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DREER'S TEN GREAT DAHLIAS-Continued 



Mariposa {Hybrid Cactus). A perfectly formed Hybrid Cactus 



composed of long narrow incun'ed petals whish curl and twist so 



as to baffle an artist. A delightful shade of true pink which is 



intensified by a deeper centre, a faint violet suffusion adds to the 



effect. The velning of the petals heightens the beauty and 



increases the novelty of the coloring. One of the gigantic 



California introductions which has depth as well as 



diameter of flower. An absolutely stiff stem which 



rises nearly 3 ft. above the foliage and a centre 



which is regular and perfect. Blooms earlj' and 



continues in good shape to the end of the season. 



S2.00 each. 



Mrs. Edna Spencer {EngUsli'Caclus). One of the best 

 of the narrow petaled Cactus varieties, the large flow- 

 ers are produced on strong stems and are of a most 

 delicate lavender-pink color with white suffusion. 

 One of the best for cutting, the color being of a tint 

 that is universally admired; the flowers have won- 

 derful lasting qualities. 75 cts. each. 



Mrs. I de Ver Warner. The best known and one 



of Judge !Marean's finest introductions. A wonderful Dahlia 



that has justly gained a great reputation, produces great masses 



of absolutely perfect flowers under all conditions. In color it is of 



/that refined pleasing mauve-pink that is usually referred to as 



-^ an orchid coloring and which everj'one loves. The flowers are 



large, of perfect form, on long stiff stems and are so placed as to 



show their full profile. It comes into flower early and continues 



^_ ^ .^ .^ _ ^. in good shape to the end of the season. $1.50 each. 



Cactus D.^hlia ' ' '^ ■»- - v. 



Mrs. Edn.\ Spencer 



Picture {Decorative). A delicately colored variety that al- 

 ways pleases. The flowers of good size are of perfect deco- 

 rative form and are held well above the "foliage on excellent 



\^ stems. Color a delicate lemon-yellow with a distinct but 

 soft suffusion of capucine-buff. A most desirable free flow- 

 ering garden varietj' as weU as a fine cut flower. SI -00 

 each. 



Pride of San Francisco {Decoratize). A strong vigorous 

 grower of compact uniform habit, with heavy, healthy clean 

 foliage, growing about four feet high and requires no staking 

 or support of any kind. This uniform habit of growth, free- 

 dom of flowering, and the erect position in which its flowers 



/ are held together with its beautiful color make it pre-emi- 

 nently of special value for garden decoration. The flowers 

 are borne on stout stiff stems of sufficient length to make 

 them valuable for cutting and under ordinary cultivation 

 without disbudding, wiU develop blooms from six to seven 

 inches in diameter which are of most perfect decorative 

 shape. Its color is difficult to convey. The petals are of a most 

 pleasing shade of salmon-pink, with soft rose suffusion towards 

 the tips of the outer petals, and with golden base, the color 

 effect as a whole being a pleasing brilliant golden salmon-pink, 

 which is just as effective in artificial light as under daylight 

 $2.00 each. 



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Special Offer. At regular prices the Ten Great Dahlias offered 

 on this and page 145 amount to $15.75. We have prepared 

 a large stock and offer one root each of the 10 varieties for $10.00. 



Decor-^tive Dahlia, Pride of San- Francisco 



For cutting the Decorative Pompon Dahlia Little Jewel is exquisite, see page 145 



