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DKHLIKS. 



We will supply pot-grown roots, except where noted, up to 

 about April 15th ; after that the plants sent out will be from 

 pots in a growing state. We reserve the right to send either, 

 according to the state of our stock at the time the order ie 

 filled. 



SPLENDID "CACTUS" DAHLIAS. 



The title of "Cactus" was applied to the first of these 

 " Juarezii" in recognition of the brilliant scarlet color and 

 unique form of its flowers. Since its introduction tins class 

 has been wonderfully improved, and the collection we offer 

 contains the finest varieties of this splendid type. 

 A. W. Tait. Pure white, very double ; the tips of the petals 



deeply toothed or fringed. 

 Cochineal. Richest crimson scarlet, toned with a brownish 



shade. 

 Glare of the Garden. Intense scarlet ; very free flowering ; 



a grand variety. 

 Lyndhurst. Dark, dazzling crimson scarlet ; a showy and 



useful variety. 

 Mrs. Hawkins. Bich sulphur yellow, shading to light 



canary toward tips ; a beautiful variety, one of the most 



interesting in this fine class. 

 Wm. Pearce. Rich, sulphur yellow. 



Price, 25c. each ; set of six splendid Cactus Dahlias, $1.25. 



CACTUS DAHLIA, "BLACK PRINCE." 



This is one of the finest '-Cactus" Dahlias yet sent out. 

 The flowers are rich maroon, of velvety texture ; the color is 

 so intense as to be almost black. The size of the individual 

 flowers is something marvelous, being about twice as large 

 as the ordinary kinds. The style of the flower is loose and 

 free from that rigidity so objectionable in others; the florets 

 are large, broad and rounded at the points. In habit the 

 plant is dwarf and sturdy, but branching freely ; the blooms 

 are held well above the foliage; taken all in all, it may well 

 be considered the finest acquisition of the year. (See cut.) 

 Price, 40c. each, $4.00 per dozen. 



SpaBd ¥[©vi Salvia, 



"MAID OF KENT." 



One of the grandest Dahlias ever introduced. The above 

 illustration represents the form, but it cannot show the 

 grand and unique coloring of the flower. The groundcolor 

 is a rich crimson, overlaid with intense cherry red ; the 

 tips of the petals are a pure snow-white ; the contrast is 

 startling, yet pleasing, and commands admiration at first 

 sight. Like all plants bearing parti-colored flowers, this 

 sometimes produces blooms differing from the above, and 

 herein lies one of its charms, for frequently many different 

 flowers may be seen on the same plant. (See cut.) Price, 

 30c. each, $3.00 per dozen. 



Nymphaea. A beautiful variety of the "Cactus" type, 

 broad petals, delicate pink, shading to blush at the 

 centre. A very pretty variety. Plants ready April 1st, 

 25c. each, S2.25 per dozen. 

 Beauty of Brentwood. Another grand new variety of 

 an entirely distinct color among Dahlias. It is difficult 

 to describe, but may be classed as a purple magenta of 

 a pronounced shade, very deep and rich. Price, 25c. 

 each, $2.25 per dozen. 

 Mrs. J. Douglas. A distinct and beautiful variety; the 

 color is a unique shade of pinkish salmon, different 

 from any other. It belongs to the new Cactus type of 

 Dahlia, and is considered one of the best. Price, 25c. 

 each, $2.25 per dozen. 



