FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE. 



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Hawkins, 



A very showy and eflfective section of this desirable gar- 

 den flower. The blooms are of peculiar shade, resembling 

 in some varieties tlie Cactus "Cereiis Speciosissimus." 

 Hence the name, " Cactus Dahlia." They grow from 3 to 

 4 feet high, are very branching, and bear profusely their 

 very striking flowers, which are quite unlike those of an 

 ordinary double Dahlia, the florets being flat and not 

 cupped. 



Cochineal. Brilliant crimson, toned maroon. 

 Constance, or Ariel. Pure white, of elegant shape, 



and one of the freest blooming. 

 Empress of India. An intense deep crimson, shaded 



maroon and magenta; the flowers are of medium 



size and borne in profusion. . 

 Fire King (Glare of the Garden). Fiery crimson scarlet, 



flowers of medium size and produced in profusion, 



giving the i)lant a rich and dazzling appearance. 

 Formosissinia Picta. Orange color with bright scarlet 



stripes; a distinct and taking flower. 

 Guinea. Amber tinted rose; a very pretty flower. 

 Juarezi. A grand and distinct variety, valuable for all 



purposes through late summer and autumn. Large 



flowers of rich crimson-scarlet color. 

 Lyndhnrst. Rich deep scarlet shaded maroon, excellent 



for cutting and a fitting companion for Constance. 

 Mrs. Hawkins. Of close, neat habit, rich sulphur 



yellow, shading lighter towards the tips and slightly 



tinted red ; a lovely flower. 

 i>Irs. Tail. A peculiar and pretty Dahlia, somewhat 



resembling Juarezi, and is a fine improvement on 



Constance or Ariel in its whiteness and serrated form 



and ajipearance, and must become a general favorite 



for cut flowers. It does not require rich soil and 



preparation, but will grow almost anywhere. 

 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per dozen ; set of 10 varieties $2.00. 



DAHLIAS. 



DOUBLE FANCY.LARGE FLOWERING. 



For exhibition purposes the varieties entered in this list 

 are admirably adapted. They should be liberally supplied 

 with water and manure, and kept in a growing condition. 

 Amazement. Yellow, striped with crimson. 

 Amazon. Primrose, full centre. 

 Autumn (Jlow. Orange salmon, buff edge. 

 Bob Riilley. Large, bright scarlet. 

 Comte de IJoises. Fawn, shading to orange. 

 Crimson Kins:. Rich glowing crimson. 

 Defiance. Pale yellow, tipped white. 



FoKMOi-SISSlMA PlCTA. 



DOUBLE FANCY DAHLIAS-^""'""'^^- 



Earl of Radnor. Dark crimson. 



Fascination. Deep rosy lilac. 



Flora. Deep purple, shaded lilac. 



George Rawlings. Very dark maroon, neatly cupped 



and symmetrical. 

 Gloire de Guiscard. White, shaded buflf, distinct. 

 Golden Fleece. Fine, bright golden yellow. 

 Hector. Large orange scarlet. 

 John Standish. Rich crimson. 

 John Kirby. Buff. 

 Marie Rersand. Orange scarlet. 

 Mrs. Bond. Crimson, shaded scarlet. 

 Mrs. Dodds. Fine, clear yellow. 

 Mrs. \Vm. Piggott. Fine, pure white. 

 Ovid. Bright puri)le, fine form. 

 Penelope. Blush, striped purple. 

 Queen's Messenger. Deep purple. 

 Rival. Dark purple. 

 VVacht am Rhein. Maroon. 



Ground roots 25 cts. each, $2.50 per dozen; set of 25 

 varieties $5.00. Young plants 15 cts. each, $1.50 per 

 dozen ; set of 25 varieties $3.00. 



SINGLE DAHLIAS. 



A class of Dahlias which is rapidly growing into favor 

 on account of its freedom of bloom and various and at- 

 tractive coloring. The varieties we olfer have been care- 

 fully selected from a large collection. The fancy sorts 

 frequently come self-colored early in the season, but show 

 their true colors later on. 



Beacon. Rich fiery crimson ; neat habit. 



Bridal Wreath. " Creamy white, changing to pure 

 white. " 



Canary. Canary yellow, good shape and free. 



Cetewayo. Rich blackish maroon, medium size, regular 

 form. 



Christine. Lovely silvery pink, w^ell-rounded petals. 



Empress. Pure white, embellished with a yellow ray 

 round the centre. 



Juno. Rosy lake; bordered silvery rose. 



Le Baroni Rich mulberry ; shaded crimson. 



Miss liinaker. Bright cherry red ; good form.' 



Mrs. Gilbert. Pale yellow, "tipped white; a delicate 

 shade. 



Silver King. Orange, flushed silvery white, edge yel- 

 low. 



Zephyr. Crimson and bronze, with yellow stripe at edge 

 of petals. 



15 cts. each ; set of 12 for $1.50. 



