NOVELTIES IN DAHLIAS. 



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CACTU5 DAHLIAS 

 ARE THE RAGE! 



Novelties in Dahlias. 



BERTHA MAWLEY.— A very novel and pleasing variety. It is 



distinct in form, like some Japanese Chrysanthemums ; flowers 



large ; florets long and spiral, tapering to a point, the flowers stand- 

 ing well above the foliage on stiff, wiry stems, of a rich cochineal 



color, shaded violet, distinct from all others, and really first-class. 



Awarded two First-class Certijicates. 25 cts. each. 

 K.AISERIN. — Another very novel and pleasing variety; a true 



Cactus ; flowers large, of a rich sulphur yellow, the outer florets 



tinged with lemon, a very soft, pleasing shade, and very distinct in 



every way from any previously offered. It is also exceptionally free 



blooming, the whole of the plant being covered with flowers all the 



season, and on this account will be much appreciated for cutting pur- 

 poses. Has been awarded three First-classCertiJicates. 25 cts each. 

 MAID OF KEXT.— Beautiful form, elegantly shaped petals; 



color a dark velvety cherry red, one half of the petals tip^^ed 



white; sometimes one half of the flower is red, the other half white; 



frequently white and red flowers are on one plant, iixtra fine. 20 



cts. each. 

 JOHN BRAGG. — Another grana rariety. Unique in its color, 



which is velvety maroon. One of the best. 20 cts. each. 

 LANCELOT. — Large, long, twisted petals, of rich orange salmon, 



distinct color. Winner of many prizes. 20 cts. each. 

 EMPRESS OF INDIA.— Remarkable free bloomer, almost cov- 

 ering the foliage with flowers of a deep rich crimson, shaded with 



magenta. 20 cts. each. 



These bfine new Dahlias for $1 .10. 



Xlie entire collection of 16 Dalilias named for $3. 



ISAMED DAm,IAS.— In addition to the above list we can supply 25 or more named varieties of Dahlias, selected as the best 

 from a large collection, at 20 cents each, or 10 for $1.75, or the 25 for $3.75. 



The Prize' Winner Cactus DaWia. 

 MATCHLESS. 



Awarded 2j First-class Certijicates. 



Tiie best Dahlia ever raised. 



Perhaps no other Dahlia has ever been pro- 

 duced to equal this celebrated English variety 

 — the prize winner at all shows. Its exquisite 

 form, long and well-twisted petals of an intense 

 velvety ttiaroon color ; flowers 6 to 7 inches 

 across, on long stems, lasting many weeks in 

 perfection, proclaim it the best and most 

 unique Dahlia in existence. It is a marvel- 

 ously free bloomer, and should not be omitted 

 from any collection. Price, 30 cts. each ; 2 for 

 50 cts. 



The White Cactus DahUa. 

 MRS. PEART. 



This is the first real white Cactus Dahlia 

 ever raised, a plant that has long been sought 

 for, and a great improvement upon every vari- 

 ety in cultivation. It is exceedingly floriferous, 

 the flowers standing well above the foliage; 

 pure white in color, in striking contrast with 

 Matchless. It is far superior to a new white 

 Cactus Dahlia recently sent out at 1^5 each ! 

 Price, 30 cts. each ; 2 tor 50 cts. 



The Best Yellow. 



BLANCHE KEITH. 



An improvement upon all the yellows up to 

 date, and of the true "Cactus" form. The 

 petals are long and twisted, very full and 

 evenly arranged, and of a uniform rich yellozv 

 throughout ; remarkably free blooming, the 

 flowers standing well above the foliage, and 

 the plant not more than 3 feet in height. 

 Awarded First-class Certificates. 25 cts. 

 each ; 2 for 40 cts. 



The Best Purple. 



ERNEST GLA5SE. 



By far the best of the Cactus group of this 

 particular shade. I'he flowers are of medium 

 size, petals long and twisted, of a real Cactus form, of a rich purplish 

 magenta, and produced on exceptionally long, wiry stems. First- 

 class Certificates. 25 cts. each; 2 for 40 cts. 



A Velvety Crimson. 



GLORIOSA. 



Sure to prove an acquisition and meet with general approbation. The 

 flowers are of medium size, most beautifully formed, petals numerous 

 but not too crowded, long and narrow, and regularly twisted through- 

 out the flower. The color is a rich velvety crimson, and without ques- 

 tion by far the finest Cactus variety' yet raised. 25Cts. each ; 2for40Cts. 



The Pink Cactus. 



DELICATA (the Pink Nymphea), 



The great sensation, and one of the most popular of this family. 

 Form perfection ; flowers of medium size, standing well above the 

 foliage, on stiff, wiry stems, and one of the freest in bloom. The 

 color is a lovely shade of Pink, shading towards the centre to ^pale 

 yellow, a pleasing combination. It has been awarded many Certifi- 

 cates. There is scarcely a winning stand without this variety. Tt 

 may well be called the Pink Jl'ater Li y Dahlia, as it cannot be dis- 

 tinguished from a Water Lily when cut. 25 cts. each ; 2 for 40 cts. 

 These b glorious Cactus Dahlias on fine stro7ig roots for $1.^0. 



The Most Popular English Dahlia, 



MRS. GLADSTONE.— The most popular show Dahlia in exist- 

 ence, and probably the finest; the color is a delicate shell pink, of 

 exquisite shade ; the form is perfection. 30 cts. each. 



MRS. LANGTRY.— Equally beautiful. Flower most beautiful; 

 color a creamy yellow, each petal eddied with crimson. Always a 

 prize winner at the shows. 20 cts. each. 



PRESIDENT.— One of the largest show Dahlias. T,arge flowers ; 

 creamy white, broadly edged with purple. A beautiful effect. 20 

 cts. each. 



ELEGANS.— -A beautiful rosy purple, petals decidedly cupped and 

 tipped with white, the outer side of petals silvery pink. 20 cts. each. 

 The 4 best show Dahlias for 73 cts. 



MIXHD OAHI^IAS.— Excellent varieties, 

 Ijcts. e.ich; 2fjr 2Scis.: $1 .23 per djzen.pos tpaid. 



of which the names have been 



will give great satisfaction for little money. 



