SPLENDID 
NEW DAHLIAS 
Mostly Field Grown Roots. Postpaid 
The majority of people are just finding out the possi- 
bilities of the Dahlia for inside decorative purposes as 
well as for garden planting. Within the past few years 
the demand for this fower has increased steadily and 
growers find it hard to fill all orders. The varieties we 
offer here are, according to our judgment, the choicest 
selection to be had in this country, special attention hav- 
ing been given to include a variety of colors in each class. 
Please note that we offer also the new single varieties. 
(See page 87.) 
Two Leading Novelties 
JACK ROSE (Decorative) 
This Novelty Dahlia has derived its name from its rich 
color, which is almost identical with the famous General 
Jacqueminot rose. The valuable features of this variety 
a are so many that little is left to be desired. The leading 
= quality is the size and color—a brilliant crimson red 
with fiery tones in the center of the flower, the whole 
overlaid with a soft maroon. Flowers measure 5 to 6 
inches across and one plant will produce from 20 to 30 
.at a time. Unsurpassed for use as a cut flower. 
Price, 40c. each. 
DELICE (Decorative) 
Color a beautiful glowing rose pink. Form is excel- 
lent, showing a perfect decorative type. It is said to 
be the finest pink-colored decorative Dahlia in com- 
merce. Size is enormous. Price, 40c. each. 
[OFFER NO. 86. postpaiat® 1° 
SEVEN CHOICE DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
CATHERINE DUER—Deep rich glowing red. A giant |. MRS. ROOSEVELT—Flowers perfectly double and extra 
flower borne on erect stems and very useful for cutting. large, being 6 to 8 inches across. Color, a delicate pink, 
For effect in artificial light after being cut there is hardly shading to soft clear pink. On account of its strong 
another variety which has more brilliancy. Price, 15c. each. stems itis excellent for cutting. (Seecut.) Price, 15c. each. 
C. W. BRUTON—A clear rich yellow, perfectly double. The 
grandest decorative Dahlia in this color. Fine for cut flowers. 
Price, 15c. each. 
GRAND DUKE ALEXIS—A Dahlia of entirely new form, each 
petal being funnel-shaped. Color, pure white, shaded to deli- 
cate shell-pink; flowers very large, full and regular. Price, 
15c. each. 
MME. A. LUMIERE (Fancy)—The coloring is unique; 2 soft 
creamy white with distinct violet-crimson on the tips of the 
petals, which extends downward, lessening towards the center, 
producing a charming effect. Price, 15c. each. 
MME. VAN DEN DAELE—Splendid for cutting; color, soft rose 
with deeper markings, shading to creamy white in the center. 
Price, 15c. each. 
SOUV. DE GUSTAVE POUZON—A giant in size, some flowers 
reaching 10 inches across; the largest Dahlia known in com- 
merce. Color is an intense shade of orange red with rich crim- 
son shadings. The profusion of bloom is remarkable for such 
a large variety. Price, 20c. each. 
OF FER N 0. 86a postpatde™ RANT AcvS Mrs. Roosevelt (about one-third size) 
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