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PRIM€E^S 

 UMME BOTANIC GIRDEN AN0 MIMES, 



FLUSHING, NEAR NEW- YORK. 



CATALOGUE OF 



SPLENDSD DOUBLE DIlLiiS; M, 



CAUTION. — All orders must be directed with precision to Wm. R. 

 Prince & Co., Flushing, by mail, or left at the oiFice, 23 Pine St., New York, 

 and no other person whatever is authorised to receive orders for us in New York. 



The present magnificent and unrivalled Collection of Dahlias comprises, as will 

 be perceived on investigation, the most splendid varieties of every class that have 

 yet appeared in Europe or America, many of which have been imported* at an 

 expense of three to five guineas each, and the dry roots were only obtained in time 

 for this spring's propagation by special favor. Above 100 of the most rare varieties 

 are not in any other American CoUection. 



The plants are deliverable in pots during the months of May and June. Dry 

 roots are deliverable from the first of October to the first of iviay, but to ensure 

 a supply of all that are wanted, the orders should be forwarded in good season. 

 Plants of both descriptions can be packed for safe transmission to any part of the 

 Union. In arranging the nomenclature, the name of the original grower is 

 inserted after the name of each variety and is printed in italics. In planting, let 

 the soil be moderately rich and well v/orked. Turn the plants out of rhe pots 

 and plant them in the open ground as soon as received. Take the roots up in 

 autumn as soon as the tops are dead, dry them a few days, and then pack them 

 in sand and place. them in a cellar for the winter- In respect to prices, it is the 

 determination of the proprietors to supply their patrons on the most favorable 

 terms, and they will perceive on examination that the prices named are much 

 below those usually charged. Where an order is sent for a considerable amount, 

 a discount will be made in proportion thereto. The packages will be delivered 

 at 23 Pine street, New York, or shipped to any place designated. 



1 Admirable, Spary, deep rose, splendid sho^y flower 



2 Admiral Baudine, blush white with red stripes 

 3 titopford, Trcntfietd, very dark, cupped, fine form 



4 Advancer, Squibb, rich scarlet, crimson, cupped 



5 Advocate, Brown 



6 Aibertazzi, Matthews 



7 America, Brummorid, fine purple 



8 Annette Lisle, Bigbic, light rosy crimson 



9 AUfiAXTIA, Spary, .'!.' orange buff, large, fine form, decidedly 



the finest of its class, cost 3 guineas 



10 Aurantia Speciosa, bright orange, very distinct 



11 Africa, Drummond, dark shaded, very fine 



12 Alba Odorata, Schmilz, white, said to be scented 



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