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SPLENDID NEW DAHLIAS 
MOSTLY FIELD-GROWN ROOTS, POSTPAID 
The majority of people are just finding out the possibilities of the Dahlia 
for inside decorative purposes as well as for garden planting. Within the past 
few years the demand for this flower has increased steadily and growers find it 
hard to fill orders. The varieties we offer here are, according to our judgment, the 
choicest selection to be had in this country, special attention having been given 
to include a variety of colors in each class. Please note that we offer, also, the 
new single varieties. (See page 69.) 
FOUR LEADING NOVELTIES 
PHOENIX (Cactus) 
Color is medium, velvety maroon, with center striped fiery red, and bloom is very 
large. The beautiful cactus form of this flower, combined with the marvelous coloring, 
make it a leader among the latest introductions, and we consider it one of the most 
attractive Cactus Dahlias we have ever offered. Price, 40 cts. each. 
MASTER CARL (Cactus) 
A gigantic Dahlia of perfect form and bright amber color. Petals are immense 
and gracefully curved; very choice in every way. Price, 25 cts. each. 
BIG CHIEF (Double Century) 
This is a great novelty with fern-like foliage. Color is brilliant cherry-red 
margined with rich, velvety crimson. Price, 25 cts. each. 
JACK ROSE (Decorative) 
This Novelty Dahlia has derived its name from its rich color, which is 
almost identical with the famous General Jacqueminot rose—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 cutting. (See cut.) Price, 35 cts. each. 
| Offer No. 68. 4 above choice, specially selected Dahlias, $1, postpaid | 
EIGHT GRAND DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
Delice. Color a beautiful, glowing rose-pink. Form is excellent, showing 
a perfect decorative type. It is said to be the finest pink Decorative of roots dnd in that cdselive Geadieetanie iaere 
Dahlia in commerce. Size is enormous. Price, 25 cts. each. which give as good results as the field-grown roots 
Catherine Duer. Deep, rich, glowing red. A giant flower, borne on erect 
stems and very useful for cutting. For effect in artificial light, after being cut, 
there is hardly another variety which has more brilliancy. Price, 15 cts. each. 
C. W. Bruton. A clear, rich yellow, perfectly double. The grandest Decorative 
Dahlia in this color. Fine for cut-flowers. Price, 15 cts. each. 
Grand Duke Alexis. A Dahlia of entirely new form, each petal being funnel 
shaped. Color, pure white, shaded to delicate shell-pink; flowers very large, 
full and regular. Price, 15 cts. each. 
Mme. A. Lumiere (Fancy). The coloring is unique—a soft, creamy white 
wich distinct vioiet-crimson on the tips of the petals, which extend downward, 
lessening toward the center, producing a charming effect. Price, 15 cts. each. 
Souv. de Gustave Doazon. A giant in size, some flowers reaching 10 inches 
across; the largest Dahlia known in commerce. Color is an intense shade ot 
orange-red with rich crimson shadings. The profusion of bloom is remarkable 
for such a large variety. Price, 20 cts. each. 
Yellow Le Colosse. Flowers of very large size and perfect form. Color pure 
a gee the best of its color and a valuable variety. Price, 20 cts 
each. 
Mrs. Roosevelt. Flowers perfectly double and extra-large, being 6 to 8 inches 
across. Color, a delicate pink, shading to soft clear pink. (See cut.) Price, 
_ 15 cts. each. 
The last 7 Dahlias for $1, or the entire 8 including | 2 
Offer No. 68a. Delice, for $1.20, postpaid. | Mrs. Roosevelt. About 14 size 
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