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A new and valuable trea- 

 tise on the Dahlia, by L. K. 

 Peacock. Contains the 

 history, classification, de- 

 scriptions, varieties, and 

 cultural instructions of and 

 for the Dahlia. Splendidly 

 illustrated. Price, 30c, 

 postpaid. 



New French "Collarette" Dahlias. 



The peculiarity lies in the development of the four stamens 

 at the base of the petal, which form a frill or collar around the 

 centre. As they are entirely distinct in color from the rest of 

 the flower, it is most unique and striking. 



PRESIDENT VIGER. Rich, deep blood-red, shading darker 

 towards 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. i in cut.) Price, field- 

 grown roots, 50c. each, $4.50 per doz. 

 MME. VIGER. A new American seedling that has been tested 

 for three years. It is the same size as President Viger, but 

 its great value lies in the fact that the ground color is a 

 bright crimson, being much lighter than the old variety; a 

 valuable acquisition. (See No. 2 in cut.) Price, field-grown 

 roots, §1.00 each, §10.00 per doz. 



Superb Decorative Dahlia, " Sylvia." 



One of the most valuable decorative Dahlias ever produced. 

 Flowers from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, of fine form and full 

 to the centre, which is white shading to soft pink on the outer 

 petals. Petals of great substance, giving it a keeping quality 

 not possessed by any other variety. The plant is a strong, 

 healthy grower, averaging about 5 feet in height and busby r . 

 An early and profuse bloomer. The fine, shapely flowers are 

 set on very long, stout, but graceful stems. Price, field-grown 

 roots, 35c. each, §3.50 per doz. 



SUPERB DECORATIVE DAHLIA, 



"FANCY" DAHLIAS. 



Fern-leaved Beauty. A new and distinct type with fern-like 



foliage and a dwarf-branching habit; color, creamy-white, 



with a distinct margin of crimson around each petal. 

 Fairy Queen. Rich golden-yellow, tipped red. 

 Frank Smith. Intense purplish-black-maroon, tipped white. 

 Judah. Yellow, splashed and striped with bright crimson. 

 Lucy Fawcett. Canary-yellow, striped wine color. 

 Olympia. Bright rose-pink, splashed and striped with rich 



crimson. Centre high and full, flowers 6 to 7 inches across 

 Penelope. White, flaked lavender. A strikingly handsome sort. 

 Uncertainty. Deep crimson, variegated with pure white, 



variable markings. 



20c. each, §2.00 per doz., set of 8, §1.50. Field-grown roots. 

 Improved Large Doubie or " Show " Dahlias. 

 Apple Blossoms. The flowers show shades of red, pink and 



white. A very unique and attractive variety. 

 Arabella. Large, pale primrose, tipped old rose and lavender. 

 Emily. Varying from rosy-lavender to white, suffused 



lavender. A variety showing very delicate shadings. 

 Emily Edwards. White, suffused rosy-pink. Very beautiful. 

 Hero. Deep crimson-maroon, very large and full. 

 John Sladden. Perfect form, large, dark maroon, almost black. 

 John Walker. Pure white, a perfect snowball. 

 La Phare. Brilliant, flaming red, exceedingly showy. 

 Margaret Bruant. Dwarf and free, pure white. A grand sort. 

 Mrs. Dexter. A rich shade of salmon, best in its color. 

 Magnificent. Dwarf, large, pure yellow. A fine bedder. 

 Miss May Lomas. Pure white, suffused soft rosy-lavender. 

 Mrs. Langtry. Rich creamy-white, tipped reddish-pink. 

 Pink Dandy. Pure pink, perfectly formed; a gem. 

 Prince Bismarck. Very large, deep, strikingly rich purple. 

 Princess Bonnie. Creamy-white, dainty light pink centre. 

 Queen of Yellows. A beautiful clear yellow. 

 Ruby Queen. Clear ruby-red, richly shaded ; a great favorite. 

 Snow. A magnificent snow-white. (See cut, page 151 .) 

 Stanley. Bright golden-yellow, tipped with red. 

 Storm King. An early, profuse and constant bloomer; a strong 



grower, of dwarf habit. Snow-white, of perfect form, and full 



to the centre. A splendid bedding and cut-flower variety. 

 Willie Garret. Richest crimson-scarlet; perfect form. 



Price, 20c. each, §2.00 per doz., set of 22 sorts for §4.00. 

 Field-grown roots. 



