Peony-flowered and Pompcn dahlias are offered on the following page. 



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Cactus Dahlia, — Thomas Challis. 



Cactus Dahlias 



Cactus dahlias are rapidly coming into favor on account of Immense 

 size, dlsMnct and handsome colors, making them grand for cutting 

 and all decorative purposes. The flowers are loosely and artistically 

 formed, very Irregular, resembling chrysanthemums; some have long 

 t-wlsted petals, terminating In a point; others are gracefully Incurved, 

 while some have nearly straight petals. 



7 Superb Cactus Dahlias 



AL.IGHT. Gigantic flowers of a beautiful orange-scarlet color. Petals 

 very long, and exceedingly narrow. Blossoms are of moderately In- 

 curved form, and produced In great abundance upon long, stiff stems. 

 35 cents eacli; 3 for $1.00; $3.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 BEDINIA. Clear, bright orange, striped and flaked red, very striking 

 and attractive in the garden or for cutting. Free flowering, full to the 

 centre and beautifully formed. A variety of extra merit. 



as cents each} 3 for 60 cents; Sa.35 per dozen, postpaid. 

 EIXA KKAMER. (Moderately Incurved.) Rose-pink with much 

 brighter centre; fine form. The flowers are large and distinct, of beau- 

 tiful shape and always full to the centre. Extremely profuse bloomer. 

 30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents; $2.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 HENRI CATEUX. A variety of immense size and perfect form; color 

 an old gold shading to golden yellow; plants very vigorous and free 

 flowering. One of tlie prettiest and much admired. 



30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents; S2.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 PERLE DE ETON. (Hybrid.) A pure white exhibition variety of 

 great value. Petals fringed or nicked, giving unique appearance. 

 35 cents each; 2 for 60 cents; S3.25 per doven, postpaid. 

 THOMAS CHAULIS. (Incurved.) A very rich tone of salmon-red or 

 rosy-salmon. The florets are beautifully Incurved and arranged with 

 the utmost regularity. This variety can be recommended as one of the 

 best for cut-flower purposes. 



45 cents each; 2 for 80 cents; $4.50 per dozen, postpaid. 

 W. B. CHILI>S« (Hybrid.) A very reliable variety. Color a beauti- 

 ful dark maroon. Fowers extra large and one of the darkest. 



3S cents each; 2 for 60 cents; S3.25 per dozen, postpaid:. 



^ _ _g we will send, postpaid, one 

 For SZ ZS ^^^^ ^* ***^ ^^^^^ ^ Superb 



Decorative Dahlias 



The decorative dahlias are Intermediate between the show and cactus 

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

 and produced in a pleasing upright manner on long, stlfl' siems. They 

 are unsurpassed for cutting as their lasting qualities are UDeq'Uilled 

 and for exhibition purposes they are adapted in every respect. 



6 Extra Choice Decorative Dahlias 



FRANK A. WALiKEU. One of the earliest to blossom ana con- 

 tinues to produce Its beautiful flowers In great abundance throughout 

 the entire season. In color a charming shade of deep lavender-pin!;. 

 The stems on this variety are exceptionally long, making It especially 

 desirable for large vases and baskets and Ideal for all purposes. 



50 cents each, 3 for S1.25; $4.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



I,E GRAND MANITOU. Of Immense size. The color of this superb 

 variety is pure white artistically striped, splashed and blotclied deep 

 violet-purple. The plants occasionally bear a solid purple-colored 

 flower. The effect of these phenomenal flowers is most pleasing. 

 50 cents each; 3 for $1.25; $4.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



MINA BURGLE. (Ideal Decorative Dahlia.) One of the finest and 

 without exception the best scarlet dahlia to date — champion variety, 

 producing flowers of gigantic size and remarkable beauty. In color a 

 glowing and most brilliant scarlet. The flowers are of perfect decora- 

 tive type and full to the center, being borne upon long wiry stems. 

 50 cents each; 3 for $1.23; $4.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 MINOS. Intense velvety maroon, almost black. One of the flnest 

 dahlias to date, the flowers being large and exceedingly beautlfuL 

 Makes an ideal cut-flower varletj-; In fact. It is fine for all uses. 



40 cents each; 2 for 75 cents; $4.25 per dozen, postpaid. 

 QUEEN MART. A large flower with full, rounded centre. The color 

 Is a clear, silvery, cerise pink. Strong, vigorous, plants freely produc- 

 ing its giant flowers on long stems. The best pink decorative. 



50 cents each; 3 for $1.25; $4.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 TELLOW COLOSSE. The best exhibition yellow in existence, being 

 rich, reflned and delicate. The large flowers of pure primrose-yellow 

 are freely produced on long, graceful stems. 



75 cents each; 3 for $2.00; $7.50 per dozen, postpaid. 



For $3.00 



we will send, postpaid, one each 

 of the above 6 Named Extra 

 Choice Decorative Dahlias. 



Named Cactus Dahlias. 



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DKhua, Frank A. Waiker, 



