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Twelve Best Double Dwari Dahlias. 
These differ from the Large varieties in being more dwarf in growth, 
with smaller flowers and added profusion of bloom. 
Beauty Inconstant. Rich yel- | German Boy. Salmon red. 
low, striped vermilion. Little Prince. Red, mottled 
Black Dwarf. Maroon. crimson. 
Ben Butler. Crimson maroon. } Little Valentine. Rich scarlet. 
Bredowillard. Golden-yellow. | Laura. Magenta pink. 
Dr. Stein. Crimson and pink. | Miss L.Kramer. Carmine red. 
Exquisite. Orangeandscarlet. | Snowflake. Pure white. 
Price, 15c. each; set of 12 for $1.50. 
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Lucy Fawcett. 
yellow, striped wine color. 
Maroon Beauty. Purplish maroon, 
large, full and free. 
Mrs. Peary. Light canary, tipped rose, 
large globular flowers. 
Miss May Lomas. 
cately suffused soft rosy lavender. 
Rich golden-yellow. A very 
superior variety. 
a Three Superb Dahlias. 
Grand Duke Alexis. Pure white, shaded with pink, petals 
tubular, rolled and overlapping, the faint shade of pink show- 
ing in the tubes; enormous size, reaching six inches and over 
across. One of the most valuable Dahlias. (See cut.) 
Mrs. Peart. Is the first real white Cactus Dahlia 
ever raised. The plant is of medium growth, ex- 
ceedingly floriferous, and the flowers stand clear 
above the leaves—a great advantage. The flowers 
are of medium size, of the purest white, with a 
slight tinge of lemon in the centre when it first 
opens ; this dies off as the flower ages. (See cut.) 
Mrs. Langtry. A very handsome variety, containing 
a striking combination of shades. The main cofor 
is rich creamy white, tipped reddish pink a#d 
marked on the edge with distinct purplish crimson. 
A strong grower and very profuse bloomer. (See cut.) 
Price 30c. each; set of three superb Dahlias for 75c. 
SINGLE DAHLIAS. 
Ami Barillet. Scarlet crimson flowers, purple foliage. 
Corsage. Intense scarlet. 
Cynthia. Bronzy salmon. 
Laciniata Purpurea. Deep crimson, 
cut-leaved. 
Lucien Chauve.- Rich mauve with 
brownish shades, deep red 
ring at base of flower. 
Old Gold. Rich yellow. 
Mme. Ed. Millaud. Ma- 
genta rose, white centre. 
Mme. Coquet. Rich ma- 
roon, deep yellow centre. 
Moonstone. Canary-yellow. 
4 White Queen. Pure white. 
15e. each, 10 for $1.25. 
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Ze DOUBLE DAHLIAS. 
A.D. Livoni. Beautiful soft 
pink with quilled petals. 
Arabella. Large, pale prim- 
rose, tipped old rose and 
lavender. 
Belmira. Dark purplish color 
splashed with pink. 
Bird of Passage. Rich car- 
mine rose, shaded silvery 
white. 
Countess. Shell-pink, tipped deep carmine. 
Duke. Vivid glowing scarlet, perfectly shaped globular flowers. 
Emperor. Deep crimson variegated with pure white. 
Flora. Bright magenta pink, large double flowers. 
Frank Smith. Rich, dark purplish maroon, tipped pinkish white. 
John Sladden. Perfect form, large dark maroon, almost black. 
LaFrance. Clear lavender pink, shell-pink at centre. 
Very large, canary- | Ovid. Rich, royal purple, large glob- 
ular flowers, splendid. 
Princess Bonnie. Creamy white, light 
pink centre, shaded straw color. 
Purity. Clear white, without a trace of 
green. 
Queen of Purples. 
very large flowers. 
Ruby Queen. Clear ruby red, richly 
shaded ; a general favorite. 
Saturn. Rich cardinal red; a magnificent variety. 
Souv. de Mme. Moreau. Immense size, deep pink, perfect form. 
Sheik. Splendid deep yellow, very showy, very profuse. 
Village Maid. Soft primrose yellaw, blended, pencilled and 
suffused soft pink and rosy carmine. 
Vesta. Snow-white, large globular flowers, very fine. 
Price, 15c. each; set of 26 sorts for $3.00; any 6 for 
75¢e.; any 12 for $1.50. 
AGF See note on page 157 about Roots and Plants. A BOOK ON 
DAHLIAS, giving complete cultural instructions, may 
be had asa premium onorders. (See page 5.) 
Pure white, deli- Rich deep purple, 
