DAHLIAS. 
NEW AND RECENT INTRODUCTIONS. 
The new types of Dahlias recently introduced have become very popular. 
With their enormous, richly colored, flowers carried high above the foliage 
on long, stiff stems, they make ideal material for cutting, decorative purposes and exhibition. 
We have been fortunate in securing from one of the most up-to-date Dahlia Fanciers in the East the following collection, which he considers the 
cream of recent introductions and we are able to offer them at much lower prices than those previously quoted. Our stock being limited, orders will be filled 
strictly in the rotation they are received. 
All varieties offered are growing plants only and will be shipped in May. 
The abbreviations mean—C. Cactus, E. C. English Cactus, H. C. 
Hybrid Cactus, D. Decorative, P. Peony-flowered, S. Show. 
A.C. L.H. C. White suffused with pink, large flowers carried on stout 
stems. $3.00 each. 
Alaska. P. Pure glistening white with quite broad slightly rolled 
florets and numerous curly petals around disc, borne on long jointed 
stems. $2.00 each. 
Amy Robsart. D. Color deep coral shade, apricot reverse. One of 
the very finest in its class. $2.50 each. 
Aquitana. H. ©. Color beautiful salmon-pink, flowers are very 
large and borne on long stems. $2.00 each. 
Azalea. D. Large blooms with long, narrow florets giving it an unusual- 
ly attractive as well as uncommon shape. Color is soft, creamy 
yellow with the outer row of petals tinged pink. $1.00 each. 
Bertha Story. D. Beautiful pure pink, extra large flowers carried 
well above the foliage. 75 cts. each. 
Blossom. P. Pure white with suggestion of pink like apple blossoms. 
Flower of great size on long, strong stems. ‘There is a fragile beauty 
about this flower which attracts attention. $2.00 each. 
Cambria. D. Rich pink toning to white centre. Massive flowers, 
broad petals, long stems. $1.50 each. 
Capt. Graham. D. One of the largest flowers growing. Color pure 
yellow. $1.00 each. 
Cardinal King. D. Beautiful cardinal red color, flowers of fin 
formation carried on long stout stems. $1.00 each. 2 
Cardinal Mercier. P. Color deep flesh pink with light veins of 
canary-yellow passing from the base of the petals in the centre. 
Then there appears a glistening silvery sheen. The curly formation of 
the florets of this beautiful flower is remarkable. $5.00 each. 
Carmencita. D. Most graceful and beautiful of the new Decorative 
Dahlias. The yellow blossoms are regularly striped red. Carries a 
mass of flowers all seasons. $1.50 each. 
Dakota. D. Extraordinary exhibition flower. Enormous flowers 
standing erect on strong stout stems, color the shade of flame. Vigor- 
ous grower. $5.00 each. 
Dr. Tevis. D. Color blending of copper, old rose and old gold. An 
immense flower with best possible stem. $1.00 each. 
Earle Williams. D. Base half of the petals are brilliant crimson- 
searlet, point half of the petals white. Variation in the flowers is one of 
its greatest charms. No self-colored flowers appear. An early and 
constant bloomer. $3.50 each. 
George Walters. H.C. Color pinkish salmon shading to yellow at the 
base. Fine variety. $1.00 each. 
Gloriana. D._ Pure old gold heightened by a slightly reddish glow in 
the centre. Extremely long stems, blossoms freely all season. Fine 
formation and good for exhibition. $2.50 each. 
G. H. Carr. D. Beautiful large flower of clear purple with velvety 
reflex. 75 cts. each. 
Harry Davidson. D. Color is rather unusual being of rich mulberry 
tipped gold. Very decorative. $1.25 each. 
Hortulanus Fiet. D. Creamy-salmon, shading to soft yellow. Very 
large. 75 cts. each. 
Judge Marean. D. Large flowers of perfect type and of a color most 
difficult to describe. A glowing salmon-pink, red, iridescent changing 
yellow and pure gold. Perfect bloomer, flowers continuously. Long, 
straight stem. $4.00 each. 
La Favorita. H.C. Color is new and distinct being most brilliant 
orange with each flower carried on long, stiff stem. $2.00 each. 
_ Lake Michigan. D. Rich fiery-scarlet of immense size. Flowers from 
ten to thirteen inches in diameter. Wonderful exhibition flower. 
$10.00 each. 
Liberty Bond. D. A blending of buff bronze and salmon shades. The 
flowers are large, very attractive. Long strong stems. Extra vigor- 
ous grower. $3.50 each. 
Mary C. Burns. D. Outside of the petals are old gold and the reverse 
adullred. Claimed by professional growers to be the finest Decorative 
Dahlia they have ever seen. Long stems and wonderfully free bloomer 
and large size flowers. $2.00 each. 
Meyerbeer. P. An immense flower of fascinating purple, unexcelled 
formation and stem. 75 cts. each. 
Mrs. Carl Saibach. 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 profusion stand well 
above the foliage on exceptionally long, stiff stems. One of the best 
for exhibition. $2.00 each. 
Mrs. F. C. Burns. P. This beautiful shell-pink Dahlia is one of the 
best for all purposes, and never fails to attract attention by its lovely 
coloring. $2.00 each. 
Mrs. Gertrude Darling. D. Strong grower, free bloomer. 
orange buff color, centre shade darker. $2.50 each. 
Mrs. John Bray. A very distinctive fancy pzony, white ground 
speckled, striped and splashed with maroon, forming a good con- 
oe the yellow disc. Stemslongandstiff. Habitexcellent. $1.00 
each. 
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Mrs. Margaret Stredwieck. E. C. Color is delicate shades of pink 
softening and deepening at tips and base. Long petals peculiarly 
twisted are held on long stiff stems. Splendid exhibition variety. 
$2.00 each. 
Mrs. Thomas Bush. D. Color reddish-salmon tinted to primrose 
yellow at centre and tipped rose. Flowers of immense size on long 
stems. $1.00 each. 
Monsieur Le Normand. D. Profuse blooms on stiff stems. Color 
bright yellow striped and speckled with red, often tipped white 
$1.00 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. $10.00 each. 
N.C.4. D. Unusually hard Dahlia to describe as this is about equally 
divided with scarlet and white. Florets are more or less striped 
the whole length with yellow and white, while some are slightly clouded 
with yellow and tipped with light cream. ‘The reverse side of the 
petals is white with yellow shadings. The whole flower is simply 
beautiful and unusually attractive. $5.00 each. 
New Moon. H. C. Color canary-yellow, tipped white, very free 
bloomer. Good for exhibition. $3.50 each. 
Ox Blood. S. Very clear red, large Show Dahlia on extra long stems. 
$1.25 each. 
Patrick O’Mara. 
at the outer edge of the petals. 
each. 
Pearl Ruggles. 
ing to light pink at the outer edges of the petal. 
good, formation perfect. $2.50 each. 
Pride of California. D. Rich, dark crimson of pleasing form and 
large size flowers held erect on splendid stems. 75 cts. each. 
Prineess Pat. D. Charming flower of old rose color. Early in the 
season petals will be splashed red. Blossoms are large and carried 
on excellent stems. $2.00 each. 
D. Pure gold or orange buff with suggestion of pink 
Robust grower with fine stems. $2.00 
P. Color carmine rose suffused on white ground shad- 
Immense size, habit 
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