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New Century 

 Single Dahlias 



NETV CENTURY SINGLE DAHI^IAS. 



magnificent varieties originated from the celebrated 

 entieth Ceiilurv " offered in this set, and liave all the 



cterislics of that popular sort except color. 

 Crimson Century. Rich, deeji, velvety crimson, 

 ded maroon, with rose halo around a yellow disc. 

 5 cts. each. 



Scarlet Century. Pure scarlet with yellow 

 disc. 75 CIS each. 

 White Century. Pure vhite with yellow 

 disc ; large, overlajiping petals of good tex- 

 ture ; lasts even better as a cut flower than 

 the original "20th Century." 75 cts. each. 

 Record. Ground color yellow, each petal 

 flamed and washed with scarlet. 75 cts. 

 each. 



Twentieth Century. No single Dahlia 

 ever created such a sensation or was re- 

 ceived with such popular favor as this. 

 The plant is of free-branching habit, flower- 

 ing early, profusely and continuously 

 throughout the season, producing its flowers 

 on stems 3 feet long, and which_ after cut- 

 ting, keep in perfect condition for duys. 

 They measure 4j to 6 inches in diameter, and 

 early in the season are an intense rosy-crimson 

 :ipped with white and having a white band 

 ound the disc. As the season advances they 

 ome lighter, until they are almost a pure white 

 ied with soft pink; not variegated, but 

 1 in the most beautiful manner. 25 cts. each; 

 doz. 



Set of 5 New Century Single Dahlias, $3.00. 



FIVE GRAND NEIJV SINGI.E DAHEIAS. 



Gracie. A beautiful flower of most delicate coloring, being 

 white suffused blush, shading to soft pink at centre. 35 cts. 

 each ; §3-50 per doz. 



Alba Superba. The finest white single Dahlia yet intro- 

 duced, of large "size, pure in color, and an ideal flower foi 

 cutting. 75 cts. each. 



Advancement. Fine deep ruby-red, rose halo and yelimv 

 centre. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per diz. 



Ami Downie. A very rich garnet, an inipruvenifnt on the 

 beautiful dark-leaved variety, Ami B.inilet. 3-5 cts. each ; 

 13.50 per doz. 



Striking. Deep garnet, each petal with a white spot on the 

 tip. Really a single-flowering form of the double fancy va- 

 riety, Frank Smith. 35 '^fs, each; $3.50 per doz 



One each of the 5 New Singles for 51.75. 



TEN CHOICE SINGEE DAHEIAS 



Ami Barrilet. Pure garnet ; very rich ; free-flowering. 

 Blackbird. Black velvety maroon, with a bright red spot 



base of each petal. 

 Fashion. Crimson-maroon, darker shadings. 

 Geo. Boreman. Deep glowing carmine, with a broad band 



of orange-scarlet through each petal. 

 Lustre. Cheerful rosy-pink, shading to blush in centre. 

 Mrs. Bowman. Solferino; a fine large flower. 

 Snow Queen. Creamy white. 

 St. George. A pure yellow ; 4 to 5 inches across. 

 Talma. Carmine-lake with yellow disc. 

 Wildfire. The purest, richest scarlet. 

 15 cts. each ; §1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Set of 

 10 varieties for $1.25. 



COEEERETTE DAHEIA 



PRESIDENT TIGER. 



An entirely distinct type, which must be seen to be 

 appreciated. The peculiarity consists in the flower hi.v- 

 ing a row of short petals around the disc, which form a \ 

 frill or collar, and which are of an entirely different color 

 from the rest of the flower. The large petals are of a rich 

 claret color, shading lighter towards the edges, while the short 

 petals, frill or collar are pure white, occasionally suffused with 

 rose ; a .striking contrast. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 

 Complete Collection of the 21 Single and Collerette Dahlias 

 on this page for $6.00. 



ffeied 



IwENTitTH Century 

 Single Dahlia. 



Unless otherwise noted, all Dahlias are supplied in strong roots. After supply of roots is exhausted, growing plants are sent, which 



give equally good results. 



