‘taken in the Dahlia the last few years. 
been due to the numerous improved new forms which have been 
placed on the market, the majority of which we have been the 
first to offer in our catalogues. We spare neither time nor ex- 
pense intesting the new varieties of both home and foreign 
production, the result of work by careful hybridizers 
‘throughout the temperate zone, and we feel justified in 
predicting further and marvelous developments along this 
line. As heretofore our “Sets” of the various types 
thave been selected for their free and continuous fow- 
‘ering qualities, purity of color, perfection of form, gen- 
eral excellence and 
culture. 
adaptability to ordinary garden 
Practically all of the Dahlias which we offer this season have 
‘been grown at owr Locust Farm Nurseries near Riverton, N. J., 
‘under our personal supervision. 
been taken to prevent any mixtures, and customers may rely on 
getting stock absolutely true to name. 
supply this season is ample to meet all demands, 
New Century Single Dahlias. 
These magnificent single varieties all originated from the 
celebrated Twentieth Century offered in this set. They are all 
of free branching habit, flowering early, profusely and continu- 
ously throughout the season; flowers 4} to 6 inches across on 
stems 3 feet long, and when cut keep in good condition for 
many days. 
Crimson Century. Rich, deep, velvety crimson, shaded 
maroon, with rose halo around a yellow disc. 30 cts. each; 
$3.00 per doz. 
Scarlet Century. Brilliant scarlet with golden disc. 
each; $5.00 per doz. 
Lavender Century. Delicate lilac with light shadings ; very 
pretty. 50 cts, each; $5.00 per doz. 
White Century. 
50 cts. 
Pure white with large, heavy, overlapping 
petals of good texture, 650 cts. each; $5 00 per doz 
Twentieth Century. Early in the season an intense rosy 
crimson, shading gradually to almost white on the edges and 
a light halo around the disc. As the season advances the 
flowers become lighter, changing to almost pure white suffused 
with soft pink, not variegated, but blended in the most beauti- 
ful manner. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
One each of the 5 New Century Dahlias for $1.75. 
This, to a great extent, has 
Extraordinary precautions have 
TweEnTIETH CENTURY 
SINGLE DaHLIA. 
NOTE.—Unless otherwise specified, all Dahlias are supplied in strong, dormant roots, and we believe our 
However, in case the demand for certain varieties exhausts our 
supply of roots, we will send out strong growing plants which will give equally as good results. 
New and Standard Single Dahlias. 
Alba Superba (New). 
canary vellow at base of petals; fine for cutting. 
each; $3.00 per doz 
Advancement (New). Deep ruby-red with rose halo and 
yellow centre. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 
Ami Barrilet, Rich pure garnet with fine dark foliage. 
Blackbird. Black velvety maroon with a bright red spot at 
the base of each petal. 
Fashion, Crimson-ma‘oon with darker shadings. 
Gracie (New). White, delicately suffused with blush and a 
primrose halo around the orange-yellow disc; a soft, beautiful 
color. 30 cts. each; $3 00 per doz. 
Mrs. Bowman, Solferino, a large showy flower. 
Polly Eccles. Pure apricot with yellow shadings, a halo of 
poppy-red surrounding the Indian-yellow disc. 
Snow Queen. Creamy white. 
St. George. A pretty primrose-yellow of large size. 
Striking (New). Deep garnet, each petal with a white spot 
on the tip. Really a single-flowering form of the double 
fancy variety, Frank Smith. 85 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Wildfire. Brilliant poppy-scarlet of large size. 
Price. Except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 
$10.00 per 100. 
One each of the above twelve varieties for $2.00. 
Fine large white with a dash of 
30. cts. 
COLLERETTE DAHLIA, PRESIDENT VIGER. 
An entirely distinct type, which must be seen to be appreciated, 
The peculiarity consists in the flower havinz 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. 
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 
Complete Collection of the 18 Single and Collerette Dahlias offered on this page for $3.75. 
In Fancy Dahlias Frank Smith still stands at the head of the list. See colored plate and description on page 120. 
