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DREER'S WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. 



Four Grand New Dahlias. 



Fern Leaved Beauty. 



(No. 1.) This is another gem of Mr. Bassett's, 

 of the same type, but distinct from American Flag. 

 It has been called Fern Leaved Beauty on account 

 of its very distinct foliage, which is finely cut, like 

 that of a strong-growing Fern. (See illustration.) 

 The habit of the plant is strong, but dwarf, grow- 

 ing about two feet high, branching near the 

 ground and forming a compact mass of foliage, 

 which makes it a fine ornamental plant, even 

 without flowers. The flowers, which are pro- 

 duced on long stems, well above the foliage, 

 are of medium size, with petals quilled or 

 shell-like, regularly arranged, but standing 

 out from each pother, giving the flower a 

 graceful elegance and freedom from stiff for- 

 mality. Color, creamy white, with petals 

 heavily bordered with dark 

 {2 crimson, which gradu- 

 ally dimin- 

 ishes at the 

 § points of the 



American 



Flag. 



A most distinct show 

 variety that originated 

 Trifh Mr. W. F. Bassett, 

 who is one of the most 

 •enthusiastic local growers 

 of this favorite flower. 

 The flowers are of medium 

 size, measuring about 

 three inches in diameter, petals 

 quilled in the centre, but open- 

 ing shell-formed when fully ex- 

 panded ; color pure white with a pro- 

 minent border of brilliant cherry red 

 on each side of the petals and occasionally 

 a centre stripe of the same color. Unlike 

 many other varieties described as pure white, 

 the white portions of this are really snow white, 

 while the markings, are of the most intense 

 cherry red. Strong plants, ready March 15th, 

 35 cents 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, 35 cts. each. 



outer petals, 



causing a 



gradual shading off of 



color from the centre 



to the edges. Strong plants, 



ready March 15th, 35 cents 



Peart. 



(No. 2.) This is the most distinct 

 Cactus Dahlia yet offered and the only 

 variety worthy of the name Cactus; it is 

 the first real white Cactus Dahlia ever 

 raised and a marvelous improvement upon 

 every variety in cultivation. It stands out 

 in bold relief from all others and is the 

 admiration of every one who has seen it. The 

 plant is of medium growth, exceedingly flori- 

 ferous, the flowers standing clear above the 

 foliage ; these are of medium 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 expands. This illustration 

 gives a better idea of its form than any de- 

 scription that we can give. It is of English 

 origin and has been awarded numerous cer- 

 tificates and medals. Good plants, ready 

 March 15th, 50 cents each. 



Regarding stock purchased from you, I would say, it is 

 the best thai ever graced our place, atid you may expect a 

 continuance of our patronage. CHAS. P. (^LKL-PM, 



Brockport, N. 1. 



The set of four distinct and novel Dahlias for $1.40; ready about March 15th. 



