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SPLENDID NEW DAHLIAS 
FIELD-GROWN ROOTS, POSTPAID 
Almost everywhere recognized as the most satisfactory outside fall flowers, 
because of the endless variety of fascinating shapes, marvelous colors and 
their splendid lasting qualities when cut. 
. . We offer no ordinary list. It represents the combined recommendations of 
y the leading Dahlia specialists of our country, further tested on our own grounds 
, before selecting, in each of the eight sections, the sorts which in each 
7 color class stand out as preéminently the leaders. So long as you con- 
fine yourself to these two pages you cannot miss having choice Dahlias, 
Plant in well-drained, rich soil, 2 feet apart to get full sunshine. . 
SIX LEADING NOVELTIES 
Beloit. (Pecorative.) Flowers rich purplish garnet, shading deeper 
; — toward the center. Large, effective blooms. 35 cts. each. 
a7 La Riante (Peony-flowered.) The flowers are deep lavender-pink, 
Sy tt NAME. and borne on strong stems. Very choice. 35 cts. each. 
(Decorative.) Large, creamy white, with unusually 
Mont Blanc. broad petals. Flowers freely on long stems. 35c. each, 
(Decorative.) A fine cut-flower variety. 
Mrs. J. Gardner Cassatt. Color is a pleasing shade of mauve-pin 
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P a J ate a and flowers are elegantly formed. 35 cts. each. 
PR “ yi Nerthus (Giant Cactus.) The center of the flower is rich, glowing, bronzy 
; es ————— orange-yellow, passing to carmine-rose at the tips and all suf- 
i . S fused with a golden color which gives it an iridescence impossible to de- 
+ ? =: 2 ‘ scribe. 50 cts. cael wie é $ 
(Decorative.) Flowers 7 to 9 inches in diameter. Color is 
W. W. Rawson. pure white overlaid with amethyst-blue, suggestive of deli 
_— : cate lavender. Especially good. 50 cts. each. 
A Gigantic Cactus Dahlia (see page 69) OFFER 68 The above 6 Novelties, specially selected, for $1.75, postpaid. 
3 Peony-Flowered Dahlias, 75c. Novelty Collerette Dahlias G:.3 
A new type with very large flowers. Blooms are freely pro- A most distinct class. The flowers are single and have a 
duced on long stems, making this class extremely useful forcutting. | collar of short petals, usually of another color from the rest 
Geisha. The pride of the Peony-flowered Dahlias. The color | of the flower. They are very attractive. , 
is remarkable, being a combination of scarlet and gold with a | Maurice Rivoire. Broad petals of ox-blood-red and a pure 
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rich, clear yellow at the center. Flowers 6 in. across. 40c. each. white, fringed collar. (See cut, page 69.)- 25 cts. each. 
Queen Wilhelmina. Immense, fluffy flowers of pure white | Souv. de Chabanne. Lemon-yellow, marked coral-red. Collar 
with yellow center. 30 cts. each. — ( - : petals lemon, tipped white. 25 cts. each. 
Sensation. A gorgeous flower, brilliant vermilion-red heavily : 
; Alera caer h ~OFFER> 68a 3 Peony-Flowered Dahlias and 
tipped with white. 20 cts. each. / 2 Collerette Dahlias for $1.15, postpaid. 
Mjj| Catherine Duer. Deep, rich, glowing red. For effect in artificial light, after being 
10 GRAND DECORATIVE DAHLIAS, $1.50 
: \ Ee ae | . é ee, i cut, there is hardly another variety which has more brilliancy. 15 cts. each. 
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| xX Delice. A perfect Decorative type; beautiful, glowing rose-pink; delightfully 
attractive. 25 cts. each. 
Flora. An ideal white. The large, heavy flowers produced on stout, stiff stems 
make it excellent for cutting. 15 cts. each. 
Jack Rose. Color is almost identical with the General Jacqueminot rose, bril- 
liant crimson-red, with fiery tones in the center. One plant will produce 20 
, to 30 large flowers. Unsurpassed for cutting. 25 cts. each. 
»} Jeanne Charmet. Color is pink-lilac at the edges shading to pure white at the 
center. Immense flowers 7 to 9 inches in diameter. 15 cts. each. 
Mme. A. Lumiere. (Fancy.) The coloring is unique—a soft creamy white 
with distinct violet-crimson on the tips of the petals, which extends down- 
BS ward, lessening toward the center, producing a charming effect. 15 cts. each. 
© Miss Minnie McCullough. A beautiful autumnal tint. Color is soft yellow 
© overlaid with bronze. Specially fine for cutting. 15 cts. each. 
Souv. de Gustave Doazon. A ‘giant in size, some flowers reaching 10 
inches across; the largest Dahlia known in commerce. Color isan intense shade 
of orange-red with rich crimson shadings. Blooms profusely. 20 cts. each. 
Sylvia (Dolly). Soft, pleasing mauve-pink, gradually changing to white in the 
center. An especially fine cut-flower. 15 cts. each. 
Yellow Duke. Beautiful primrose-yellow. Fine cut-flower. 25 cts. each. 
POFFER> 68b The 3 25-cent varieties for 60 cts.; the 6 15-cent kinds for 75 cts.; 
or the set of 10 for $1.50, postpaid. 
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