NOVELTIES IN PLANTS. 



IX 



Four Grand New Dahlias. 



Fern Leaved Beauty. 



(No, 1.) This is another gem of Mr. Bassett's, of the same type, but distinct 

 fiom Ameiican Hag It has been called Fern Leaved Beauty 

 on account of its \ery distmct foliage, which is finely cut, like that 

 of a stiong giowing Fein (Sec illustiation.) The habit of the 

 plant Is strong, but dwaif, giovvmg about two feet high, branching 

 neai the ground and foiming a compact mass of foliage, which 

 makes it a fine oinamental plant, even without flowers. The flowers, 

 which aie pioduced on long stems, well above the foliage, are of 

 medium size, with petals quilled oi shell-like, regularly arranged, 

 but standing out from each other, giving the flower a graceful 

 elegance and freedom from stiff formality. Color, creamy white, 

 with petals heavily boideied with daik ciimson, which gradually 

 diminishes at the points of the outer petals, causing a gradual 

 shading off of color fiom the centre to the edges. 



Strong plants, ready March 15th, 50 cts. each. 



American Flag. 



(No. 3.) A most distinct show variety that 

 originated with Mr. W. F. Bassett, who is 

 one of GUI most enthusiastic local growers 

 of this favorite flower. Tlie flowers are of me- 

 dium size, measuring 

 about three inches in di- 

 ameter, petals quilled 

 in the centre, but open- 

 ing shell-formed when 

 fully expanded ; color 

 pure white with a prom- 

 inent border of brilliant 

 cherry red on each side 

 of the petals and occa- 

 sionrdly a centre stripe 

 of the same color. Un- 

 like many other vari- 

 eties described as pure 

 white, the white por- 

 tions of this are really 

 snow white, while the 

 markings are of the 

 most intense cherry 

 red. 



(No. 2.) This IS the 

 most distinct Cactus 

 Dahlia yet offered and / 

 the only vanety worthy ^ 

 of the name of Cactus ; 

 if is the first real white 

 Cactus Dahlia ever 

 raised and a maivelous 

 improvement upon e\ ei y 

 variety in cultuation. 

 It stands out in bold re- 

 lief from all others and 

 is the admiration of 

 every one who has seen it 

 is of medium growth, 

 floriferous, the flowers standing clear 

 above the foliage ; these are of medi- 

 um size, of the purest white, with a slight 

 tinge of lemon in the centre when it first 

 • opens; this dies off as the flower fully ex- 

 pands. The illustration gives abetter idea 

 of its form than any description that we 

 can give. It is of English origin and has 

 been awarded numerous certificntes and 

 medals. Good plants, ready March 15tn, 

 75 cts. each. 



Blanche Keith. 



Another grand Cactus Dahlia and an improve- 

 ment upon all the yellows up to date. The petals 

 are long and twisted, very full and evenly arranged, 



and of a rich uniform yellow throughout. It is also remarkably free flowering, with 

 the flowers standing well above the foliage and the plant not growing over three 

 feet in height ; a great advantage, seeing that so many varieties of this section grow 

 to a great height, rendering them unsuitable for many places. This variety has also 

 received many certificates and medals. Good plants, ready March 15th, 50 cts. each. 



We will furnish one each of this set of four distinct and novel Dahlias for .$2. 



Strong plants, 

 ready March 

 15th, 50 cts. 

 each. 



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