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EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN—Flower Bulbs 
Five 
Choice Cactus Dahlias 
Attraction. The color is a most delicate lilac mauve, with bluish tints toward 
the edge of the petals. The flowers are large and decidedly pleasing in effect. 
They are borne on long stems of wiry stiffness well above the foliage. Fine 
for cutting. The plant is a strong, healthy grower, averaging about 5 feet in 
height and bushy; an early and profuse bloomer. | h ‘ 
Fellows. .The color is brilliant scarlet with orange shadings. This 
Splendid for 
variety is a glow of color from early in the season until frost. 
cut flowers. The growth is robust and healthy. PEN 
Gen. Pershing. This is sometimes classed as a Decorative but it is really of 
the Hybrid cactus type. It is pure white in color and of fine regular form, 
broad petals, perfectly full flowers. Should be in every garden. 
Kalif. his is.a giant-flowering variety; a truly majestic flower, frequently 
measuring 8 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. Ares : f 
Pierrot. The color is deep amber, but each petal is tipped with pure white. 
One of the pleasing features of this variety is that the amount of white varies, 
iving a umque and striking effect. 
rice of the above, field-grown roots, 7Sc. each, $7.50 per doz. Set of five 
for $3.25. 
Cactus Dahlia 
Conowingo 
A Dahlia that is unique both in form and color. The inner petals are broad 
and flat, and form a rosette of clear lemon yellow in the center of the flower. 
The outer petals are salmon yellow. They are broad, curled and wavy, forming 
a flower six inches or over in diameter and four inches deep, but without stiffness 
or formality. A good variety to grow for exhibition. Price, field-grown roots, 
$1.50 each, $15.00 per doz. 
Cactus Dahlia 
Wolfgang von Goethe 
Large, gracefully arranged flowers of a rich apricot with carmine shadings. 
The plant is a vigorous grower, of branching habit, producing the flowers in 
reat quantities on long stems. Price, field-grown roots, 50c. each, $5.00 per 
Hybrid Cactus Dahlia 
George Walters 
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ybrid 
Price, field-grown 
Beautiful, large, full flowers of regular shape; long, almost straight 
The color is salmon rose shaded silvery pink. This is one of the largest 
(See illustration.) 
Dahlias grown and a wonderful bloomer. 
roots, 75c. each, $7.50 per doz. 
All Dahlia roots listed on this page are delivered transportetion paid in the U. S. or possessions. 
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New Cactus Dahlia Aberdeen 
A valuable variety for gutting: Bogie to flower early and 
continues in great profusion until frost. The flowers are of medium 
size. of the true quilled cactus type and are borne on slender wiry 
stems well above the foliage. The color is dazzling red shaded 
crimson, very brilliant in artificial light. (See illustration.) Price 
field-grown roots, $1.00 each, $10.00 per doz. 
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Special Offering of 
Twelve Cactus Dahlias 
Break o” Day (Hybrid Cactus). Color clear sulphur yellow 
shading to white at the tips. Flowers are illuminated by a 
satiny sheen giving them a waxy appearance. 
Countess of Lonsdale. Lustrous,salmon-pink. A very desirable 
variety for cutting. Flowers very freely. 
Decision. Light yellow overlaid with golden bronze, very attrac- 
tive under artificial light. 
Flora. A vigorous grower producing flowers in great quantities 
on stiff stems. Color pure white. 
Lawine. The color is pure white with just a suggestion of blush 
as the flower matures. A fine, large, full flower. 
Marguerite Bouchon. The color is an exquisite shade of brilliant 
yet soft rose, with 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. Price, 75c. each. 
Prince of Yellows. Pure canary-yellow. The petals are broad 
and fringed at the tips. Splendid habit, strong stems. 
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. 
Standard Bearer. One of the finest of the flat petaled “Cactus” 
type. The flowers are compact and of medium size. The color 
is an intensely rich shade of scarlet, soft in the shade and dazzling 
in the full sunlight. 
Towson. Large, loose flowers. The pea curl back toward the 
peo forming a ball of flaming scarlet. A fine addition to any 
collection. 
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 freshness for a long time. 
Walkuere. A charming variety. The color is light yellow 
shading to white at the ends of the petals as the flower matures. 
It is one of the finest blooming sorts; plants of compact habit. 
Price of the above field-grown roots, except where noted, 50c. 
each, $5.00 per dozen. > 
Special Offer—Set of twelve Cactus Dahlias.......... $5.00 | 
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