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The true ‘‘Cactus’’ Dahlias are loosely built, but perfectly 
double, somewhat like a Japanese Chrysanthemum, having a 
very artistic appearance. The petals are mostly twisted, 
tightly reflexed at the points. 
Blanche Keith. Petals long, full, uniform rich yellow. 
Bridesmaid. Delicate shade of rose, passing toward 
the centre to pale primrose; beautifully formed. 
Delicata. A lovely shadeof pink, shading topale yellow. 
Earl of Pembroke, Bright plum, deeper and more 
velvety toward the centre; petals long, pointed and 
regularly arranged. One of the best. 
Mary Service. iene orange-scarlet, gradually shad- 
ing to deep rose on the tips of the petals; a unique, 
rich and showy combination of shades. 
Matchless. Rich, deep velvety-maroon, with long, 
pointed petals; a splendid variety for cutting. 
Miss Annie Jones. Bright crimson-scarlet, a large, 
bold flower, of true Cactus type; early and very free. 
Mrs. Barnes. Long, twisted, narrow petals, of a 
lovely clear primrose, shading to palest rosy-pink. 
Mrs. Peart. Pure white, tinged lemon in the centre 
when first open; this dies off as the flower ages. 
STARFISH. Flower large and deeply built, petals 
long, curled, pointed; pure orange- -scarlet. Price, 
30c. each. (See cut.) 
Professor Baldwin. Bright orange; very long stems. 
The Queen. Snow-white; petals rather broad, beautifully 
pointed and twisted. Price, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz.; 
except where noted, set of 12 for $2.25. Field-grown roots. 
Grand Duke Alexis. 
Probably the finesttype of the large, double, quilled Dahlias. Itbears 
a magnificent flower of the largest size, distinctly unique inform. The 
petals are rolled up so that the edges overlap. Color, pure, soft 
white, the tips of the petals edged and suffused with delicate 
pink. (See cut.) For other Quilled Dahlias see page 139. 
ae Price, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. Strong field-grown roots. 
“Decorative” Dahlias. 
The ‘‘Decorative’’? Dahlias differ from the true ‘‘Cactus’’ 
type in having broader and heavier petals. They are also, | 
generally speaking, stronger in growth and have larger and || 
bolder flowers. They are invaluable for cut-flower decoration | 
and are magnificent beyond comparison in the garden. 
Admiral Dewey. Brilliant imperial-purple, fine form, a strong 
grower; by far the best of its class. 
Baron Schroeder. This isa rich, glowing, imperial-purple. 
Bronze Beauty. Golden-yellow overlaid with bronze. 
Clifford W. Bruton. A clear, rich yellow, perfectly double. 
Crimson Giant. Deep crimson, very large. 
Frank L. Bassett. Bright royal-purple with blue shadings. | 
Large, finely-formed flowers; a profuse bloomer, continuing | 
from first to last in the season. Price, 25c. each. 
Henry Patrick. A superb, pure white variety, of large size and /§ 
borne on long stems; fine for cut flowers. 
John Elitch. Deep, rich red. A tall grower with long stems. 
Large, perfectly-formed flowers. A fine variety. 
Lucille. Old gold and orange, amber reverse. 
Lyndhurst. Dark, dazzling, crimson-scarlet. 
MAID OF KENT. The ground color is a rich crimson, the tips |} 
of the petals are a pure snow-white; very unique. Thecoloring § 
varies some in different flowers and plants. (See cut, page 139.) | 
Mrs. Basham. A pleasing shade of soft pink. 
Mrs. G. Reid. Pure white, conspicuously edged with rose. 
Mrs. John Arnold. Deep rose-pink ; a profuse bloomer. 
Nymphaea. Beautiful pink, shading to blush at the centre. 
Oban. Rich rosy-lavender, overlaid silvery-fawn. 
Orange King. Rich, glowing orange; a profuse bloomer. 
Rayon d’?Or. Bright orange, with a band of white. 
Wim. Agnew. The grandest red Cactus Dahlia, large and fine. 
Wm. Pearce. Rich sulphur-yellow. One of the very best. 
Zulu. Intense velvety-maroon, almost black; large, fine flower. 
Price, except where noted, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz.; set of 
21 ‘‘Decorative’’ Dahlias for $3.50. /ield-grown roots. 
