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Superb New Cactus 

 Dahlias for 1911. 



The varieties offered under this head have been selected 

 from a collection of new varieties which have been under 

 careful trial in our own grounds the past season. They are 

 the best of the recent introductions of the most noted Dahlia 

 specialists, and we believe every one to be a valuable addi- 

 tion to the long list of Cactus Dahlias. 

 Armentine Desleins. Of perfect form, full double, 

 with the ends of the petals cleft, color creamy-yellow, 

 suffused with bright violet-rose, distinct and pleasing. 

 Amber Queen. A bold, large flower of a rich amber, 

 suffused with scarlet; very attractive and free-flowering. 

 Aristed Qurtler. A splendid flower, composed of long, 

 narrow petals, of fine form, color mars-orange, suffused 

 with scarlet, deepening towards the centre. 

 belladonna. Petals long and narrow, forming a flower 

 of fine shape, ground color deep salmon-red, suffused 

 with pure scarlet, deepening to blood-red at the tips of 

 the petals; rich, brilliant and pleasing. 

 C. E. Wilkins. Large flower, composed of long, narrow 

 petals, ground color pale sulphur-yellow, gradually pass- 

 ing to a tender salmon-pink; a splendid bloom. 

 Countess of Kenmare. Of large, ideal cactus fjrm and 

 of superb coloring, a very rich amber, suffused and shaded 

 salmon, and tinted cream on the tips of the petals, 

 Dorothy. A most delicate shade of mauve-rose, which 

 is effectively brightened by showing the tiny white tips 

 of the reverse of the petals; the flowers are large and of 

 splendid form. One of the best pink Cactus varieties. 

 Etruria. A splendidly formed large flower, with very 

 long, graceful petals, which are of reddish salmon, bright- 

 ening at the centre; very distinct and desirable. 

 Foxhunter. Very bright scarlet, with flowers of excellent 



form and large size, composed of long, narrow petals. 

 Favorita. Exceptionally free-flowering, with, medium-sized 

 but perfect blooms held well above the foliage, color a fresh 

 violet-rose intensified by the yellow base of the petals. 

 Goidland. A splendid primrose-yellow, of perfect form and 



very free-flowering. 

 Gondola. A clear rosy-pink, with very large gracefully ar- 

 ranged flowers, with long, narrow, peculiarly twisted petals. 

 Helen e Stein bach. A delicate shade of rosy-heliotrope, dis- 

 tinct, novel and pleasing. 



New Cactus Dahlia, Mauve Queen. 



New Cactus Dahlia. Armentine Desleins. 



Harmony. A splendid novelty, with full but gracefully formed 

 flowers of a salmony-red color, with lighter tips and chamois- 

 yellow centre. 

 Mauve Queen. A distinct and beautiful variety, formed of 

 long, tubular, incurved petals of a pleasing shade of clear 

 mauve, shading lighter towards the centre. 

 Mrs. Emberson. A distinct fancy variety, with immense 

 blooms made up of incurved, long, twisted petals of a light 

 lemon color, splashed and speckled with rosy-pink. 

 firs. T. J. Woodall. Pure primrose, passing to carmine-pink 

 at the points of the petals. These are long and narrow, 

 gracefully curved, and the charming combination of colors 

 forms a flower of great beauty. 



Queenie. A perfectly formed flower, with long, narrow 

 petals of a delicate rosy-salmon, the reverse of the petals 

 a deep salmon, forming a rich color combination. 



Rev. Arthur T. Bridge. The colorings in this variety 

 are extremely handsome, being a bright, clear yellow, 

 heavily tipped and suffused with bright, yet deep, rose- 

 pink; good, erect habit; produces grand flowers. 



Rosa Starr. A large, perfect flower of long, tubular, in- 

 curving petals, color a light crimson-carmine. 



Ruby Grinsted. A most delicately colored variety. The 

 centre is a soft, tinted yellow, which is gradually suffused 

 until it becomes a rich shade of rosy-fawn. 



Snowstorm. A large, bold, white flower, of fine form, 

 moderately incurved; the plants are sturdy but dwarf, and 

 commence flowering very early in the season, and produce 

 large flowers with the utmost prodigality. 



T. G. Baker. Very large, fine yellow flowers on stiff, 



wiry stems, of dwarf, vigorous habit and very free. 

 Tressie. A brilliant, rich flower, of deep scarlet, without 



shadings, of perfect cactus form. One of the finest of the 



high-colored sorts. 

 Triumphator. A large flower of splendid form, borne on 



stout, stiff stems, of a most delicate yellow color shading 



to cream color; splendid as a cut flower. 



Any of the above new varieties in strong growing plants, 

 ready April 15th, 50 cts. each; §5.00 per doz. One each of 

 the 25 varieties, a grand collection, for §10.00. 



Every Dahlia which we offer has been tested out in our own trial grounds. 



