





LARGE FLOWERING DAHLIAS. 20 cts. each. 
FIRE KING.—Rich vermilion-red, flower medium size, full and 
double. Plant very dwarf, only growing about three feet high. 
EMILY.—White, shaded rosy-violet; flower large and double. 
COLUMBIA (New Seedlimg).—Pearly white, blended mauve, each 
petal richly tipped with crimson-purple; flowers most perfect, large 
and profuse bloomer; must be seen to be appreciated. 
MRS. WYTHAM.—Pure canary yellow, very large flower. 
TOM POUSE.—Rich crimson, depth of petals fiery red; double. 
UNCERTAINTY.—Ground color a rich glowing maroon-scarlet, 
mottled and splashed with pure white, sometimes producing flowers 
showing more of the white than the scarlet. 
LA FRANCE.—Rich delicate pink, shaded mauve, flower of im- 
mense size, wonderfully profuse bloomer. 
ODDITY.—Pomegranate red, tipped with old gold; reverse of petals 
old gold flaked with rose. Flower of medium sizeand perfect form. 
KEYSTONE.—Rich purplish rose, striped and blotched with car- 
mine; large double flower, blooms profusely. 
GEN’L. JACQUEMINOT.—Rich, dark blood-purple, under side of 
petals flaked with delicate mauve; flower of medium size, double. 

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THE last few years have brought the Dahlia to the front # 
rank of summer-flowering bulbs, and well they | 
should be; for there is no flower produces a finer effect > 
for floral decorations. Below will be found a select list 8 
of double large flowering sorts, together with the most 
desirable pompon and cactus varieties, some of which 
are entirely new seedlings never before offered. 
Nymphza Dahlia. 
The Floral Novelty of the Century. (See Life- 
like lilustration on First Page of Cover.) 
_ This grand new Dahlia is without doubt the most 
distinct variety ever introduced. In the Nymphea I not 
only have thechoicest Dahlia ever introduced, but some- 
thing entirely distinct; as it furnishes not only a new 
and rare color, but distinct form and habit as well. The 
flowers are of large size, the full view resembling in form 
and color so clearly the ideal Pink Water Lily as to sug- 
gest its name, while from a side view it resembles a beau- 
tiful full-blown rose. The petals are broad, those of the 
centre being somewhat cupped or incurved, while the out- 
er petals extend their full length. The color is aclear, dis- 
tinct, light shrimp pink, shading slightly darker tow- 
ards the outer petals; a color difficult to describe or to re- 
produce, and which is so seldom found in any flower, 
and never before in a Dahlia. The inner petals are 
| almost pure white, as the flower fades, becomes decidedly 
80, and does not show any signs whatever of a yellow 
centre. The flower is of most exquisite finish, soft,waxy, 
delicate and graceful, and will keep perfect, when cut, 
} for several days. In its habit and growth itis also dis- 
tinct, resembling more a fine, vigorous, well-kept rose- 
bush, bearing the flowers on strong, graceful stems; the 
stems, unlike those of any other Dahlia, are wellsupplied 
with buds and foliage, thus furnishing within itself ® 
} everything required for bouquets or floral decorations. 
} Another great feature of the Nympheea Dablia, is that it @ 
has a Sweet, Delicate Perfume, in marked contrast with 
the rank odor of all other varieties. Thus with its many 
sterling qualities as a cut flower, it rivals the choicest a 
Orchid or the most beautiful Rose, and above all, is the 
most profuse bloomer of any Dahlia I have ever seen. 
yy See life-like illustration on first page of cover. 
A Dry roots, 30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents; extra 
large roots, 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
ZN CO. Schmidt, Villa Nova, Pa., secured the $50.00 offered by 
1 me last year for the largest 3 flowers of Nymphea Dahlia. F 
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THE ASTER FLOWERED DAHLIA (New Seedling).— 
Resembles a large rose-flowered Aster, color, rich deep rose, shaded lay- 
ender, centre petals almost white; one of the most distinct and curious. 
POMPON, OR BOUQUET DAHLIAS. 20 cts. each. 
FAIRMOUNT.—Petals golden yellow, edged and flaked shell pink. 
GOLDEN GEM.—Pure canary yellow, very fine. 
JUPITER.—Glowing crimson, tipped with rose; globular form. 
CACTUS DAHLIAS. 20 cts. each. 
CONSTANCE.—Pure white, very graceful. 
GLARE OF THE GARDEN.—A grand variety; color a most bril- 
liant scarlet, wonderfully profuse bloomer. 
Any of these 16 superb Dahlias, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 
cents; $1.50 per dozen. Purchasers own selection of varieties, or 
I will send one root of each of the 16 varieties, and in addition 
one root of the Nymphza, 17 in all, making a collection of unsur- 
passed beauty for only. $1.'75. 
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Dahlia Roots.? 
AOD JBI ]I-1n0, §,e[NVy JO FEST 10J onSoluzupD [enu 
MIXED DAHLIA ROOTS. Not having the space to give all the named varie- 
ties of Dahlias 1 have grown the past summer a notice in this catalogue, I 
thave decided to offer them in a grand mixture embracing many new and beau- 
tiful sorts, at the extremely low price of lic. each; 2 for 25c.; $1.25 per dozen. 
HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUNS. 
(Butterfly Lily.) 
This magnificent tuberous- 
rooted plant flourishes best 
on low, moist land, in half 
Shade, where it will form a 
dense clump three or four feet 
high, and from August on- 
ih ward produces a mass of 
| fragrant, pure white flowers, 
looking almost like large, 
|white butterflies; borne in 
large clusters, terminal on 
myevery stalk. A splendid and 
/ desirable plant, and an excel- 
lent companion to Cannas. 
20c. each; 3 for 50c.: 7 for $1.00. 
KOSTELETZKIA. 
A new hardy perennial 
plant ofgreat beauty. It forms 
an elegant compact bush 
about two feet high and well 
branched, which, during sum- 
mer and autumn (until cut 
down by frost) is literally cov- 
ered with very large, deep 
pink, well opened flowers, al- 
most completely hiding the 
handsome bright green foli- 
age. Is perfectly hardy; will 
improve in beauty yearly. 
2oc. each; 3 for 60c.; 6 for $1.00. 
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