Novelties in Dahlias. 
2 Mrs. Peart. 
3- Mrs. Langtry. 
Under date of Sept. 11th, 1895, Mr. W. J. 
Green, Horticulturist of the Ohio Experiment 
Station, wrote Mr. T. Greiner as follows: 
“Thave examined ‘‘Howto make the Garden 
Pay’’ quite carefully, and amconvinced that it 
is the best work of the kind in this country. It 
is more full than any other on the treatment of 
insect pests and diseases of plants, and is up to 
date in all departments. I have frequent in- 
quiries for books on gardening and_ shall 
recommend it as the latest and best work 
on the subject.’’ 
--e THE COMING... 
POPULAR FLOWER. 
GRAND DUKE ALEXIS. 
Undoubtedly the Dahlia Novelty of the year and the grandest introduc- 
tion since Nymphea, which I introduced four years ago. The flower is of 
entirely new form, each petal being twisted and curved funnel shaped, with 
astonishing regularity, most accurately shown in illus- 
tration herewith; the whole flower presenting a beauti- 
ful and unusually symmetrical appearance. 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 
and continuous bloomer. The past summer when 
scarcely any dahlias flowered owing to the severe 
drought in this section of the country, Grand Duke 
Alexis produced an abundance of flowers. Good strong 
roots, 30 cents each; 4 for $1.00, postpaid. 
MRS. PEART.—A handsome and distinct form of 
Cactus Dahlia, standing out in bold relief from all 
others, and it is the admiration of everyone who has & 
seen it. The plant is of medium growth, exceedingly w 
floriferous, the flowers standing clear above the foliage; 
these are of medium size, of the purest white, with a 
slight tinge of lemon in the centre when it first opens; 
this dies off as the flower fully expands. The illustration 
gives a better idea of its form than any description that 
Ican give. Itis of English origin and has been awarded 
numerous certificates and medals. Good strong roots, 
30 cents each; 4 for $1.00, postpaid. 
MRS. LANGTRY.—A grand new Show 
Dahlia recently introduced from England, 
where it has received numerous certificates 
, of merit and is certainly worthy of all the 
praise that has been bestowed upon @' 
it. The depth of the petalsis a rich 
canary yellow heavily flaked and > 
4 edged with deep glowing 3) 
crimson scarlet. The flower Pp: 
is of the most perfect form, 4! 
large, full and double, show- § ' 
ing no yellow centre what- & | 
ever. At the annual meeting 
of the American Dahlia So- §) 
ciety, held in Philadelphia » | 
last fall, was conceded to be ome 
the handsomest Show Dahlia js | 
exhibited. Good strong roots, = 
30 cents each; 4 for $1.00. wn 
6 Newest 
Early Flowering 
Show Dahlias. 
See illustration on last page 
of cover. 
BEAUTY.—The best white 
Show Dahlia yet offered. The 
flower is of perfect form, good ® 
size, perfectly double and a & 
wonderfully profuse bloomer. 
The plant is of robust habit; in fact is the 
perfection of white Show Dahlias. 25 cents 4 
each; 3 for 60 cents. ave 
A. D. LIVONI.—A_ grand, rich solid & 
i pink of the most lovely form; petals beauti- bs 
fully quilled, regular and double to the centre; an early and profuse 9 
bloomer, flowers borne on long stems. 30 cents each; 4 for $1.00. Hei!) 
FRANK SMITH.—Most distinct form, color and markings, color a rich | 
dark purplish maroon, the edge of the petals tipped pinkish white care- ey 
fully blending into the bodycolor. The flower is of medium size, blooms & 
early and abundantly. 380 cents each; 4 for $1.00. : > 
RUBY QUEEN.—Entirely distinct from any other Dahlia, color, rich S| 
ruby red, the depth of the petals dark velvety maroon a color never be- a 
fore seen in a Dahlia. The flower is of perfect form, plant of most robust habit © 
blooming early and continuously. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. i Pt 
MRS. PEARY.—A new seedling introduced by me in 1893 and a variety that must 6 
be in every collection of dahlias to make it complete. The color of the flower is a rich es 
sulphur yellow tipped and shaded old rose and lavender, producing a most pleasing 
effect. It is not only one of the handsomest of dahlias but one of the first to come into ja | 
bloom, flowering continuously until cut down by frost. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 
JOHN SLADDAN.—Could well be termed the Black Dahlia, being the nearest 
approach to black yet introduced. The color of the flower is very dark maroon 
shaded black. Perfect ball shape an early and prefuse bloomer. 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts. 
~ 6 Newest Early Flowering SHOW DAHLIAS, 
ONLY $1.00, POSTPAID. 
f Beauty, 
For only $1.00, sostpaid, I will send one strong root each oO 3 
A.D. TAvGie Frank Smith, Ruby Queen, Mrs. Peary and John Sladdan, mak 
ing a novel collection of rare beauty. See illustration on last page of cover, 
HIS is what Prof. Green thinks of “HOW TO MAKE THE GAR- 
DEN PAY.” “Prof. Bailey, of Cornell, as my old friends know, 
thinks just as highly of it. The endorsement of two such men, who 2 
are by all odds the leading authorities on Horticulture to-day, is sufficient 
without any other indorsement. I present absolutely free a $2.00 
cloth bound copy of this book to every one ordering goods to the value~ 
of $6.00 or upwards, provided they mention the fact that they want a copy FS 
of the book when sending in their order.’ It is worth remembering hai 
this offer of “HOW TO MAKE THE GARDEN PAY” with all = 
orders of $6.00 and upwards does not apply to seeds only; but to flowering % | 
plants, bulbs, small fruits,ete.; in facteverything and anything in this book. p 
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