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DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR. 



CHCTUS DHHLIMS. 



A very showy and effective section of this desirable garden flower. The blooms are of peculiar shape, resembling in 

 some varieties the Cactus " Cereus Speciosissiraus." Hence the name, " Cactus Dahlia." They t'row from 'A to 4 feet 

 high, are very branching, and bear profusely their veiy striking flowers, which are quite unlike those of an ordinary 

 double Dahlia, the florets being flat and not cupped. 



FICTA. 



Cochineal. Brilliant crimson, toned maroon. 



Constance, or Ariel. Pure white, of ele- 

 gant shape and one of the freest blooming. 



Empress of India (New). An intense deei> 

 crimson, shaded maroon and magenta; the 

 flowers are of medium size and borne in 

 profusion. 50 cts. 



Fire King {Glare of the Garden). Fiery 

 crimson scarlet, flowers of medium size and 

 produced in profusion, giving the plant a 

 rich and dazzling appearance. 



Formosissima Picta. Orange color with 

 bright scarlet stripes ; a distinct and taking- 

 flower. 



(lUinea. Amber tinted 

 flower. 



Henry Patrick (New). Good form, flowers 

 well developed, petals partially recurved 

 and twisted ; fine jnire wliite. 50 cts. 



Jnarezi. A grand and distinct variety, valu- 

 able for all purposes through late summer 

 and autumn. Large flosvers of rich crim- 

 son scarlet color. 



Lyndhurst. Rich deep scarlet shaded maroon,, 

 excellent for cutting and a fitting compan- 

 ion for Constance. 



Mrs. Hawkins. Of close neat habit, rich 

 sulphur yellow, shading lighter towards the 

 tips and slightly tinted red ; a lovely 

 flower. 50 cts. 



.1lrs. Tail. A peculiar and pretty Dahlia, somewhat resembling Juarezii, and is a fine improvement on Constance 

 or Ariel in its whiteness and serrated form and appearance and must become a general favorite for cut flowers. 

 It does not require rich soil and preparation, but will grow almost anywhere. .50 cts. 



25 cts. each, except where noted ; set of 10, $2.00. 



