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EVERYTHING FOR THE GARBEM— Plants 



NEW 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. (.See cut.) 

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



" DECORATIVE " DAHLIAS. 



The " Decorative " Dahlias have very large, gracefully formed 



flowers with broad petals. Invaluable for cut-flowers. 



Baron Schroeder. This is a rich, glowing crimson-purple. 



Black Beauty. A grand,. dark maroon of distinct form. 



Catherine Duer. A very bright, iridescent scarlet-crimson, poss- 

 ibly the best in its color. Large flowers on strong stem. 



Cleopatra. The finest dark colored variety yet introduced. Large, 

 perfectly formed flower, never showing the center, broad petals. 

 The color is very rich shade of velvety crimson-maroon not dull 

 but very much alive ; a new color in Decorative Dahlias. The plant is 

 of strong growth, spreading habit and is very free flowering. 

 Awarded a certificate of merit in New York. Price, 35c. each, 

 $3.50 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 



Eureka. Deep rose, a grand color, fine regular form, quilled 

 petals and full to the center. Deep, well formed flowers. 



Fire Rain. A dazzling shade of cardinal red; very free. 



Henry Patrick. A pure white, large flowers on long stems. 



John Elitch. Deep, rich red, a magnificent flower. 



I.yndhurst. Intensely rich and vivid scarlet. Fine for cut 

 flowers. 



Mme. Van Den Dael. The coloring is exquisite, a soft shell-pink 

 with deep pink shadings toward the margins; the center being 

 lighter in shade. The petals are broad, the whole flower being 

 graceful in the extreme. 



Miss Minnie McCullough. Soft yellow over-laid with [bronze, 

 very handsome under artificial light. Fine for cutting. 



Mrs. Hartong. Rich golden bronze; distinct and beautiful. 



Orange King. Very rich, glowing orange-scarlet. 



Perle de Lyon. Not only the most valuable white Decorative Dahlia, 

 but the best white of any class for cut flower purposes; its 

 flowers are of good size, and held erect on long, stiff, wiry stems. 

 Grand for cut flowers. 



Sylvia. White shading to soft pink on the outer petals. Splen- 

 did substance, giving it an unsurpassed keeping quality. 



Wm. Agnew. The grandest red Cactus Dahlia, large and [fine. 

 Invaluable for its magnificent flowers. 



Yellow le Colosse. A grand " Decorative " Dahlia, splendid for 

 exhibition. Color a very bright yellow, flowers exceptionally 

 large, perfect form, with full, high center. 



Price, field-grown roots, except where noted. 20c. each, $2.00 

 per doz.; set of 17 " Decorative " Dahlias above for $3.00. 



IMPROVED LARGE DOUBLE OR 



"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. Flowers 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 indication 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. 



Electric. Soft rosy magenta, large flower. Very striking. 



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. 



John Walker. A beautiful pure white variety; form round and full 

 with high center. 



Magnificent. Dwarf, large, pure yellow. A fine bedder. 



Orlando. Buff-salmon shaded rose and amber. 



Queen of Yellows. A beautiful profuse, clear yellow. 



Storm King. A grand, snow white Dahlia, blooms early and constantly, 

 long stems, fine for cut flowers. 



Souv. de Mme. Moreau. Deep pink, splendid form. 



Susan. Probably no Dahlia recently introduced has given such uni- 

 versal satisfaction as this. It is a beautiful delicate, soft shell-pink of, 

 splendid form, remarkably early and free flowering, with long stems 

 splendid for cutting. . 



Triomphe de Solferino. Deep solferino. Large and full. 



Wm. Pierce. A delicate tint of shell pink. Very attractive. 



Price, field-grown roots, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz., set of 17 sorts for 



53.00. 



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A wonderfully rich shade of coral-red overlaid with a darker shade of 

 velvety maroon. The flowers are of good size under normal conditions 

 and by disbudding flowers six inches or over across may be had. The 

 habit is ideal, compact, medium height and branching. The demand 

 for_Dahlias as cut flowers is constantly increasing and this fine variety 

 is unsurpassed for that purpose. (See cut.) Price, field-grown roots 

 35c. each; $3.50 per doz. 



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"The Dahlias which we got from you last year were beautiful." — J. C, Gallandet Quinnimont, W. Va. 



