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FORBES - ROBERTSON — Beautiful 
reddish-orange. A very satisfac- 
tory variety, flowers having long, 
straight-star-shaped petals. 
There is a profusion of smaller 
narrow, thread-like petals or sec- 
ondary florets which intermingle 
with the main florets, making it 
one of the most novel varieties. 
25e each. 2 
GOLDEN GEM—One of the finest 
golden yellow Cactus Dahlias we 
have had the pleasure of offering. 
It is first-class in every way and 
attracted much attention this 
past season. 50c each, 
J. H. JACKSON—The finest black 
Cactus Dahlia in existence. An 
exceptionally satisfactory all- 
round Dahlia; one of the most 
prominent for garden decoration 
superb as a cut-flower variety 
and equally good as an exhibition 
flower. Color, a perfectly gor- 
geous, deep velvety, blackish- 
maroon. Gigantic in size. Every 
Dahlia lover should grow this va- 
riety. 25e each, 
LIBELLE—An early and continuous 
bloomer that produces its blos- 
som freely on good stems well 
above the foliage. Clear, deep 
rose-purple. 25¢ each, 
MISS DOROTHY OLIVER—Primrose at base, tipped pure white, Very 
narrow florets. Delicate and attractive. 25¢ each, 
MME. HENRI CAYEUX (Straight)-A reliable exhibition variety. The 
flowers are of the largest size with long, narrow florets, form- 
ing a bloom of magnificent form. 
The color is a beautiful rich pink daintily tipped white. We 
highly recommend this grand variety as one of the best in ex- 
istence. 50c each. : 
RENE CAYEUUX (Hybrid Cactus)—An exceptionally free-flowering 
variety. Flowers are of good size and are a beautiful ruby- 
crimson; borne on long stems. Excellent for exhibition. 50e each. 
STERN—PBright primrose-yellow. The flowers are large; petals long 
Cactus Dahlia (Countess of Lonsdale). and pointed, One of the most satisfactory varieties. 25e each. 
THOMAS CHALLIS (Incurved)—A very rich tone of sal- 
mon-red or rosy-salmon, The florets are beautifully 
DAHLIAS incurved and arranged with the utmost regularity. This 
variety can be recommended as one of the best for cut- 
flower purposes. 50e each. 
Plant in a sunny situation in strong, deep, rich soil that Collection of 12 Superb Cactus Dahlias for $3.00 prepaid. 
has been liberally manured. They are gross feeders and 
succeed best when given plenty of room and an abundant 
supply of water. Stir the ground frequently about them. 
For large exhibition flowers, only a single stem should 
be allowed to grow, and that should be pinched back to two NEW DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
pairs of leaves from which four strong branches will grow 
that are usually stiff enough to support themselves without 
tying up. GENERAL CUSTER—An unusually free-flowering new 
of yellow, white and coral red; no two flowers exactly 
of ye , nd co ; w s 
NEW CACTUS DAHLIAS alike in color. As the season advances, this variety, like 
ATTRACTION (Hybrid Cactus)—Large, elegant, full flower, many Decoratives, shows the beautiful golden-yellow 
of a clear, lilac-rose. The habit is perfect, with long center, so characteristic of the Peony-flowered type. 
strong stems holding the bloom stiff and upright. A $1.00 each. 
very attractive variety. 75¢e each. : 
MRS. C. H. BRECK—A new Cactus Dahlia of exceptional U4’TONA—An unusual blending of orange, buff and yellow. 
4 ls z - sd . Flowers are nearly full to the center, and produced 
aes coe peony ellow, passing to various shades freely, upon good stems. $1.00 each. 
MRS. FERDINAND JEFFRIES—A rich, velvety maroon of MILLIONAIRE—Gold Medal Dahlia of daintiest colorings. 
the Hybrid type. _The petals are broad, curled and Most delicate lavender with faint pink cast overshading 
twisted. A very free bloomer, large and massive. it, the whole having a blending of white. One of the 
75e each. best known lavender pink dahlias, an immense flower, 
Collection of three New Giant Cactus Dahlias for $2.00 that attracts considerable attention on the exhibition 
prepaid. table. Plants are very dwarf, so it is not recommended 
as a cut-flower variety. Flowers sro to nine inches 
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SUPERB CACTUS DAHLIAS pie Recommended for ex tion purposes 
COMET (Incurved)—A fancy Cactus of great originality. i f 
The coloring is quite distinctive, being a soft, lavender- ROSE GEM—A new variety imported this last season from 
pink, penciled and dotted a deep crimson. The plants Holland, and one that proves to be one of the finest of 
make a high growth, with long, stiff stems. 50c each. its color to date. The habit of the plant is perfect, it 
COUNTESS OF LONSDALE (Hybrid)—Deep salmon-red. being a good strong growing variety producing its 
One of the best. Very free. Should be in every garden. blooms upon strong stiff stem well above the foliage. 
35¢e each. The coloring is very beautiful and something entirely 
EUREKA—This variety has all the good qualities of the new; a pleasing shade of salmon-pink with a silvery 
Dahlia, being properly named. Color very deep purple. sheen. We think Rose Gem properly named as it is 
Petals are long, straight and tightly quilled. 25¢ each. surely a gem among Dahlias $1.00 each. 
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