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"DECORATIVE" DAHLIAS. 



The " Decorative " Dahlias have very large, gracefully 



formed flowers with broad petals. Invaluable for cut-flowers. 



Baron Schroeder. This is a rich, glowing purple. 



Black Beauty. A grand, dark maroon of distinct form. 



Clifford W. Bruton. A clear, rich yellow, perfectly double. 

 The grandest of all the yellows. Fine for cut flowers. 



Countess of Pembroke. Soft rosy-lake; a very charming 

 color and a splendid flower. A very attractive sort. 



Eureka. Deep rose, a grand color, fine, regular form, quilled 

 petals and full to the center. Deep, well formed flowers. 



Frank L. Bassett. Bright royal-purple with blue shadings. 



Gettysburg. Very deep, pure, rich scarlet. A very large 

 and imposing variety. One of the finest in this class. 



Henry Patrick. A pure white, large flowers on long stems. 



John Elitch. Deep, rich red, a magnificent flower. 



Jumbo. Double flowers; color, rich glowing crimson. 



Lyndhurst. Dark, dazzling crimson-scarlet. Grand color. 



Mrs. Hartong. Rich golden bronze; distinct and beautiful. 



Mrs. Winters. A pure, waxy white, large flowers. 



Orange King. Very rich glowing orange-scarlet. A very dis- 

 tinct color and extremely brilliant. 



Pendent. Bright crimson-maroon; very large flower. 



Perle d'Or. White, faintly tinted blush. Large flowers re- 

 sembling a chrysanthemum. Very unique and distinct. 



Sundew. Brilliant shade of orange, salmon sheen. 



Wm. Agnew. The grandest red Cactus Dahlia, large and 

 fine. Invaluable for its magnificent flowers. 

 Price, field-grown roots, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz.; set of 



18 " Decorative " Dahlias above for $3.00. 



nBcSLYrJ/E^uA PROFESSOR MANSFIELD. 



A grand " fancy decorative " Dahlia; flowers on the crown 

 bud run from seven to eight inches across; a sturdy grower, 

 with long, stout stems. The color is rich yellow, clear 

 white tips and rosy-red towards the center. Early in the 

 season and in light soils the red will also appear on the mar- 

 gin of the petals; occasionally the white is absent from some 

 flowers on a plant, but in whatever stage, it is a unique and 

 handsome variety. The petals are U to 2 inches wide. 

 (See cut.) Price, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 



"20TH CENTURY 

 DAHLIAS. 



Distinguished for their large Clema- 

 tis-like flowers, 6 to 8 inches across. 

 The coloring is very intense and showy. 

 They make noble plants, about 5 feet high. 

 20th Century. The color is intense rosv-crimson, 

 with white tips and white disc around the yellow 

 center. A superbly beautiful and striking flower. 

 (See cut.) Price, field-grown roots, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 

 White " Century." Beautiful snow-white. A very strong, vig- 

 orous grower; an extremely profuse bloomer. Price, field- 

 grown roots, 75c. each, $7.50 per doz. 

 Crimson " Century." Deep glowing crimson with 

 maroon shadings, tipped rose, rosy center; a beau- 

 tiful combination of shades. A unique and beau- 

 tiful sort. Price, field-grown roots, 50c. each, $5.00 

 per doz. 

 Scarlet " Century." The brightest dazzling scarlet, 

 without shade or blemish. The flowers are of fine, 

 round form and finish. A profuse bloomer. Price, 

 field-grown roots, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 

 Pink " Century." Delicate shell pink with a deeper 

 shade of soft pink towards the center. Flowers are 

 of great size and perfect form; early and extremely 

 profuse bloomer. Price, field-grown roots, 50c. 

 each, $5.00 per doz. 

 Maroon " Century." Rich maroon-crimson shaded 

 plum color, a rich, velvety sheen. The flowers are 

 very large, plants strong and vigorous, holding the 

 flowers well above the foliage. Price, 50c. each 

 $5.00 per doz. Field-grown roots. 

 Set of 6 " Century " Dahlias for $2.50. 



SINGLE DAHLIAS. 



Ami Barillet. Scarlet-crimson flowers, bronze foliage. 

 Beauty of Sevenoaks. Old gold, striped and blotched 



with blood red. 

 Fashion. Crimson-maroon, flamed purple. 

 Gold Standard. Golden-yellow; very free blooming. 

 John Downie. Intense, glowing crimson-scarlet. 

 Juno. White, tipped lavender; yellow disc. 

 Snow Queen. Pure white, large, handsome flowers. 

 Wildfire. Intensely brilliant scarlet; very floriferous. 



Price, field-grown roots, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz.; 



set of 8 for $1.50. 



SPECIAL OFFER. As there are many people who care lit- 

 tle or nothing for special sorts, we offer our selection, said se- 

 lection to be made at the time the order is filled, made up of 

 good contrasting colors and sorts. Price. SI. 50 perdoz., S12.00 

 per 100. All colors mixed, SI. 00 perdoz., S8.00 per 100. 



