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CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 



DAHLIAS 



CACTUS DAHLIAS, 



The cactus forms of Dahlias are exceedingly beautiful and 

 are hard to excel. They have long twisted petals and embrace 

 nearly all the colors found in other types. 



This is a selection of varieties made with a view of sup- 

 plying- the amateur with an assortment of Cactus sorts, which 

 we have found to be the freest-flowering under the most 

 varied conditions of soil and climate. Blooms early and are 

 very useful for cut flowers. 



Bridesmaid — Pale primrose, shading to rosy-lavender at edge. 

 General Buller — Rich velvety crimson, each petal tipped white. 

 Gloriosa — Salmon rose. 

 Ideal — Bright red, very fine. 



Mrs. Cbas. Turner — Clear soft yellow, very large, bold flower. 

 Ruby — Brilliant crimson, fine flower. 



DECORATIVE DAHLIAS. 



The decorative Dahlias are known by their large flowers 

 and flat petals being intermediate between the Cactus and 

 Show types. 



Practically all of them are leaders as cut fiowers, bearing 

 their large, perfectly formed blooms on long, stiff stems and 

 are fine keepers. 



Cactus Dablia. 



Autumn Chief- — A rare color, namely crushed strawberry. 



Autumn Glory — Bronzed Orange. Very fine flower, 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 



Jack Rose — This is an ideal counterpart to the celebrated "Jack" Rose. 



In form it resembles the rose and in color is identical. 

 aill-ivankee Black — The best dark maroon. 

 Sylvia — Beautiful pink. 



PAEO\T FLOWERED DAHLIAS. 



This beautiful type is now very popular. The flowers are very large 

 and resemble the semi-double Paeonies in general form. They flower 

 very freely and are borne on long, strong stems, making excellent ma- 

 terial for cutting, as well as for garden decoration. 



Contrast — Vermillion, brilliant ■with strea.ks of yello^v towards the center. 

 Mrs. H. W. Koemer — White, flushed with yellow. 

 Souvenir de Mil-n-aukee — Giant crimson, splashed -with yellow^, very tine. 



35c each; $3.50 per doz. 

 Snndlle — Crimson, mingled -with maroon. 



SHOW AXD FAJVCT DAHLIAS. 



Show Dahlias are of a densely double type. They are usually round, 

 ball shaped and are alTvays beautiful and compact. They are very free, 

 early and continuous bloomers, and are splendid for cutting. 



Decorative Dahlia- 

 Autumn Queen — A beautiful pinkish tan. 

 Burleigh — Bright red, spotted with white. 

 Cameliaeflora — Brilliant orange. 



Emily — The finest deep lavender. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 

 Galrath — Bright scarlet. 

 Penelope — White. 

 Q,ueen Victoria — Fine j'ellow. 



SINGLE DAHLIAS. 



These are becoming more popular each year on account of their 

 profuse blooming and beautiful colors. They are excellent for 

 cut flowers. 



GlOTTlng Beauty — Brilliant crimson. 

 Koemer's White — White, with yellow center, the best single w^hlte 



dahlia in existence. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 

 Pearl — Shell pink, very large. 

 Royal Gem — White, splashed, spotted and striped -with pink and 



red. 



P03IP0IV DAHLIAS. 



While the Pompon varieties are not as extensively grown as the 

 other types, they have their admirers, their small size makes them 

 invaluable for bouquets. 

 Little Darling — Bright cerise. 

 Little Koemer — Deep tan, spotted with maroon. 



AH of the above named Dahlias 25c each; $2.00 per doz., except 

 ^vhere othertvise noted. 



Single Dahlia. 



