ovelties in Dahlias. 



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 POPULAR FLOWER. 1 



CEPTEMBER 22nd, 181)6, will long be remembered as the date of the first L 



*-' Dahlia bhovv held in America and that it was a success was proven beyond h 



a doubt, the beautiful flowers on exhibition being greatly admired. The Show p 



was held m Philadelphia, on the above date, under the auspices of The Amer- S 



icau Dahlia .Society; which has for its object, the further development of £, 



new colors and types in Dahlias, which bid fair to out-rival the a 



Chr\santhemum, coming into bloom much earlier and continuing » 



until cut down by frost. . g- 



The Public Ledger of Phila., under date of Sept. 23rd, 1896, says : & 



'The Dahlia Show in St. George's Hall, has excetded expecta-^ 



tation as an attraction, and in the qualities of the flower for exhibi- a 



tion purposes. Those who knew the Dahlia had faith in » 



it; but others were afraid it might not show up well by gi 



gaslight, and would thus prove worthless, both for the § 



exhibition table and for decorative purposes. Last night i^ 



was the test, and the result was satisfactory beyond an- oo 



ticipation. The flower was indeed Improved by the arti- 2 



ficial light, the velvety texture of the petals serving to 



deepen the hues of the darker shades and to increase the £ 



delicacy of the lighter. The exhibit, beautiful by day- ^ 



light, was fairly radiant at the evening's show. The H 



Dahlia has all the colors but blue, and all of the shades 2 



and hues of the transition from one to another. It is, £• 



too, as variable in size and shape and form, as in color. \ 



There is no monotony in a Dahlia Show." 



I was awarded 7 medals and 1 Certificate of Merit, by 

 the American Dahlia Society, for varieties exhibited; 

 among which was rny new Dahlia, "La France," illustrated 

 on last page of cover and described on page opposite. 



Large Flowering or Show Dahlias. 



GRAND 

 DUKE 



4 MAGNIFICENT NEW DAHLIAS. 



GRAND DUKE ALEXIS. 



The flower is of entirely new form, each petal being twisted and 

 curved funnel shaped, with astonishing regularity, most accurately 

 shown in illustration herewith. The color of the flower is pure white, 

 shading to a most delicate and charming shell pink; each petal cupped 

 so closely as to make the inner side appear to be of a much deeper 

 shade of pink; in fact, the color and form of the flower easily make it 

 the most remarkable and attractive of Dahlias. The flowers are of 

 enormous size, often measuring 20 Inches or more in circumference, 

 while the plant is of vigorous habit and a most profuse bloomer. 

 Good Strong Roots, 30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents. 



WM. AGNEW. 



The grandest red Cactus Dahlia ever produced; one that will event- 

 ually find its way into every collection. The flowers are of largest size, 

 sometimes measuring more than 7 inches in diameter, and always full 

 to the centre; of perfect form and exquisite quality and finish, while the 

 color is the richest shade of intense dazzling red. The petals are very 

 long, the outer rows being beautifully twisted; the plant Is a strong 

 grower, and owing to perfect habit, will be especially valuable. 

 Good Strong Roots, 35 cents each; 2 for 60 cents. 



MRS.LANGTRY. 



A grand new Show Dahlia recently introduced from England, where 

 St has received numerous certificates of merit, and is certainly worthy 

 of all the praise that has been bestowed upon it. The depth of the 

 petals is a rich canary yellow heavilj' flaked and edged with deep glow- 

 ing crimson scarlet. The flower is of the most perfect form, large, full 

 and double, showing no yellow centre whatever. 



Good Strong Roots, 30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents. 



RED AND BLACK. 



A new and entirely distinct combination; deep wine red, heavily 

 margined with deep black maroon; flowers are of good size and flne 

 form; petals regular and somewhat cup-shaped; the foliage is very dark 

 green, and beautifully serrated. A flne Cactus Dahlia. 



Good Strong Roots, 35 cents each; 2 for 60 cents. 



I will send, postpaid, One Good Strong 

 Root of each of tlie abo~ve 4 Nevr Dalillas. 



F0R $1.00 



Surely 4 Prize Winners for 189'? 



I take pleasure In ofl'erlng 14 Show Dahlias selected from O 



hundreds of varieties of recent introduction, and will be found e 



the most desirable, not only In diversity of coloring, but per- < 



feet fsrm and profusion of flowers. !{ 



DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE. — A beautiful fancy variety, of n 



laige size and perfect form; white suftused pink, tipped and edged Q 



shades of purple. A prize winner in England. ^ 



JOHN KEYNES.— Clear yellow, tipped bright orange scarlet; the first [j 

 flowers are almost solid orange scarlet. The flowers are of large size, ^ 

 and the plant is a dwarf, sturdy grower. a 



RUB'Y QUEEN.— Entirely distinct from any other Dahlia, color, rich t^ 

 ruby red, the depth of the petals, dark velvety maroon, a color never M 

 before seen in a Dahlia. Free and continuous bloomer. kg 



BEAUTY.— The flower is of perfect form, good size, perfectly double u 

 and a wonderfully profuse bloomer. The plant Is of robust habit; in !i 

 fact, is the perfection of White Show Dahlias. 22 



A. D. LIVONI.— A grand, rich solid pink of the most lovely form; S 

 petals beautifully quilled, regular and double to the centre: an early S 

 and profuse bloomer; flowers borne ou long stems. S 



JOHN SLADDAN.— Termed the Black Dahlia, being the nearest ap- • 

 proach to black yet Introduced. Color, very dark maroon, shaded black. 



CRinSON BALL. — Color, a rich, glowing, dark crimson, forming an I* 

 almost perfect ball; and when flowers are full blown, the outer edge of ft 

 the petals take on a distinct rosy violet hue, giving the flower a daz- *" 

 zling appearance Impossible to describe. a 



NEW LEMON GIANT. (The Weeping Dahlia.)— The flowers are of S 

 enormous size, borne on long stems, ioecoming slender as they approach p 

 the flower, causing the flower to droop most gracefully; and as they be- 5 

 come full blown the outer petals curve toward the stem, forming an al- . 

 most complete ball. The color is a rich lemon yellow. n 



MRS. DEXTER.— Canary yellow, shaded orange salmon; flowers of & 

 enorjnous size, full and perfect; constant bloomer. % 



PRINCESS BONNIE.— Large, creamy white, the depth of centre pet- « 

 als, rich canary yellow, outer petals sometimes slightly tinged rose, » 

 producing a Liantloomc elTect; perfect form; large size. ' 



SPORT. — Bright rosy lavender, blended light and dark shades; flow- § 

 er of immense size and perfect form. g 



MODEL OF PERFECTION.— Deep rose, tipped lavender; flower me- • 

 diuiTi size, perfect form, and produced on long stems. g 



ELEQANS.— Handsome rosy j5urple, petals decidedly cupped and g) 

 tipped with white, the outer side of petals a rich silvery pink. gi 



niSS BROWNING.— Entirely distinct. The colors are made up of a 

 large blotches of pure white and canary yellow distributed over various |^ 

 portions of the petals; flower of perfect form. ^ 



Any of the above Large Flowering or Show Dahlias, 20 cents § 

 each; 3 for 50 cents; $1.75 per dozen. Or I will send one strong S 

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root of each of the 14: varieties for only $2.00, postpaid. 



CACTUS DAHLIAS. 



This handsome type of Dahlias is gaining favor rapidly, and when 

 they become better known, the demand for them is sure to be immense. H 

 The Nymphsea, which I introduced a few years ago (see page opposite), J2 

 stands" to-day without an equal in its class. m 



riRS. PEART. — The plant is of medium growth, exceeding!}' florifer- '5 

 ous, the flowers standing clear above the foliage; these are of medium S 

 size, of the purest white, with a slight tinge of lemon in the centre when J 

 it first opens, this dies off' as the flower fully expands. ►< 



TRUE MODEL. — In form this is perfection, the petals being perfect- !* 

 ly even, regular and symmetrical; color, hnft, overlaid and sutfused red- * 

 dish bronze, sometimes shaded reddish brown; new and distinct. JJ 



MAID OF KENT.— The ground color is a rich crimson, overlaid with » 

 intense cherry red; the tips of the petals are a pure snow white. J* 



JOHN BRAGG.- ^'ery dark, velvety maroon; in fact, almost black; tfl 

 quite distinct; large fuil'fiower. Sj" 



WM. PIERCE.— 1 leep canary yellow, generally conceded to be the 5 

 best yellow Cactus Dahlia; profuse bloomer. Flowers early. 9 



HARRY FREEMAN.— Petals of good substance and of a glistening g" 

 snow white; grand, full flower. — 



GLARE OF THE OARDEN.—Intense, vivid crimson scarlet; a most ^ 



profuse bloomer and perfect flower. Z. 



Any of the above Superb Cactus Dahlias, 20 cents each; 3 for •? 



50 cents; $1.'75 per dozen. Or 1 will send one strong root of ifl 



each of the 7 varieties for only $1.00, postpaid. JO 



. .^^ ^ J , ^, w^ „ ^„ ... < «S"I will send, postpaid, a copy of the new book, "THE DAHLIA," d 



Jkny of the above desirable Pompon or Bouquet Dahlias, 20 cents I . „.^, ,,.rr-i », r-r..-r- -.it. j *„ i-i i.i-~„ „. _*■ *„ «;_ 



each; 3 for 50 cents: »1.75 per dozen. Or I will send oAe strong 1 ABSOLUTELY FREE, with every order for Dahlias amounting to $2.50 «i 

 root of each of the 7 varieties for only $1.00, postpaid. " I or over, provided you mention same when ordering. - - • ^ 



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POMPON OR BOUQUET DAHLIAS, i 



A most delightful class of Dahlias, bearing small and beautifully ' 

 formed flowers in abundance, on long, graceful stems. This desirable 

 feature makes them a capital bouquet flower. 



MISS LOU KRAMER.— Base of petals, yellow, heavily tipped clear 

 bright crimson overlaid bright pink; quilled, reflex fawn; a very pleas- j 

 ing variety, and full to the centre up to the last. 



ELEQANTA. — A superb variety; soft pink, tipped deep pink; reflex j 

 light pink, making a beautiful combination of shades; a constant ! 

 bloomer and beautifully quilled. I 



FAIRY TALES. — Creamy white, faintly sufl^used pale primrose, pro 

 fuse bloomer, often bearing three open flowers ou a stem at one time. 



VIVID. — Glowing vivid crimson scarlet; showy; profuse bloomer. 



KLEIN DOMATIA.— Rich orange buflT; flower of globular form. 



LOVELINESS. — Pure pink, shaded lavender; distinct and beautiful. 



CATHARINE.— Pure golden yellow; unequaled for bouquets. 



