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GIANT DAHLIA, MME. VAN DEN BAEL. 



A grand " Decorative " variety of immerse size and beau- 

 tiful form, the flowers often measuring 6 to 7 inches across. 

 The coloring is exquisite, a soft shell-pink with deep pink 

 shadings toward the margins; the center being lighter in 

 shade. The petals are broad, the whole flower being graceful 

 in the extreme. A strong, branching grower and profuse 

 bloomer, makes a symmetrical well balarced plant. (See 

 cut.) Price, field grown roots, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 



DECORATIVE DAHLIA, BLUE OBAN. 



A " sport " from Oban, acknowledged to be one cf the 

 largest sized and freest blooming of the Decorative class. 

 A blue Dahlia has been the aim of hybridizers for years, 

 without success. It is remarkable that Nature has pro- 

 duced in this " sport " greater results than have yet been 

 achieved. This variety is like Oban, excepting color, which 

 is a lavender-blue, without traces of any other color. Price, 

 field grown roots, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 



NEW CACTUS DAHLIA, ELSE. 



A unique and charming variety With a blending cf shades rival- 

 ling an orchid. Buttercup yellow at the base gradually shading to 

 amber; the edges of the petals finished with bright tyrian rose. 



Price, field grown roots, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 



NEW CACTUS DAHLIA, Victor Von Scheffel. 



One of the most beautiful and artistic varieties extant. The 

 color is a most pleasing shade of soft pink, the center being pure 

 white. The form of the flower is beautiful, long stems, especially 

 valuable for cut flowers. 



Price, field grown roots, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 



Superb Decorative Dahlia "Sylvia." 



One of the most valuable decorative Dahlias ever produced. 

 Flowers from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, of fine form and full to 

 the center, which is white shading to soft pink on the outer petals. 

 Petals of great substance, giving it a keeping quality not pos- 

 sessed by any other variety. An early and profuse bloomer. 



Price, field grown roots, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 



SUPEtfB DECORATIVE DAHLTA "SYLVIA.' 



"FANCY" DAHLIAS. 



Bon Maza. (Uncertainty.) Deep crimson, variegated with 

 pure white; variable markings; always attractive. 



Eloise. Blush-pink shading to white, . each petal margined 

 with deep, glowing crimson. One of the most distinct. 



Fern-leaved Beauty. Fern^like foliage; flowers creamy- 

 white, a distinct margin of crimson around each petal. 



Frank Smith. Intense purplish-black maroon, tipped white 

 Probably the most effective of all the variegated 'Dahlias. 



Lucy Fawcett. Canary yellow, striped wine color. 



Maid of Kent. The most constant in variegation yet it 

 varies somewhat. Rich crimson, tipped snow-white. 



Olympia. Bright rose-pink,, splashed and striped with rich 

 crimson, center high and full, flowers 6 to 7 inches across. 



Penelope. White, flaked lavender. 4 Strikingly handsome. 



Progress. Bright, soft rosy-lake, beautifully perciled and 

 spotted glowing crimson.. Unique and attractive. 



Striped Banner. Crimson scarlet, tipped white. 



Zebra. Pearl white, edged deep pink; Unique and distinbt. 

 Price, field grown "roots, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz.; set of 

 11 "Fancy" Dahlias, for $2.00. 



Improved Large Double or "Show Dahlias. 



Arabella. Large, pale primrose, tipped old rose and lavender. 

 Electric. Soft rosy magenta-, large flower. Very striking- 

 Emily. Rosy lavender changing to white. An effective sort. 

 Hero. Deep crimson -maroon, tipped white. Very unique. 

 John Walker. Pure white; a perfect snowball in form. 

 La Phare. Brilliant, flaming red, exceedingly showy. 

 Marguerite Bruant. Pure white, dwarf. Very free flowering. 

 M. D. Hallock. Deep, rich yellow; quilled flowers. 

 Mrs. Dexter. A rich shade of salmon; best in its color. 

 Magnificent. Dwarf, large, pure yellow. A fine bedder. 

 Mi" May Lomas. Pure white, suffused soft rosy-lavender. 

 Pink Dandy. Pure pink; perfectly formed; a gem. 

 Queen of Yellows. A beautiful clear yellow. Very profuse: 

 Ruby Queen. Clear ruby-red, richly shaded; a great favorite. 

 Snow. A magnificent snow-white. Large double flower. 

 Storm King. An early, profuse and constant bloomer; a 



strong but dwarf grower. Snow-white, perfect form. 

 Souv. de Mme. Moreau. Deep pink, splendid globular form. 

 Triomphe de Solferino. Deep solferino. Large and full. 



Price, field grown roots, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz., set of 

 18 sorts for $3.25. 



