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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 

 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 

 color class stand out as preeminently 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 



Golden West. 'Decorative.) Abeautifullemon-yellow;theflower 



is fully 4 inches in diameter. 35 cts. each. 



Le Grand ManitOU. (Decorative.) Groundcolor is white, 

 ■ striped with deep reddish violet. 40c. each. 



Jack's DisCOVerV. (Decorative.) A magnificent white, mottled 



— with violet-rc 



Mrs. Charles L. 



-rose. 35 cts. each 

 Seybold. (Peony-flowered.) Bright 

 - - pink, each petal tipped whi 



cnmson- 

 ite: strik- 



A Gigantic Cactus Dahlia (see page 67) 



ngly beautiful. 35 cts. each. 

 Mrs. J. Gardner CaSSatt. (Decorative.) A fine cut-flower variety; 



color is a pleasing shade of mauve-pink, and 



flowers are elegantly formed. 35 cts. each. 

 Papa Charmet. (Decorative.) Bright, glowing, velvety maroon; large, 

 — perfectly formed flowers on long, stiff stems. 35 cts. each. 



OFFER 66. The above 6 Novelties, specially selected, for $1.75, postpaid. 



3 Peony-Flowered Dahlias, 75c. 



A new type with very large flowers. Blooms are freely pro- 

 duced on long stems, making this class extremely useful for cutting. 

 Geisha. The pride of the Peony-flowered Dahlias. The color 



is remarkable, being a combination of scarlet and gold with a 



rich, clear yellow at the center. Flowers 6 in. across. 40c. each. 

 Queen Wilhelmina. Immense, fluffy flowers of pure white 



with yellow center. 30 cts. each. 

 La Riante. The flowers are deep lavender-pink and borne on 



strong stems; very choice. 35 cts. each. 



Novelty Collerette Dahlias fe^) 



A most distinct class. The flowers are single and have a 

 collar of short petals, usually of another color from the rest 

 of the flower. They are very attractive. 

 Maurice Rivoire. Broad petals of ox-blood-red and a pure 



white, fringed collar. (See cut, page 67.) 25 cts. each. 

 Souv. de Chabanne. Lemon-yellow, marked coral-red. Collar 



petals lemon, tipped white. 25 cts. each. 

 l(IFFFff> flflfl 3 Peon y- flowered Dahlias and 2 Collerette Dahlias 



10 GRAND DECORATIVE DAHLIAS, $1.50 



Beloit. Flowers rich purplish garnet, shading deeper toward the center; large; 



effective bloomer. 25 cts. each. 

 Delice. A perfect Decorative type; beautiful, glowing rose-pink; delightfully 



attractive. 25 cts. each. 

 Mont Blanc. Very large; creamy white, with unusually broad petals. One of the 



best for cutting. 15 cts. each. 

 Jack Rose. Color is almost identical with the General Jacqueminot rose, bril- 

 liant crimson-r^d 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- 

 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 Douzon. A giant in size, some flowers reaching 10 inches 

 across; the largest Dahlia known in commerce. Color is an 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. 



^ATiTrWs. fifth Tne 4 25-cent varieties for 80 cts.; the 5 15-cent kinds and 1 20-cent 

 L UIU!iJY'** ODU kind, 6 in all, for 75 cts.; or the set of 1C 



10 for $1.50, postpaid. 



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