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Field Grow jq DAHLIA ROOTS 



ANNOI INJfFMPNT We sel1 onl y Field grown roots. Growing plantsr/of 

 / ^ 1> " ivmiULI 1L.1N1. Dahlias do not travel well, besides the field grown roots 

 re 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 opportunity 

 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 dis- 

 plays of flowers in their season and we cordially invite all, whether customer! 

 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 DECORATIVE 

 • • • DAHLIA • • • 



GOLDEN WEST. 



This might well be called the Chrysanthemum Flowered Dahlia ai 

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

 pleasing bright clear canary yellow. The flowers are from 5 to 6 

 inch in diameter, very double and never show the center. (See cut.) 

 Price, 50c. each, $5. 00 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 



Grand New Cactus Dahlia, PHOENIX. 



It is a brilliant, dark crimson-maroon with a pronounced velvety 

 finish, enhancing the richness of coloring. The center of the flower la 

 livened up with flashes of fiery red. 



Prie, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 



New Decorative Dahlia, SEBASTOPOL. 



The flowers are bright orange, of splendid substance, keep remark- 

 ably on the plant and as cut flowers they are unsurpassed. 

 Price, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 



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 combina- 

 tion. Price, 35c. each, $3. 50 per doz. (Field-grown roots.) 



ne ^, c a tus REV.T.W. JAMISON. 



A superb cactus Dahlia of very large size with long incurved petals. The 

 color is a pleasing bright mauve pink, illuminated with salmon at the base of 

 the petals. Very symmetrical flowers on strong stems. Blooms freely under 

 all conditions. (See cut) Price, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 



New Decorative Dahlia, BELOIT. 



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 shad- 

 ing deeper toward the center. Price, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. (Field grown 

 roots.) 



New Paeony' Flowered Dahlia, GEISHA. 



A most striking color combination, golden yellow, changing to bright 

 scarlet at the center of the petal and back to gold at the tip. Petals un- 

 iquely twisted and curled making the color effect all the more attractive. 

 Price, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 



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, 50c. 

 each, $5.00 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 



New Paeony^ Flowered Dahlia, HON. R. L. BORDEN. 



Its graceful, rich golden-bronze flowers stand well above the foliage on 

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

 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 



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 blooming. 

 Price, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 



Decorative Dahlia, QJJEEN 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, 

 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 



" DAHLIA CULTURE," by Charles Henderson. An eight page pamphlet free upon request with order. 



