LIST OP CHOICE DAHLIAS FOR 1916. 



DAHLIAS 



CACTUS DAHLIAS. 

 Alight — Rich, deep orange, with a much brighter center. Extra fine form. 



25 cents each, $2.50 per dozen. 

 Countess of Lonsdale — A profuse bloomer. Color salmon pink. 

 Dr. G. G. Gray — A fiery crimson-scarlet with needle-pointed petals. 



30 cents each, $3.00 per dozen. 

 Earl of Pembroke— Bright plum color. Large, bold flower. 

 Dainty — Lemon-yellow, tipped rose-pink. Very delicate. 

 P. H. Chapman — A deep orange-yellow of extra fine form. 25c each, $2.50 



per dozen. 

 Fred Cobbold — Bright crimson. Fine. 25c each, $2.50 per dozen. 

 Gen. Duller — Rich velvety crimson, nearly black at the base, tipped white. 

 Goliath — Very large. Ground color yellow, suffused and tinted with red- 

 dish-salmon. 25 cents each, $2.50 per dozen. 

 J. H. Jackson — Rich velvety-maroon. 25c each, $2.50 per dozen. 

 Master Carl — A pleasing bright amber. Unsurpassable for exhibition or 

 garden purposes. Flowers fairly colossal. 30 cents each, $3.00 per dozen. 

 Mrs. De Luea — Golden-yellow, tipped orange. Fine form. Very free. 

 Mary Service — Pinkish apricot, or heliotrope. One of the best grown. 

 Mrs. Chas. Turner — Clear, soft yellow. Very large, bold flower. 

 Prince of Orange — A rich shade of old gold at the outer petals, with a 



bright yellow center; very showy. 

 Prince of Yellows^ — Rich canary yellow, petals fringed. 



Heine Cayeux — An exceptionally free-flowering variety of great substance. 

 Flowers beautiful ruby-crimson, borne on long, graceful stems. One 

 of the best. 25 cents each, $2.50 per dozen. 

 Sunshine — Most beautiful, deep rose-carmine, the center composed of the 



unopened florets distinctly tipped white. 25 cents each, $2.50 per dozen. 

 Yonne Cayeux — A perfect star shape; petals being located with most ex- 

 act regularity; color an immaculate white; a large flower and an acquisi- 

 tion of first order among the white Cactus. 35 cents each, $3.50 per 

 dozen. Collection, 19 Cactus Dahlias, $3.60. 



DECORATIVE DAHLIAS. 

 Blue Oban— The nearest approach to blue found in Dahlias. 

 Catherine Duer — Bright crimson-scarlet. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen 

 Clifford W. Dm ion — A tall, vigorous grower and free-bloomer; 



mense size, perfect form and of the finest canary-yellow. 

 Delice — The flowers are of good size, standing well above the foliage. A 

 bright pink suffused lavender-pink. The finest pink Decorative Dahlia. 

 35c each; $3.50 per dozen. 

 Grand Duke Alexis — A magnificent flower of large size and distinct form, 



with quilled petals. Pure white, delicately tinged lavender-pink. 

 Henry Patrick — A superb pure white variety, of large size. 

 Jack Rose — This is an ideal counterpart to the celebrated 

 "Jack" Rose. In form resembles the rpse, and in color 

 Identical. 

 Le Grand Manitou — This wonderful New Fancy Decorative is 

 the largest and grandest Dahlia in existence. The flowers 

 are beautiful in color, perfect in form, and of immense size. 

 Pure white exquisitely striped, splashed and blotched deep 

 reddish violet. 50c each; $5.00 per dozen. 

 Mme. A. Lumiere — A very attractive variety, pure white, 



violet-red tips. 

 Mme. Marze — "New French Decorative." — The perfect form, 

 immensity of size, and purity of color prove this variety far 

 superior to any other White Decorative to date. Its won- 

 derful flowers are produced exceptionally freely on long, 

 wiry stems. 50c each; $5.00 per dozen. 

 Mme. Van Dan Dael — A grand decorative variety, of good 



size, white, deeply edged lively pink. 

 Souvenir de Gustave Don/on — This variety is the largest 

 dahlia to date. The color is a pleasing shade of orange- 

 red. Strong grower. Should be in every garden. 

 W. W. Rawson — The petals towards the center are quilled, and 

 toward the outer part they are more open and flat. The 

 color is pure white, overlaid with amethyst-blue, giving it 

 the appearance of a delicate lavender. Flowers seven to 

 nine inches in diameter. 35c each; $3.50 per dozen. 

 Yellow Colosse — This magnificent variety is the best exhibi- 

 tion yellow in existence, being rich, refined and delicate. 

 Gigantic flowers of pure primrose-yellow are produced very 

 freely on long, graceful stems. 25 cents each, $2.50 per doz. 

 Collection, 14 Giant-flowering Decoratives, $3.00. 

 POMPON DAHLIAS. 

 Amber Queen — Rich, clear amber, shaded apricot. 

 Bobby — Plum color. One of the best. 

 Fairy Queen — Sulphur-yellow, edged pink. 



Prince Charming — Cream, tipped purple. One of the best. 

 Rosalie — Pale primrose, tipped pinkish-red. 

 Sunbeam — Crimson. Fine. 

 Snow Clad — Small white. Free. 



Collection, one each 7 Pompon Dahlias, $1.15. 



PAEONY-FLOWERED DAHLIAS. 



Dr. Perry — New Holland Paeony-flowered Dahlia — Without 

 exception the very finest dark Paeony-flowered Dahlia in ex- 

 istence. A rich velvety wine-crimson, or dark mahogany. 

 50 cents each, $5.00 per dozen. 



Germania — A glowing crimson, shaded with yellow. 



Glory of Baarn — New Fragrant Paeony-flowered Dahlia — The 

 color is exquisite, being a delightful clear soft pink, and 

 the beautiful golden yellow center lends an additional charm. 

 Flowers of wonderful size. 35c each; $3.50 per dozen. 



La Rainte — A charming deep lavender-pink, with a golden- 

 yellow center. The flowers are true Paeony type, but the 

 long, graceful petals are curved and twisted, giving the 

 whole a unique appearance. - 25c each; $2.50 per dozen. 



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w. w. HAWSON. 

 Queen Emma — A charming shade of hollyhock-pink, the Inner 



petals banded with gold. 

 Queen Wilhelmina — Immense, fluffy, pure white flowers, with 



yellow center. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen. 



Collection, one each of the 6 varieties, for $1.45. 



SHOW AND FANCY DAHLIAS. 



A. D. Livonl — Beautiful soft pink, with quilled petals and full 



to the center; an early and profuse bloomer. S. 

 Arabella — Sulphur, tipped pink. S. 

 Dreer's White — Pure glistening white, resembling in form 



the popular "Grand Duke Alexis." The most valuable snow 



white variety in existence. S. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen. 

 Maud Adams — Ideal New Show Dahlia — The color is a pure, 



snowy white, very effectively overlaid clear delicate pink. 



Undoubtedly one of the finest of the Show type. 50 cents 



each; $5.00 per dozen. 

 Merlin — Bright orange-scarlet. One of the best dahlias ever 



offered. S. 

 Mme. Maureau — One of the finest pink Show dahlias to date. 



25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 

 Norma — Bright orange. One of the best grown. Extra fine 



shape. S. 

 Peacock — New Fancy Dahlia — Deep purple, distinctly tipped 



with white. One of the largest and best to date. 25 cents 



each; $2.50 per dozen. 

 Stradella — Beautiful deep purple-crimson. Very free-flower- 

 ing. S. 

 Storm King — One of the finest white show Dahlias, flowers 



large. S. 

 Collection, one each of 10 Show and Fancy Dahlias, $2.00. 



SINGLE DAHLIAS. 



20th Century Orchid-Flowered Dahlia — Rosy crimson, with 

 white tips and white disc around the yellow center. 



Collarette — Maurice Rivoire Outside petals deep velvety, ox- 

 blood red, collar fringed and pure white. 



Blanche — Pale yellow at the base, faintly tipped pink, with 

 a cast of pure white over the whole flower. 



Glowing Gem — A splendid flower, with gorgeous coloring, be- 

 ing rich, deep crimson. 35c each; $3.50 per dozen. 



Jennie Wren — White, effectively striped and splashed deep 

 purple. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 



Lord Goff — A Single Cactus Dahlia resembling a butterfly in 

 appearance. Base of petals delicate cream, tipped rose-pink. 



Lysander — Crimson, striped maroon. Large. 



Rose Pink Century — A rose-pink shade. 



Snow Queen — Pure white. 



Collection, one each » Single Dahlias, $1.60. 



DAHLIAS IN MIXTURE. 



Choice named sorts, many colors in mixture. Double or 

 single. Cannot designate color. 15 cents each; $1.50 per 

 dozen. 



ALL OF ABOVE NAMED DAHLIAS 20c EACH, 6 FOR $1.00, $1.75 PER DOZEN, EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE NOTED. 



