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DAHLIA NOVELTIES and VARIETIES of SPECIAL MERIT— Continued 



Gladys Meyers (Decorative). A most perfectly formed flower of very \ 



large size on very long stiff wiry stems of a soft lemon-yellow, a splendid ' , ' -7 / 



Dahlia. Plants $1.50 each. 

 Golden Opportunity iSlww). A "sport" from Clara Seaton which 



we consider one of the finest of the show type in cultivation and 



which it closely resembles in form but of a rich buttercup-yellow 



with orange-buflf suffusion. Plants $2.00 each. 

 Halvella {Decorative). One of the most beautiful recent in- 

 troductions and which we have had the opportunity to try out 



with much satisfaction during the past two summers in our 



own grounds. It has flowers not only of large size, but 



of great depth of most perfect and pleasing form, color a 



beautiful shade of mallow-pink which is erdivened by a 



golden sheen which becomes most intense towards the 



centre of the flower; the stems are strong and 'hold the 



flowers in just the proper position. Plants $2.50 each. 



Jersey Pride (Decorative). A large attractive flower, apricoi- 

 orange with golden suffusion, produced on long stiff stems. 

 Plants S3. 50 each. 



Jessie Vandusen Tulford (Giant Peony). Very large, pe- 

 culiar mottling of bronzy-copper tones with many of the 

 flowers marked with pure white. Plants $2.50 each. 



J. Otto Thilow (Decorative). Flowers of good size of a rich 



deep crimson-red produced very freely on long stiff mry 

 stems. Plants SI. 50 each. 

 Jolm Dough of Oz (Decorative). A large well-formed flower of an even 



tone of sulphur-yellow on long stiff stems. Plants $2.50 each. 

 Jonkheer G. F. van TetS (Cactus). The freest flowering good sized white cactus, 



coming into bloom very early and continuing in good shape to the end of the 



season, the flowers consist of long incurring petals forming a somewhat Chrj-san- 



themum-like bloom. It is of purest white and fine stems hold the flowers so as to 



display their full beauty. Plants $2.00 each. 



J. W. Davies (Decorative). A wonderfully free-flowering variety 

 beginning early in the season and producing good perfect flowers 

 to the end. The flowers are of giant size of good depth and of 

 fine form and are borne on good long stems, the color is a bright 

 deep tyrian-rose at the centre, gradually shading lighter to the 

 edges and tips, this shading is quite novel and effective. Plants 

 $1.50 each. 



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Meesterstuck 



Kenneth J. Doolittle (Decorative). An exceptionally fine 

 brilliant crimson scarlet of giant size and clean cut perfect form 

 on long stiff stems, flowering earlj^ and continuing in good shape 

 throughout the season. Plants $1.50 each. 

 'K.vag Harold (Peo?iy). Verj' free flowering mahoganj^-red, 

 flowers of medium size on good long stiff stems, verj' distinct, a 

 good garden variety. Plants $1.00 each. 

 Laddie (Decorative). A soft lemon-j'ellow with orange-buff 

 suffusion, this suffusion in the depth of the flower gives it a glow- 

 ing color that makes it particularly attractive, the flowers 

 are of large size, produced verj- freely and are held erect on 

 strong stems. Plants $1.50 each. 

 La Senorita (Decorative). A well built flower with good 

 centre, cf large size on long stiff stems, holding the flowers 

 horizontally or chrj'santhemum-like. Color rich velvetj-, ox- 

 blood red with scarlet suft"usion, one of the finest of the 

 dark reds. Plants $2.50 each. 

 Laurine (Hybrid Cactus). Veo' large flowers of good form 

 of a most distinct shade of amaranth-pink, shading lighter 

 towards the edges with silvery suffusion; one of the best 

 exhibition varieties. Plants $5.00 each. 

 Lotus (Decorative). Lotus is a favorite with everj'one who 

 sees it, in color a most lively orange with an iridescent 

 metallic lustre that makes the flower stand out prominently 

 among all others. It is of good size and in shape is not unlike 

 a water lily, it has splendid stems, grand for garden deco- 

 ration and a glorious cut flower, particularlj' luminous under 

 artificial light. Plants SI. 00 each. 

 MSLTechalFocb. (Hybrid Decorative). A variety which pleases 

 us particularly well. The plant itself is of neat erect habit 

 of growth from 5 to 6 feet high, and the perfectly formed 

 large flowers are supported on stiff stems in such a manner 

 that displays the gay and cheerful flowers to best advantage. 

 The color of these is a bright scariet-red with just a "wee 

 tip" of gold on each petal. Plants $2.00 each. 

 Meesterstuck (Cactus). This new Cactus from Holland is one of the 

 most distinct and attractive varieties of this type that has come co 

 ■ . , our notice. The flowers are pert'ect in formation, large but graceful, 



they are held erect on long stiff stems in such a manner as to display their full beauty, which 

 in color is entirely distinct from any other variety, being a rich glowing French purple 

 ■nnth brilliant aniline-red suffusion, which is intensified by the citron-yellow base of the 

 petals which give the flo wer a bicolored appearance that is quite novel. Plants $1.50 each. 



NOTE The DahUas offered on this page can only be supplied in strong, growing, green plants ready for deUvery at proper planting 

 Ume, about May 15th. -^ j j t- t- f » 



