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PETER HENDERSON & CO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. 
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44 DAHLIAS. 
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 is 
received. 
12 Best Double Dwarf Dahlias. 
These differfrom the Large varieties in being more dwarf 
in growth, with smaller flowers and added profusion of bloom. 
Amorette. Deep crimson. Black Dwarf. Maroon. Ben 
Butler. Crimson maroon. Bredowillard. Golden yellow. 
Dr. Stein. Crimson and pink. Hxquisite. Orange, scarlet 
edge. Golden Bedder. Golden yellow. Little Valentine. 
Rich scarlet. Mary. Scarlet. Laura. Magenta pink. Ger- 
man Boy. Salmon red. Snowflake. Pure white. Price, 
15e. each ; set 12, $1.50. 
For newer varieties of Dahlias see page 126. 
“[welte Grand [Joable [)ahlias. 
Camelliaflora. Pure white, very dwarf and free. 
Emperor. Deep crimson, variegated with pure white. 
Electric. A dazzling crimson scarlet of the Cactus type. 
Floral Beauty. Large perfectly shaped flowers of a rich 
salmon-pink shade. 
James Walton. ~Deep maroon; large, splendid flowers. 
Memorandum. A distinct shade of light pink. 
Meteor. Brilliant deep red; perfect form. 
Mercedes. A grand variety; silvery white at the base of 
the petals, gradually merging into a rosy lilac. 
y Mrs. Wilson. Deep yellow, each petal tipped bronze. 
1 as S Maroon Beauty. Purplish maroon. 
Yi Vif \ NS \ Sunset. Deep bronzy red, shading to rich golden yellow at 
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the base of the petals. 
Vesuvius. Light, dazzling scarlet. 
CACTUS DAHLIA, * BLACK PRINCE.” Price, 20 cts. each; set of 12 Grand Dahlias for $2.00. 
This is one of the finest ‘‘Cactus”” Dahlias yet sent out. The S B 
flowers are rich maroon, of velvety texture ; the color is so intense INGLE AHLIAS. 
as to be almost black. The size of the individual flowers is some- : oe 
thing marvelous, being about twice as large as the ordinary kinds. The flowers vary a 3 to 5 inches aer oss, composed of eight 
The style of the flower is loose and free from that rigidity so po and are borne on long graceful stems in the greatest pro- 
objectionable in others; the florets are large, broad and rounded usion, i be 5 
at the points. In habit the plantis dwarf, sturdy, and of branch- Sree peaucituP ered’ Ot Dink. Bane Deep carmine, 
ing habit; the blooms are held well above the foliage; taken all in | large and_s ne = an et ‘ Ae Senne oO aoe ety maroon. 
all it may well be considered the finest acquisition of the year. | Corsage. Intensely bright scalet. andolina. Brilliant, rich red, 
Price, 50 cts. each, growing plants from pots. Cee aes SS , 
66 Bronzy sal- 
SPLENDID CACTUS y DAHLIAS. mon, a dis- 
The title of ‘‘Cactus’’ was applied to the first of these ‘‘ Juare- spe | 
zii”’ in recognition of the brilliant scarlet color and unique form Stoneinnee 
of its flowers. Since its introduction this class has been wonder- | jjoht Raia 
fully improved, and the collection we offer contains the finest yellow. Mui- 
varieties of this splendid type. berry. Deep 
A. W. Tait. Pure white, very double; the tips of the petals | ;eqdish vio- 
deeply toothed or fringed. ‘Tana etal 
Cochineal. Richest crimson scarlet, toned witha brownish shade. | @o1q. A rich 
Glare of the Garden. Intense scarlet; very free flowering; a | chade of golden 
grand variety. sf 3 & bare ee eee i yellow. Picta 
Lyndhurst. Dark, dazzling crimson scarlet ; a showy and useful | Poymosissima. 
VArLeny Striped red and 
Mrs. Hawkins. Rich sulphur yellow, shading to light canary | yhite. ‘Vicar- 
toward tips ; a beautiful variety, one of the most interesting in | age, Brilliant S 
__ this fine class. vermilion, large ~ 
Wm. Pearce. Rich, sulphur yellow. and showy eNvnite 
Price, 25 cts. each; set of six splendid Cactus Dahlias, $1.25. Queen. Pure white, 
Please refer to page 125 for new ‘‘ Tom Thumb’”’ Dablias. | a splendid variety. 
Price, 15 ets. each; set of 12 beau- 
LARGE DOUBLE DAHLIAS. | tiful Single Dablias for $1.50. 
(GENERAL COLLECTION.) : 
In this collection we offer the varieties which bear large globular SPECIAL (OFFER.—he unrivaled 
flowers. collection of 55 Dahlias named above 
Boabdil. Large blood red. Mrs. Burgess. Purplish maroon. | for $7.00. 
Dandy. White, speckled carmine. Flora. Bright magenta pink. 
Hector. Cherry red. La Phare. Brilliant scarlet. Martha. UR Prices this Season are ¥=/) 
Orange tipped searlet. Oriole. Rich golden yellow. Ovid. Rich hanever. Read what 
royal purple. Topsy. Light yellow, tinted lilac. Ethel. Dark, MOWER ous en 
lustrous carmine. Westa. Pure white; very fine. Price, 15 cts. | We Say on this subject on pages 22Vioss = 
each; set 12 for $1.50. 1 and 2. POMPONE DAHLIAS. 
