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CACTUS DAHLIAS. 



Blanche Keith. One of the finest of its color, a 

 rich, pure creamy yellow; flower larg:e. loose and 

 semi-double, resembling a Chrysanthemum, petals 

 lone;, but evenly arranj^ed. Of dwarf habit but 

 rather shv. 



Clifford W. Bruton. The finest vellow decorative 

 Cactus Dahlia yet produced. Flowers verv large, 

 pure canary-yellow, suffused and delic^ately pen- 

 cilled on reverse of outer petals with lavender, very 

 rich and with no green centre at any time. They 

 are borne on long graceful stems rendering very 

 valuable for cutting. A tall grower and good 

 bloomer. 



Delicata. Large, flat flowers of bright, clear deM- 

 cate rose or Hermosa pink with straw-colored centre; 

 an exquisite combination. Of dwarf habit. 



Harry Freeman. Full double flowers of fine form 

 and good size, pure white; a good grower of medium 

 height and very profuse bloomer. 



John Brag's. Flowers of medinra size borne on long 

 stems held well above the foliage, and of rich, 

 very dark maroon in color. Handsome and showy. 



Keynereith. A grand flower everyway. Of perfect 

 form and in color a brilliant vermilion of startling 

 brilliancy. It blooms with the greatest profusion 

 and is very effective for bedding. 



King of Cactus. Very large flowers, full and flat, and 

 one of the finest of its color, which is a deep magenta 

 shaded with vo9,y crimson, of uncommon beauty. 



I^atchless. A superb variety and a great prize win- 

 ner. Large, handsome flowers of fine form, perfectly 

 full and of a rich, soft maroon, exceedingly showy. 



Pliss l^ay Lomas. One of the finest of its class, in 

 form quite distinct having large, shell-like petals of 

 exquisite waxen finish; in color a beautiful shell-pink, 

 a charming flower. Of rather dwarf habit. 



IMrs. Hawkins. A superb fiower of charming appear- 

 ance, rich sulphur- yellow, shading off paler towards 

 the tips with faint touches of red. 



I^aid of Kent. Large flowei-s in great abundance, of 

 a delightful cherry-red. with the petals tipped with 

 white; very attractive and pretty. • 

 ..Nymphsa. The Pink Water Lily Dahlia. Petals 

 broad and waxy; full, incurved centre. The color is 

 rare and lovely, a clear, light, shrimp pink shaded 

 darker towards the outer petals. A robust grower 

 with long stems. 



Patrick Henry. Flowers of fine form, very large 

 and beautiful, with short-quilled petals dnd so full as 

 to form a perfect ball; in color a delicate lilac shading 

 to white, exceedingly chaste and elegant. A superb 

 flower and the finest of its color. 



Red and Black. Of fine form, deep glowing crimson, 

 each petal being heavily margined with rich maroon, 

 and as the flowers open the crimson becomes of a deep 

 wine-red and the margin changes to the darkest ma- 

 roon. Some flowers are almost wholly crimson and 

 others almost wholly maroon, appearing black when 

 fading. A tall grower and a very free bloomer. 



PRICE, Ea., lOCJ 3 for 25cj doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00. 



POIMPONE DAHLIAS. 



This class of Dahlias is very charming; the flowers 

 are small but of beautiful form, borne in great abund- 

 ance on long, slender stems. They make splendid pot 

 plants and their beautiful blooms are very valuable for 

 bouquets, etc. 



Bloomfeatner. Very dwarf and compact habit, rich 

 dark red. 



Calibri. Very dwarf, low and compact; flowers very 

 abundant perfectly formed, very double, bright red. 



Oolden Gem. Literally covered with beautiful heads 

 of bright golden- yellow; very handsome. 



Little Fred. A delightful little flower of perfect 

 torm, bright pink tipped with carmine. Exceedinslv 

 profuse bloomer. 



Little Rifleman. Rich maroon with yellow centre 

 tipped white; compact habit, very free-flowering: A 

 showy little flower. ^" 



l>larquadt. Beautiful, rich, clear lilac-pink; globular 

 very dense and compact. 



Snowclad. The finest white Pompon yet introduced. 

 Perfect in form, alw^ays full to the centre, pure snowy 

 white. A strong grower of branching habit, and so 

 entirely covered with its beautiful blooms as to suggest 

 its name. Awarded First Prize everywhere. 



PRICE, Ea., lOcj 3 for 25c; doz., $1.00. 



SINGLE. 



Duchesse. Old gold shaded 

 metallic reflections. 



Isaac Pitman. Beautiful rosy pink, penciled and 

 flaked with deep carmine, giving it a rich purplish hue. 



Kate. Rich velvety maroon with deep yellow centre: 

 exceedingly beautiful. 



PRICE, Ea., 10c; 3 for 25c; doz., $1.00. 



For SHOW DAHLIAS See Next Pa^e, 



orange-crimson, with 



