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CACTUS DAHLIAS 



ABERDEEN Begins to flower early and continues until frost. The 

 flowers are of medium size, of the true quilled type. The 

 color is dazzling red shaded crimson, very brilliant in artificial light. 



EMMA MARIE A robust grower, producing deep full blooms on long stems. 

 Outer petals clear pink.with a creamy white center.-. 



ENID The center petals are flat and almost black, while the outer 

 petals are long and rolled in true Cactus form. They are a pure 

 scarlet which show up particularly well under artificial light. 



GARDEN GLOW A fi" e lree flowering Hybrid Cactus variety orange- 

 red and chrome yellow. Deep and full to the center. 



GEORGE. JR. A beautiful exhibition Dahlia of perfect formation. A 

 lovely bright salmon rose with shadings of picric yellow. 

 Large flowers carried well above the foliage on good stiff stem. 



GLADYS BATES Large flowers with incurved petals of a golden 

 salmon, the reverse of the petals being rose. An 

 early bloomer. 



HOLLYWOOD It > s a beautiful salmon-pink of the true quilled Cactus 

 type. Flowers of immense size, measuring on well- 

 grown plants 6 to 8 inches across. 



KHOLOROS A charming variety. The flowers are large, with petals 

 gracefully quilled and curled. Color, lemon yellow. 

 Long, wiry stems hold the flowers well above the foliage. 



LUCY ASHTON The color is light pink shaded with yellow at the base 



of the petals. A good variety for cut flowers. 

 MARS A delightful and different combination of salmon-red and rich 

 golden ecru giving an effect of burnished copper. Long wavy petals 



MUTUAL FRIEND An exquisitely colored Dahlia. The flat center 

 petals are canary yellow. The outer petals sal- 

 mon, merging into light pink, which gets lighter toward the tips. 

 PATAPSCO The flowers are large and full, measuring 6 inches or over 

 in diameter. The petals are loosely incurved, of a delicate 

 mauve-rose, suffused pink. 



PIERROT The color is deep amber, but each petal is tipped with pure 

 white. One of the pleasing features of this variety is that the 

 amount of white varies, giving a unique and striking effect. 

 ROBERT E. LEE New Acclaimed for its brilliant cardinal-red color that 

 does not fade or burn in a scorching sun; perfect 

 full center. An ideal cut flower, for its free blooming habit and good stems. 

 (See illustration.) Field grown roots, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 

 SOPHY MOREY White, heavily overlaid with lavender. A good 



keeper when cut. 

 SUNSET GLOW O ne of the first Dahlias to come into bloom, and 

 it continues to produce perfect flowers until killed 

 by frost. The color is yellow at the base of the petals; the outer part over 

 laid flame scarlet tipped yellow. 



Rob 

 E.Le 



Color deep'butter- 



SPORT A sport of F. W. Fellows with all its merits, 

 cup with buff shadings at the center. 



SWEETHEART The growth is dwarf and branching, making many 

 flower stems. Color purest white. The petals are 

 twisted and curled, rendering the flower most attractive and pleasing. 



THE VAMP A very handsome "Cactus" Dahlia, color intense scarlet 

 with maroon shading, enhancing the richness of coloring. 



Price of above field-grown roots, 50c each; $5.00 per doz. Except where noted. 



All delivered transportation paid. 



Set of 19 Cactus Dahlias, $7.50. 



POMPON DAHLIAS 



This type produces globular flowers in great profusion on rather dwarf 

 plants. Very popular for floral baskets and table decoration. 

 ADMIRAL DOT A miniature flower of the Decorative shape. Color 



peach blossom pink. 

 ALEWINE Flesh, edged lavender pink. 

 ALLIE MOUREY Pinkish white, tipped deep pink. ' 

 AMBER QUEEN Rich amber, profuse bloomer. 

 BRONZE BEAUTY A lovely golden autumn bronze. 

 CRIMSON QUEEN Deep crimson, shaded purple. 

 LITTLE BEAUTY Delicate shrimp pink, an early and profuse 



bloomer. _ 



LITTLE JEWEL Beautiful soft pink shaded blush. 

 LITTLE MAY Bright lemon yellow beautifully quilled. 

 SNOWCLAD The best of white Pompons. Completely covered with 

 flowers. 



Price, field-grown roots, 50c each; $5.00 per doz.; set of 10 for $4.00. 

 All delivered transportation paid. 



CLEMATIS or SINGLE FLOWERED DAHLIAS 



Distinguished for their artistic Clematis-like flowers. They make noble 

 plants, about 5 feet high. 

 BIG CHIEF Brilliant cherry red, margined with rich velvety maroon. 



FRINGED 20th CENTURY The color is intense rosy crimson, with 



white tips and white disc around the 

 yellow center. 



ROSE PINK CENTURY Clear rose pink, immense size. (See illus- 

 tration.) 

 SCARLET "CENTURY" The brightest, dazzling scarlet, without 

 shade or blemish. The flowers are of fine, 

 round form and finish. 

 SENSATION Vivid vermilion, heavily striped with white. Very striking. 



ST. GEORGE A pretty, pure yellow. It is a very free bloomer and fine 



for cutting. Very showy in the garden. '• 

 WHITE "CENTURY" Beautiful snow-white. A profuse bloomer. 



Price, field-grown roots, 50c each; $5.00 per doz.; set of 7 for $2.75. 

 All delivered transportation paid. 



Dahlias, History 

 and Cultivation, is 

 the name of our 

 eight-page booklet, 

 which gives an in- 

 teresting historical 

 resume; also, com- 

 plete cultural in- 

 structions, how to 

 store roots, etc . 

 It's free, if asked 

 for with orders. 



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Special Offer of Dahlias (Our Sejection.) We offer our selection of named varieties made at the time the order is filled, of good contrast- 

 ing colors. Price, field-grown roots, 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.75; $3.00 per doz.; $22.00 per 100. Delivered transportation paid. 



