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The "DESIRABLE" Collection of N£W DAHLIAS 



Which is shown in a photographic plate on the opposite page. 

 Contains six sterling' varieties, the best and most distinct extant. 



This is a remarkable group of new sorts, considered from every standpoint, particularly size and color. They are unique in- 

 form, two of them, Souv. de Gustave Douzon and Jean Charmant being veritable giants, besides new colors are introduced into 

 Dahlias with them. It is with a pardonable pride we offer this grand collection and so that it will have a wide circulation we 

 put the price for the entire lot far below the aggregate individual price. 

 AMBASSADOR. A pure white of refined "Cactus" form. It is a JEAN CHARMANT. A magnificent variety of the broad-petaled 



splendid grower and a most abundant bloomer. Fine stems 

 and suitable for cut flowers. Appropriately named. Price, 

 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 



HOBBIES' YELLOW. A bright, pure, golden yellow; nothing in 

 Dahlias excels it in this respect. Splendid habit, good stems 

 and admirable for cut flowers. In form it is a true " Cactus," 

 blooms most abundantly. Price, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 

 (Field grown roots.) 



MADAME LUMIER. To admirers of the dainty and fanciful this 

 unique variety will be rapturously welcomed. It is, indeed 

 a beautiful sort, a soft creamy white with distinct violet- 

 crimson on the tips of the petals. The latter color extends 

 downward, lessening toward the center, producing a charming 

 effect. A most distinct and attractive sort. It is a " decora- 

 tive " variety, of medium size ar-d a most prolific bloomer. 

 Stock limited in field grown roots, when these are exhausted 

 will send out pot-grown plants. Price, $1.00 each, $10.00 

 per doz. ■• ": 



Decorative " type; a giant in size. The color is a soft 

 silvery-pink deepening to a rosy-pink on the edges of the 

 petals, the latter shade being more pronounced at times. 

 The center is soft, creamy white, showing more distinct asthe 

 flower ages. The habit is splendid, long stems and fine foliage, 

 it blooms abundantly. Stock limited in field grown roots; 

 when these are exhausted will send out pot-grown plants. 

 Price, $1.00 each, $10.00 per doz. 



SOUVENIR de GUSTAVE DOUZON. A truly wonderful variety, 

 a giant in size, some flowers reaching ten inches across. The 

 color is an intense shade of orange red with rich crimson 

 shadings. It is a broad-petaled " Decorative " and of splen- 

 did form. The profusion of bloom is remarkable for such a 

 large variety. It has created a sensation in the Dahlia world. 

 Price, 75c. each, $7.50 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 



ALEXANDER. A wonderfully rich and intense crimson -maroon.. 

 . A most profuse bloomer, fine for cut flowers, with long stems. 

 A true " Cactus " of beautiful form, has a splendid habit. 

 Price, 50c. each, $4.50 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 



SPECIAL OFFER. The "DESIRABLE "Collection of Six Sorts for $3.00. 



TRUE "CACTUS" DAHLIAS 



Aegir. An intensely bright red. Beautiful form, petals 



uniquely twisted and incurved. 

 Arachne. The petals are creamy-white, edged with a 



broad band of crimson. The coloring, however, 



varies, there rarely being two flowers alike. 

 Austin Cannell. Deep crimson-rose, shading lighter 



toward the outer petals; long, narrow, tubular petals. 

 Blanche Keith. Pure rich yellow, very large flower. 

 Brunhilde. Rich plum color. Very rich and deep shade. 

 Countess of Lonsdale. Lustrous salmon-pink. Splendid. 

 Earl of Pembroke. Rich plum color, deep and velvety. 

 Floradora. Dark velvety crimson, fine form. 

 Gabriel. Creamy-white and crimson. Changeable. 

 Gen. Buller. Deep cardinal-red shaded with purplish- 

 maroon. The ends of the petals almost invariably 



tipped with white. One of the most attractive. 

 Gloriosa. Vivid carmine-scarlet; bright and striking, 



large flower; long, pointed, twisted petals. 

 Gracie. Salmon red, with a sheen of purple. 

 Hohenzollern. A rich, bronzy orange-red with golden 



sheen; fine and very distinct. Fine cactus shape. 

 J. B. Riding. Rich yellow at base, shading to orange. 

 J. H. Jackson. A deep maroon, almost black, but with 



a deep crimson tone underlying the surface. 

 John H. Roach. A fine light yellow of perfect form, 



long, incurved, pointed petals. A beautiful flower. 

 Juliet. Bright rosy pink shading to white center. 

 King of Cactus. Rich glowing crimson, purplish tips. 

 Koenigin Wilhelmina. Rich crimson-maroon shadings. 

 Matchless. Rich, deep, velvety maroon. Very profuse. 

 Miss D. Oliver. Primrose yellow shading to white. 

 Mont Blanc. Pure white, of fine form. t 

 Mrs. H. J. Jones. Rich salmon-red, the tips of the 



petals a pure glistening white. Very fine. 

 Progenitor. A pleasing shade of rich red. Unique form. 

 Rosine. Glowing crimson with purplish shadings. 

 Standard Bearer. A bright scarlet, clear and intense; splendid 



form; a good grower. One of the best. 

 Strahlein Krone. Intense cardinal-red, rich and glowing; long, 



twisted petals; profuse bloomer. A grand variety. 

 The Queen. Pure snowy-white flowers, perfect shape, large 



size, with broad petals somewhat pointed. 

 Volker. Clear lemon-yellow. The best in its color. 



Price, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz.; set of 29 for $5.00. (Field 

 grown roots.) 



PINK AND WHITE CACTUS DAHLIA, KREIMHrLDE. 



PinK "Cactus" Dahlia, Kriemhilde. 



The color is an exquisite shade of delicate shell-pink. The 

 broad center, petals are white, forming a beautiful rosette of 

 that color above the pink. It is a profuse bloomer, of strong 

 upright habit. (See cut.) Price, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 



White "Cacttis" Dahlia, Winsome. 



Undoubtedly the finest pure white Cactus Dahlia to- date. 

 The flowers are large, of beautiful Cactus form, with twisted 

 incurved petals giving great depth to the flower. . They 

 are produced in great quantities on long, stiff erect stems" 

 Price, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 



