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8 Extra Choice Decorative Dahlias 



The decorative dahlias are intermediate between the show and cactus 

 types. Petals usually are long, broad and open. The flowers are large. 

 BEATRICE SLOCOMBE. The combination of colors is very 

 attractive, being a very rich carmine red, blending to old gold and yel- 

 low, each petal tipped gold. Most unique and attractive colorings. 

 $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00, postpaid. 

 CHIEFTAIN. One of the very best two colored Decoratives, buff, 

 striped and splashed crimson. Some plants produce solid crimson 

 flowers. Whether variegated or solid crimson it is a beautiful dahlia, 

 of large size. Its flowers are produced on very long stiff stems. 

 $1.00 eacli; 3 for $8.75; 6 for $5.00, postpaid. 

 DEliICE. The brighest pink Decorative Dahlia In existence, of good 

 size and j^roduced on very long stems well above the foliage. Probably 

 the best Icnown cut-flower variety in the dahlia-world. In color, a 

 charming bright rose-pink, suffused with lavender-pink. 



35 cents each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.75, postpaid. 

 I.ATONA. One of the favorite autumn shades that is extra fine for 

 cut-flower purposes. In color, an unusual blending of oiange, buff and 

 yellow. It produces Its flowers very abundantly and perfectly erect. 

 50 cents each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $3.35, postpaid. 

 flllN A BURGLE. The finest scarlet dahlia for cut-flower and garden 

 purposes, — a glowing most brilliant scarlet. Large flowers of perfect 

 formation are produced abundantly on long wiry stems. 



40 cents each; 3 for 75 cents; 6 for $3.00, postpaid. 

 NOIR ALVAREZ. An exceptionally fine variety of large Size, which 

 Is always a continuous and abundant bloomer. In color. It is a very 

 rich deep velvety oxblood red, the best of its color to date. 

 $1.00 each; 3 for $3.75; 6 for $5.00, postpaid. 

 PRINCESS PAT. A magnificent California Dahlia, described by 

 some as a glorious shade of old rose; we would call It a rich apricot sal- 

 mon. It is one of the most beautif til of the autumn shades. 



$1.00 each; 3 for $3.75; 6 for $5.00, postpaid. 

 PURITY. This variety Is very appropriately named as it Is a pure 

 glistening white, of sterling quality. An early, continuous bloomer. 

 75 cents each; 3 for $3.00; 6 for $3.75, {tostpald. 



For $6,50 



We will send, postpaid, one root 



each of the above 8 Named Extra 



Choice Decorative Dahlias. 



Decorative Dahlia, Delice — One of the most popular. 



Maulers Fragrant Peonies 



The National Flower for 

 Memorial Day 



Peonies are too well known to require description. They are perfectly 

 'hardy, will thrive in almost any location and when once planted will 

 in<!rease in size and beauty each year. We offer seven of the choicest 

 varieties, worthy of a place in any garden. All are fragrant. 



COMTE DE PARIS. Outer petals pink, center soft pink and sal- 

 mon-yellow with tuft of bright pink petals edged with crimson. Very 

 pretty and floriferous. Worth much more than it costs. 



$1.00 each; 3 for $3.75; 6 for $5.00, postpaid. 



DUCHESS DB NEMOURS. Guard petals white, centre lemon-yel- 

 low, which gradually fades to white. Very early, and an extra fine 

 flower on long, strong stems; a sure and abundant bloomer. 

 75 cents each; 3 for 82.00; 6 for S3. 75, postpaid. 



DUCHESS D'OKLEANS. Large, carmine-pink guard petals with 

 center of soft pink, interspersed with salmon. An exceedingly good, 

 perfect bloomer and a very pretty flower. One of the most desirable. 

 75 cents each; 3 for $3.00; 6 for $3.75, postpaid. 



GENERAL BERTRAND. Deep rose-pink, large guard petals, 

 center well filled wlthsmall, salmony-pink petals edged with whitish 

 pink. Splendid habit and foliage. Growth and stems ideal. 



85 cents each; 3 for $3.35; 6 for $1.00, postpaid. 



MAD. CALOT. Broad, flesh, guard petals; center blush, deepening 

 to delicate crushed strawberry, surrounded with small, straw-white 

 petals. Flower very large, full and superbly built; early and fragrant. 

 Very free bloomer; truly superb. One of the very foremost Peonies. 

 $1.00 each; 3 for $3.75; 6 for $5.00, postpaid. 



MARECHAL VALLIANT. Immense, full, purplish red flower, on 

 very long stems. One of the showiest Peonies grown. 



75 cents each; 3 for $3.00; 6 for $3.75, postpaid. 



MONS. DUPONT. Very large; creamy white, center petals bordered 

 with lively carmine; and lit up with golden stamens at base of petals. 

 Exceedingly rich bloom and dellciously fragrant. 



$1.00 each; 3 for $3.75; 6 for $5.00, postpaid. 



Unnamed Peonies (lu Separate Colors.) 

 In addition to the seven named peonies, we are offering a choice selec^ 

 tion of varieties without names, in separate colors, as follows: — 



PINK, RED OR WHITE 65 cents each, postpaid. 



One root each of 3 separate colors for SI. 75; S6.00 per doz., postpaid. 



For 

 For 



SPECIAL PEONY OFFERS 



$2.00 

 $5.50 



We will send, postpaid, one each of Marechal 

 Valliant (red). Duchess de Nemours (white) 

 and Duchess d'Orleans (pink). 



We will send, postpaid, one root each of the 

 above seven Named Gorgeous Peonies. 



c 

 Peonv, Mad. Calot, A Truly Roval Flower. 



