ahlias, . - 
Within the last year or two a wonderful re- 
vial of interest in the Dahlia has resulted im 
tigeir now being important rivals of those 
standard bedding plants,the Canna and Gera- 
sium. 
This, to a great extent, is due to the intro- 
dection of the dwarf profuse blooming varie- 
tyés that a few years ago were unheard of, 
Teffer a collection of the best Cactus, show 
and decorative Dahlias, in red, white, yellow, 
nk, variegated, and all intermediate shades, 
ey are the “‘cream” of over five hundred 
varieties, selected after critical examination, 
and combining in a superlative degree, purity 
of color, perfection of form, free and continu- 
eus floweriny, and they succeed under the ¢ 
most ordinary garden culture. Xs 
Strong roots, to bloom this Summer, 
20 cerits cach; six for $1.00; or the ette 
tare set of twelve for $1.75. 
Pert-leaved Beanty.—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 bein heasile 
bordered with dark crimson. ies foliage 
is very finely cut, like that of a strong- 
growing Fern. 
Queen ictoria=Brientest 
uilica, sarge, perfectly 
ne of the best. 
Marenerite.—Rosy-lilac, flowers quilled and 
very shapely,a free and constant bloomer, 
stems very long. Fine forcutting. 
Pearl.—Peariy-white, petals long and sym- 
metrical, flowers very large. One of the 
prettiest white Dahlias, 
Goiden Bedder. Rich, golden-yellow. A 
p ofu e bivoming variety, flowers large 
and handsome, One of the best yellow Dahlias grown. 
Jewel,—Flowers of many colors, from deep maroon to blush- 
white, including beautiful spotted and variegated flowers. 
All these colors are borne in profusion on the same plant at 
the same time. 
Pawt of Day.—A beautiful yellow, shaded rose ve larg 
Hower, A charming variety / aia y 
Bird of Paradise.—Light pink, very symmetrical flower, on 
iolg stems. An attractive variety. 5 
Soring.—Yellow, shaded a delicate orange-scarlet. Very desir- 
abic. 
Suowball,—A ball of snow-white, heavy and profuse bloomer. 
Always attracts attention; height, three feet, Fine for 
funeral work. 
Bilumenfalter. Rosy-lavender, shaded plum, densely quilled. 
A novel color for a flower, 
Plaid of Kent.—Crimson-shaded to cherry-red, tipped white, 
very inconstant in color, many shades on the same plant. A 
lovely variety. 
Novelties in Dahlias. 
Price, 30 cents each. The set of four for $1.00. 
ellow, deeply 
ormed Geen 
Wifliam Agnew.—The grandest red Cactus Dahlia ever pro- 
duced, and oue that will eventually find its way into every 
collection. 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 ot intense, daz- 
zling red. The petals are very long, the outer rows being 
beautifully twisted. Certainly a grand variety. 
Blizzard.—(Storm King.) Thisis, without question, the finest 
of ali pure white Dahlias, Itis extremely early, a profuse 
and constant bloomer, a strong. vigorous grower, of dwarf, 
branching habit. Will produce double the quantity of flow- 
ers of any other white variety, verv double and merlece shape. 
It is far ahead of any other white Dahlia. 
CAifford W. Brniton.—This superb new variety is acknowledged 
by ali who have scen it to be the finest yellow Cactus Dahlia 
ever produced. The flowers are large, five to six inches in+ 
diameter, perfectly full to the center, while the outer petals 
reflex tothe stem. The color is a solid, pure yellow, the 
clearest, richest shade ever seen, Invaluable for cutting and 
exhibition purposes. 
The Pink Water Lily Dahlia, Nymphea. By Far the Most 
Delicately Beautiful Dahlia Ever Introduced.—|! he 
color 18a soft, dencac, hiput sarimp pink, shaving shehtiy 
darker toward the out: r petals,while the flowers are of large, 
perfect form and most exquisite, beiny soft, waxy, delicate 
and graceful, Has a delicate, refined Water Lily fragrance. 
This odor, with its striking resemblance to the ideal pink 
Water Lily. suggested the name of Nymphea. This varicty, 
all things considered, is the finest in the entire nist. 
GOLDEN BEDDER. 
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. 
The Climbing Lace Fern. 
This graceful climber has, to a great extent, taken the place of 
the once popular Smilax in all fine decorations. It possesses the 
advantage of being much more graceful, its foliage being finer 
than that of the most delicate Fern, and will last for weeks after 
being cut, the whole plant being of a bright, cheerful green. It 
is an excellent house plant, succeeding under almost any cendi- 
tion. 16 cents each for fine plants. 
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. 
A most desirable new species, especially useful to grow asa 
pot plant for decorative purposes, or for Pes in suspendes 
baskets. The fronds are frequently four feet long, of a rich 
shade of green, and most useful for cutting, retaining their fresh- 
ness for weeks after being cut. It will make an excellent howse 
plant, as it withstandsdry atmosphere, and will succeed ia al- 
most any situation. 16 cents each. 
The two Asparagus for 25 cents. 
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, 
