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STA. CURRIE & COLD ( 
Cactus Dahlia (Countess of Lonsdale). 
DAHLIAS 
Plant in a sunny situation in strong, deep, rich soil that 
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 
pairs of leaves from which four strong branches will grow 
that are usually stiff enough to support themselves without 
tying up. 
NEW CACTUS DAHLIAS 
ATTRACTION (Hybrid Cactus)—Large, elegant, full flower, 
of a clear, lilac-rose. The habit is perfect, with long 
strong stems holding the bloom stiff and upright. A 
very attractive variety. $1.00 each, 
TOM LUNDY—This new creation is an early, continuous 
and abundant bloomer. An introduction from California 
and the largest Hybrid Cactus Dahlias grown, Of a dark 
velvety red, the blooms are held on long, stiff stems. A 
sensation novelty. Price, $1.00. 
W. B. CHILDS (Hybrid)—A very reliable variety. Color a 
beautiful dark purplish maroon. Flowers extra large. 
35e each, 
Collection of three New Giant Cactus Dahlias for $2.00 
prepaid. 
SUPERB CACTUS DAHLIAS 
COMET (Incurved)—A fancy Cactus of great originality. 
The coloring is quite distinctive, being a soft, lavender- 
pink, penciled and dotted a deep crimson. The plants 
make a high growth, with long, stiff stems. 50c each. 
COUNTESS OF LONSDALE (Hybrid)—Deep salmon-red. 
One of the best. Very free. Should be in every garden. 
35e each. Bs 
EUREKA—This variety has all the good qualities of the 
Dahlia, being properly named. Color very deep purple. 
Petals are long, straight and tightly quilled. 25e¢ each. 
MISS DOROTHY OLIVER—Primrosea 
narrow florets. 
a HENRI erg ee (Straight)-A reliable 
flowers are of the largest size with long, narr - 
ing a bloom of magnificent form. each lta lies 
The color is a beautiful rich 
highly recommend this grand 
istence, 
RENE CAYEUUX (Hybrid Cactus)—An exce 
variety. 
crimson; borne on long stems. Excellent for exhibition. 50c each, 
STERN—Bright primrose-yellow. The flowers are large; petals long 
and pointed, 
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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 
25e each. 
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. 50e 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. 25e eaeh, 
q t base, tipped pure white. 
Delicate and attractive. 25e ancl 
exhibition variety. The 
pink daintily tipped white. We 
ci variety as one of the best in ex- 
50¢ each. 
ptionally free-flowering 
Flowers are of good size and are a beautiful ruby- 
One of the most satisfactory varieties. 25¢ each. 
THOMAS CHALLIS (Incurved)—A very rich tone of sal- 
mon-red or rosy-salmon, The florets are beautifully 
incurved and arranged with the utmost regularity. This 
variety can be recommended as one of the best for cut- 
flower purposes. 35e each. 
Collection of 12 Superb Cactus Dahlias for $3.00 prepaid. 
NEW DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
DARLENE—Delicate New Decorative Dahlia. An exquisite 
shade of live shell-pink with a dainty blending of white 
at center. The plants make ideal specimens, averaging 
about 3 feet in height; a single plant making a very 
effective showing. For massing or hedging, “Darlene” 
is ideal. The foliage is a heavy, deep green, a perfect 
contrast with the pink-and-white blossoms. This variety 
is one of the most satisfactory garden varieties we are 
offering, the plants being literally covered with blos- 
soms from ,early July until frost. The uniformity and 
perfection of the flowers show unusual qualities. Un- 
questionably the finest pink-and-white Decorative 
Dahlia to date. $1.00 each. 
DR. TEVIS—A new California creation, that has a long 
record as a prize winner, commencing with a bronze 
medal at the Panama-Pacific Exposition, and winning 
gold medals and first premiums ever since. It is one 
of the largest and most beautiful Decorative Dahlias; 
blossoms measuring from eight to eleven inches in diam- 
eter, and can be forced larger. The coloring is a beau- 
tiful shade of salmon-rose, suffused with old gold, shad- 
ing to a golden apricot; an unusual blending of colors. 
The flowers have exceptionally perfect centers, and are 
produced -well above the foliage upon strong stems, _ 
making it one of the most desirable. $1.00 each. 
MADONNA—Magnificent New Decorative Dahlia, A _ per- 
fect wonder; its remarkable qualities being beautiful 
shape, excellent cut-flower variety, and one of the most 
satisfactory in the garden. The flowers are borne in a 
miraculous profusion, upon long graceful stems of wiry 
stiffness, making it one of the most desirable. In color 
a very beautiful white, very slightly tinted with a most 
delicate shade of lavender-pink. The form is perfectly 
original, 
pleasing manner. 
each petal curling and twisting in a very 
50c each, 
one of the most novel varieties. 
