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no Wisconsin siMilwaukee. Wis.>#) 



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. 



CACTUS DAHLIAS. 



Cactns Dahlias — This class is of comparatively recent intro- 

 duction, and is entirely distinct from any other class. 

 The flowers are loosely and artistically formed, and very 

 irregular, resembling the Chrysanthemum. Petals long, 

 twisted, and terminating in a point. Some varieties pos- 

 sess nearly straight petals, others are gracefully in- 

 curved. 



Alight — Rich, deep orange, with a much brighter center. 

 Extra fine form. 25c each, $2.50 per dozen. 



Bedinia — Clear, bright orange, striped and flaked red, very 

 strikingly. 25c each. 



Countess of Lonsdale — A profuse bloomer. Color salmon pink. 

 25c each. 



Dreadnanght — The color is a glowing crimson, deepening to 

 maroon in the center. 15 cents each. 



Earl of Pembroke — Bright plum color. .Large flower. 15c each. 



Dainty — Lemon-yellow, tipped rose-pink. Very delicate. 25c 

 each. 



F. H. Chapman — A deep orange-yellow of extra fine form. 

 25c each, $2.50 per dozen. 



Fred Cobbold — Bright crimson. Fine. 25c each, 92.50 per 

 dozen. 



Gen. Buller — Rich velvety crimson, nearly black at the base, 

 tipped white. 15c each. 



Goliath — Very large. Ground color yellow, suffused and 

 tinted with reddish-salmon. 25c each, $2.50 per dozen. 



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F. Robinson — Magnificent clear golden yellow. 

 Petals narrow, straight and tightly quilled. One 

 of the best yellow Dahlias in existence. 35c each. 

 H. Jackson — Rich velvety-maroon. 25c each, $2.50 

 per dozen. 



Master Carl — A pleasing bright amber. Unsurpassable 

 for exhibition or garden purposes. Flowers fairlv 

 colossal. 25c each. 



Mnie. Henri Cayenx — A reliable exhibition variety, one 

 of the finest Cactus Dahlias yet introduced. The 

 most pleasing features of this novelty is the 

 charming color, which is a beautiful rich pink, 

 daintily tipped white. We highly recommend this 

 grand variety as one of the best in existence. 50c 

 each. 



Mrs. De Luca — Golden-yellow, tipped orange. Fine 

 form. Very free. 25c each. 



Mrs. H. L. Brouson — A clear delicate salmon, or pale 

 orange-yellow, with long petals. Fine. 20c each. 



Mrs. Winstanley — A wonderfully large, earlv flowering, 

 pure deep scarlet. One of the most satisfactory. 

 25c each. 



Mary Service — Pinkish apricot, or heliotrope. One of 

 the best grown. 15c each. 



Mrs. Chas. Turner — Clear, soft yellow, very large, bold 

 flower. 15c each. 



Prince of Orange — A rich shade of old gold at the 

 outer petals, -with a bright yellow center; verv 

 showy. 20c each. 



Reine Cayeux — An exceptionally free-flowering variety 

 of great substance. Flowers beautiful ruby-crim- 

 son, borne on long, graceful stems. One of the best. 

 25c each, $2.50 per dozen. 



Stern — Bright primrose-yellow. The flowers are large; 

 petals long and pointed. One of the most satisfac- 

 tory varieties. 15 cents each. 



Stella — Rich, vivid scarlet; deep, perfect flower. 25c 

 each. 



W. B. Childs — A very reliable variety, of a beautiful 

 dark purplish maroon color. Flowers extra large. 

 25c each. 



THE PEONY-FLOWERED DAHLIA. 



Peony-Flowered Dahlias — A new type of Dahlia; flow- 

 ers are semi-double having two, three or more rows 

 of broad, flat loosely arranged petals, surrounding 

 a conspicuous rich golden vellow center. 



CAECILIA — Gigantic New Holland Peony-Flowered 

 Dahlia — A magnificent flower of great individual- 

 ity; one that will give perfect satisfaction. A 

 wonderfully large cream\--white flower. 50c each. 



CAESAR — Holland Peony-Flowered Dahlia — Large 

 flowers of a rich shade of canary yellow. Strong 

 grower. First-class Certificate. 35c each. 



EISHA — Wonderful Holland Peony-Flowered Dahlia — The 



ride of the Peony-flowered Dahias. It is a superb com- 

 ination of brilliant scarlet and gold, with an exquisite 

 ring of rich, clear golden yellow at center. 50c each. 



Glory of Baarn — Fragrant Peony -Flowered Dahlia — The 

 coloring is exquisite, being a delightful clear soft pink; 

 a most pleasing flower whose light rosy tint forms a per- 

 fect contrast with the deep green foliage. 25c each. 



HAMPTON COURT — Up-to-Date English Peony-Flowered 

 Dahlia — The best of the English creations; a Dahlia of 

 immense size and marvelous qualities. The color Is an 

 exceedingly effective bright mauve-pink. 25c each. 



La Rainte — Up-to-Date Fragrant Peony-Flowered Novelty — 

 The color, a charming deep lavender-pink with an ex- 

 quisite golden yellow center, combines to make the 

 flowers most beautiful. 25c each, $2.50 per dozen. 



MARIE STUDHOLME — Delicate, bright mauve-pink shaded 

 with a glistening ivory sheen; this beautiful combination 

 of color gives the appearance of a lavender-pink. The 

 flowers are of a very original form, petals being very 

 gracefully curved and twisted. 35e each. 



Queen Emma — Fragrant Peony-Flowered Dahlia — A charm- 

 ing shade of Hollyhock pink, the inner petals banded 

 with gold. 25c each, $2.50 per dozen. 



QUEEN WILHELMINA — Giant Holland Peony-Flowered 

 Dahlia (See illustration 1 — An immense, fluffy flower, of 

 pure glistening white, showing its beautiful golden-yel- 

 low center very prominently. 25c each, $2.50 per dozen. 



Sunrise — Superb English Peony-Flowered Dahlia — An ex- 

 quisite clear, lively pink. The contrast between the 

 effective bright pink flowers and the heavy green foliage 

 is perfectly marvelous. The beautiful golden-yellow cen- 

 ter adds an exquisite charm to the entire plant. 25c each. 



Wm. Reed Butler — New Peony-Flowered Seedling — One of 

 the finest pure white varieties. 35c each. 



POMPON DAHLIAS. 



VMBER QUEEN — Rich, clear amber, shaded apricot. 15c each. 



Ariel — Orange-buff. 15c each. 



HOBBY — Plum color. One of the best. 15c each. 



Catherine — Bright yellow. 15c each. 



Darkest of All — Nearly black. Best dark. 15c each. 



Fascination — Pink and lavender, blotched white. 15c each. 



little Bessie — Creamy white. Fine. 15c each. 



