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**** "DECORATIVE" DAHLIAS. *.*j* 



The " Decorative " Dahlias have very large, gracefully formed flowers with 

 broad petals. Invaluable for cut-flowers. 

 Baron Schroeder. This is a rich, glowing crimson-purple. 

 Black Beauty. A grand, dark maroon of distinct form. 

 Clifford W. Bruton. A clear, rich yellow, perfectly double. 



The grandest of all the yellows. Fine for cut-flowers. 

 Countess of Pembroke. Soft rosy-lake; very charming. 

 Eureka. Deep rose, a grand color, fine, regular form, quilled 



petals and full to the center. Deep, well formed flowers. 

 Fire Rain. A dazzling shade of cardinal red; very free. 

 Frank L. Bassett. Bright royal-purple with blue shadings. 

 Gettysburg. Very deep, pure, rich scarlet. A very large 



and imposing variety. One of the finest in this class. 

 Henry Patrick. A pure white, large flowers on long stems. 

 John Elitch. Deep, rich red, a magnificent flower. 

 Jumbo. Double flowers; color, rich glowing crimson. 

 Lyndhurst. Intensely rich and vivid scarlet. 

 Mrs. Hartong. Rich golden bronze; distinct and beautiful. 

 Mrs. Winters. A pure, waxy white, large flowers. 

 Orange King. Very rich glowing orange-scarlet. 

 Perle d^Or. White, faintly tinted blush. Large flowers re- 

 sembling a chrysanthemum. Very unique and distinct. 

 Wm. Agnew. The grandest red Cactus Dahlia, large and fine. 



Invaluable for its magnificent flowers. 

 Yellow Le Colosse. A giant in size and a most attractive 



variety; color a fine shade of the brightest yellow. 3.5c. each. 



Price, field-grown roots, except where noted, 20c. each, $2.00 

 per doz.; set of 18 " Decorative " Dahlias above for S3. 50. 



Giant Fancy Decorative Dahlia, PROFESSOR MANSFIELD. 



A grand " fancy decorative " Dahlia; flowers on the crown 

 bud run from seven to eight inches across; a sturdy grower, 

 with long, stout stems. The color is rich yellow, clear white 

 tips and rosy-red towards the center. Early in the season and 

 in light soils the red will also appear on the margin of the petals; 

 occasionally the white is absent from some flowers on a plant, 

 but in whatever stage, it is a unique and handsome variety. 

 The petals are 1£ to 2 inches wide. (See cut.) Price, 25c. each 

 $2.50 per doz. 



DAHLIA CULTURE. We have a pamphlet containing cul- 

 tural instructions on Dahlias which will be sent free if called for 

 with an order. 



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Clematis- Flowered >^Y 



DAHLIAS. 



Distinguished for their large Clema- 

 tis-like flowers, 6 to 8 inches across. 

 The coloring is very intense and showy. 

 They make noble plants, about 5 ft. high. 

 Ami Bardlet. Scarlet-crimson flowers, 



bronze foliage. A fine variety for massing in beds 

 or borders. Very ornamental. The flowers are not 

 as large as those following. 

 Fringed 20th Century. The color is intense rosy-crimson, with 

 white tips and white disc around the yellow center. We offei 

 the new fringed type. (See cut.) 

 Big Chief. Brilliant cherry red, margined with rich 



velvety maroon. A new and valuable sort. 

 White " Century." Beautiful snow-white. A very 



strong, vigorous grower; a profuse bloomer. 

 Crimson " Century." Deep glowing crimson with 

 maroon shadings, tipped rose, rosy center; a beau 

 tiful combination of shades. 

 Scarlet " Century." The brightest dazzling scarlet 

 without shade or blemish. The flowers are of fine, 

 round form and finish. A profuse bloomer. 

 Rose Pink " Century." Clear rose pink. Flowers are of 



immense size and perfect form; early and profuse. 

 Sensation. Vivid vermillion heavily striped wilt 

 white. A new variety and very striking. 

 Price for the above, field grown roots, 25c. each, $2.50 

 per doz. Set of 8 Clematis-flowered Dahlias for $1.75 



Dwarf Double POMPONE DAHLIAS 



This type produces globular flowers in great profusion 

 on rather dwarf plants. The flowers are very useful fo> 

 summer bouquets, about 2 in. across, pretty and no 1 

 obtrusive. 



Allie Mourey. Pinkish-white, tipped deep pink. 

 Crimson Queen. Deep, rich crimson; full, doub!.~ 

 Daybreak. Soft, rosy pink, shaded blush. 

 Indian Chief. A very rich shade of reddish crimson. 

 Little May. Bright lemon yellow; a beautiful sort. 

 Little Helen. White, suffused with blush; very pretty 

 Little Herman. Deep lustrous red petals tipped white 

 Raphael. Deep, rich maroon, very floriferous. 

 Rosalie. Yellow edged with crimson. Very attractive 

 Snowclad. The best of white Pompones. Completely 

 covered with a mass of flowers. Price, field-growc 

 roots, 20c. each; set of 10 for $1.50. 



SPECIAL OFFER. As there are many people who care little 

 or nothing for special sorts, we offer our selection, said selection 

 to be made at the time the order is filled, made up of good 

 contrasting colors and sorts. Price, $1.50 per doz., S12.00 

 per 100. All colors mixed, SI. 00 per doz.. $S.OO per 100. 



