The "World's Best" Dahlias 



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Mailing weight, 

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Dahlias 



Parcel Post Rates 

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ContaininK All the Most Recent Introductions of Both 

 Europe and America 



We will lell 6 at dozen rate Any two 20e Dahlias for 35e 



Important. We supply undivided Field-Grown "Clumps" (Roots 

 just as they are grown in the field); It is a mistake to buy cheap 

 divided Roots, they will not give satisfactory results. 



Five New Dahlias 



Set of 5 for $i. 75 

 In presenting these 5 grand sorts below, we have spared neither 

 pains nor expense, and have not the least hesitatiop in proclaiming 

 them as the highest efficiency attained in Dahlias as yet. In offering 

 these to our customers for the first time, we have taken into considera- 

 tion every quality that goes to make up a sterling sort, and can frankly 



say that not one is missing. ,.' ^ 



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Ayesha. (Decorative.) A wonderfully handsome, clear, 



light yellow Dahlia that has attracted great attention .40c $4.25 



Dr. Tyrrell. (Decorative.) Flower is substantial in form 

 and prolific, measuring 8 inches across; the color is. a 

 rich golden bronze 45c 4.50 



Mrs. C. H. Breck. (Decorative.) A beautiful variety 

 of the hybrid class; soft yellow suffused carmine; very 

 distinct and pleasing - — - 45c 4.50 



Minnie Burgle. (Decorative.) This production has been 

 acknowledged to outclass everything of its color and 

 stands out alone as the best rich red Dahlia in existence. 

 The flowers are very large, the plant is very strong, 

 vigorous, upright grower, and an early and continuous 

 bloomer 30c 3.25 



Mont Blanc. (Decorative.) A splendid large white 

 Dahlia, with long stiff stems , 30c 3.25 



Queen Mary (Superb Decorative) 



Truly a Queen in Dahlias 



The finest pink Dahlia ever grown; perfect in every way. The plant is a 

 strong and vigorous grower, continuous bloomer. Flowers of a large size on 

 long, stiff stems. Its beautiful, soft yet lovely color a glowing rose pink, to- 



eetlier with a perfect shape, makes it the best decorative Dahlia in the garden. 

 Valuable for cutting, as it retains its freshness for a long time. Price 50c each. 



Superb New Cactus Dahlia 



One each of any 12 Cactus Dahlias for $2.50 Each Doz. 



Claudius. One of the very best; bright, gold crimson, of large 



size --- 20c $2.25 



Comrade. Yellow, blending to terra cotta; very fine petals, 



largest size and very good bloomer 20c 2.25 



Elsa. White, suffused and edged pink ...20c 2.25 



Excelsior. A splendid garden and exhibition variety; color rich, 



velvety maroon. 25c 2.75 



Florid. Bright scarlet, beautiful flowers, with long, narrow 



petals, borne on long stems - - 25c 2.75 



Gen. Buller. Rich, velvety maroon; tip white; sometimes 



called the Cactus Frank Smith 20c 2.25 



Golden Eagle. Very large; bright ycUow, suffused rose and 



fawn; one of the best 25c 2.75 



Goldland. An extremely early and profuse bloomer; clear, light 



canary yellow; strong and vigorous 25c 2.75 



lolanthe. Deep coral red, tipped gold; a large, well-formed 



flower, with long, stiff stems 25c 2.75 



Juliet. Very large; rosy pink, tinting lighter 20c 2.25 



Kriemhilde. Delicate pink, shading to a deep rose pink 20c 2.25 



Lawine. A magnificent flower of large size; white suffused blush 20c 2.25 

 Libelle. UeaulifuUy formed; dark purple; profuse bloomer; 



always fuH to the center 20c 2.25 



Magpie, (jolor varies from delicate pink to a rich maroon 20c 2.25 



Majorie Castleton. Rosy pink, tinted lighter toward center 20c 2.25 



Monarch, liriglit, bronzy red, yeUow center; large, fine exhibi- 

 tion Hiiwer -. 25c 2.75 



Mrs. Seal. Deep maroon, tipped light rose 25c 2.75 



Pink Pearl. Soft, rosy pink; an early and profuse bloomer 20c 2.25 



Queen of Hearts. Clear, gli.stening white petals, deepening to 



a lemon yellow at base. Magnificent 25c 2.75 



Reine Cayeux. Dark, rich red; an early and profuse bloomer 20c 2.25 

 Rosy Morn. Krighl carmine rose, tinting lighter toward center 



and base of petals 20c 2.25 



Signal. Soft, coral red of perfect form 20c 2.25 



Wellington. Rich, crimson scarlet; fine for exhibition 20c 2.25 



New Century Dahlias 



One each of any 6 of these Dahlias for $1.25 Each Doz. 



Cream Century. Another giant flower. Rich cream 20c $2.25 



Eckford Century. Immense size; white spotted and penciled 



pink and crimson 20c 2.25 



Geisha Century. The inner half of the petal is a rich yellow, 



the outer InJf is an intensely rich scarlet 25o 2.75 



Mrs. Jos. Lucas. Rich yellow, overlaid bronzy scarlet, lightened, 



suffused and edged salmon rose; immense flowers 25c 2.76 



Rose Pink Century. Very large; deep rose pink 20c 2.25 



Twentieth Century. Flowers am very large, rose pink 20c 2.25 



Wildfire Century. Brightest scarlet 20c 2.25 



Yellow Century. Golden yellow, shaded darker 20c 2.25 



Queen Mary 



Best Pink 



Dahlia on 



Earth 



New Show or Ball Dahlias 



One each of any 12 Show Dahlias for $2.25 Each 



A. D. Lavonia. Beautiful, soft pink, quilled petals 20c 



Arabella. Very fine primrose, shaded rose 20c 



Apollyon. Brightest scarlet 20c 



Champion Rolo. Very large; crushed strawberry 20c 



Emily May. YeUow, blotched blonde red . 20c 



La France. Large; soft lilac pink; very profuse 20c 



Lemon Beauty. Beautiful shade of lemon yellow 20c 



Penelope. White, flaked lavender 20c 



Pink Swan. A silvery pink sort of white swan 20c 



Princess Victoria. Pure canary yellow 20c 



Queen Victoria. Rich golden yellow 20c 



Red Duke. Very large; rich cardinal red, with quilled petals 20c ' 



Red Hussar. Richest, dazzling cardinal red; free bloomer; long 



stems: l>est red show Dahlia for cutting 20c 



Tom Watson. Large, rich cream quilled petals 20c 



White Swan. Large; pure white 20c 



New Decorative Dahlia 



One each of any 12 Decorative Dahlias for $2.25 Each 



Crimson Giant. Very large; rich crimson, shaded maroon 20c 



Delice. The finest pink decorative Dahlia ever introduced 25c 



Jack Rose. Color a rich shade of crimson 20c 



Jumbo. Deep red, shaded maroon 20o 



Lynd hurst. StiU the best scarlet Dahlia. Its large, perfectly- 

 formed, fuU-centered Dowers are produced on long stems, well 



above the foliage 20c 



Mrs. J. Gardner Cassatt. Very large; bright cerise pink 25c 



Minnie McCullough. A superb vEu-iety. A very soft yellow, 



overlaid with bronze. Excellent for cutting 20c 



Melody. Color clear canary yeUow, tinting to creamy white at 



the lip 20c 



Old Gold. One of the richest of Autumn shades; valuable for 

 decorating. Color old gold, shading to orange. Splendid for 



rutting 20c 



Prof. Mansfield. Very large; yellow-shaded red, tip white 20c 



Perle De Pare. Very large; pure white, sometimes slightly flushed 



pink; an early and profuse bloomer '. 20o 



Pink Jack Rose. Rose pink, sport of Jack Rose 2oc 



Sylvia. Best described as a giant Nymphaea; white in the center, 



shading to soft pink 20c 



Yellow Duke. Canary yeUow, quilled petals; a giant flower on 

 long stems ' 20c 



New Paeony Dahlia 



One each of these 8 for $2.i0 Each 



F. R. Austin. One of the most striking Paeony Dahlias in ex- 

 istence. Flowers averaging from 6 to 8 inches across. Color: 

 The outer i>etals are very long, creamy yellow, suffused, banded 

 and shaded rich crimson; the inner petals are yellow at base, 

 tinting lighter. Valuable for garden, exhibition and cut flower 



puriHises 45o 



John Wanamaker. This wonderful new Dahlia is one of the 

 largest; the color is an exquisite and fashionable shade of rose- 



Inke 35o 



Canary. Clear, canary yellow, with long stems; very profuse.. 20c 

 Harriet Wilcox. Large; delicate creamy white; an early tmd 



pnifuse bloomer 40c 



La Rianta. Large; soft lilac, tinted white; an early and profuse 



I >li xrajer 30o 



Nellie Normand. Outer petals crimson, tipped white; center 



IH^lala white, suffused pink 35c 



Nero, l-arge; rich red, shaded darker 35c 



Variegated Lists. A variegation of colors; dark red at the base 

 and gradually shading to bronze . . ... .... 20c 



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