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PEONY-FLOWERED DAHLIAS 



The flowers of this tjTJe are very large, averaging 8 inches across when well 

 grown. The petals are broad and ribbon-like, the center shows, adding an 

 artistic charm, closely resembling the serai-double Peonies in appearance. 

 Cassandra. Large flowers of golden orange, striped and flaked with crimson. 



The form and size of the flowers is everj^hing that could be desired. Fine 



for cutting and for exhibition. Price, field-grown roots, 75c each; $7.50 



per doz. (See engraving.) 

 Diemont Van Bijstein. The color is a most delicate lilac mauve with bluish 



tints toward the edge of the petals. The flowers are large and decidedly 



pleasing in effect. They are borne on long stems of wiry stiffness well 



above the foliage. 

 Dr. H. Sewall. A distinct variety of this interesting type, very broad flat 



petals, surrounding a smaU yellow disc. Color, a pink fawn with slight 



amber shading at the jDase of the petals. 

 Meyerbeer. A distinct and striking Peony Dahlia. The large flowers are 



borne on strong stems well above the foliage. The color is purple, lined 



with crimson. 

 Mrs. Charles L. Seybold. A distinct variety is this interesting type, and a 



great acquisition. It is deep rose pink, edged with white; very attractive. 



It blooms most abundantly and continuously, has long stems and is 



splendid for cut flowers. With its wealth of flowers, this variety stands 



out among hundreds. 

 President Fallieros. A most distinct new variety. The color is intense redi 



so \-ivid as to dazzle the eye. Flowers large size, typical Peony form; long 



stems. Very free flowering. 

 Queen Elizabeth. This is a fine variety, a good, free bloomer and the 



flowers are produced on long stems. The color is silvery cerise pink. 

 Queen 'Wilhelniina. A pure white variety, and in this the golden yellow 



center shows to unusual and distinct advantage. A splendid contrast to 



the other sorts. 

 Weber. Very broad petals, rose pink at the base, softening to light pink 



at the outer edges. The flowers are large but not so double as most of the 



Peony Dahlias. 



Price, field-grown roots, except where noted, 50c. each; S5.00 per doz.; set 



of nine for S4.00. 



DWARF DOUBLE POMPONE DAHLIAS 



This type produces globular flowers in great profusion on rather dwarf 

 plants. The flowers are very useful for summer bouquets, about 2 inches 

 across, pretty and not obtruuive. 

 Alewine. Flesh, edged lavender pink. 

 AUie Mourey. Pinkish White, tipped deep pink. 

 Crimson Queen. Deep crimson, shaded purple. 



Indian Chief. A very rich shade of reddish crimson. Stems, long and wiry. 

 Little Beauty. Delicate shrimp pink, an early and profuse bloomer. 

 Snowclad. The best of white Pompones. Completely covered with a mass 



of flowers 



Price, field-grown roots, 40c. each; S4.00 per doz.; set of 6 for S2 00 



CLEMATIS-FLOWERED DAHLIAS 



Distinguished for their large Clematis-like flowers, 6 to 8 inches across. The 

 coloring is very intense and showy. They make noble plants, about 5 feet high. 

 Ami Barillet. Scarlet-crimson flowers, bronze foliage. Very ornamental. The 



flowers are not so large as those following. 

 Eden. (Collarette.) A lovely pure white collarette. Good, bushy habit, free 

 flowe ring. 



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



tips and wliite disc around the yellow center. 

 Maurice Rivoire. (Collarette.) Rich, dr.rk maroon, very deep in the 

 center of the petals. ~Pure white collar." A large, broad-petaled 

 variety of splendid appearance. 

 Rose Pink Century. Clear rose pink, immense size. 

 Scarlet "Century." The brightest dazzling scarlet, -n-ithout shade or 



blemish. The flowers are of fine, round form and finish. 

 Sensation. Vi-\id Vermillion, hea^-ily striped with white. A new 



variety and verj^ striking. 

 St. George. A pretty, pure yellow. It is a very free bloomer and fine 



for cutting. Very showy in the garden. 

 Valentine. (Collarette.) Yellow shaded crimson, white collarette. 

 ■WTiite "Century." Beautifiil snow-white. A ^Hgorous grower and 

 profuse bloomer. 



Price for the above, field-grown roots, 40c. each; S4.00 per doz. 

 Set of 10 Clematis-flowered Dahlias for S3. 25. 



DOUBLE OR "SHOW DAHLIAS" 



A. D. Livoni. Beautiful soft lustrous pink. Grand flowers. A fine 



variety. 

 Black Diamond. Purple garnet, shading black. 

 Chas. Lanier. Deep yellomsh amber, buff shadings. 

 Dorothy Peacock. A beautiful soft pink shading slightly darker on the 



outer petals, as the flower expands. Strong, \-igorous grower, without 



any indication of weakness or disease, each plant being sturdy and 



vigorous. 

 Ethel Maude. Pure white, slightly tinged pale lavender in the center. 

 Frank Smith. Intense purplish-black maroon, tioped white. Probably 



the most effective of all the variegated Dahlias. Occasionally this 



variety comes a solid color, as is the case in most variegated Dahlias, 



when it is a dark maroon. 

 Jean Kerr. An ideal pure white Dahlia for all purposes. One of the 



earliest to bloom, it produces flowers continuously until killed by 



frost. (See engraving.) 

 Queen of Yellows. A beautiful, profuse, clear yellow. 



Price, field-grown roots, 50c. each; So. 00 per doz.; set of 8 for S3. 50. 



SPECIAL OFFER 



As there are many people who care little for special sorts, we offer 

 our selection of named varieties, said selection to i)e made atthe time 

 the order is filled, of good contrasting colors and sorts. Price, field- 

 grown roots, S3. .50 per doz.; S25.0P per 100. 



AH DaUia roots listed on this page are delivered transportation paid in the U. S. or possessions. ORDER EARLY 



