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Dreer’s Colossal and Giant Cactus Dahlias 
Cactus Danuta, NIBELUNGENHORT 
RHEINKOENIG. 
There are so many good white Cactus Dahlias that we could 
not single out any one individual variety as the best; all have 
distinctive qualifications of their own which make them valu- 
able; however in recommending Rheinkoenig to the amateur who 
has room for but one white variety we do so knowing that he 
will not be disappointed in planting it either for garden decora- 
tion or for cutting. Its flowers which are over five inches in 
diameter are of splendid form, and are borne on long stifi stems 
held well above the foliage, and are of great substance, lasting 
well when cut. 50 cts. each, 
WOLFGANG von GOETHE. 
A very large flower, of loose but regular and graceful arrange- 
ment that makes it an ideal cut-flower, its color a rich apricot 
with carmine suffusion and shadings, is bright, yet subdued and 
soft, showing up particularly well under artificial light. 50 cts. 
each. 
The five varieties offered under this heading are 
included in every up-to-date collection. They attract 
attention at all exhibitions as well as in the fields, 
where their large size but refined form and their 
vigorous free-flowering habit and pleasing colors 
stamps each one a leader in its respective class. We 
are prompted in this assertion not only as the result 
of our own observations, but also from the many 
endorsements and good reports which we have 
received from enthusiastic admirers all over 
the country. 
ETENDARD 
DE LYON. 
Even the person who classes all shades of 
purple as so-called malignant magentas stops 
to admire this beautiful carmine rose giant, 
which we consider one of the finest varieties 
for garden decoration. The flowers are of a 
hybrid cactus type, distinct in shape from all 
others; the petals are broad, curled and wavy 
and form a flower fully 6 inches in diameter 
and 4 inches deep, a very large flower, yet with- 
out any stiffness or formality; its color is a rich 
carmine-rose or Royal purple with a brilliant suffu- 
sion difficult to describe, 
Its habit of growth is perfect, and,ffor such a 
large flowering variety it is exceptionally free-flow- 
ering. One of our suburban Philadelphia patrons 
who set out a growing plant about June 15th re- 
ported fourteen open and expanding flowers on his 
plant on October 15th, with still more buds in 
sight. $1.00 each. 
KALIF. 
A truly majestic flower, frequently measuring over 9 inches in 
diameter, of perfect Cactus form, in color a pure scarlet. The 
habit of the plant is all that can be desired, growing with us, 
about 4% feet high; the gigantic flowers, which are produced 
very freely are held erect on strong stiff stems, making it a most 
effective and useful variety for cutting as well as for garden 
decoration. 
We have received many complimentary letters on Kalif. One 
of our patrons in California, a lady, writes us that she had flowers 
of it nearly a foot in diameter. $1.00 each. 
NIBELUNGENHORT. 
This is another distinct introduction which is always greatly 
admired, with flowers from 7 to 8 inches across, composed of 
rather broad, more or less curled and twisted petals of a beau- 
tiful shade of old rose with golden-apricot suffusion. Very free 
flowering on long stems; a fine cut flower. (See cut.) 75 cts. each. 
Collection of one each of the above five Colossal and Giant Dahlias for $3.00. 
THREE SUPERFINE DAHLIAS. 
The three sorts illustrated on the plate opposite stand at the very pinnacle of their respective types and color. 
They are classed 
among the strongest and freest growers, producing freely their huge, perfect flowers under the most ordinary conditions, and should 
be included in every high-grade collection. 
Dreer’s White. 
Hortulanus Fiet. 
Kalif. 
This grand scarlet Cactus is described on this page. 
The finest double pure white Show variety, described on page 147. 50 cts, each. 
A colossal shrimp-pink and gold Decorative, fully described on page 144. 
$1.00 each. 
75 cts. each. 
One each of the Three Superfine Sorts for $2.00. 
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