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The Nation -Wide Collection of Five Splendid Dahlias 



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This collection contains five 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 DE ££& T A IVE 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, 40c. each; S4.00 per doz. 



No. 2 m rXv c H A L<ir s CRYSTAL 



A splendid exhibition variety. The plant is a vigorous grower, of branching 

 habit, producing the flowers in great quantities on long stems. Flowers of good 

 size, petals long, incurved and twisted This variety has none of the formality 

 and stiffness so characteristic of some of the "Cactus" type. Color silvery 

 pink, shaded with ivory white Price, field-grown roots, 40c. each, $4.00 

 per doz. 



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No. 3 NEW g A ^r iVE HORTULANUS WITTE 



One of the most valuable Dahlias yet introduced, both as a blooming plant 

 and for cut flowers. Pure white in color and fine regular form; broad petals, 

 perfectly full flowers. A variety that should be in every collection, especially 

 where cut flowers are wanted. Price, field-grown roots, 40c. each, $4.00 

 per doz. • 



No. 4 Dahlia 178 GOLDEN EAGLE 



A most distinct new variety. Color a pleasing golden buff. Flowers of large 

 size, typical "Cactus" form, of great depth; gracefully incurved petals. Price, 

 field-grown roots, 40c. each, 84.00 per doz. 



No. 5 ^SSStfl™ 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. The profusion of 

 bloom is remarkable for such a large variety. It has created a sensation in 

 the Dahlia world. Price, field-grown roots, 30c. each; $3.00 per doz. 



"NATION-WIDE" COLLECTION OF FIVE SPLENDID DAHLIAS, FIELD-GROWN ROOTS, $1.75 



Dwarf Double Pompone Dahlias 



This type produces globular flowers in great profusion on rather dwarf 

 plants. The flowers are very us 'ful for summer bouquets, about 2 inches 

 across, pretty and not obtrusive. 

 Alewine. Flesh, edged lavender pink. 



Daybreak. The color is a beautiful, soft, rosy pink, shaded blush. 

 Indian Chief. A very rich shade of reddish crimson. Stems are long, stiff 



and wiry 

 Little Beauty. Delicate shrimp pink, an early and profuse bloomer 

 Little May. Bright lemon yellow; a beautiful sort. 

 Snowclad. The best of white Pompones. Completely covered with a mass 



of flowers. 

 Price, field-grown roots, 25c each; S2.50 per doz.; set of G for SI. 50. 



Clematis-Flowered Dalilias 



Distinguished for their large Clematis-like 

 flowers, to 8 inches across. The coloring 

 is very intense and showy. They make 

 noble plants, about 5 feel high. (See 

 engraving.) 



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 yelow center. We offer 



the new fringed type. 



Maurice Rivoire. (Collarette). Rich, dark 

 maroon, very' deep in the center of the 

 petals. Pure white "collar." A large, 

 broad-petaled variety of splendid appear- 

 ance. 



White "Century." Beautiful snow-white. 



A vigorous grower and profuse bloomer. 

 Scarlet "Century." The brightest dazzling 



scarlet, without shade or blemish. The 



flowers are of fine, round form and finish. 



A profuse bloomer. 

 Sensation. Vivid vermilion heavily striped 



with white. A new variety and very 



striking. 



St. George. A pretty pure yellow. It is 



a very free bloomer and fine for cutting. 



Very showy in the garden. 



Price for the above, field-grown roots, 25c. 

 each; S2.50 per doz. Set of 7 Clematis- 

 flowered Dahlias for $1.50. 



EaS^aLE 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 

 beautiful and indescribable variegation. Oc- 

 casionally this variety runs a solid color, as 

 is the case with most variegated Dalilias, 

 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, $4.00 per doz. 



IMPRO Tou^ G ? R "Show Dahlias" 



A D. Livoni. Beautiful soft lustrous pink. Grand flowers. A fine variety 



for cut flowers. 

 Chas. Lanier. Deep yellowish amber, buff shadings. 

 Client. Deep velvety maroon F'lowers large and full. 



Dorothy Peacock. A beautiful, soft pink shading slightly darker on the outer 

 petals, as the flower expands. Strong vigorous grower, without any indica- 

 tion of weakness or disease, each plant being sturdy and vigorous. The 

 leaves are very heavy with great texture and glossy finish, withstanding all 

 kinds of adverse conditions. 

 Ethel Maule. Pure white, slightly tinged pale lavender in the center. 

 Grand Duke Alexis. Color pure soft white, the tips of the petals edged and 



suffused with delicate pink. The finest of the type. A general favorite. 

 Gloire de Lyon. Pure white, fine large flower. 

 Magnificent. Dwarf, large, pure yellow 

 Queen of Yellows. A beautiful profuse, clear yellow. 



Souv. de Mme. Moreau. Deep pink, splendid 



form. 

 Triomphe de Solferino. Deep solferino. 

 Wm. Pierce. A delicate tint of shell pink. 

 Price, field-grown roots, 25c. each, $2.50 

 per doz., set of 12 for S2.50. 



"Fancy" Dahlias 



Arabella. Pale primrose, tipped old rose and 

 lavender. 



Frank Smith. Intense purplish-black maroon, 

 tipped white. Probably the most effective 

 of all the variegated Dahlias. Occasionally 

 this variety comes a solid color, as is the case 

 in most variegated Dahlias, when it is a 

 dark maroon. 



Jeanne Charmet. A magnificent variety of 

 the broad-petaled "decorative" type; a 

 giant in size. The color is a soft silvery- 

 pink, deepening to a rosy-pink on the 

 edges of the petals, the latter shade being 

 more pronounced at times. The center 

 is soft, creamy-white, showing more 

 distinct as the flower ages. The habit is 

 splendid, long stems and fine foliage. 



Madama A. Lumiere. It is indeed a beautiful 

 sort, a soft creamy white with distinct vio- 

 let-crimson on the tips of the petals. The 

 latter color extends downwards, lessening 

 towards the center, producing a charming 

 effect. It is a "decorative" variety, of 

 medium size. 



Professor Mansfield. Flowers on the crown 

 bud run from seven to eight inches across; 

 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; occa- 

 sionally the white is absent from some 

 flowers on a plant. Price, field-grown 

 roots, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 



Zebra. Pearl white, edged deep pink. The 

 flowers are of large size, very full and of 

 globular form. 

 Price (except where noted), field-grown 



roots, 25c each; $2.50 per doz., set of 6 



"Fancy" Dahlias for $1.50. 



If wanted by Parcel Post, Postage at the Zone Rates must be added { 



Average packed weight J^ lb. each. 

 6 lbs per doz. 



