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FLORISTS' FLOWERS are those of which there are many Hybrid 

 varieties, annually increased or improved. Of these, the Dahlia is one 

 of the most popular. 



THE DAHLIA. 



Of this attractive flower we have several hundred varieties, and are 

 constantly adding all the newest and best as they are offered, and 

 rejecting older and inferior kinds. Our collection received the First 

 Premium at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Exhibition, 

 Sept., 1863. 



Dahlias delight in a rich sandy loam, highly manured with decom- 

 posed cow-manure. To insure perfect flowers, mulch during the sum- 

 mer with short manure. Thin out superfluous branches, and keep 

 them well tied up to strong stakes, firmly driven in the ground at the 

 time of planting. The best time for planting is about the first of June, 

 and the roots can be preserved during the winter in dry sand, free from 

 frost, damp, or fire heat. 



The following twelve varieties have been selected as among the best 

 of the recent introductions, and were among the stand of flowers which 

 received the First Premium. 



Strong plants will be ready to send out by the 1st. of May. 



Twelve first class Dahlias price 50 cts. each or five dollars per dozen. 

 Athlete. — Rosy lilac fine. 

 Celine. — Maroon purple, extra large. 

 Charivari. — Yellow, striped and dotted carmine. 

 Duke of Wellington. — Maroon edged with deep rose. 

 Ebene. — purplish carmine, fine. 

 Mad'lle Dardenne. — Pale flesh with yellow centre. 

 Madam Berreaud. — Orange scarlet. 



Madam Mezard. — Lilac, profusely striped with deep crimson. 

 Oblata. — Pure white, very double and fine. 

 Ophelia.— White, shaded yellow, and striped with scarlet. 

 Wacht am i2Aem.— Dark maroon in the centre, shading off to carmine 



and pale rose, and frequently nearly white at the tip of petals. 

 Victor de Magenta. — Yellow, slightly tipped with rosy salmon. 



The following twenty sorts are offered as a good selection, and can 

 be supplied either in dry roots or plants, at the option of the purchaser. 

 Price 30 cents each. $3.00 per dozen. 

 Ariana. — Lilac, globular form, superb. 

 Beauty of the Grove. — Buff, edged with crimson. 

 Carminata Striata. — Blush, striped with crimson. 

 Crepuf-cula. — Orange red. 



