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New Cactus Dahlias 



The Cactus Dahlias have become very popular, and deservedly. Hybridizers the 



world over have been devoting extra attention to them so that the improvement is 



very marked, both in form and coloring. In the latter particular this type shows 



more variation and pleasing combinations than are found in the others. The 



flowers are borne airily on long stems, they are lighter than the others, more 



looselj formed, more graceful, consequently are of the greatest value for cut 



flowers. The petals are long and rolled, usually to a rounded point; they 



are incurving and erect in many varieties, giving great depth to the flowers. 



Extrase. A great exhibition flower with narrow petals of a tender shade 



of mauve rose, which gradually passes to a white center. 



New York. One of the larg"st, with long, narrow, tubular petals of 



a salmon-rose color, with bronzy shading. 



Prima Donna. Distinct and free; flowers large, with long, tubular, 

 twisted, incurved petals, the center ones creamy white, the outer 

 delicate mauve pink. 



Sweetbriar. A superb variety of an exquisite shade of pink; very 

 free; on good, stiff stems. 



The Lion. A good shape; large flowers; bronzy old rose, suffused 

 with yellow and salmon; very free and effective. 

 Wodan. The color is a pleasing delicate salmon rose, shading to old 

 gold in the center. The petals are tubular, and semi-incurved, giving 

 great depth to the flower. When cut it retains its freshnessalong time. 

 Wolfgang von Goethe. Large, gracefully arranged, perfect flowers of 

 a rich apricot, with carmine shadings. 



Price, field grown roots, 50e. each, $5.00 per doz. Set of 7 New 

 Cactus Dahlias, $3.00. If wanted by Parcel Post add Postage at Zone 

 Rates. Packed weight }■> lb. each, 6 lbs. per doz. 



NEW CACTUS 

 DAHLIA 



Hybrid Cactus type, distinct in shape from all others. The petals are 



broad, curled and wavy, and form a flower fully G inches in diameter and 



4 inches deep; a very large flower, yet without any stiffness or formality; 



ts color is rich carmine rose, with a brilliant suffusion difficult to describe. 



(See engraving.) Price, field-grown roots, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 



GIANT CACTUS 

 DAHLIA 



This is a giant-flowering variety, a truly majestic flower, frequently measuring 

 S to 9 inches in diameter: of perfect cactus form. Flowers very freely on good 

 stiff stems. The color is pure scarlet ; shows up particularly well under artificial 

 light. (See engraving.) Price, field-grown roots, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 



ETENDARD DE LYON 



KALIF 



"Cactus" Dahlias 



Amos Perry. One of the most brilliant Dahlias; color purest flaming scarlet 



petals are long, narrow and twisted. 

 Brunhilde. Rich plum color. Very rich and deep shade. 

 Countess of Lonsdale. Lustrous salmon-pink. A very desirable variety for cutting. 



Flowers very freely. 

 Else. Buttercup yellow at the base, gradually shading to amber, the edges of 



the petals finished with bright Tynan rose; rivaling an orchid. 

 Flora. Pure white, large flower, beautiful form. 

 Floradora. Dark velvety crimson, fine form. 

 Gen. J. B. Seth. The color is brilliant scarlet, with orange scarlet shadings 



This variety is a glow of color from early in the season until frost. 

 Golden Gate. A unique and charming variety of the true Cactus 



type. The color is pure golden yellow shading to old gold. 

 Kriemhilde. The color is a delicate shell-piuk. The broad center 



petals are white, forming a beautiful rosette of that color above the 



pink. 

 La wine. White, with just a suggestion of blush as the flower 



matures; a fine, full, large flower; one of the best. 

 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. 

 Mrs. Clinton. Deep amber, gradually shading to rosy scarlet. 

 Mrs. H. J. Jones. Bich salmon-red, the tips of the petals of a pure 



glistening white. Very fine large flowers; occasionally come self- 

 colored. 

 Pink Pearl. A pleasing shade of rose pink, the tips being nearly 



white. Always full to the center. 

 Prince of Yellows. A rich canary-yellow; broad petals, tips fringed. 

 Rene Cayeaux. One of the best free blooming Cactus Dahlias. Begins 



to flower early and 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 crimson, long, wiry stems hold the flowers well 



above the foliage; a splendid variety for cutting, very brilliant in 



artificial light. The petals are long, the outer ones pointed at the 



ends. The plant is a strong symmetrical. grower. 

 Sequoia. A beautiful variety with long tubular petals cleft at the tips, of a 



deep saffron-yellow suffused with red; a splendid autumn tint. It is a 



profuse bloomer of strong upright habit. 

 Standard Bearer. A bright scarlet, clear and intense. 

 Thuringia. Brilliant, fiery red at all times; splendid form. 

 Volker. Clear lemon-yellow. The best in its color. 

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



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



Price 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. Complete set of 21 Cactus Dahlias for $4.00. Field-grown 

 roots. If wanted by Parcel Post add Postage at Zone Rates. Packed Weight, % lb. each, G lbs. per doz. 



"When I ordered garden and flower seeds of you this year I asked you to send me a collection 

 of Dahlia bulbs, costing me $10.00. 7" am so pteased with what you selected and sent me that I 

 feel I ought to write and express my appreciation and satisfaction. I think I have the prettiest 

 variety both in shape and color of Dahlias, thai I have ever seen. 



ERWIN M. JENNINGS, Bridgeport, Conn. 





If Wanted by Parcel Post Add Postage at Zone Rate; Packed Weight, 6 Lbs. per Dozen. 



