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R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. DAHLIAS. 



NEW AND RECENT DAELlkS.- Continued. 



Decorative Dahlia, Mrs. Gertrude Darling. 



Gladys Sherwood. H. C. A pure white of good form. An immnese 

 star shape. Flowers are held erect on fine stems. Sl.OO each. 



Gloriana. D. Large flowers of pure old gold, changing to reddish- 

 yellow in the center; profilic blooms on long stiff stems. $2.00 each. 



Gorgeous. P. Wonderful new red and yellow Pseony; flowers average 

 from S-10 inches in diameter. Very attractive in the garden. Long 

 strong stems and a good bloomer. SI. 50 each. 



Great Britain. D. Deep mauve flowers of perfect form and mam- 

 moth size. 75 cts. 



Hallowe'en. D. Buff yellow shading orange bronze in colors similar to 

 King of the Autumn, but produces flowers fully twice as large and 

 much more freely. The flowers are held perfectly erect on the finest 

 possible stems. $1.50 each. 



Harry Davidson. D. Color is rather unusual being of rich mulberry 

 tipped gold. Very decorative. Sl.OO each. 



Hortulanus Fiet. D. Creamy-salmon, shading to soft yellow. Very 

 large. 50 cts. each. 



John Lewis Childs. D. Clear yellow splashed with dazzling scarlet, 

 and tipped white. Huge flowers on graceful stems are borne in pro- 

 fusion. S2.00 each. 



Judge Marean. D. Large flowers of perfect type and of a color most 

 difficult to describe. A glowing salmon-pink, red, iridescent changing 

 to yellow and pure gold. Perfect bloomer, flowers continuously. Long 

 straight stem. $1.25 each. 



La Favorita. H. C. Color is new and distinct being most brOliant 

 cange with each flower carried on a long, stiff stem. $1.00 each. 



La Mascotte. D. An attractive blending of white and violet, a com- 

 bination producing a pleasing effect. $1.00 each. 



Laurine. H. C. Immense blooms of clear, deep pink. One of the 

 finest Dahlias of its color and type. $1.50 each. 



Liberty Bond. D. A blending of buff bronze and salmon shades. 

 The flowers are large, very attractive. Long strong stems. Extra 

 vigorous grower. $1.00 each. 



Madame Olivet. S. Very large Show Dahha of great depth and 

 good substance; color, a pure yellow. $1.00 each. 



Mariposa. H. C. An immense flower of delicate pink shading deeper 

 at the center, free-flowering, long stiff stems. Flowers are fine for 

 both exhibition and cutting. $2.50 each. 



Mephistopheles. H. D. Color ruby-red showing infinitesimal golden 

 yellow points at the very end of some of the petals, thereby greatly- 

 enhancing its attractiveness. Enormous flowers held perfectly erect. 

 Stout stems. S2.50 each. 



Meyerbeer. P. An immense flower of glistening, fascinating purple, 

 vuiexcelled formation and long graceful stem. The size, color and 

 form of this gorgeous dahlia make it ideal for decorative purposes 

 of any description. 75 cts. each. 



Monsieur Le Normand. D. Profuse blooms on stiff stems. Color 



bright yellow striped and speckled with red, often tipped white. 50 



cts. each. 

 Mr, Alexander Waldie. D. Color a creamy ground overlaid with 



delicate salmon-pink. One of the most beautiful Decorative Dahlias. 



$1.50 each. 

 Mr. Crowley. D. A charming shade of salmon-pink; base at petal 



yellow; flowers are of medium size and are held erect on strong .tems. 



During the past season, this Dahlia, on account of its extraordinary 



color, was much admired. SI. 50 each. 

 Mrs. Calvin Coolidge. P. A perfectly formed flower with broad 



exquisitely waved petals of a beautiful mauve shade. $2.50 each. 

 Mrs. Carl Salbach. D. Considered one of the most perfect forms of 



the Decorative Dahlia in existence; color a beautiful shade of pink. 



The large full blooms which are produced in profu-sion stand well 



above the foliage on exceptionally long, stiff stems. One of the best 



for exhibition. $1.25 each. 

 Mrs. Ethel F. T. Smith. H. C. Creamy white shading to lemon in 



the center; long curling petals of unusual depth; giant flowers held 



erect on strong stems. Very profuse bloomer. $1.25 each. 



Mrs. I. de Ver Warner. D. The best known and one of Judge 



Marean's finest introductions. A wonderful Dahlia that has gained 

 a reputation. Produces mass of perfect flowers of a pleasing deep 

 mauve pink that is usually referred to as orchid coloring. Flowers 

 of perfect form, on long stiff stems. $2.00 each. 



Mrs. John Bray. P. A very distinctive fancy paeony, white ground 

 speckled, striped and splashed with maroon, forming a good con- 

 trast to the yellow disc. Stems long and stiff. Habit excellent. 50 cts. 

 each. 



Mrs. C. Flood. D. The finely formed blooms are a rare tint of deli- 

 cate shell-pink and are borne on long stiff stems holding the flowers 

 in a graceful manner. $2.50 each. 



Mrs. Gertrude Darling. D. A showy, free-flowering variety with 

 large blooms of deep orange-buff shading to a deeper tone at the 

 center. $1.50 each. 



Mrs. Thomas Bush. P. Color reddish-salmon tinted to primrose 

 yellow at centre and tipped rose. The handsome flowers are of 

 immense size and are carried on exceptionally long stems which 

 hold the blooms majestically above the deep green foliage. The 

 plant is sturdy and vigorous, producing flowers in pleasing abundance. 

 50 cts. each. 



Decorative Dahlia, Bonnie Brae. 



