LIST OF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1921. 



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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 of the colors found in other types. Bloom early 

 and are very useful for cut flowers. 



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



Crystal — Twisted and incurved tubular petals of a tender, 

 silvery pink, ivory white in center, large and fine. 75c 

 each; $7.50 per doz. 



Kloradora — Dark velvety crimson. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 



J. H. Jackson — Rich velvety-maroon. 



Kalif — Colossal Cactus. Flowers often measure 8 to 10 inches 

 across. Pure scarlet. 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



Kriemhilda — Brilliant pink, creamy white center. 



Master Carl — A pleasing- bright amber. Unsurpassable for ex- 

 hibition or garden purposes. Flowers fairly colossal. 50c 

 each; $5.00 per doz. 



Prince of Orange — A rich shade of old gold at the outer petals, 



with a bright yellow center; very showy. 

 Keine Cayeux — An exceptionally free-flowering variety of 



great substance. Flowers beautiful ruby-crimson, borne 



on long, graceful stems. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 

 Stern — Bright primrose-yellow. Flowers large, petals long and 



pointed. A very productive and most satisfactory variety. 

 Winsome — Pure white. Fine flower. 



DECORATIVE DAHLIAS. 



The Decorative Dahlias are known by their large flowers 

 and flat petals being intermediate between the Cactus and 

 show types. Bear large, perfectly formed blooms on long, 

 stiff stems, which are fine keepers. 



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



Catherine Duer — Bright crimson -scarlet. 



Delice — The flowers are of good size, standing well above the 

 foliage. A bright pink suffused lavender-pink. The finest 

 pink Decorative Dahlia. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 



Grand Duke Alexis — A magnificent flower with quilled petals. 

 Pure white, delicately tinged lavender-pink. 50c each; 

 $5.00 per doz. 



Jack Rose — This is an ideal counterpart to the celebrated 

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

 identical. 



Le Grand Manitou — The largest and grandest Dahlia in exist- 

 ence. Pure white exquisitely striped, splashed and blotched 

 deep reddish violet. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 



Lyndhurst — Intense, rich, vivid scarlet. Fine form. 



Mrs, Roosevelt — Delicate, silver rose. Beautiful flower. 35c 

 each; $3.50 per doz. 



Princess Juliana — Splendid New Holland Decorative Dahlia. 

 The freest flowering and finest White Decorative Tahlia for 

 cut-flower purposes. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



Souvenir de Gustave Douzon — A pleasing shade of orange-red. 

 Strong grower. Immense flowers. 



Yellow Colosse — Gigantic flowers of pure primrose-yellow pro- 

 duced very freely on long, graceful stems. 50c each; $5.00 

 per doz. 



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Collarette Dahlia. 



Decorative Dahlia, Delice. 



POMPOJf DAHLIAS. 



While the Pompon varieties are not as extensively grown 

 as the other types, their small, neat size makes them invalu- 

 able for bouquets. 



Amber Queen — Rich, clear amber, shaded apricot. 

 Crimson Queen— Deep crimson, shaded purple. A striking va- 

 riety. 

 San Toy — White, heavily tipped carmine. 

 Snowclad — Small white. Free flowering. 



PAEONY-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 born on long, strong 

 stems. 

 Dr. Perry — New Holland Paeony-flowered Dahlia — The very 



finest dark Paeony-flowered Dahlia in existence. A rich 



velvety wine-crimson, or dark mahogany. 50c each; $5.00 



per doz. 

 Glory of Baarn — New Fragrant Paeony-flowered Dahlia — An 



exquisite, clear soft pink, with beautiful golden yellow 



center. Flowers of wonderful size. 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 

 H. J. Lovink — Lilac on outer edge, base of petals yellowish 



white, sometimes running in stripes through the petals. 



This variety is very much admired wherever grown. 35c 



each; $3.50 per doz. 

 Queen Wilhelmina — Immense, fluffy, pure white flowers, -with 



yellow center. 



SHOW DAHLIAS. 



Show Dahlias are usually round, ball shaped and always 

 beautiful and compact. They are very free, early and continu- 

 ous bloomers. 

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



to the center, an early and profuse bloomer. 

 Arthur Lefavour — Gigantic New Fancy Dahlia. A beautiful 

 sulphur-yellow, striped and speckled deep crimson. 50c 

 each; $5.00 per doz. 

 Cuban Giant — Dark, glowing crimson, shaded purple. Im- 

 mense, fine flower. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 

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

 popular "Grand Duke Alexis." The 'most valuable snow 

 white variety in existence. 50c each: $5.00 per doz. 

 Norma — Bright orange. One of the best grown. Extra fine 



shape. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 

 Storm King — One of the finest white show Dahlias, flowers 

 large. 



SINGLE DAHLIAS. 



These are becoming more popular each year on account of 



their profuse blooming qualities and beautiful colors. They 



are excellent for cut flowers. 



20th Century Orchid-Flowered Dahlia — Rosy crimson, with 

 white tips and white disc around the yellow center. 



Collarette — Maurice Rivoire — Outside petals deep velvety, ox- 

 blood red, collar fringed and pure white. 



Glowing Gem — A splendid flower, with gorgeous coloring, be- 

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



Rose Pink Century — A rose-pink shade. 



St. George — Large pure yellow. Effective vase variety. 



White Century — A pure waxy white and free bloomer. 



ALL OF THE ABOVE NAMED DAHLIAS 85c EACH, *2.r»0 PER DOZEN, EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE NOTED. 



