmon tints form a perfect contrast 

 with the deep green foliage. Strong, sturdy, upright growth 

 and produces its blossoms erect upon good long, stiff stems. 

 The beautiful golden- yellow center completes the artistically ar- 

 ranged gem and lends an additional charm to this new acquisi- 

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



GEISHA— Wonderful Holland Peony-flowered Dahlia— The 

 pride of the Peony-flowered Dahlias. This most sensational 

 variety is the showiest and most attractive of this type in ex- 

 istence. It is a superb combination of brilliant scarlet and gold 

 with an exquisite ring of rich golden-yellow at center. Occa- 

 sionally the first flower comes fully double, but all that follow 

 show that beautiful golden-yellow center w.iich combines to 

 make this flower the most charming. Tts form is very original 

 consisting of peculiarly twisted and curled petals which are very 

 long and beautifully shaped. 75 cents each; 3 for $2.00; 12 

 for $7.00. 



JOHN WANAMAKER— This is the most beautiful of all Dahlias, 

 having a formation entirely its own in its charming irregularity. 

 The flowers are alike, and yet not exactly alike, one of its charms. 

 Violet mauve or soft lavender. Awarded first prize as the best 

 pink Dahlia, any class, by the American Dahlia Society at the 

 New York exhibition. The plant is a strong, vigorous, branch- 

 ing grower, and the earliest, most constant and profuse bloomer. 

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



KING OF AUTUMN— One of the finest decorative Dahlias ever 

 introduced. The habit is absolutely perfect, with strong, sturdy 

 stalks; long, stiff stems and remarkably free-flowering. The 

 coloring is something quite new and unique. One of the most 

 delightful yellow combinations ever seen. Over the groundwork 

 of richest yellow is laid shadows of copper, apricot and old gold. 

 Obtaining several first-class certificates in Holland, this Dahlia 

 is destined to become one of the most popular varieties ever in- 

 troduced. 75 cents each; 3 for $2.00; 12 for $7.00. 



Century Dahlias 



This is an entirely new race of Single Dahlias. 

 We consider today that the new Century Dahlias 

 occupy first place where beauty of coloring and artis- 

 tic effect is desired. Owing to their immense size, 

 long stems, graceful carriage, combined with their 

 purity of color or the blendings of colors, shades and 

 tints, they entirely outclass all other Dahlias for cut 

 flowers. Keep each variety when cut in a separate 

 vase. 



BIG CHIEF — Rich crimson with maroon shadings on margin. 

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



FRINGED CENTURY — Intense rosy-carmine with lighter edges, 

 fringed or cleft petals; blooms all summer; fine for cutting. 25 

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



VARIEGATED LISZT — Dark oriental red. with yellow tips and 

 markings. A superior variety for decorations, especially where 

 a bronzy effect is wanted. 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents; 12 

 for $2.00. 



