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^e DIngee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. 



.^ LARQE ^ 

 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 deco^-ative plants we 

 have, 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 Cannas, as their flowers are strikingly beautiful, and produced in si)lendid 

 profusion at a time of year when flowers of a 1 kinds are very scarce, i. e., in the early 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 Pse.inies, in foct almost aiiy form desired can be found in this family of diversified types. No other class 

 of plants presents more magnificent colors, almost every tint and color known being shown, ^^'e have sought in our color 

 plate opposite lo show some of the characteristic flowers, as well as the diversitv of form and color. They are all strong 

 growers and of the easiest culture growing luxuriantly from Spring until severe frost. After blooming the roots may be taken 

 up and stored in a dry cellar in the same manner as potatoes, and they will keep safely through the Winter. By" all means 

 include Dahlias in your order. They will give the utmost satisfaction. 



QDP^I Al lUjOTlOP ""*'• February I5th all orders will be filled with 



^« ^^^■^^■* 1^^^ B 1%^^ field roots, after which we will send pot grown 

 plants, which wM! bloom just as satisfactorily, if not more so, than dry roots. 



Other Popul&.r Varietie*/* 



Mew^nificent in Form and Color 



THE QLORIOSA SET^^__ 



6 for 75 cts. See Color Plate Oppositel^£^ 



pi^lQg— Single varieties in this set, 15 cts. each; 4 for 

 ^_^.„^ 50 cts.; 9 for $1, postpaid. 



OLORIOSA.— One of tlie most superb DaUlias in 

 existence, with unusually large and beautifully formed 

 flowers, having very broad' petals, filling the flower well into 

 the center. At a distance it does not look unlike a Pseony. 

 The color is the richest that can be had in any flower— 

 briglit, -velvety crimson, almost the color (.f the Prince 

 Camille de Rohan Rose The plant grows to a medium size, 

 producing flowers freely on long, stiff" stems. This variety is 

 strikingly beautiful and shouhf be in every collection. 



A. D. LIVONI. — Very valiialjle as the best clear pink. 

 Magnificently formed flowers, perfectly full and double, of a 

 beantifnl soft pink. The petals are quilled, of spletidid 

 substance and closely formed about the center. An early and 

 profuse bloomer. 



CLIFFORD W. BRUTON.— The Anest clear yellow 

 decorative Dalilia in existence. The flowers are immfiise 

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

 Chrysanthemum. Rich, deep, lemon-yellow flowers are 

 produced on tall, stiff s'ems, making Them very desirable for 

 cutting. An early and very free bloomer. 



NY/VVPH/EA. — This variety from its form and color closely 

 resembles a pink Water Lily. It is the most delicately 

 beautiful Dahlia ever introduced, and is an early and profuse 

 bloomer. The flowers are delicately colored lig:ht pink, 

 shaded lighter toward the center, giving the exact appearance 

 of a pink Water Lily. 



WHITE SWAN.— One of the grandest large flowering, 

 white varieties for cut flowers on account of its perfect form, 

 earliness and freedom of bloom. It is a tall grower, producing 

 its magnificent pnre white flowers in splendid profusion. 



ORANQFi KING —Plants of this variety are ofdwarfgr-wth, 

 but the flowers produced are immense in size and produced 

 in great profusion. The color is rich, glowing oran«e, 

 from which color it derives its name. Fine for bedding on 

 account of its dwarf habit and free blooming quality. 



-One each of the six su- 



^^^ perb, new, large flower- 



"~"^^^^^^~~~~^^^^^^^~~^^ ing varieties described 

 above and illustrated on opposite page, postpaid 

 for 75 cts. 



SPECIAL OFFER 



PRICE — All varieties named below, 15 cts. each; 5 for 50 cts.; 10 for $1, postpaid 



ADMIRAL DEWEY.— A grand new variety with flowers 

 of perfect form. Brilliant royal pnrple elegantly shaded. 

 No collection complete withotit it. 



AMERICAN FLAG.— Bright cherry-red, with center 

 of each sharp-pointed petal striped with white. Striking 

 and unique. 



CONSTANCY.— Rich reddish-orange shaded bronze, 

 tipped with white. Beautiful and perfect. 



CATHERINE — Pure yellow ; fine form ; long stems. 



ERNEST CANNEL.-Brightterra-cotta shaded orange. 

 Compact solid flower, with short broad petals. 



FERN LEAF BEAUTY.- One of the most distinct 

 varieties, totally unlike any other. Fern -like foliage of 

 dwarf branching habit Variegations very regular and even. 

 A fine grower and splendid bloomer. Creamy-white fiow- 

 ers, each petal having a dark crimson margin, {see illustra- 

 tion above). 



FRANK SMITH.— One of the best Fancy Dahlias. 

 Rich purplish maroon tipped with pinkish white, the 

 two colors blending handsomelv. 



HARRY FREEMAN.— Pure, glistening snow-white. 

 Medium size, good form. Borne on long stems. 



KEYSTONE.— Bright rose-pink with wide stripes of 

 rich crimson. Strong grower and free bloomer. 



LEMON GIANT.— Immense size. Pure lemon yellow 

 without tint or streak. 



MAID OF KENT —A beautiful varicy. S. arlet-maroon 



at base of petal, point of each netal white. Remarkably fine. 



MODEL OF PERFECTION.— As the name indicates, is per- 

 fect. "White Avith lavender center. 



MISS MAY LOMAS.— One of the grandest varieties we 

 know. Large, perfectly formed flowers of a lovely flesh color, 

 faintly tinged violet." Immense shell-like petals, exquisitely 

 finished. 



OBAN.— Rosy-lavender shaded fawn. Flowers large 

 and of a verv distinct type. 



PRESIDENT.— A beautiful ^vhite variety with lavender 

 center. 



PROFESSOR BALDWIN.— Deep orange-scarlet flowers 

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

 the flower a verv pleasing ap]iearance. 



QUEEN VICTORIA.— Pure, deep, yello^v flowers, mag- 

 nificentlv formed. Strong, stiflT stems. 



RUBY* QUEEN. —A distinct variety, with large, full flowers 

 of tine x'uby-purple. Long stems ; free blooming. 



SNOW CLAD.— The best of all white Pompon va- 

 rieties. Snow--*vhite. Perfect form and iirofnse bloomer. 

 Dwarf grower and a very early and continuous bloomer. 



MIXED DAHLIAS.— A grand collection of the finest varie> 

 ties, the names of which have been lost. 2 for 25 cts. ; 

 5 for 50 cts. ; $1 per dozen. 



