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•PETER HENDERSON OtCO.,IMEW YORK- 



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The "Prismatic" Collection 



OF SPLENDID DAHLIAS. 



We group together eight of the finest Dahlias known, (shown 

 on colored plate last year) selected for variety of form and color 

 They are really splendid and should give satisfaction. The 

 illustration is very much reduced, the flowers being only about 

 ]4: natural sizes. 



DAHLIA CULTURE. Our new eight page pamphlet, by Mr. 

 Charles Henderson, giving history and culture will be sent free 

 with each order for the " Prismatic " Collection. 



NO. 1. MRS. C. W. BASSETT. A beautiful new variety 

 of the " Decorative " type. Plant of splendid habit and very 

 free flowering. Color aunique shade of lavender-rose lightening 

 to white at the base of the petals. Price, field grown roots, 50c. 

 each, S5.00 per doz. 



NO. 2. MRS. GEO. STEPHENSON. A very beautiful 

 variety of the " Cactus " type. Color a bright, sparkHng 

 yellow, clear and lustrous, deep and satisfying; glistening in the 

 sunlight. The flowers are large and of perfect form borne 

 profusely on long stems; a grand sort for cutting. Price, field 

 grown roots, 30c.- each, $3.00 per doz. 



NO. 3. JACK ROSE. A brilliant crimson-red with fiery 

 tones in the center of the flower, the whole overlaid with a soft 

 voilet-maroon. " Decorative " type, double to the center 

 never showing the yellow stamens or immature green. The 

 flowers are from five to six inches across under normal condi- 

 tions. Price, field grown roots, 35c. each, S3. 50 per doz. 



NO. 4. SOUVENIR de GUSTAVE DOUZON. A truly 

 wonderful variety, a giant in size, some flowers reaching ten 

 inches across. The color is an intense shade of orange-red with 

 rich crimson shadings. It is a broad-petaled " Decorative " and 

 of splendid form. It has created a sensation in the Dahlia world. 

 Price, field grown roots, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 



The "Prismatic" Collection — Continued, 



NO. 5. PROFESSOR MANSFIELD. A grand 



Fancy Decorative " Dahlia; flowers on the crown 

 bud run from seven to eight inches across; a sturdy 

 grower, with long, stout stems. The color is rich yel- 

 low, clear white tips and rosy-red towards the center. 

 Early in the season and in light soils the red will also 

 appear on the margin of the petals; occasionally the 

 white is absent from some flowers on a plant, but in 

 whatever stage, it is a unique and handsome variety. 

 Price, field grown roots, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 



NO. 6. MISS DOROTHY OLIVER. A charming 

 variety of the popular Cactus type. Pale primrose 

 yellow at opening changing quickly to pure white. 

 It is one of the freest blooming sorts, plant of compact 

 free-branching habit. Price, field grown roots, 30c. 

 each, $3.00 per doz. 



NO. 7. MRS. ROOSEVELT. A grand " Decora- 

 tive " of large size, graceful form, fine stems for cutting. 

 The flowers are perfectly double, of largest size, 6 to 8 

 inches, color a delicate pink, shading to soft, clear pink. 

 Price, field-grown roots, 30c. each, S3. 00 per doz. 



NO. 8. J. H. JACKSON. A very handsome 

 " Cactus " Dahlia, color a deep maroon, almost black 

 with a deep crimson tone underlying the surface and a 

 a rich velvety sheen over all. Large flowers of splendid 

 form and freely produced on long stems. Price, field 

 grown roots, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 



SPECIAL OFFER. The " Prismatic " Collection 

 of eight splendid Dahlias for $2.00 



NEWER DAHLIAS. 



Below we offer a collection of ten newer sorts, various 

 types, which are improvements on existing varieties in 

 their respective classes. 



DELICATISSIMA, (Cactus). One of the finest; a 

 perfectly formed flower and one of the most delicately 

 colored varieties yet introduced; a splendid cut flower 

 with good stems; color tender Hydrangea pink, with 

 lighter shadings. 



DOROTHY PEACOCK (Show.) 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. 



GONDOLA (Cactus.) A clear rosy-pink, with very large, 

 gracefully arranged flowers, with long, narrow, peculiarly twisted 

 petals. Fine stems and splendid for cutting. 60c. each. 



LAWINE (Cactus.) White with just a suggestion of blush 

 as the flower matures; a fine, full, large flower; one of the best. 



PERLE de LYON (Decorative.) 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. 



RHEINKONIG, (Cactus.) Pure snow white flowers of splendid 

 form, five inches and over in diameter. These are of great sub- 

 stance, lasting splendidly when cut; they are borne on long 

 stiff stems held well above the foliage, making it as valuable 

 for garden decoration as for cutting. 



ROLAND von BERLIN, (Cactus.) A magnificent, brilUant 

 and intense geranium-red, with deeper shadings and full of fire. 



RENE CAYEAUX (Cactus.) Rich geranium-red; one of the 

 earliest to flower. A beautiful variety, splendid for cutting 

 and one of the best garden sorts in its color. A splendid flower 

 for the exhibition table. 



SEQUOIA (Cactus.) A beautiful variety, with long, tubular 

 petals cleft at the tips, of a deep saffron-yellow suffused with 

 red; a splendid autumn tint. 



SUSAN (Show.) Probably no Dahlia recently introduced 

 has given such universal 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. 



Price (except where noted) , field grown roots, 35c. each, Set 

 of 10 for $3.50. 



" The Dahlias and Gladiolus bulbs came in fine shape. They arc so much 

 larger than I expected. Many thanks for promptness and extras. It is over 

 fifty years since I sent iny first order to your house and I have always found 

 you so reliable. You have always sent me such fine plants and bulbs.'" 



MRS. GEO. H. WELLS, Madison, WU. 



