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We sell only Field 

 grown roots. Grow- 

 ing plants of Dahlias 

 do not travel well, 

 besides the field grown 

 plants are more likely 

 to give a larger and 

 finer crop of flowers. 



NO. 1. MRS. C. W. BASSETT. A beautiful new variety 

 of the " Decorative " type. Plant of splendid habit and very 

 free flowering. Color a unique shade of lavender rose lightening 

 to white at the base of the petals. Price, field grown roots, 50c. 

 each. So. 00 per doz. 



NO. 2. MRS. GEO. STEPHENSON. A very beautiful 

 variety of the " Cactus " type. Color a bright, sparkling 

 yellow-, clear and lustrous, deep and satisfying; glistening in the 

 sunlight. The flowers are large and of perfect form borne 

 profusely on long stems; a grand sort for cutting. Price, field 

 grown roots, 30c. each, S3. 00 per doz. 



NO. 3. JACK ROSE. A brilliant crimson-red with fiery 

 tones in the center of the flower, the whole overlaid with a soft 

 violet-maroon. " Decorative " type, double to the center 

 never showing the yellow stamens or immature green. The 

 flowers are from five to si.x inches across under normal condi- 

 tions. Price, field grown roots. 3oc. each, S3. 50 per doz. 



NO. 4. SOUVENIR de GUSTAVE DOUZON. A truly 

 wonderful variety, a giant in size, some flowers reaching ten 

 inches across. The color is an intense shade of orange-red with 

 rich crimson shadings. It is a broad-petaled " Decorative " and 

 of splendid form. It has created a sensation in the Dahlia world. 

 Price, 35c. each, S3. 50 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 



The ''Prismatic 'Collection 



= OF SPLENDID DAHLIAS. == 



Shown on the Colored Plate Opposite. 



We group together eight of the finest Dahlias known, selected 

 for variety of form and color. They are really splendid and 

 should give satisfaction. The numbers on the plate are a key 

 to the names of the varieties given below. 



DAHLIA CULTURE. Our new eight page pamphlet, by Mr. 

 Charles Henderson, giving history and culture will be sent free 

 w'ith each order for the " Prismatic " Collection. 



NO. 5. 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. Price, field grown 

 roots, 35c. each, S3. 50 per doz. 



NO. 6. MISS DOROTHY OLIVER. A charming variety 

 of the popular Cactus type. Pale primrose yellow at opening 

 changing quickly to pure white. It is one of the freest bloom- 

 ing sorts, plant of compact, free-branching habit. Price, field 

 grown roots, 30c. each, S3. 00 per doz. 



NO. 7. MRS. ROOSEVELT. A grand "Decorative" of 

 large size, graceful form, fine stems for cutting. The flowers 

 are perfectly double, of largest size, 6 to 8 inches, color a deli- 

 cate pink, shading to soft, clear pink. Price, field-grown roots, 

 30c. each, S3.00 per doz. 



NO. 8. J. H. JACKSON. A very handsome " Cactus " 

 Dahlia, color a deep maroon, almost black with a deep crimson 

 tone underlying the surface and a rich velvety sheen over all. 

 Large flowers of splendid form and freely produced on long 

 stems. Price, field grown roots, 30c. each, S3. 00 per doz. 



SPECIAL OFFER. The "Prismatic" Collection of eight 

 splendid Dahlias for S2.00. 



NEW SHOW DAHLIA. CLEOPATRA. 



The finest dark colored variety yet introduced. Large, per- 

 fectly formed flower, never showing the center, broad petals 

 The color is very rich shade of velvety crimson-maroon not 

 dull but very much alive; a new color in show Dahlias. 

 The plant is of strong growth, spreading habit and is 

 very free flowering. Awarded a certificate of merit in 

 New York. Price, 75c. each, S7.50 per doz. 

 (Field-grown roots). 



Flowered Dahlia. PRAIRIE FIRE. 



" Picture in your mind's eye a line of fire and 

 you have before you a row of this new Paeony- 

 flowered Dahlia. It is almost startling in its 

 display of brilliant color; and this it presents 

 from early in the season until frost. Plant of 

 medium height, spreading habit and not only 

 the most profuse bloomer of all Paeony flowered 

 varieties, but of all Dahlias. Flowers of fair 

 size, vivid flame scarlet and held on long stiff 

 stems, well above the plant, rendering it ex- 

 tremely graceful and decorative and of the 

 best for cutting," (Introducer's description.) 

 Price, field grown roots. Toe. each, .57.50 per doz. 



GRAND NEW CACTUS DAHLIA. PHOENIX. 



A magnificent variety, entirely distinct and sensational 

 in size, form and color. It is a brilliant, dark crimson- 

 maroon with a pronounced velvety finish, enhancing the 

 richness of coloring. The center of the flower is most 

 brilliant, livened up with flashes of fiery red. The form 

 is superb. (See cut.) The flowers are borne profusely 

 on long stems. Words fail to give a full description of 

 this wonderful variety. Price, 75c. each, $7.50 per doz. 



P)AHLIA roots are 

 offered only by 

 express, buyer to pay 

 charges. They can 

 be mailed but the 

 roots have to be cut 

 for mailing. 



