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DREER'S TEN GREAT DAHLIAS-Continued 



Jersey's Beauty (Decorative) . Not only the finest true pink decora- 

 tive variety but we believe we are justified in saying the best all- 

 around Dahlia for any purpose yet introduced. It has not only been 

 an outstanding feature at nearly all of the American shows during 

 the past few seasons but it has also become almost equally as popular 

 at the great Eiuropean shows. The beautiful large pink flowers are 

 of perfect form, supported on long, stiff straight stems. It 

 is early and free flowering, continuing perfect to the end of 

 the season. As a cut flower it is one of the best keepers and 

 is equally valuable for garden decoration. No one will be 

 disappointed in planting Jersey's Beauty. $1.50 each. 



Marc Aureau (Decorative). One of the earliest and most 

 profuse flowering Dahlias in our collection. A finely formed 

 flower of large size, of a good sulphur-yellow, shading to 

 lemon-yeUow at the centre, continuing in good shape 

 throughout the season. Excellent long wiry stems. $1.50 each. 



Mariposa (Ilybrid Cactus). A perfectly formed Hybrid Cactus com- 

 posed of long narrow incurved petals which 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 

 veining 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 early and continues 

 in good shape to the end of the season. $2.00 each. 



Decorative Dahlia, Marc Aureau 



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Mrs. Edna Spencer (English Cactus). One of the best of the 

 narrow petaled Cactus varieties, the large flowers are pro- 

 duced 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 everyone 

 loves. The flowers are large, of perfect form, on long 

 stiff stems and are so placed as to show their fuU profile. 

 It comes into flower early and continues in good shape 

 to the end of the season. $1.50 each. 



Picture (Decorative). A delicately colored variety that 

 always pleases. The flowers of good size are of perfect 

 decorative form and are held well above the foliage on 

 excellent stems. Color a delicate lemon-yellow with a dis- 

 tinct but soft suffusion of capucine-buff. A most desirable free 

 flowering garden variety as well as a fine cut flower. $1.00 

 each. 



Special OfiEer. At regular prices the Ten Great Dahlias offered on this and 

 page 143 amount to $12.25. We have prepared a large stock and offer one 

 root each of the 10 varieties for $10.00. 



Note — The Dahlias offered on this page will be supplied in dormant fleld-grovm roots of proper proper planting size 



