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TENOR ALVAREZ—Gigantic New French Decorative Dahlia. This new 
variety is one of the largest and finest Decorative Dahlias. The 
flowers are produced upon long, wiry stems, well above the foli- 
age, which is remarkable for #@ Dahlia so large. The color com- 
bination is very pleasing and attractive but difficult to describe— 
violet-red very heavily striped and splashed lilac white. $1.00 each. 
Collection of four New Decorative Dahlias for $3.00 prepaid. 
SELECT DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
AMERICAN BEAUTY—This champion Dahlia is a seedling from the 
well-known French variety, ‘“‘Le Colosse,”’ being almost identical in 
form, shape and size. The flowers are of gigantic size and are pro- 
duced on long, heavy stems, well above the foliage. The color of 
this acquisition is a gorgeous wine-crimson. 35e each. 
D, M. MOORE—In this offering we have the best “nearly black’”’ varie- 
ty to date, It is a rich, deep, velvety Victoria-lake, which is a 
shade deeper than deep maroon, the nearest approach to black. A 
mammoth flower produced in profusion on long, stiff stems. 50c¢ 
each. 
FRANK A. WALKER—A charming shade of deep lavender-pink. For 
garden decoration or for cut flowers this variety is exceptionally 
good, having long stems and producing flowers in great abundance. 
This Dahlia should be in every garden. 35e each, 
GOLDEN WEST—One of the finest and most distinctive pure yellow 
dahlias. The petals are deeply serrated giving the flower a fluffy 
appearance which is most attractive. 50c each. 
JACK ROSE—The identical shade of the rose with the same name. 
This variety is exceedingly free, carrying fairly large flowers on 
very erect stems in great abundance; flowers early, and during 
the hot weather the color is likely to burn somewhat. 25¢ each. 
JEANNE CHARM@®ET—The flowers measure from 7 to 10 inches in di- 
ameter 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. 35e each. 
LE GRAND MANITOU—The color of this superb variety is pure white 
artistically striped, splashed and blotches deep violet purple. The 
plants occasionally bear a solid purple-colored flower. The effect 
of these phenomenal flowers is most pleasing, giving this variety 
a supreme place in this class. 50e each. 
MINA BURGLE—A seedling named and originated by Mr. Burgle, a California Dahlia lover. 
Queen Wilhelmina, 
This new introduction is 
one of the finest varieties to date—a champion variety, producing flowers of gigantic size and remarkable beauty; the 
best in existence. 
borne upon long, wiry stems well above the foliage. 
PURPLE MANITOU—Enormous flowers of a rich, clear, deep purple. 
Color, a glowing and most brilliant scarlet. 
The flowers are of perfect Decorative type and are 
Attracts universal attention. 3 
Identical in shape, form and size to “Le Grand 
50e each. 
Manitou.” The very finest purple Decorative Dahlia in existence. We cannot recommend this variety too highly. 35e each. 
QUEEN MARY—This is a stronger grower than Delice. 
flower with full, rounded center. 
pink. 50e each, 
SOUVENIR DE GUSTAVE DOAZON—This variety is a good compari- 
son to the “Sunflower.” It is the largest Dahlia in existence. The 
color is a pleasing shade of orange-red. Flowers are full to the 
center and often measure 9 inches and over in diameter; they can 
be forced to measure over 12 inches. The plant is a very tall, vig- 
orous grewer with heavy, dark, glossy green foliage and a re- 
markable constitution. Very long stems of pleasing, stiff, upright 
type. Should be in every garden. 25e each. 
W. W. RAWSON—The popularity which this novelty has acquired in 
the short time it has been on the market, speaks for itself for the 
superior quality of this flower. The petals toward the center are 
quilled similar to the “Grand Duke Alexis’; toward the outer part 
they are more open and flat. The color is pure white overlaid with 
amethyst-blue. This wonderful combination gives it the appear- 
ance of delicate lavender. The flowers measure from 7 to 9 inches 
in diameter. 50e each. 
Collection of 12 Select Decorative Dahlias for $4.00 prepaid. 
A large 
The color is a soft shade of 
NEW PEONY-FLOWERED DAHLIAS 
ALTA POWELL—New Peony-flowered Dahlia, A very bright lemon- 
yellow, overlaid blending to and edged carmine red. The plants are 
very tall and sturdy, producing their flowers on long stiff stems, 
well above the foliage. This new seedling is one of the most free- 
flowering varieties we have seen, making it a very desirable garden 
variety. $1.00 each. 
CHICAGO—A magnificent flower of great individuality; one that will 
give perfect satisfaction. The coloring of this variety is exceed- 
ingly wonderful—a clear purple with an exquisite ring of yellow 
at the center. This delightful combination gives it a supreme place 
in the Peony-flowered class. Plants are very dwarf. 75e each, 
MARY LINDER—A seedling from the popular Hybrid Cactus Dahlia 
“Master Carl,’ possessing the charming golden-orange color of 
that variety, but being true Peony in type. The flowers are not 
large, but good medium size, and are produced with freedom on 
good stems. 50c each. 
MME, VAN BYSTEIN—One of the most satisfactory garden Dahlias. 
A very distinct and new shade, lilac-blue throughout. Plants tall 
and sturdy, holding blooms well above the foliage. Large and fine. 
50c each. 
_Collection of 4 New Peony flowered Dahlias for $2.50. 
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CHOICE PEONY-FLOWERED DAHLIAS 
CAECILIA—Gigantic Holland Peony - flowered 
Dahlia. A wonderfully large creamy-white 
flower. 35e¢ each. 
CREATION—Holland Peony-flowered Dahlia. A 
very pleasing and unique shade of beautiful 
rose-red. 50e each, 
GEISHA—Wonderful Holland Peony - flowered 
Dahlia. A superb combination of brilliant 
scarlet and gold with an exquisite ring of rich 
golden-yellow at center. $1.00 each. 
HORTULANUS BUDDE — Gorgeous’ Holland 
Peony-flowered Dahlia. A bright deep red; 
of splendid habit. 35e each. ‘ 
IMPROVED GERMANIA—A rich 
red, very brilliant and showy. 
and bushy. 75e each, 
MRS. M. W. CROWELL—A beautiful orange-yel- 
low. 25e each, 
QUEEN WILHELMINA—Giant Holland Peony- 
flowered Dahlia. Largest and finest of the 
pure white sorts. 25e each. 
ZEPPELIN—Holland Peony-flowered Dahlia. A 
beautiful shade of mauve, perfect in form. 
50c each, 
Collection of 8 Choice Peony-flowered Dahlias 
for $3.00 prepaid. 
SINGLE DAHLIAS 
ACHIEVEMENT—The largest Collarette Dahlia 
in existence. The flower is a clear, rich velvety 
maroon; collarette white, daintily overlaid 
with a delicate shade of pink. 25e each. 
ELINOR— Yellow, heavily tipped a light shade of 
erushed strawberry. 35e each. 
MR. WRANK I. SHOREY—White, 
shaded delicate pink. 35e each. 
ROSE PINK CENTURY—A _  rose-pink 
25¢e each, 
SURPRISE—Carmine, with a lemon ring at the 
center, striped red. 35e each. 
Collection of 5 Single Dahlias for $1.00. 
MIXED DAHLIAS 
All Colors and Sorts—Each, 15¢; doz., 
100, $10.00, 
deep scarlet- 
Plants dwarf 
veined and 
shade. 
$1.50; 
