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The Collection of Dahlias offered on this page is conceded by experts to he the finest 

 in the world. We offer large, strong roots. 



yellow, a rare color among Cactus Dahlias ; of large size 

 and perfect form, /zo cts. each'; 3 for 50 cts. 



NYMPH^IA. — A peerless variety, known everywhere. 

 Flowers closely resemble the pink Water Lily. Color 

 clear distinct , pink. Strong grower of medium height. 

 Freest blooming of all varieties. From June until frost it 

 is a mass of bloom. Has won numerous medals. Probably 

 the most popular of all Dahlias. 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts. 



RED AND BLACK. — New and distinct. Deep, glowing 

 crimson, heavily margined jet black. As the flower dpens,'«K 

 the crimson changes to deep wine red and the margin turns 

 to darkest maroon. One of the finest. Wonderfully effec- 

 tive with lighter sorts. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



MRS. GEORGE REED.— A lovely variety. Pure white, 

 beautifully edged and flecked with rosy tints. The petals 

 overlap each other and are deeply cleft, giving a beautiful 

 fringed appearance. 20 cts. each ; 6 for $1. 



Set of 6 Cactus Dahlias, postpaid, for S51. 



Eight Best Large=f lowering Show Dahlias, 

 ...for $1.50... 



GEORGE SMITH (a bright mag-enta).— A scarce color 

 among Dahlias and heretofore never approached. Immense 

 flowers of perfect form. Grand bloomer. 20c. each ; 3 for 50c. 



MISS FLORENCE SHEARER.— A new Dahlia, with 

 flowers of exquisite form and finish ; color a beautiful, clear, 

 soft lilac. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



VENUS. — Shell-like petals of most exquisite waxy finish. 

 Pure white, delicately suffused with pale lavender. Grand 

 for cutting. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



FLAMINGO.— A grand new English show Dahlia. One of 

 the most vivid colors imaginable. A clear, bright orange- 

 scarlet. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



LEMON GIANT. — Immense flowers of clear lemon yellow, 

 borne in clusters of two to four ; petals gracefully recurved. 

 Flowers often 7 inches. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



MRS. GLADSTONE.— A first-prize Dahlia. The most 

 popular show Dahlia in existence, and probably the finest. 

 The color is a delicate shell-pink of most exquisite tint. 

 Form is perfection. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



MRS. LANGTRY. — Most beautiful. Creamy yellow, each 

 petal edged with crimson. Always a prize winner at the 

 shows. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



PLUTON (the finest of all yellow show Dahlias). — 

 Clear, pure yellow, of large size and perfect form. Dwarf 

 habit. Profuse bloomer. Won first prize for best yellow 

 show Dahlia at Philadelphia. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



RUBY GEM. — Resembles the American Beauty Rose when 

 fully expanded. Clear ruby red ; richly shaded. Early and 

 profuse bloomer. A great favorite. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50c. 



Six Best Pompon or Bouquet Dahlias. 



ELEGANTA. — Superb quilled variety ; soft pink, tipped 

 deep pink ; reflex, light pink — a beautiful combination. A 

 constant bloomer. The best of all pink Pompon Dahlias. 

 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



SPRING. — Rich buff yellow, shaded and tipped bright red- 

 dish pink and imperial purple. Should be in every collec- 

 tion. 25 cts. each ; 5 for $1. 



SNOWCLAD (the finest white Pompon Dahlia to 

 date). — Strong vigorous grower; branching habit. So 

 profusely does it bloom as to suggest the name. Perfectly 

 made. First prize everywhere. 25 cts. each ; 5 for $1. 



FAIRY QUEEN. — An excellent variety for cutting. Light 

 sulphur yellow, edged deep peach. Beautiful and perfect 

 form. Long stems. Awarded first prize medal of American 

 Dahlia Societv. 25 cts. each ; 5 for $1. 



PRINCE CHARMING.— White, penciled, suffused and 

 heavily tipped with purple pink. Fine form. Blooms until 

 frost. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



MISS LOU KRAMER.— Base of petals yellow, heavily 

 tipped clear bright crimson, overlaid with light pink ; reflex, 

 fawn. Full to centre. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 

 Set of 6 Pompon or Bouquet Dahlias, postpaid, for $1. 



NAMED DAHLIAS.— 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 cts. each or 10 for 

 Si. 75, or the 25 for $3.75. 



MIXED DAHLIAS.— Excellent varieties, the names of 

 which have been lost. Will give great satisfaction for little 

 money. 15c. each ; 2 for 25c, or $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 



Grand Novelties. 



GILT EDGE (the First-prize Dahlia).— This grand new 

 Dahlia was awarded a silver medal and first prize as the 

 best new Dahlia exhibited at the exhibition held by the 

 American Dahlia Society at Philadelphia. It is an entire 

 departure from any other Dahlia and is unquestionably one 

 of the most beauciful ever raised. The exquisite flowers 

 are large and of elegant form, while their color is abso- 

 lutely unique. The petals are shell-formed, pure white, 

 with a prominent border of brilliant golden-yellow on each 

 side of the petal, producing a rich contrast. It is an ex- 

 ceedingly free bloomer, the long stems making it elegant for 

 cutting. Flowers last much longer than those of most other 

 Dahlias. Blooms early and continually. 30c. each ; 4 for $1. 



ORIENTAL.— Very large flowers of a rich, glowing salmon, 

 which stand out boldly from the foliage. Elegant form and 

 very double; petals broad, regular and of fine finish. An 

 extra-free bloomer. 30 cts. each ; 4 for $1. 



GRAND DUKE ALEXIS. — Enormous flowers, fully 20 

 inches in circumference. Without exception, the grandest 

 Dahlia ever introduced. Color ivory white, with pink 

 centre. Petals tubular in form and just sufficiently opened 

 at the end to show a faint shade of blush or peach color. 

 An elegant, robust grower and most profuse bloomer. A 

 remarkable variety in every way. 30 cts. each ; 4 for $1. 



WM. AGNEW (the best red Dahlia in existence).— 

 Flowers of extraordinary size and remarkable beauty. 

 Sometimes measure over 7 inches across. Alwavs full and 

 perfect in the centre. Exquisite in every way. The richest 

 shade of intense, dazzling red. Blooms continuously. Don't 

 miss this variety. 30 cts each ; 4for$i. 



Set of 4 named above, postpaid, for $1. 



Six Grand Cactus Dahlias. 



HENRY PATRICK (the best pure white Dahlia to 

 date). — The waxy-white flowers have splendid substance 

 and never show the centre. Large, long stems. An early, 

 profuse, and continuous bloomer. 25 cts. each; 5 for$i. 



KYNEREITH.— A prize Dahlia of English origin and one 

 of the very best, owing to its vivid vermilion color, so 

 bright as to be seen at a long distance. An exquisite sort 

 for cutting. True Cactus form. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



WILLIAM PIERCE.— A grand color, being a rich butter 



Complete set of 24 Dahlias described on tbis page, postpaid, for $4.25. 



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