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On the Colored Plate opposite we show the 



" ARTISTIC" COLLECTION 





of New Cactus Dahlias. 



Superb New Dahlias. 



MBA. ROOSEVELT. This new Dahlia is acknowledged 

 to be far superior to the celebrated Dahlia Grand 

 Duke* Alexis. It is of larger size, better color, 

 more graceful in form, has better stems for cutting, 

 will bloom better, and last, but not least, will keep 

 longer when cut. The flowers are perfectly double, 

 of largest size, 6 to 8 inches, while the color is a deli- 

 cate pink, shading to soft, clear pink. (See cut.) 

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



Professor Mansfield. A grand "fancy" Dahlia which 

 we now offer for the first time. It is an immense 

 "decorative," seven to eight inches across, a sturdy 

 grower, with long, stout stems. The color is a rich 

 yellow, with clear white tips, and a slight marking 

 of rosy-red towards the centre. Early in the season 

 and in light soils the red will appear on the margin 

 of the petals ; but in whatever stage, it is a unique 

 and handsome variety. The petals are 1 \i to 2 inches 

 expanded Price, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz. 



Gettysburg. An extremely large Decorative Dahlia; 

 full, round, high centre; bright, rich, pure scarlet. 

 An early and extremely profuse bloomer for so large 

 a flower. The plant is a strong, vigorous grower. 

 Prioe, field-grown roots, 30c. each, S3. 00 per doz. 



Bine Oban. A "sport" from Oban, acknowledged to 

 be one of the largest sized and freest blooming of the 

 Decorative class. A blue Dahlia has been the aim 

 of hybridizers for years, without success. It is 

 remarkable that Nature has produced in this "sport" 

 greater results than have yet been achieved. This 

 variety is like Oban, excepting color, which is a laven- 

 der-blue, without traces of any other color. Price, 

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



•ami Downie. This new, single Dahlia is a seedling 

 of Ami Barrillet crossed with John Downie. The 

 foliage is almost as dark as Barrillet, while the 

 flowers are very much brighter, being the size and 

 shape of John Downie. It has strong, branching 

 habit and extremely profuse blooming qualities 

 Price B field-grown roots, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz. 



Danish Cross. Very striking and effective; bright 

 6carlet, a broad white stripe through each petal. 

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



Qaillardia. Golden -yellow, with a broad band or 

 disc of red around the yellow centre ; named from its 

 striking resemblance to Gaillardia grandiflora. A 

 distinct type that will become a popular favorite. 

 Price, field-grown roots, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. 



CACTUS DAHLIAS. We selected these as subjects for our colored plate this year, 

 as they are the embodiment of grace and are especially rich in coloring. The usual comment 

 is: "How artistic," when the flowers are first seen. These are very effective in bouquets 

 and vases of flowers. 



A BIT OF HISTORY. After some years of comparative neglect, the Dahlia has again 

 won its way into popular favor. This is due in a great measure to the wonderful improve- 

 ment 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 

 and elsewhere the fashionable residents set the seal of approval of the most critical upon 

 them. There are no other summer flowers which produce such a wealth of color or variety 

 of shades, none which equal them for wealth and brilliancy. 



OUR NEW DEPARTURE. For years we have sent out growing 

 plants of Dahlias from pots, but this season we will only send out strong 

 field-growing roots. We have decided to do this, as the growing plants do 

 not travel well, and are liable to injury in transit, while the roots 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. We 

 illustrate a typical field-grown Dahlia root, so as to call attention to oux 

 new departure; not all the roots have as many tubers as the one shown, 

 but all we send out will be field-grown. 



No. 1. Volker. Clear lemon-yellow. The best in its color. 



No. 2. Countess of Lonsdale. Lustrous salmon-pink. 25c. each. 



No. 3. Gabriel. Creamy-white and crimson. Changeable. 



No. 4. Venus. Pure, glistening white; a superb sort. 50c. each. 



No. 6. Porcupine. Deep crimson. Splendid "Cactus" form. 



No. 6. Galliard. Intense fiery-scarlet. 50c. each. 



No. 7. Kriemhilde. Soft pink, creamy centre ; a beautiful variety. 



No. 8. Brunhilde. Rich plum color. Very rich and deep shade. 



Price, 35c. each, except where noted, undivided field-grown roots. 



THE "ARTISTIC" COLLECTION of 8 sorts for $2.50. 



OUR SELECTION. As there are many people 

 who care little or nothing for special sorts, we 

 offer our selection, said selection to be made at 

 the time the order is filled, made up of good con- 

 trasting colors and sorts. Price, $1.50 per doz., 

 $10.00 per 100. 



