A great revival of interest is manifested in this superb flower. The Dahlia, is always justly esteemed the model 

 of symmetrical form and exquisite coloring. The newer sorts are marvels in texture and shading as well as strik- 

 ing and distinct departures in make up. 



NEW VARIETIES. 



Blanch Keith. A great improvement in yellow Cactus 

 varieties. Of perfect form with petals long and full 

 and evenly arranged. Color uniformly rich yellow. A 

 very early and free bloomer. The flowers stand well 

 above the foliage with long stems, rendering it very 

 fine for cutting. 



American Flaff. A most distinct show variety which 

 excites universal admiration. Flowers about three 

 inches across, quilled in the centre but shell-formed when 

 fully expanded. Color pure-white with a conspicuous 

 border of brilliant cherry-red on each side of the petal 

 and usually a centre stripe of the same color. The 

 contrast of these two colors are most effective and 

 pleasing. 



Deficata. Similar in habit and make up to the lovely 

 Nymphaea but of different color; being a lively shade 

 of bright clear charming pink, passing in the centre to 

 pale yellow— an exquisite combination. Like Nymphaea 

 the form is perfect and stems long. In brief it is an 

 improvement upon that grand variety. 



Fern-leaved Beauty. Of the same type as American 

 Flag but with foliage beautifully cut and divided like 

 that of the larger ferns. It is of dwarf but sturdy habit, 

 forming a compact mass of foliage. The flowers are 

 produced on long stems held well above the foliage and 

 of medium size with shell-like petals arranged in a reg- 

 ular and graceful manner. Color creamy white with 

 every petal heavily bordered with dark crimson. 



Wrs. Peart. The first pure white Cactus Dahlia and a 

 marvelous advance in the development of the Cactus- 

 flowered section — now so popular abroad. Of medium 

 growth but fine branching habit and exceedingly fior- 

 if erous ; the flowers standing well above the foliage. The 

 flowers are medium to large in size, pure white with 

 slight tinge of yellow in centre when first open and a 

 perfect Cactus or Juarezi in form. The greatest addi- 

 tion to the list of recent years. {See illustration above.) 

 Price of any one of the above varieties, ea.25c$ doz. $)^*50* 



One each of the five varieties for $1.00, 



Twelve Best Double Standard Sorts. 



The following varieties have been selected with great 

 care after repeated field trials from among hundreds of 

 the choicest varieties in cultivation. Decidedly the 

 finest dozen set ever offered for the money. 



Dark Penelope. Splendid full flowers; rich dark rose. 



Donald Beaton. Large and handsome, dark velvety 

 maroon. 



Emperor. Large deep crimson, variegated with white. 



Golden Bedder. Golden yellow, large and fine. 



Golden Gem. Pompon; bright golden yellow. 



Little Rifleman. Pompon. Rich maroon, tipped white. 



l^iss Dodd. Large, deep yellow. Very fine. 



I^rs. Daniels. Large, beautiful, clear pink. 



Wadffe Wildfire. Large, brilliant scarlet. 



NYI>IPHyE/\. The Pink Water Lily Dahlia. An entirely 

 distinct variety, of perfect form. Flowers of large 

 size, with broad, waxy petals, the centre being full and 

 incurved. The color is rare and novel ; a clear, light 

 shrimp pink, shaded somewhat darker towards the outer 

 petals — a color difiicult to describe, but surprisingly 

 beautiful and grateful to the eye when seen. Its deli- 

 cate and lovely color, perfection of form, a peculiar and 

 characteristic Water Lily fragrance, have together sug- 

 gested the appropriate name of Nymphaea. Plant a 

 strong and robust grower, taking a shrubby form. 

 The flowers are borne on long stems, well supplied with 

 buds and foliage, making it very desirable for bouquets. 



Snowball. Large. A very fine, pure white. 



Viola. Large and handsome, purplish crimson. 

 Price of any one of the above varieties, ea. 15c; doz. $1.50. 



One each of the set of twelve for $1.50. 



For $3.00 we will send one each of all the Dahlias 

 offered, 29 varieties. For $6.00 ',ve will send one 

 hundred plants - all beautiful varieties, our ^eiect- 

 ion by express. 



