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— " DECORATIVE " DAHLIAS. 



The " Decorative " Dahlias have very large, gracefully formed 



broad petals. Invaluable for cut-flowers. 



Baron Schroeder. This is a rich, glowing crimson-purple. 



Black Beauty. A grand, dark maroon of distinct form. 



Catherine Duer. A very bright, irridescent scarlet-crimson, 

 possibly the best in its color. Large flowers on strong stems. 



Clifford W. Bruton. A clear, rich yellow, perfectly double. 

 The grandest of all the yellows. Fine for cut-flowers. 



Countess of Pembroke. Soft rosy-lake; very charming. 



DeJice. A valuable addition to the cut flower varieties; remains 

 fresh long after cutting, long stems, perfect form. The color 

 is a beautiful, soft, glowing rose-pink, shading slightly lighter 

 to the center. Price, 35c. each, S3. 50 per doz. 



Eureka. Deep rose, a grand color, fine, regular form, quilled 

 petals and full to the center. Deep, well formed flowers. 



Fire Rain. A dazzling shade of cardinal red; very free. 



Frank L. Bassett. Bright royal-purple with blue shadings. 



Gettysburg. Very deep, pure, rich scarlet. A very large 

 and imposing variety. One of the finest in this class. 



Henry Patrick. A pure white, large flowers on long stems. 



John Elitch. Deep, rich red, a magnificent flower. 



Jumbo. Double flowers; color, rich glowing crimson. 



La France. Brilliant rose pink. Large gracefully formed 

 flowers of perfect form. One of the most attractiva sorts. 



Lyndhurst. Intensely rich and vivid scarlet. Fine for cut flowers. 



Mme. Van Den Dael. A soft shell pink with deep pink shad- 

 ings toward the margins; the center being lighter in shade. 



Miss Minnie McCullough. Soft yellow over laid with bronze, 

 very handsome under artificial light. Fine for cutting. 



Mrs. Hartong. Rich golden bronze; distinct and beautiful. 



Mrs. Winters. A pure, waxy white, large flowers. 



Orange King. Very rich, glowing orange-scarlet. 



Perle d'Or. White, faintly tinted blush. Large flowers re- 

 sembling a chrysanthemum. V^ery unique and distinct. 



Sylvia. White shading to soft pink on the outer petals. Splen- 

 did substance, giving it an unsurpassed keeping quality. 



Wm. Agnew. The grandest red Cactus Dahlia, large and fine. 

 Invaluable for its magnificent flowers. 



YELLOW LE COLOSSE. A grand " Decorative " DahHa, 

 splendid for exhibition. Color a very bright yellow, flowers 

 exceptionally large, perfect form, with full, high center. {See 

 cut.) Price. 35c. each, .S3. 50 per doz. 



Price, field-grown roots, except where noted, 20o. each. $2.00 

 per doz.; set of 

 24 " Decorative" 

 Dahlias above 

 for S4.00. 



very strong. 



Clematis-Flowered -, 

 Dahlias. 



Distinguished for their large Clema- " 

 tis-like flowers, 6 to 8 inches across. 

 The coloring is very intense and showy. 

 They make noble plants, about 5 ft. high. 

 Ami Barillet. Scarlet-crimson flowers 

 bronze foliage. A fine variety for massing in beds 

 or borders. Very ornamental. The flowers are 

 not as large as those following. 



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

 white tips and white disc around the yellow center. We offer 

 the new fringed type. (See cut.) 

 Big Chief. Brilliant cherry red, margined with rich velvety 



maroon. A new and valuable sort. 

 White " Century." Beautiful snow-white. A 



vigorous grower; a profuse bloomer. 

 Scarlet " Century." The brightest dazzling scarlet, without 

 shade or blemish. The flowers are of fine, round form and 

 ;h. A profuse bloomer. 



Rose Pink " Century." Clear rose pink. Flowers are of 



immense size and perfect form; earh' and profuse. 

 Sensation. Vivid vermillion heavily striped with 

 white. A new variety and very striking. 

 Price for the above, field grown roots, 25c. each, S2.50 

 per doz. Set of 7 Clematis-flowered Dahhas for SI. 50. 



DWARF DOUBLE POMPONE DAHLIAS. 



This t\-pe produces globular flowers in great profusion 

 on rather dwarf plants. The flowers are very useful for 

 summer bouquets, about 2 in. across, pretty and not 

 obtrusive. 



Allie Mourey. Pinkish-white, tipped deep pink. 

 Crimson Queen. Deep, rich crimson; full, double. 

 Daybreak. Soft, rosy pink, shaded blush. 

 Indian Chief. A very rich shade of reddish crimson. 

 Little May. Bright lemon yellow; a beautiful sort. 

 Little Helen. White, suffused with blush; very pretty. 

 Little Herman. Deep lustrous red petals tipped white. 

 Raphael. Deep, rich maroon, very floriferous. 

 Rosalie. Yellow edged with crimson. Very attractive 

 Snowclad. The best of white Pompones. Completely 



covered with a mass of flowers. 

 Splendens Imbricata. Very fine form, one of the best 



and most distinct; color, a dazzling red. 



Price, field-grown roots, 20c. each; set of 11 for SI. 50. 



SPECIAL OFFER. As there are many people who care little or nothing for 

 special sorts, we offer our seledion. said selection to be made at the time the order 

 is filled, made up of good contrasting colors and sorts. Price, $l.."iO per doz.. 

 $12.00 per 100. .\11 colors mixed, SI. 00 per doz.. SS.OO per 100. 



