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Dingee Dahlias 



The splendid qualities and gorgeous beauty of the present-day 

 Dahlia have won for it a place at the head of the most important 

 garden plants. None are easier to grow, respond more readily to 

 care and attention, or flower more freely. Few cultivated plants 

 have a wider range of color. The brilliant shades and the free, 

 fluffy, Chrysanthemum-like form of its flowers make an enchanting 

 spectacle which never fails to attract attention. Plant soon as 

 ground is warm in a moderately rich soil, covering the tubers six 

 inches deep. Thin to one or two shoots. Cultivate well until it 

 begins to bloom; after that stir only the surface soil just enough to 

 prevent a crust forming. 



New and Rare Dahlias 



MARGARET E. MILLIS— A new Hybrid Cactus offered this year 

 for the first time. A very delicate amaranth-pink, petals slightly 

 pointed and curled, with a fine stem. $2.00 each. 



MILLIONAIRE — Most delicate lavender with faint pink cast 

 overshading it, the whole having a blending of white. Flowers 

 from six to nine inches in diameter. $1.00 each. 



PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA— Called the "American Beauty" 

 dahlia. Huge crimson red flowers produced on long straight 

 stems. $1.00 each. 



PAUL MICHAEL — Immense bronze apricot, $2.00. 



MRS. CARL SELBACH — A mauve pink, with occasional blendings 

 of white, the general impression being pink, $1.00. 



MRS. I. de Van WARNER— Soft orchid coloring, very large. $2.00. 



WASHINGTON CITY— Pure white, with long stems, $1.00. 



YEL. MONS Le NORMAND— Rich golden yellow, with occasional 

 reddish marking. Largest and finest in color, $1.00. 

 One each of above 8 for $10.00. 



Select Cactus Dahlias 



The Cactus Dahlias have large, loosely formed. Chrysanthemum- 

 like flowers. The long, narrow petals are variously rolled or twisted. 

 The flowers, many of which nod on long, slender stems, are of the 

 most artistic of all the Dahlias. 

 IGNEA — Bright crimson-scarlet. A very large and distinct variety. 



Perfect form. 50c. each. 

 J. H. JACKSON — Color, a perfectly gorgeous, deep velvety, 



blackish-maroon. Gigantic in size. Every Dahlia lover should 



grow this variety. 25 cents each. 

 KRIEMHILDE — Color, flesh delicate pink shading to white in 



the center; very late flowering. 25 cents each. 

 LIBELLE — Clear, deep rose-purple. 25 cents each. 

 PERLE DE LYON — A pure white exhibition variety of great value. 



Petals fringed or nicked, giving unique appearance. 35 cents each. 

 STERN — Bright primrose-yellow. The flowers are large; petals 



long and pointed. 25 cents each. 

 Above Six Dahlias for $1.75. 



Show Dahlias 



The old-fashioned double Dahlia. Ball-shaped flowers; the 

 petals quilled or tubular. 



MAUDE ADAMS — -The color is a pure snowy white, very effec- 

 tively overlaid clear delicate pink. Undoubtedly one of the finest 



of the Show type. 50 cents each. 

 MISS HELEN HOLLIS — The best deep scarlet Show Dahlia in 



existence. Blossoms are on long, stiff stems, well above the 



foliage. 50 cents each. 

 QUEEN VICTORIA or MARY D. HALLOCK— Canary yellow, 



very fine, 25 cents. 

 STORM KING— The most reliable white Show Dahlia to date. 



Color, a pure white. Flowers produced on good stems, well above 



the foliage. Free-flowering. 25 cents each. 

 STRADELLA — Beautiful deep purple-crimson. Exceptionally 



free-flowering. Stems long and wiry. One of the finest to date. 



25 cents each. 

 VIVIAN — The color being white, effectively edged rose-violet. 



25 cents each. 



The above 6 Show Dahlias for $1.75. 



Decorative Dahlias 



The blossoms of the Decorative Dahlias are large, flat, but 

 beautiful in shape, and full to the center; the petals are somewhat 

 irregularly situated, long, broad, flat and nearly straight. 

 FRANK A. WALKER — A charming shade of deep lavender-pink. 



35 cents each. 

 H. MAIER — A shade a little darker than primrose-yellow, each 



petal is slightly flecked with carmine, 50 cents. 

 MADONNA — In color a very beautiful white, very slightly tinted 



with a most delicate shade of lavender-pink. 50 cents each. 

 MINA BURGLE — Color, a glowing and most brilliant scarlet. The 



flowers are of perfect Decorative type and are borne upon long, 



wiry stems well above the foliage. 50 cents each. 

 QUEEN MARY— A large flower with full, rounded center. The 



color is a soft shade of pink. 35 cents each. 

 WILHELM MILLER— Very brilliant purple. This is a fine 



variety of the Decorative type. 25 cents each. 

 Above Six Dahlias for $2.25. 



Frank A. Walker. One-half Actual Size 



Peony- Flowered Dahlias 



A new type of Dahlia; flowers are semi-double, having two, 

 three or more rows of broad, flat, loosely arranged petals, surround- 

 ing a rich golden-yellow center. Petals are often pointed, and 

 sometimes twisted, and in some varieties the inner row of petals 

 twists and curls over the center givingjthe appearance of a Peony, 

 hence its name. 

 HORTULANUS BUDDE— A bright scarlet of splendid habit. 



25 cents each. 

 LATONA — An unusual blending of orange, buff and yellow. 



50 cents each. 

 MRS. BOWEN TUFTS — Deep rosy-purple blossoms, which are 



produced well above the foliage upon long, graceful stems. 



25 cents each. 

 MRS. GEORGE GORDON — A delicate creamy-white flower 



of large size. 25 cents each. 

 QUEEN WILHELMINA— Largest and finest of the pure white 



sorts; excellent for decorative work and unsurpassed as a cut 



flower. 50 cents each. 

 ZEPPELIN — The color is the most beautiful shade of mauve — a 



very fascinating color. 50 cents each. 

 The above 6 Dahlias for $2.00. 



Pompon and Single 



ACHIEVEMENT, or JOHN L. LINDER— The flower is a clear, 

 rich velvety maroon; collarette, a beautiful snowy white, very 

 daintily overlaid with a delicate shade of pinkish-crimson. 

 25 cents each. 



AMBER QUEEN — Rich, clear amber, shaded apricot. 25 cents 

 each. 



LA PETITE BARBARA— White, nicked petals. 25 cents each. 



AUB RIGHT BEAUTY— A pure, waxy white variety. 25cents each. 



ROSE PINK CENTURY— A rose pink shade. 25 cents each. 

 The above 5 Dahlias for $1.10. 



Hybrid Show 



AMERICAN BEAUTY — The color of this acquisition is a gorgeous* 

 wine-crimson. 35 cents each. 



AUGUST MEGAR (New)— The largest and finest shaped laven- 

 der-purple Show Dahlia to my knowledge; tall and sturdy, 50 

 cents. 



YELLOW DUKE — A splendid primrose-yellow of good form. 

 35 cents each. 



Above Three Dahlias for $1.10. 



Mixed Dahlias 



All colors and varieties. 15c each; $1.50 per dozen, postpaid. 



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