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THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., WEST GROVE, PA, 



L«RGE FLOWERING DAHLIAS 



SUPERB COLORS 



NEW AND RARE VARIETIES 



THE BEST IN THE WORLD 



THE large flowering Dahlia has come rapidly to the front as one of the most useful and ornamental decorative plants 

 we :h'ave. and deservedly so, because of their ease of culture and the splendid results produced. Indeed, we do not see 

 why they should not be far more popular than the Caunas. as their flowers are strikinglv beautiful, and produced 

 in splendid profusion at a time of year when flowers of all kinds are very scarce, i. e.. in the earlv Fall. The popular 

 idea that a- Dahlia resembles a Zinnia is a very erroneous one. Many of them equal the finest Chrysanthemums in form 

 while others again resemble Roses and Paeonies. in fact almost any form desired can be found in this family of di-- 

 versified types. No other class of plants presents more magnificent colors, almost every tint and color known being shown. 

 We have sought in our color plate opposite to show some of the characteristic flowers, as well as the diversity of formj 

 and color. They are all strong growers and of the easiest culture growing luxuriantly from Spring until severe frost. Affei 

 blooming the roots may be taken up and stored in a dry cellar in the same manner as potatoes and they will k 

 safely: through the Winter. By all means include Dahlias in your order. They will give the utmost satisfaction! 

 ^rkP^rial Nrkfi/^P- Until February 15th, all orders will be filled with field roots, after which we will send 

 J|J<:>1.IUI l-^lJIIVi:., pot-erown plants, which will bloom just as satisfactorily, if not more so, than dry roots. 



New and Rare Dahlias 



DAHLIA, FERN LEAF BEAUTY 



DviCf^ All varieties named below^, purchaser's selection 

 fl I^C 15 cts. each; 5 for 50 cts.; 10 for ^1, postpaid! 



Our selection ol varieties, 15 for SI, postpaid. i 



ADMIRAL, DEWEY.— A grand new variety with flowers ofj 

 perfect form. Brilliant royal purple, elegantly shaded. J 



A3IERICAN FLAG.— Bright cherry-red. with center of each' 

 sharp-pointed petal striped with white. Striking and unique. 1 



CONSTANCY.— Rich reddish-orange shaded bronze, tipped with.'' 

 white. Beautiful and perfect. "I 



FERN LEAF BEAUTY.— Totally unlike any other. Fem-. 

 like foliage of dwarf branching habit. Creamy-white flowers, eaeli.^ 

 petal having a dark crimson margin. 



FRANK SMITH.— One of the best Fancy Dahlias. Rich pu'tr ' 

 plish maroon tipped with pinkish white, the two colors blending' 

 handsomely. . : 



GLORIOSA.— One of the most superb Dahlias in existence. 

 The color is bright velvety crimson. , ., 



HARRY FREEMAN.— Pure, glistening snow-white. Medium, 

 size, good form. Borne on long stems. ; ,^ 



LEMON GIANT.— Immense size. Pure lemon yellow withdnt] 

 tint or streak. "^ ; 



MISS MAY L03IAS.— Large perfectly formed flowers of a lovely' 

 flesh-color, faintly tinged violet. 



NYMPHAEA.— This variety is the most delicately beautiful* 

 Dahlia ever introduced, and is an early and profuse bloomer. The.! 

 flowers are delicately colored light pink, shaded lighter toward the] 

 renter, giving the exact appearance of a pink Water Lily. 



OBAN.— Ros.v-lavender shaded fawn. Flowers large and very dis-, 

 tinct. 



ORANGE KING.— Rich, glowing orange, from whi^-h 'color itj 

 derives its name. Fine for bedding. 



PROFESSOR BALDWIN.— Deep orange-scarlet flowers of ^ 

 striking form. Petals beautifully twisted at the tips, giving the- 

 flower a very pleasing appearance. < 



Q,UEEN VICTORIA.— Pure, deep yellow flowers, magnificently' 

 formed. Strong, stiff stems. j 



SNOW-CLAD.— The best of all white Pompon varieties. Snow-i 

 white. Dwarf grower. A very earlv and continuous bloomer. 



20TH CENTURY.— A magnificent new Orchid Flowering i 

 Dahlia. A strong, vigorous grower and very free flowering. Immense' 

 single flowers, 4V2 to 6 inches in diameter; perfect form and exquis-- 

 ite flnish. Color intense rosy-crimson, with white tips and white disc' 

 around yellow center. Bntirelv distinct. : 



The Century Set of Superb New Dahlias 



H®"' See Color-Plate, Opposite =^g 

 The Greatest Offer Ever Made— 10 for $1. Price, Single varieties in this set, 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts*j 



CATHARINE DUER (No. 1).— This is the celebrated 

 Dahlia that has repeatedly taken first prize as the best 

 red at the Newport Flower Shows. The flowers are of im 



mense size, measuring 7 to 8 inches in diameter; petals 

 very broad and well formed. Color beautiful flowing' 

 red. A strong and robust grower. 



MRS. ROOSEVELT (No. 2).-A new giant flow- 

 ering Dahlia. Flowers are perfectly double, of the 

 largest size, measuring 6 to 8 inches in diameter. Color 

 delicate pink« shading to soft, clear pink. Long 

 stems, good keeper; splendid for cut flowers. 



SYLVIA (No. 3).— One of the most valuable decora- 

 tive Dahlias ever produced. Flowers of fine form: color 

 ■«vliite, shading to soft pink. 



CLIFFORD W. BRUTON (No. 4).— The finest clear 

 yellow decorative Dahlia in existence. The flowers are im- 

 mense in size, 5 to 6 inches across, perfectly full and double 

 like a Chrysanthemum. Rich, deep, lemon-yellow 



flowers are produced on tall stiff stems, desirable for cutting. 



WHITE SIVAN (No. .5).— One of the grandest large 

 flowering white varieties; magnificent pure white flow- 

 ers. 



MAID OF KENT (No. 6).-A beautiful variety. 

 Scarlet-maroon at base of petal, point of each petal 



KRIEMHILDE (No. 7) A superb new pink Cactuaj 



Dahlia. This variety has more good qualities than any: 

 Cactus Dahlia yet produced. The color is fresh, delicate* 

 pink, shading to white in the center; splendid form.' 

 The plant is a strong, vigorous grower of upright habit,' 

 stems strong, making it invaluable for cut flower purposes. '.^ 



GRAND DUKE ALEXIS (No, 8).— Probably the 

 finest type of the large, double quilled Dahlia. It bears 

 a magnificent flower of the largest size, distinctly unique 

 in form, the petals are rolled up so that the edges over- 

 lap. Color pure, soft white, the tips of the petals 

 edged and suffused with delicate pink. 



RUBY Q,UEEN (No. 9).— A distinct variety, with large,' 

 full flowers of fine rnhy-purple. Free blooming. ' •: ^ J 



A. D. LIVONI (No. 10).— Very valuable as the best' 

 clear pink. Magnificent flowers, perfectly full and dou-'i 

 ble, of a heantifnl soft pink. The petals are quilled,, 

 of splendid substance and closely formed about the center. 



^r^PT'iril OffP'P *^"^ each of the ten great, 

 >^k'^^"'JI KJtlX^l new, large-flowering vari- 

 eties described above and illustrated on opposite 

 page, postpaid, for $1. Please order as *'The 

 Century Set." 



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