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PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. 
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IMPROVED (actus Datlias 
We take pleasure in offering herewith the grandest collection 
of new and improved Cactus Dahlias ever combined in one 
group. They are the cream of the European collections, where 
the Dahlia, and the Cactus type particularly, has been marvel- 
ously developed. 
Mrs. PEART is the first real white Cactus Dahlia ever 
raised, and a marvelous improvement 
upon every variety in cultivation. It stands out in bold relief 
from all others. The flowers are of medium size, of the purest 
white, with a slight tinge of lemon in the centre when it first 
opens. Price, 35c. each, 3 for $1.00. 
Asia. A delicate peach pink. It is very early in bloom, flowers 
large, very distinct in form, and very free in bloom. 
Black Prince. Rich maroon, almost black, velvety texture, 
marvelously large flower. 
Blanche Keith. The petals are long and twisted, very full and 
evenly arranged, and of a uniform rich yellow throughout; 
remarkably free-blooming. Price, 50c. each, 4 for $1.50. 
Baron Schroder. This is distinct from all others; petals of 
great substance and of a rich glowing imperial purple. 
Beauty of Eynsford. A very pleasing and distinct color; itis 
a soft, rich buff, shaded with chestnut, deeper in the centre. 
Delicata. The color is a lovely shade of pink, shading towards 
the centre to a pale yellow, a most beautiful combination, and 
one that must become one of the most popular of this family. 
Harry Freeman. Flowers of medium size, petals of good sub- 
stance and of a glistening snow-white. 
Mrs. George Marshall. Flower large, deep rich magenta, 
heavily edged with velvety crimson. 
Mrs. G. Reid. Pure white, conspicuously edged with rose lake, 
forming a charming combination. 
Professor Baldwin. This variety is bright orange; the flowers 
are thrown well out from the foliage, and in this respect is a 
great improvement. 
Robert Maher. The flowers are of medium size, of a rich 
golden yellow, marvelously free-blooming, standing well 
above the foliage on long, stiff stems. 
Rayon d’Or. One of the greatest novelties among the fancy 
sections; distinct, striking and effective. The color is unique, 
bright orange, with a conspicuous band of white running 
through each petal. 
Viscountess Folkstone. This is a soft primrose yellow, 
deepening towards the centre to deep yellow, and sometimes 
slightly shaded with pink. 
W.T. Abery. The petals are pure white, distinctly edged 
with bright scarlet, rendering it very conspicuous, and only 
two feet in height; one of the dwarfest in the whole of this 
section. 
Price, 35c. each, 3 for $1.00; set of 15 new Cactus Dahlias 
for $4.00. 
Splendid “Cactus” Dahlias. 
NYMPHZA. A beautiful variety of the ‘‘ Cactus” type, broad 
petals, delicate pink, shading to blush at the centre. A very 
pretty variety. (See cut.) 
Maid of Kent. One of the grandest Dahlias ever introduced. 
The ground color 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. 
Beauty of Brentwood. Another grand new variety of an 
entirely distinct color among Dahlias. It is difficult to de- 
scribe, but may be classed as a purple magenta of a pro- 
nounced shade, very deep and rich. 
Mrs. J. Douglas. A distinct shade of pinkish salmon. 
A.W. Tait. Pure white, petals deeply toothed. 
Cochineal. Richest crimson scarlet, toned with brown. 
Glare of the Garden. Intense scarlet, very free-flowering. 
Lyndhurst. Dark, dazzling crimson scarlet. 
Mrs. Hawkins. Rich sulphur yellow, shading to light canary 
towards tips. . 
Wm Pearce. Rich sulphur yellow, very attractive. 
Price, 20c. each; set of 10Splendid Cactus Dahlias for $1.75. 
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NYMPHZA. 
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HIS new type is the most unique departure in Dahlias. 
They are 
very pronounced favorites with ladies, because of their remark- 
ably graceful appearance, as they have none of the formality and 
stiffness so characteristic of the other sections. 
Althea. Deep glowing crimson; florets twisted and recurved. 
Harl of Ravenswood. Old gold color, of a pleasing shade; flowers 
incurved, florets reflexed. 
Fair Maid. Pale flesh, deepening to rose at the points of the florets; 
flowers large, incurved, and florets reflexed. 3 ft. 
Guy Mannering. Creamy white, with sulphur shading. 
Highland Mary. Clear cardinalred; flowers large and florets twisted 
in a fantastic way; quite distinct. 
Isabella Wardour. Bright red; blooms rather flat, florets twisted 
andcurled. A brilliant and beautiful flower. 4 ft. 
Ivanhoe. Bright rose color, with crimson band around centre. 
Lucy Ashton. White, florets broad at base, twisted at the end. 
Maid of Bute. Soft rose color; brown dise round the centre. 
Meg Merrilies. Clear yellow, large and twisted. 
Rob Roy. Purple, with violet shading. 
Victoria. Pure white, with yellow disc. 
Price, 30c, each; set of 12 for $3.00. 
