Novelties in Dahlias. 



Winners of Medals and Certificates Awarded by 

 The American Dahlia Society and The American 

 Institute; Philadelphia and New York. 



CllfTord \V. Briitou. 

 MINERVA. Xew Clirysantliemnm Flo^vered Dahlia. — A new 



departure in Dahlias, being of an entirely distinct and beautiful form; 

 of large size, five to six inches in diameter, with broad petals, cleft al- 

 most to the base, resembling a fine petaled chrysanthemum. Color, 

 soft yellow, overlaid soft red jpink, shading sometimes to bright reddish 

 purple; beautiful and eft'ective. Strong roots, 25 cts. each; 3 for 60 cts. 



HKNRY PATRICK. New Snow AVhlte Decorative Dahlia 



The very best pure white decorative Dahlia to date; flowers are large, 

 borne on long stems, and are excellent for cutting or exhibitions; an 

 early, profuse and continuous bloomer. The plant is a very strong, 

 grower, while the flowers are of great substance, beautiful and waxy, 

 and never show a yellow centre. Strong roots, 2.5 cts. each; 3 for 60 cts. 



MAID OF KENT. New Cactus Dahlia. — The ground color Is a 

 rich crimson, overlaid with Intense cherry red, the tips of the petals are 

 a pure snow white. A feature of this grand Dahlia is its tendency to 

 produce solid colored flowers of a rich crimson color, without a sign of 

 the white tips and on the same plant with the variegated flowers. 

 Strong roots, 20 cents each; 3 Ibr 50 cents. 



SUNBEAMS. New Double Tom Thumb Dahlia.— The first of this 

 section; grows but 12 to 15 inches high; pure yellow, tipped and lightly 

 margined red. The flowers are 3 inches in diameter, produced in end- 

 less quantities, and last on the plant for weeks. Excellent for bedding, 

 for pot culture, for children's miniature gardens, or for contrast with 

 the tall varieties. Strong roots, 30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents. 



IRIDESCENT New Decorative Dahlia. — The flowers are me- 

 dium to large and of beautiful form, being perfectlj' regular and sym- 

 metrical. It is, however, in the color that the greatest distinction is 

 found. The exquisite shades and tints are so combined that it is al- 

 most impossible to describe them. The ground color is bright orange, 

 overlaid clear red and suflfused pink, giving it a brilliant soft red ap- 

 pearance; the reflex is a purplish blue, and as it overlaps the front of 

 the petal and strikes the orange, it forms a distinct blue margin. It is 

 impossible to imagine anything lovelier. An early and profuse 

 bloomer. Strong roots, 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents. 



CAPTAIN JACK. New Show Dahlia. — Absolutely the very best 

 dark show dahlia to date. Flower of perfect form, nearly globe shaped. 

 Color rich maroon, the edge of the petals almost black, while the depth 

 of the petal is rich cherry red. Strong roots, 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents. 



The last few years have brought the Dahlia to 

 the very front rank of Summer Plowtring 

 Bulbs, and well they should be, for there is no 

 flower more showy or that produces a finer ef- 

 fect for floral decorations. X devote this page 

 and the one following to a very carefully se- 

 lected list of the best varieties in all classes and 

 types, every one of which will give entire satis- 

 laction and aflord an abundance of perfect 

 flowers. At the Second Annual Exhibition of 

 Dahlias, given in Philadelphia, in the i'all of 

 l,yj7, under the auspices of the American Dahlia 

 .•Society, I was awarded a silver medal for the 

 Largest and Best General Display of Dahlias, 

 together with nine other medals and certificates 

 for individual varieties exhibited. I also ex- 

 hibited the past fall at the American Institute 

 Fair, Xew York City and although I did not en- 

 ter in competition for prizes ofl'ered, I was 

 awarded the Special Diploma of the Institute 

 for Qeneral Display of Dahlias. 



CLIFFORD W. BRUTON. New Decora- 

 tive Dahlia. — This superb, new variety Is ac- 

 knowledged by all who have seen it to be the 

 finest yellow Decorative Cactus Dahlia ever 

 produced, and is the greatest acquisition since 

 Nymphtea. It is a very strong, sturdy grower, 

 and an extremely profuse bloomer for so large 

 a flower. The flowers are large, five to six 

 inches in diameter, and perfectly full to the 

 centre. The color is a solid pure yellow, the 

 clearest, richest shade I ever saw. The flowers 

 are borne on very long graceful stems. Has 

 been awarded more medals and cerliticates of 

 merit than any other Dahlia ever exhibited. 

 Strong roots, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



GraucI Duke Alexis. 

 New Decorative Dahlia. - 



Maule's Bouquet Collection of 6 New Dahlias. 



One good strong root of each of the above Six New Dahlias, 

 ouly $1.00, postpaid. (See colored plate opposite.) 



GRAND DUKE ALEXIS. New Decorative Dahlia — The flower 



is of entirely new form, each petal being twisted and curved funnel 

 shaped, with astonishing regularity. The color of the flower is pure 

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

 cupped so c.losely as to make the inner side appear to be of "a mnch 

 deeper shade of pinkish lavender. The fiowers are of enormous size. 

 Strong roots, 20 cents each; 3 for 60 cents. 



RED AND BLACK. New Cactus Dahlia. — A new and entirely 

 distinct combination; deep wine red, heavily margined with deep black 

 maroon; flowers are of good size and fine form; petals regular and 

 somewhat cup shaped, with a showy golden yellow centre. The foliage 

 is very dark green. Strong roots, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



LA FRANCE. New Show Dahlia The color of the flowers la a 



rich, delicate pink, with a light shading of mauve; so handsome that no 

 illustration can do it justice. The flowers are of large size, perfectly 

 double and produced profusely on long and graceful stems, being un- 

 excelltd by any other Dahlia in this respect. The plant is a compact, 

 sturdy grower'of medium height; protecting its roots from the sun. 

 Strong roots, 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents. 



MRS. PEARY. New Fancy Dahlia The color of the flower Is % 



rich, sulphur yellow, tipped and shaded old rose and lavender, produc- 

 ing a most pleasing ett'ect. A very showy variety for bouquets or floral 

 decorations. Strong roots, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



GLORY' OF LYONS. Show Dahlia. — Pure white. The flower Is 

 of perfect form, good size, perfectly double and a wonderfully profus* 

 bloomer. Strong roots, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



RUBY' Q,UEEN. Show Dahlia. —Distinct from any Other, color, 

 rich, ruby red, the depth of the petals, dark velvety mnroon, a color 

 never before seen in a Dahlia. Strong roots, 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts. 



ETHEL. Sho^v Dahlia. — Of immense size and a superior variety; 

 color a rich golden yellow, sometimes tipped and flaked with white. 

 The flowers are very double and of good form. A sure prize winner 

 wherever exhibited. Strong roots, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



FERN LEAF BEAUTY'. Fancy Dahlia. — A new and distinct 

 type with fern-like foliage and a dwarf branching habit; color, creamy 

 white with a distinct margin of crimson around each petal. Excellent 

 for bedding. Strong roots, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



EMILY'. Show Dahlia. — No collection of Dahlias is complete with- 

 out this charming variety. Very large, of fine form and exquisite text- 

 ure. It keeps a long time after being cut, hence is fine for exhibition. 

 Color varies from rosy lavender to white, suflused. flaked and tipped 

 lavender; beautiful and striking. Strong roots, 20 ols. each. S for 50 cts. 



WlUlam Ague-iy. 



WM. AGNEW. New Cactus Dahlia. — Tlie 

 graildest red Cactus Dahlia ever produced. The 

 flowers are of the largest size, sometimes measur- 

 ing more than 7 inches in diameter. Of perfect 

 form and exquisite finish, while the color is the 

 richest shade of intense, dazzling red. The petals 

 are very long, outer rows being beautifull\ 

 twisted; the plant is a strong grower, and of per 

 feet habit. Strong roots, 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts. 



FRANK SMITH. Fancy Dahlia. — Most 

 distinct; color a rich, dark purplish maroon, the 

 edge of the petals tipped pinkish white, carefully 

 blending into the body color. So beautiful in 

 form and colors, that it always attracts atten- 

 tion wherever exhibited. Strong roots, 20 cents 

 each; 8 for 50 cents. 



PENELOPE. Fancy Dnhlla. — Pure white, 

 delicately flaked lavender; of beautiful forni ami 

 always perfect; invaluable for cutting and decor- 

 ations; one of the best. Strong roots, 20 cents 

 each; 3 for 50 cents. 



My Special New Dahlia Offer. 



One good strong root of each of the J 9 Prize 

 "Winning Dahlias, described above, making 

 easily the most superb collection of Dahlias, 

 ever offered the American public. 



ONLY $2.75, POSTPniO. 

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