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NEW CACTUS DAHLIA 



Rev. T. W. Jamison 



A superb Cactus Dahlia of very large size with long incurved petals. The 

 color is a pleasing bright mauve-pink, illuminated with salmon at the 

 base of the petals. Very symmetrical flowers on strong stems. Blooms 

 freely under all conditions. (Sec engraving.) Price, 50c. each, 

 $5.00 per doz. (Field-grown roots.) 



"Cactus" Dahlias — Continued 



J. H. Jackson. A very handsome "Cactus" Dahlia , color a deep maroon, 

 almost black with a deep crimson tone underlying the surface and a 

 rich velvety sheen over all. Large flowers of splendid form and freely 

 produced on long stems. 



Juliet. Bright rosy pink, shading to white in the center. 



Kriemhilde. The color is an exquisite shade of delicate shell-pink. The 

 broad center petals are white, forming a beautiful rosette of that color 

 above the pink. 



Marguerite Bouchon. The color is an exquisite shade of brilliant, 

 yet soft, rose, with a very large white center and distinctly defined 

 white tips. It is a strong free grower, fine foliage; a very free bloomer. 

 Price field grown roots, 35c. each, S3. 50 per doz. 



Master Carl. Bright amber with buff shadings, immense petals grace- 

 fully curved. A sterling variety. 



Mrs. Chas. Scott. Old gold, shaded apricot. 



Mrs. Clinton. Deep amber gradually shading to rosy scarlet. 



Mrs. F. Grinsted. A deep rich crimson, lightly shaded with purple: finely 

 incurved. A splendid exhibition variety. 



Mrs. Geo. Stephenson. A very beautiful variety. Color a bright, spark- 

 ling yellow, clear and lustrous, deep and satisfying; glistening in the 

 sunlight. The flowers are large and of perfect form borne profusely 

 on long stems; a grand sort for cutting. 



Mrs. H. J. Jones. Rich salmon-red, the tips of the petals a pure glisten- 

 ing white. Very fine large flowers occasionally come self-colored. 



Morning Glow. Deep primrose occasionally tinged with light carmine, 

 very pretty. 



Pink Pearl. A pleasing shade of rose-pink, the tips being pearly white, 

 Always full to the center. 



Prince of Yellows. A rich canary-yellow. Flowers very large with broad 

 petals, tips fringed. 



Rheinkonig. Pure snow-white flowers of splendid form, five inches and 

 over in diameter. These are of great substance, lasting splendidly 

 when cut. 



Standard Bearer. A bright scarlet, clear and intense. 



Thomas Parkin. Light terra-cotta, uniform throughout the flower. The 

 petals are splendidly incurved. 



Thuringia. Brilliant fiery red at all times, splendid form. 



Volker. Clear, lemon-yellow. The best in its color. 



Winsome. The flowers are large, of beautiful cactus form with twisted 

 incurved petals giving great depth to the flower. 



Price (except where noted), 20c. each, S2.00 per doz. Complete set 

 of 31 Cactus Dahlias for S5.00. Field-grown roots. 



Cactus Dahlia Sequoia 



A beautiful variety with long tubular petals cleft at the tips, of a deep 

 saffron-yellow suffused with red; a splendid autumn tint. It is a profuse 

 bloomer of strong upright habit. Flowers of good size held on long stiff 

 stems well above the foliage. (See engraving.) Price, field-grown roots, 

 40c. each, S4.00 per doz. 



' Dahlia Culture," hy Chas. Hen- 

 derson, an eight-page pamphlet 

 free on request with order. 



True Cactus Dahlias 



The Cactus Dahlias have become very popular and de- 

 servedly. Hybridizers the world over have been devoting 

 extra attention to them so that the improvement is very 

 marked both in form and coloring. In the latter particu 

 lar this type shows more variation and pleasing combi- 

 nations than are found in the others. The flowers are 

 borne airly on long stems, they are lighter than the 

 others, more loosely formed, more graceful, conse- 

 quently are of the greatest value for cut flowers. The 

 petals are long and rolled usually to a rounded 

 point; they are incurving and erect in many varie- 

 ties, giving great depth and character to the flow- 

 ers. We offer a grand and varied collection. 

 Aegir. An intensely bright red, beautiful form, 



petals uniquely twisted and incurved. 

 Amos Perry. One of the most brilliant Dahlias; 



color purest flaming scarlet. The petals are long, 



narrow and twisted, of irregular formation. 

 Aurora. An exquisitely colored Dahlia; the center 



is reddish apricot, merging into soft pink, which 



gets lighter towards the tips. Large size and per- 

 fect form. A constant and free-blooming variety. 

 Britannia. Deep salmon flesh, a very pretty shade. 

 Brunhilde. Rich plum color. Very rich and deep 



shade. 

 Countess of Lonsdale. Lustrous salmon-pink. A very 



desirable variety for cutting. Flowers very freely 



and is nicely formed. 

 Else. Buttercup yellow at the base gradually shading 



to amber, the edges of the petals finished with bright 



Tyrian rose; rivaling an orchid. 

 Flora. Pure white, large flower, beautiful form. 

 Floradora. Dark velvety crimson, fine form. 

 Gen. Buller. Deep cardinal-red shaded with purplish-maroon 



tipped with white. One of the most unique. 

 Genoveva. This superb variety is acknowledged to be one of 



the finest yellow Cactus Dahlias of recent introduction. The color 



is a pleasing primrose yellow. Its blooming qualities are unsurpassed 

 Golden Gate. A unique and charming variety of the true Cactus type. 



The color is pure golden yellow shading to old gold. Splendid habit, _ 



good stems and admirable for cut flowers. The profusion of bloom is 



remarkable. Price, field grown roots, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 



