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New and Improved Cactus Dahliias. 
*A. W. Tait. Pure white, petals deeply toothed. 20c. each. 
*Asia. A delicate peach pink; it is very early in bloom, 
flowers large, very distinct in form, and very free in bloom. 
*Black Prince. Rich maroon, almost black, velvety texture, 
marvelously large flower. 
*Blanche Keith. The petals are long and twisted, very full 
and evenly arranged, and of a uniform rich yellow. 
*Baron Schroder. This is distinct from all others; petals 
of great substance and of a rich glowing imperial! purple. 
*Beauty of Hynsford. A very pleasing and distinct color; 
rich buff, shaded with chestnut, deeper in the centre. 
Beauty. Snow-white, of perfect form and good texture; 
= always full to the centre; one of the very finest whites. 
= *Beauty of Brentwood. This is difficult to describe, but 
may be classed as a purple magenta of a pronounced shade, 
very deep andrich. 20c. each. 
*Cochineal. Richest crimsonscarlet. 20c. each. 
Clifford W. Bruton. A clear, rich yellow with not a trace 
of green in the centre, perfectly double, outer petals re- 
flexed, forming a very deep flower. Undoubtedly the best 
yellow Cactus Dahlia. 50c. each. 
*Crimson Giant. Deep crimson, and, as indicated by its 
name, a very large and superb variety. 
*Delicata. A lovely shade of pink, shading towards the 
centre to a pale yellow, a most beautiful combination. 
*Gloirede Lyon. Pure white, very free; a large flower, and 
fine for cut flowers or exhibition. 
*Glare of the Garden. Intense scarlet. 20c. each. 
*Lyndhurst. Dark, dazzling crimson scarlet. 20c. each. 
*Maid of Kent. The ground color is a rich crimson, the 
tips of the petals are a pure snow-white ; the contrast is 
startling, yet pleasing. 20c. each. 
*Mrs. Hawkins. Rich sulphur yellow, shading to light 
canary towards tips. 20c. each. 
*Mrs. J. Douglas. A distinct pinkish salmon. 20c. each. 
*Mrs. George Marshall. Flower large, deep rich magenta, 
heavily edged with velvety crimson. 
*Mrs. G. Reid. Pure white, conspicuously edged with rose 
lake, forming a charming combination. 
*Nymphea. A beautiful variety of the ‘‘Cactus” type, 
delicate pink, shading to blush at the centre. 20c. each. 
Oban. Very large flowers, rosy lavender, overlaid silvery 
fawn; strong grower, an early and continuous bloomer. 
*Monstrosum, Rich purplish crimson, very large flowers, 
6 inches and over across, broad ribbon-like petals. 
*Professor Baldwin. Bright orange; flowers are well above 
foliage. 
Robert Maher. Medium size, rich golden yellow. 
*Rayon d’Or. Bright orange, with a band of white. 
*Wm. Agnew. The grandest red Cactus Dahlia ever pro- 
duced, and one that will eventually find its way into every collection. The 
flowers are of large size, sometimes measuring more than 7 inches in 
diameter, and always full to the centre; of perfect form and exquisite 
quality and finish, while the color is the richest shade of intense dazzling 
red. The petals are very long, the outer rows being beautifully twisted ; 
the plant is a strong symmetrical grower, and owing to perfect habit will 
be especially valuable. 
*Wm. Pearce. Rich sulphur yellow. 20c. each. 
fo NY | Zulu. Intense velvety maroon, almost black; large, fine flower; a superb 
Sip, Fp, We W - ie variety. 
NEW DAHLIA No. 10. A grand new Dahlia, bright orange, 
very double, the petals reflexing back 
to the stem, forming a perfect ball 
4to5inchesin diameter. The plant is half dwarf, growing 3 to 4 feet 
high, flower stems 10 to 14 inches long, standing well above the foliage, 
which is very strong and a rich deep green. It is a wonderful bloomer, 
the freest in our grounds. Price (including privilege of suggesting? 
Price, except where noted, 25c. each; set of 29 sorts for $5.00. 
Note.—We furnish dormant pot-grown roots where marked with 
an asterisk (*) up to about April 15th; where not marked we furnish 
growing plants from pots (ready about April 15th); but as the price 
for both is identical we will fill orders from either as stock permits 
when the order is filled. This applies also to Dallias on next page. 
FERN-LEAVED BEAUTY. A great acquisition and prob- 
a name), growing plants ready April 15th, 25c. each, 5 for $1.00, 12 for 
$2.25. Field-grown roots, large clumps (stock limited), 50c. each. 
WE WANT A NAM 
it, divided as follows: 
for New Dahlia No. 10 and so 
offer a prize of $85.OO for 
$25.00 for the best name suggested, 
The 
names suggested must be written on the blank accompanying 
the plant, with name and address of sender, and only one 
name on each. A blank form sent with every plant or 
field-grown root, whether bought singly, in lots of five, 
twelve or more. For fuller details see page 16. 
and 12 prizes of $5.00 each for the next best names. 
ably the finest of all bedding Dahlias, being a new and 
distinct type with fern-like foliage and a dwarf branching 
habit; color creamy white, with a distinct margin of erim- 
son around each petal. 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. 
FIELD-GROWN ROOTS, IN COLORS. For those 
large field-grown roots of Dahlias, and are not particular 
about named yarieties, we offer separate colors without 
names, all large double flowers, as follows : Double Yellow, 
Double White, Double Pink, Double Purple, Double Red, 
Double Variegated. 
Price, 30c. each, or 6 large roots, one of each color, for 
$1.50. By express only, buyer to pay charges. 
