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DECORATIA'E DAHLIAS. 



American Beaaty — The flowers ai'e of gigantic size and pro- 

 duced on long, heavy stems, well above the foliage. The 

 color is a gorgeous ^vine-crimson. "American Beauty" is 

 the largest and best of its color in existence. Highly 

 recommended. 25c eacli. 



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



Cntherine Diier — Briglit crimson-scarlet. 



CHlTord AV. Bruton— A tall, vigorous grower and free- 

 bloomer; of immense 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. 



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 ■n'hite variety, of large size. 



Jack Rose — This is an ideal counterpart to the celebrated 

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

 Identical. 



L.C Grand Maniton — This wonderul Ne'w Fancy Decorative is 

 the largest and grandest Dahlia in existence. The flow- 

 ers are beautiful in color, perfect in form, and of im- 

 mense size. Pure Tvhite exquisitely striped, splashed and 

 blotched deep reddish violet. 35c each; $3.50 per dozen. 



Mme. Marze — ">"eT»- French Decorative." — The perfect form, 

 immensity of size, and purity of color prove this variety 

 far superior to any other T\'hite Decorative to, date. Its 

 wonderful flowers are produced exceptionally freely on 

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



Mina Burgle — This new' introduction is a champion variety, 

 producing flowers of gigantic size, and remarkable beauty. 

 The best in existence; color, a glowing and most brilliant 

 scarlet. The flowers are of perfect Decorative type, and 

 borne upon long, 'u-iry stems, well above the foliage. 

 50e each, 



Minos — The flowers are very large, and exceedingly beauti- 

 ful, borne on long, graceful, wiry stems. The color is 

 intense velvety maroon, almost black. An ideal cut- 

 flower varietj". 



Reggie — A Collosal Dahlia, of beautiful cherry-red color. A 

 variety that will give the very best of satisfaction, pro- 

 ducing flowers on long stems, ■n^ell above the foliage. 



Souvenir de Gustave Douzon — The largest Dahlia to date. 

 The color is a pleasing shade of orange-red. 



W'. W". RaTvson — The petals towards the center are quilled, 

 at the outer part they are more open and flat. Color 

 pure ■n-hite. 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. 



Vello-»v Colosse — The best exhibition yello'w in existence, be- 

 ing ricli, refined and delicate. Gigantic flowers of pure 

 primrose-yellow are produced very freely on long, grace- 

 ful stems. 25e each, $2.50 per doz. 



Eixcept vrhere otherrvlse noted, each, 20c; per doz., $1,75. 



Maurice Rlvorle — Collarette Dahlia. 



Minos. 



SHOW" AVD FAXCY DAHLIAS. 



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

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



Acquisition — An exquisite shade of deep lilac. 



Arabella — Sulphur, tipped pink. S. 



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

 the popular "Grand Duke Alexis." The most valuable 

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

 doz. 



Maud Adams — Ideal New Show Dahlia — Color pure, snowy 

 ■white, effectively overlaid clear delicate pink. Un- 

 doubtedly one of the finest of the Show type. 50c each; 

 $5.00 per doz. 



Merlin — A beautiful orange-scarlet. One of the very finest 

 Dahlias ever offered. 



Norma — Flo'n'ers large, perfectlj' quilled, and of a most ex- 

 quisite shade of live bright orange. 



Rosebud — Flowers of perfect form and large size. The plants 

 are dwarf and bushy, producing their flowers in great 

 profusion. Color ■white, edged rose-pink. Flowers full 

 and round. 35c each. 



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

 ing. S. 



Storm King — One of the finest ^vhite sho^w Dahlias, flowers 

 large. S. 

 Any of the above named Dahlias, each, 20c; per doz., $1.75, 



except -jThere other^'rise noted. 



SINGLE DAHLIAS. 



20th Century Orchid-Floirered Dahlia — Rosy crimson, ■with 

 white tips and white disc around the yellow center. 



Collarette — Maurice Rivolre — 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. 



GloT»-ing Gem — A splendid flower, with gorgeous coloring, be- 

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



Jennie Wren — TVhite, effectively striped and splashed deep 

 purple. 2.1C each: $2..~0 per doz. 



Lord Goff — ^A Single Cactus Dahlia resembling a butterfly in 

 appearance. Base of petals delicate cream, tipped rose- 

 pink. 



Lysander — Crimson, striped maroon. Large. 



Mildred — One of the most cliarming of the Single type. The 

 color is a bright, clear yello^w and exceptionally sho^wy. 

 25c each. 



Rose Pink Century- — A rose-pink shade. 



Snovr Queen — Pure white. 



Any of the above named Dahlias, each 20c; per dOE., $1.75, 



except ■where other»visc noted. 



DAHLIAS IX MIXTURE. 



Choice named sorts, many colors in mixture. Double or 

 single. Cannot designate color. 15c each; $1.50 per do«. 



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