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Cactus Dahlia (Countess of Lonsdale). 
DAHLIAS 
Plant in a sunny situation in strong, deep, cich soil that 
has been liberally manured. They are gross feeders and suc- 
_ ceed best when given plenty of room and an abundant supply 
of water. Stir the ground frequently about them. 
ae For large exhibition flowers, only a single stem should be 
) allowed to grow, and that should be pinched back to two 
j pairs of leaves from which four strong branches will grow 
| that are usually stiff enough to support themselves without 
| tying up. 
a PHENOMENAL NEW CACTUS DAHLIAS FOR 1920. 
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- Bianca (Hybrid)—A new Cactus Dahlia of large size and 
; splendid form. Coloring is beautiful rose-lilac with 
4 white shadings and bloom is held perfectly erect on 
strong, stiff stems. Free-fiowering. $1.00 each. 
_ WKalif—A truly majestic flower, frequently measuring over 
Wea nine inches in diameter. The flower is of perfect Hybrid 
ry Cactus form, and in color a beautiful pure glowing scar- 
| Es let. The habit of the plant is all that can be desired, 
The gigantic flowers, which are produced freely, are held 
erect on strong stems of wiry stiffness, making it a most 
effective and useful variety for cutting, as well as for 
“Kalif” is the first variety that has 
| nie Srowing, with us, about four and one half feet in height. 
i garden decoration. 
(ive had the distinction of receiving the National Dahlia So- 
cieties’ highest award. This variety bears our highest 
recommendation. $1.00 each. 
Mrs. C. H. Breck—A new Cactus Dahlia of exceptional merit. 
4 Color, creamy yellow passing to various shades of rose 
a pink. 50e each. 1 
Fo Collection of Three New Cactus Dahlias for 1920 for $2.00. 
My SUPERB CACTUS DAHLIAS. 
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4 Chrysanthemite Albert Delaux—An enormous flower of vivid 
|e erimson. Plants of perfect habit, producing flowers in 
7. great abundance on stiff. wiry stems; especially good for 
dig eut-flower purposes. 35e each. 
=, Countess of Lonsdale—A profuse bloomer. 
if pink. 25e each. 
a See Oe <VCLION, tipped rose-pink. Very delicate. 25e 
pa each. 
Ella Kramer—Rose-pink 
2 form. 25e each. 
Color salmon 
with much brighter center; fine 
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EHureka—This variety has all the good 
qualities of the Dahlia, being prop- 
erly named. Color, very deep purple. 
Petals are long, straight and tightly 
quilled. 25e¢ each. 
i, H. Chapman—A deep orange-yellow 
of extra fine form. 25e¢ each. 
Indomitable—Rich mauve-lilac; tips of 
petals pale lilac; very large. 50c 
each. 
J. H. Jackson—The finest Cactus Dahlia 
in existence. Color, a perfectly 
gorgeous, deep, velvety, blackish- 
maroon. Gigantic in size. Every 
Dahlia lover should grow this vari- 
ety. 25e¢ each. 
Libelle—Clear, deep rose-purple. 25¢ 
each. 
Mme. Henri Cayeux—aA reliable exhibi- 
tion variety, one of the finest Cactus 
Dahlias yet introduced. The color 
is a beautiful rich pink, daintily 
tipped white. 50¢ each. 
Reine Cayeux—An exceptionally free- 
flowering variety of great sub- 
stance. Flowers beautiful ruby- 
crimson, borne on long, graceful 
stems. 25¢ each. 
Thomas Challis—A very rich tone of 
salmon-red or rosy-salmon. The 
florets are beautifully incurved and 
arranged with the utmost regular- 
ity. This variety can be recom- 
mended as one of the best for cut- 
flower purposes. 35e each. 
NEW DECORATIVE DAHLIAS FOR 1920. 
Frank A. Walker—A charming shade of deep lavender-pink. For garden 
decoration or for cut flowers this variety is exceptionally 
having long stems and producing flowers in great abundance. 
Dahlia should be in every garden. 
HORTULANUS FIET—Wonderful New Holland Decorative Dahlia—The 
coloring of this variety is exceedingly wonderful—a beautiful shade 
of salmon exquisitely blending to yellow at the center. 
HORTULANUS W1iTTHE—Remarkable New Holland Decorative Dahlia— 
A perfect wonder. 
fect form, and purity of color. 
lous profusion upon long, stiff stems, well above the foliage. 
color is a waxy, almost glistening pure white; a beauty in every 
sense of the word. %5e each. 
good, 
This 
J5e each. 
Joe each. 
Its remarkable qualities are excellent type, per- 
The flowers, are borne in a mace 
The 
Leo XIiIl—The habit of this plant is all that can be desired, 
producing large flowers upon splendid stems, well above 
the foliage. “Leo XIII” is a beautiful deep yellow. 
$1.00 each. 
Collection cf Four New Decorative Dahlias for $3.00. 
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS. 
American Beauty—The flowers are of gigantic size and pro- 
duced on long, heavy stems, well above the foliage. The 
color is a gorgeous wine-crimson. “American Beauty” is 
the largest and best of its color in existence. 35e each. 
Delice—The flowers are of good size, standing well above the 
foliage. A bright pink suffused lavender-pink. 25e each. 
Wireburst—The flower is flatly built, has broad petals, and is 
an intense scarlet, slightly shaded orange-red. This is a 
variety of great value, producing specimens which meas- 
ure 8 inches and over in diameter. The finest scarlet 
Colossal Dahlia. 50e¢ each. 
Golden West—Classed by some as a Show Dahlia, it is really 
a Decorative with deeply serrated petals. A fine, large 
flower of pure yellow, on long stems. Very free. 50¢ each. 
Jack Rose—This is an ideal counterpart to the celebrated 
“Jack” Rose. In form resembles the rose, and in color 
identical. 20e each. 
Jeanne Charmet—The flowers measure from 7 to 10 inches in 
diameter and are borne on stiff, wiry stems frequently 18 
to 24 inches long. The color is a most exquisite shade of 
lilac-pink, daintily shading to pure white towards the 
center, with a tinge of light yellow at the margins. 25¢ 
each. 
Le Grand Manitou—The flowers are beautiful in color, perfect 
7 in form, and of immense size. Putte white exquisitely 
striped, splashed and blotched deep reddish violet. 35ce 
each. 
Purple Manitou—FMnormous flowers deep 
of a rich, clear, 
purple. Identical in shape, form and size to “Le Grand 
Manitou.” The very finest purple Decorative Dahlia in 
existence. 35e¢ each. 
Perle De Ocean—One of the most charming Decorative Dah- 
lias in existence. A clear, waxy white, beautifully crested 
lemon-yellow, the whole being daintily overlaid clear 
pink. One of the finest varieties we ever imported from 
France and one that will give perfect satisfaction. 35e 
each, 
