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PETEH HEHDESSOtf & CO.—PlxRfiT t>BPRHT^^Hr. 





"TOM THUMB" 



NEW SINGLE DAHLIAS. 



It is seldom that such a decided break occurs in a race 

 of plants as in the Dahlia, an e ntire ly new class of which 

 Is now offered in the " TOM THUMB " varieties illus- 

 trated above. They will become most popular bedding 

 plants; their dwarf habit and*profusion of bloom, with 

 brilliant colors, making them unrivaled for that purpose. 

 We are indebted to Mr. T. W. Girdlestone, the secretary 

 Of the National Dahlia Society of England, for this new 

 race, and we control the stock in the United States. 

 Below we give the names and short descriptions of the 

 varieties we offer. The natural height is only from 12 to 

 15 inches, and about 2*. inches across the plant, forming 

 a compact little bush. 



double White 



"SNOWFLAKE." 



In the engraving 

 below wo show this 

 most useful plant. 

 Growing only from 

 six to eight inches- 

 in height and cov- 

 ered during the en- 

 tire season with its 

 large, pure whit© 

 flowers, its value a3 a 

 border plant or for ceme- 

 tery decoration can be 

 easily appreciated. After 

 blooming all summer it can- 

 be taken into the house in 

 the fall and it will continue 

 Howering all winter. It is with- 

 out question one of the most, 

 valuable plants we have offered in years. 

 Price, 30o. each, $3.00 per dozen. 



Double Crimson Daisy. 



This variety is always scarce, owing to 

 the fact that it can only be increased by 

 root division and not by seed. It blooms 

 in the early spring, continuing in flower 

 all summer, growing only 4 to 6 inches in, 

 height. Its masses of rich, scarlet crim- 

 son blossoms make a vivid and charming; 

 contrast to the deep green of the foliage. 



Price, 20c. each, $2.00 per dozen. 



DoublePink Daisy, 



LONGFELLOW." 



Large double rose 



If* colored flowers, and 



yta a splendid compan- 



fy ion to the two sorts. 



described above. 



Price, 20c. each, 

 $2.00 per dozen. 



Set of 3 Double 

 Daisies for 60o. 



Deep maroon, dark ring In the centre. $1.00. 

 Rich velvety red. 

 Very handsome dark scarlet. 

 Rich velvety maroon, yellow ring in the 



BO PEEP. 

 BOOTIES 



BANTAM. 

 HOOP-LA 



• centre. 



LTTiTiTPUT. Light scarlet lined orange, $1.00. 

 MIDGET. Pure scarlet, very bright. 

 MISS GRACE. Light orange, very attractive. 

 MINIATURE. Clear .bright yellow. 

 MAUD. Deep glowing scarlet, $1.00. 

 MIGNON, Bright pink, white ring in centre, $1.00. 

 PEARL. Deep mauve, very distinct. 

 TOM TIT. Orange scarlet, yellow ring in centre. 



Price, 75c. each, except where noted. 

 Special Offer. — Set of 12 "TOM 

 THUMB" Dahlias for $7.50. 



Our "Condensed List." pare 

 143. contains many useful plants, 

 which lack of space will not allow 

 us to descrl6e at length. 



Crowing Plants only, Ready May 1st. 



DUBS'. " S&OWTLiXS.' 



