Flowering Bulbs 



,The Gdnakd ^ones Co. 



A Gigantic Cactus Dahlia (see page 65) 



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 i 

 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 jages you cannot miss having choice Dahlias, j 

 Plant in well-drained, rich soil, 2 feet apart to get full sunshine. I 



WE ARE MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY 



Six Leading Novelties 



Hnrtnloniio Fiot I Decorative. ) A colossal-flowered variety, 

 nortuianua riei. ^^.-^^^^ blooms over 8 inches in diameter. Color 

 shrimp-pink, with tips of petals touched with gold. A truly mar- 

 velous creation. 75 cts. each. 

 fnlHpn Wpst (Decorative.) A beautiful lemon-yellow; the flower 

 UUluen wesi. j^ 1^11^. ^ inches in diameter. 35c. each. 



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Io/»L'c TWafn.xro.-^tt (Decorative.) A magnificent white, mottled with 



jaCK S discovery, vlolet-rose. 35 cts. each. 

 Mrs fharlp"! T ^spvVinlH (Peony-flowered.) Bright crimson-pink, petals 

 XTirs. V..narie5 L. OeyPOlQ. ^jpp^.^, ...^j^g. strikingly beautiful. 35 cts. each. 



Pana fliarmpf (Decorative.) Bright, glowing, velvety maroon; large, 

 rdpd V ^Udrmei. perfectly formed flowers on long, stiff stems. 35 cts. each. 



^OFFER> 64 The above 6 Novelties, specially selected, for $1.75, postpaid. 



3 Peony-Flowered Dahlias, 75c. 



A new type with vers' 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 (p^Val) 



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 



white, fringed collar. (See cut, page 65.) 25 cts. each 

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



petals lemon, tipped white. 25 cts. each. 

 '3S0FFFlt> fi42l ^ Peony-flowered Dahlias and 2 Collerette Dahlias 



a pure 

 Collar 



10 GRAND DECORATIVE DAHLIAS, $L50 



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. 

 Mrs. J. Gardner Cassatt. A fine cut-flower variety; color is a pleasing shade 

 of mauve-pink, and flowers are elegantly formed. One of the newer Dahlias 

 that has become a standard. 25 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. 

 W. W. Rawson. Flowers large; white, overlaid with amethyst -blue, suggestive of 



delicate lavender. Especially good. 25 cts. each. 

 Yellow Duke. Beautiful primrose-yellow; fine cut-flower. 25 cts. each. 



- atti.'H'^ ft/lf> Order 12 of any kind at 10 times the price of each; or, the above 10, 

 i-'UrriJR'' OIU including 1 of each, for $1.50, postpaid. 



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