PETER HENDERSON &CO.,NEW YORK::- Ses 
WE SHOW THE 
“Admirable” Collection of Dahlias. 
THE RENAISSANCE OF THE DAHLIA. After some years of compara- 
tive neglect, the Dahlia has again won its way into popular favor, and is nowon the rising 
tide of popularity. This revival is due in a great measure to the wonderful improvement 
in the flowers, particularly in the ‘‘Cactus’’ and ‘‘Decorative” types, and the advent of 
the unique ‘‘Collarette’’ class. These grand flowers are so artistic and informal that the 
old prejudice against the Dahlia has been swept away. The Dahlia shows throughout 
the country the past season have rivalled the Chrysanthemum in interest. At Newport 
the fashionable residents swarmed to see them, and thus set the seal of approval of the 
most critical upon them. There are no other flowers which produce such a wealth of 
color or variety of shades, none which equal them for wealth and brilliancy. There is a 
gladness about them, a cheeriness evident in them, which touches a responsive chord even 
in those who are not easily impressed by flowers. They are so responsive that it is a delight to cultivate them, and they are so 
easily cared for when their season of bloom is over. 
A NEW DEPARTURE. For years we have sent out growing plants of Dahlias from pots, but this season we will only 
send out strong field-grown roots. We have decided to do this, as the growing plants do not trave well, and are liable to injury 
in transit, while the vzoo/s can be sent with safety around the world; besides, the roots are more likely to give a larger and finer 
crop of flowers. The cost of the roots is only a trifle more than the plants, and they are well worth the difference. On this and 
the two succeeding pages we show a cut of a typical field-grown Dahlia root, so as to call attention to our new departure; not 
all the roots have as many tubers as the one shown, but all the roots we will send out will be field-grown. 
THE VARIETIES ON THE COLORED PLATE. Our object in making up the colored plate was to show types 
of the leading classes in contrasting colors and forms, so that purchasers could get representative sorts in one collection at 
a moderate price. By planting this collection the best of the various types will be secured. The colored plate was painted from 
nature, and is as near like as pigments could make them. The pigments are not made which can reproduce the glowing colors 
and exquisite finish which Dame Nature bestowed on the Dahlia. 
No. 1. FAIRY QUEEN. Fancy ‘‘Pompone’’ Dahlia. No. 5. 20TH CENTURY. Grand, new, mammoth, pink and 
No.2. STRAHLEIN KRONE. Crimson ‘‘Decorative’’ white Single Dahlia. Price, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. 
Dahlia. Price, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. No.6. JUDAH. Large ‘‘Fancy’”’ Dahlia. 
No.3. A. D. LIVONI. Pink ‘‘Quilled’’ Dahlia. No. 7. C. W. BRUTON. ‘‘Decorative”’ yellow Dahlia. 
No. 4. PURITY. Pure white ‘‘Show’’ Dahlia. No.8 HUNOLD. Orange-scarlet ‘‘Cactus’’ Dahlia. 
Price, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz., except where noted. The ‘‘Admirable’’ Collection, jfeld-grown roots, for $2.00. 
New French “Collarette”’ Dahlias. A BOOK ABOUT DAMLIEIAS. A new and valuable treatise 
on the Dahlia, by L. K. Peacock. Contains the history, classification, 
descriptions, varieties and cultural instructions of and for the Dahlia. 
An entirely new type of single Dahlias, which has pro- Splendidly dlustrated. Price, 30c., postpaid. 
duced a great sensation wherever shown. The peculiarity of the 
type lies in the development of the four stamens into short rays 
or petals at the base of the petal, which form a frill or collar 
around the centre. As the collar is entirely distinct in color from 
the rest of the flower, it is most unique and striking. 
PRESIDENT VIGER. The most beautiful and striking of 
the two varieties. Rich, deep blood-red, shading darker 
toward the base of the petals, with pure white collar, occa- 
sionally suffused with rosy-carmine. The flowers are 
always perfect, with eight petals, and it is an extremely 
early and profuse bloomer. (See flower No. z in cut.) 
JOSEPH GOUJON. The flowers are quite large, orange- 
red shading to deep red, with light canary-yellow collar. 
This variety has ten to twelve petals, instead of the regula- 
tion eight. (See flower No. 2 in cut.) 
Field-grown Roots of above, 5Oc. each, $4.50 per doz. 
Three Other Grand New Dahilias. 
OLYMPIA. One of the grandest Fancy Dahlias to date. 
Immense size, 6 to 7 inches across, with full, high centre 
and, owing to the great length of the petals when opening, 
there is never a green centre showing, even when the buds 
are first expanding. The color is deep rose-pink, striped and 
penciled with rich crimson. Price, strong field-grown roots, 
35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 
PINK DANDY. A pure pink ‘‘sport”’ of the Dahlia, Dandy. 
In color it is a purer pink than A. D. Livoni; the flowers are 
larger and the stems are twice as long. They are of beautiful 
form, with full, high centre. The plant is strong, sturdy, vig- 
orous, of branching habit. The flowers are large and ful) until 
frost. Price, field-grown roots, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 
EURENHA. One of the most valuable Dahlias yet produced, 
both as a blooming plant and for cut flowers. Deep rose color, 
and fine, regular form; quilled petals and perfectly full to 
centre. The plant is dwarf, of branching habit, and an early 
and profuse bloomer on long stems. Itis a perfect Dahlia and 
should be in every collection, especially where cut flowers are iy ih. 
wanted. Price, jield-growmn roots, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. “COLLARETTE” DAHLIAS. 1. PRESIDENT VIGER. 2. JOSEPH GOUJON. 
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