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Field Grown DAHLIA ROOTS 



A NNOTTNPF MFTVT We seU onb/ Field grown roots. Growing plants of 

 jr\.i.^ J.^ vy«^i-V Vjj.jiVXi.ji-y ± . Dahlias do not travel well, besides the ^eW«cowH)-oo<j 

 are more likely to give a larger and finer crop of flowers. Our customers who have 

 visited our stores during the season when Dahlias were in bloom had the oppor- 

 tunity to see our exhibition of flowers cut from our growing stock, and all correctly 

 labeled. Our large show windows and spacious stores give us unequaled 

 facilities for displays of flowers in their season and we cordially invite all, 

 whether customers or not, to visit us and take advantage of the opportunities 

 given to see the various varieties and compare them. Our employes are 

 instructed to afford every aid to visitors in making up lists and selecting 

 varieties whether they purchase or not. All are welcome. 



New Cactus Dahlia, Marguerite Bouchon 



The color is an exquisite shade of brilliant, yet soft, rose, with a very 

 large white center and distinctly defined white tips. It is a strong 

 free grower, fine foliage; a very free bloomer with long-stemmed 

 flowers held well above the foliage. Fine for cut flowers. Price, 

 field grown roots, 50c. each, S5.00 per doz. 



New Cactus Dahlia, Golden Gate 



A unique and charming variety of the true Cactus type. The color 

 is pure golden yellow shading to old gold. Splendid habit, good stems 

 and admirable for cut flowers. The profusion of bloom is remark- 

 able. Price, field grown roots, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 



Decorative Dahlia, Mrs. J. Gardner Cassatt 



An exquisite new Dahlia that because of its fine color and elegant 



form may well be considered one of the best of its type. The flowers are 



large and of a very pleasing shade of mauve-pink. A strong grower, 



it produces an abundance of bloom on stout stems well above the 



foliage. A valuable addition to any collection. Price, field grown roots, 



50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 



Decorative Dahlia, Queen Mary 



Among the newer Dahlias this variety may well be considered of more 

 than passing merit because of its exquisite color and fine form. The flowers 

 are a beautiful rosy-pink with broad petals of splendid substance. Price, 

 field grown roots, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. 



New Decorative Dahlia, Sebastopol 



The flowers are bright orange, of splendid substance, keep remarkably 

 on the plant and as cut flowers they are unsurpassed. Price, field grown 

 roots, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. 



New Decorative Dahlia, Tricolor . 



This variety at once creates a favorable impression because of its distinct 

 and beautiful combination of colors. The ground color is buttercup yellow, 

 with a blotch of scarlet on each petal, and as the flower matures the end of 

 each petal becomes suffused with rosy-white forming a pretty tricolor 

 combination. Price, field grown roots, 3.x:. each. $3.50 per doz. 



Fancy Decorative Dahlia, Meteor 



The ground color is a brilliant cardinal red edged and marked with 

 buttercup yellow. Flowers of medium size and very showy. Price, 

 field grown roots, 50c. each, S5.00 per doz. 



Decorative Dahlia, Mons. Capron 



A strong, vigorous-growing variety bearing large well-formed flowers on 

 long stems that stand in good condition longer than most kinds. The color 

 is old-rose mottled dark rose-pink; flowers large and full. Very free bloom- 

 ing. Price, field grown roots, 35c. each, S3. .50 per doz. 



The Display Collection of Six Splendid Dahlias 



SHOWN IN THE ENGRAVING ON THE OPPOSITE PAGE 



This collection contains six beautiful and interesting Dahlias selected from our large collection because of their large flowers, fine form and contrasting 

 colors, as combining the best qualities for general culture. They bloom freely, have long stems and so are equally 



valuable for cut flowers or garden decoration. 



No. 1. 



New Paeon y- 

 Flowered Dahlia, 



Hon. R. L. Borden 



A large Paeony-flowered Dahlia of beautiful form and splendid size. 

 Its graceful, rich go'den-bronze flowers stand well above the foliage on 

 long stiff stems. A strong branching grower and profuse bloomer, fine lot 

 cutting. Price, field grown roots, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 



No. 2. Decorative Dahlia, Golden West 



This might well be called the Chrysanthemum Flowered Dahlia as in 

 form it resembles the finest Chrysanthemums. The color is a pleasing 

 bright clear canary yellow. The flowers are from 5 to 6 inches in diameter, 

 very double and never show the center. Price, field grown roots, 40c. each, 

 $4.00 per doz. 



No. 3. Cactus Dahlia, Rene Cayeaux 



No. 4. Fancy Dahlia, Le Grand Manitou 



This is without doubt the best variegated Dahlia of the "Decorative" 

 type. The flowers are from 5 to 6 inches across. The ground color is white, 

 prettily marbled, veined, striped and blotched with reddish-violet in beauti- 

 ful and indescribable variegation. Occasionally this variety runs a solid 

 color, as is the case with most variegated Dahlias, when it is a most beautiful 

 shade of reddish-violet. It blooms profusely, has long stems and so is 

 specially valuable for cutting. Price, field grown roots, 40c. each, S4.00 

 per doz. 



No. 5. White Cactus Dahlia, Winsome 



This is undoubtedly one of the finest pure white Cactus Dahlias to date. 

 The flowers are large, of beautiful cactus form with twisted incurved petals 

 giving great depth to the flower. They are produced in great quantities on 

 long, stiff, erect stems. Price, field grown roots, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. 



One of the best free blooming Cactus Dahlias. Begins to flower early and N^O. 6. DcCOratlVC Dalllia BclOlt 



continues in such profusion that at times the foliage is almost hidden with * ' ' 



flowers. The flowers are quite large, of a warm geranium red shaded crim- 

 son, long wiry- stems hold the flowers well above the foliage; a splendid 

 variety for cutting, very brilliant in artificial light. Price, field grown roots, 

 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. 



Special Offer — "The Display" Collection of Six 



Particularly effective on account of its very large double flowers, held well 

 above. the foliage on long stiff stems. The color is rich purplish-garnet, 

 shading deeper toward the center. Price, field grown roots, 30c. each, 

 $3.00 per doz. 



Splendid Dahlias, Field Grown Roots, $1.75 



"Dahlia Culture" by Charles Henderson. An eight page pamphlet free upon request with order. 



