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CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 



DAHLIAS 



25c each; $2.50 per dozen, except where otherwise noted. 



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. 

 Brunhilde — An exhibition variety of finest form; rich, deep violet. 



Countess of L.on.sdale — A profuse bloomer. Color salmon pink. 35c each; 

 ?3.50 per dozen. 



Floradora — Dark velvety crimson. 



Eureka — Deep purple, tightly quilled petals. 



Golden Gate — An immense flower of deep, golden yellow, tinted bronze. 



J. H. Jackson — Rich velvety-maroon. 



Krienihilda — Brilliant pink, creamy "white center. 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 



La-jvine — Beautiful creamy yello^v, ■with long stem. Fine for cutting. 



Mnie. Henri Cayeux — Rich pink, with a blending of white at the center. 



50c each; $5,00 per doz. 

 Mrs. J. C. Vaughan — Bright, clear yellow; charminglj- twisted petals; an 



excellent cut flower. 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 

 Rheinkoenig — A large and very early, profuse blooming pure white 



cactus. 

 Win.sonie — Pure white. Fine flower. 



Queen Wilhelniina. 



DECORATIA E 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. 



Crimson Giant — Richest glowing red of very large size; a 

 strong, vigorous grower. 



Darlene — (Xew) — An exquisite shade of live shell-pink, with 

 dainty blending of white at center. An early and continu- 

 ous bloomer, the upright flowers thrown up on long, stiff 

 stems. The finest pink and white Decorative to date. 

 $1.00 each, 



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. 



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. 



Mina Burgle — Beautiful deep, glowing crimson, finest in exist- 

 ence; having long stems and being extra free flo'wering; is 

 one of the best for cutting. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 



Papa Treve — Large, brilliant orange-scarlet flowers, produced 

 in great abundance. 



Princess Juliana — ^Splendid Ne'w Holland Decorative Dahlia. 



The freest flowering and finest White Decorative Dahlia 



for cut-flower purposes. 30c each; $3.00 per dozen. 

 Royal Purple — The purple counterpart of Le Grand Manitou. 



Enormous deep purple flowers on long stems. 30c each; 



$3.00 per doz. 

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



Strong gro'wer. Immense flovyer. 

 Sylvia — White, heavily edged pink; none better for cutting. 



PAEOXY-FLOAV'ERED 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. 



Hortulanus Budde — A gorgeous scarlet of fine form. 30c each; $3.00 per 

 doz. 



Painted Lady — A beautiful, pale rose; fascinating in habit and color. 



Queen Emma — Charming shade of hollyhock pink, inner petals banded 

 gold. Long stems. 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 



Queen \VilIielnilna — Immense, fluffy, pure "white flowers, with yellow 

 center. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



Zeppelin — A lovely mauve, perfect in form and very free flowering. 35c 

 each; $3.50 per doz. 



SHOAV DAHLIAS. 

 Show Dahlias are usuallj- round, ball shaped and always beautiful and 



compact. They are very free, early and continuous bloomers. 



A. D. Livoni — Beautiful soft pink, with quilled petals and full to the cen- 

 ter, an early and profuse bloomer. 



Arabella — Sulphur yellow, tipped pinkish white; free bloomer. 



Breer's White — Pure glistening -n-hite, resembling in form the popular 

 "Grand Duke Alexis." The most valuable snow white variety in 

 existence. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 



Jamaica — Beautiful orchid blue; a very free bloomer with flowers on 

 long, stiff stems. 



Miss Helen Hollis — L'ndoubtedly the largest and finest deep scarlet 

 Show Dahlia in existence. The flowers are carried on long stiff stems 

 well above the luxuriant foliage. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



Storm King' — One of the finest white Show Dahlias; flowers large. 



Stradella — Rich, deep purple crimson, very free flowering, long stems. 



W'. AV. Rawson — Colossal Sho-w. Pure white flower overlaid with ame- 

 thyst-blue; the finest of the color known. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



Vellow Duke — Giant flower of a pure canary yellow on long stems. Free 

 bloomer. 



SIXGLE DAHLIAS. 



These are becoming more popular each year on account of their pro- 

 fuse 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. 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 

 Collarette — Maurice Rivoire — Outside petals deep velvety, ox-blood red. 



collar fringed and pure "white. 

 Rose Pink Century — A rose-pink shade. 

 St. George — Large pure yellow. Effective vase variety. 30c each; $3.00 



per doz. 

 White Century — A pure "svaxy white and free bloomer. 

 Wildfire — Century type. Brilliant scarlet, shading to orange. 



W. AV. Rawson. 



ALL OF THE ABOA'E XAMED DAHLIAS 25e EACH, $2..50 PER DOZEN, EXCEPT AVHERE OTHERAVISE XOTED. 



