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NEW AND RECENT DAHLIAS.— Continued. 



Nichu. H. C. Light sulphur-yellow; perfectly formed blooms grace- 

 fully mounted on stout wiry stems; not too massive to be valuable for 



decorative use. $4.00 each. 

 Nobilis. D. An immense flower of fine formation in color a pure 



white, petals tipped with cherry-red. $1.00 each. 

 Patrick O* Mara. D. Pure gold or orange buff with suggestion of pink 



at the outer edge of the petals. Robust grower with fine stems. 



75 cts. each. 

 Paul Michael. D. Deep orange buff shaded to old rose on reverse 



of petals. One of the best Dahlias yet introduced. $1.00 each. 

 Polaris. D. Regarded the best pure white Decorative Dahlia yet 



introduced. Flowers of immense size and perfect form held well 



above the foliage on strong stems. $1.00 each. 

 Polar Snow. D. Pure snow-white; the large full deep blooms are 



held majestically above the foliage on long graceful stems. $5.00 each. 

 Pride of California. D. Rich, dark crimson of pleasing form and 



large size flowers held erect on splendid stems. 75 cts. each. 

 Rollo Boy. H. C. A lovely shade of soft amber, shading to old gold; 



fine stem and free-blooming. $3.00 each. 

 Roman Eagle. D. Flaming burnished copper; a giant flower of 



exhibition size; plant of medium height but sturdy habit. $2.00 each. 

 Rosa Nell. D. Color bright rose. Flowers large and perfect. Stems 



and habit are good and plant is a vigorous grower. SI. 00 each. 

 Rose Fallon. D. Pure old-gold; gigantic flowers of the finest forma- 

 tion carried regally on strong stems, ideal for exhibition purposes. 



$5.00 each. 

 Rosemawr. D. Immense flowers rich rose pink, dwarf branching 



habit. By far the best pink decorative we have seen. $1.25 each. 

 Sanhican's Magnate. D. Deep amaranth- pink with reverse of petals 



claret, heavily veined ; the giant, exhibition size blooms are borne well 



above the deep green foliage. $3.50 each. 

 Sanhican's Ruby. D. Deep blood-red suffused with bronze; petals 



fluffy and pointed forming a charming flower. $2.50 each. 

 Shudow's Lavender. D. Immense flowers of satiny-lavender, suf- 

 fused with tints of creamy-white, quite floriferous and a fine flower 



in all respects. $2.50 each. 



Hybrid Cactus Dahlia, Laurine. 



Decorative Dahlia, World's Best White. 



St. Francis. D. A true decorative of a soft cream shading to pink 

 on the outer petals; very fine rigid stems. $2.00 each. 



Stunner. D. Immense canary-yellow flowers of the finest form; 

 very fine stout stems. 75 cts. each. 



Susan Coe. P. Early free flowering variety of immense size borne 

 on long stiff wiry stems, color pleasing shade of rose-pink, changing to 

 yellow in the centre sometimes suffused with lilac. $2.00 each. 



Talisman. H. C. Reddish-brown shaded tan; charmingly formed 

 flowers borne on rigid stems, ideal for cutting. $2.00 each. 



The Bashful Giant. D. This is one of the finest Dahlias of recent 

 introduction, producing monstrous flowers of a wonderful apricot 

 color and exquisite formation. $1.00 each. 



The Emperor. D. A beautiful maroon of the finest type, enormous 

 size, fine stems; fine for exhibition. $1.00 each. 



The Millionaire. D. This is undoubtedly one of the largest Dah- 

 lias grown. Color is lavender shading to wnite. $1.00 each. 



The Oriole. P. A bicolor red and yellow in beautiful blending. 

 Strong stiff stems. $1.00 each. 



Tommy Atkins. D. Flaming scarlet, so full of metallic lustre that 

 it fairly glistens in the sunlight. This variety has all the good qualities , 

 large stiff blooms attractively formed. Perfect center. $1.25 each. 



U. S. A. D. Beautiful Dahlia of vivid orange; a very unusual color; 

 free flowering. $1.00 each. 



Uncle Sam. P. Attractive, twisted petals of glowing orange-buff. 

 Large and well formed flowers. $1.50 each. 



Venus. D. A combination of pink and white borne on long strong 

 stems. Beautiful variety much esteemed as a flower. $1.00 each. 



W. E. Cooper. D. In this we have a true pink Decorative Dahlia; 



fine form and strong stiff stems. $1.50 each. 

 William Slocombe. D. Color canary-yellow shading to deeper 



yellow towards centre. Very large flower on long stiff stems. $1.00 



each. 

 Wonder Pink. P. D. Splendid color, sometimes Decorative, some- 

 times Paeony. Extra large blooms carried well above the foliage on 



strong stems. $2.00 each. 

 World's Best White. D. A gigantic flower of the finest form and 



purest white. A full massive bloom on a perfect stem. $2.00 each. 

 World's Wonder. D. Color golden-salmon, dwarf grower, flowers 



very early ; keeping qualities of this flower are very unusual. Borne on 



long stiff stems. Very prolific bloomer. $1.00 each. 

 Ysleta. D. Color difficult to describe, blending of salmon, orange and 



copper tints. $1.00 each. 

 Zante. H. C. A wonderful pure shade of gold, suffused pink; the 



golden center is a deeper shade and the general effect is exquisitely 



beautiful. $5.00 each 



