1 Tj ahlia Roots. • ^ 



? THE last few rears have brought the Dahlia to the front 

 . * rank of summer-flowering bulbs, and well they 

 a should be; for there is no flower produces a finer effect 



2 for floral decorations. Below will be found a select list 

 a of "ouble large Show Dahlias, together with the most de- 

 "3 sirable Pompon and Cactus varieties, some of which are 

 ■5 entirely new seedlings never before offered. 



1 NYMPH/EA DAHLIA. 



* THE FLORAL NOVELTY OF THE CENTURY. 



» This grand new Dahlia is without doubt the most dis- 



2 tinct variety I have ever introduced. In the Xymphsea I 

 g not onlv have the choicest Dahlia ever introduced, but 



* something entirely distinct; as it furnishes not only a 

 h new and rare color, but distinct form and habit as well. 

 » The flowers are of large size, the full view resembling in 

 Z form and color so clearly the ideal Pink Water Lily as to 

 ? suggest its name, whilefrom a side view it resembles a 



beautiful full-blown rose. The petals are broad, those of 



3 the centre being somewhat cupped or incurved, while the 

 t> outer petals extend their full length. The color is a clear, 

 — distinct light shrimp pink, shading slightly darker tow- 

 ards the outer petals; a color difficult to describe or to re- 

 produce, and which is so seldom found in any flower, 

 and never before in a Dahlia. The inner petals are al- 

 most pure white, as the flower fades becomes decidedly 

 so, and does - show any signs whatever of a yellow 

 centre. The f.ower is of a most exquisite finish, soft, 

 waxy, delieat* and graceful, and will keep perfect, when 

 cut, for several days. In its habit and growth it is also 

 distinct, resembling more a line, vigorous, well-kept Rose 

 bush, bearing the flowers on strong, graceful stems; the 

 stems, unlike those of any other Dahlia, are well supplied 

 with buds and foliage, thus furnishing within itself ev- 

 erything required for bouquets or floral decorations, so 

 much so that manv thousands of the blooms were sold to 

 Philadelphia florists the past -summer and fall for floral 

 decorations, and vases filled with Xymptwea Dahlias 

 could be found in all the leading florists show windows. 

 Another great feature of the Nymphaea Dahlia is that it 

 has a sweet, delicate perfume, in marked contrast with 

 the rank odor of all other varieties. Thus, with its many 

 sterling qualities as a cut flower, it rivals the choicest Or- 

 chid or the most beautiful Rose, and above all, is the most 

 profuse bloomer of any Dahlia I have ever seen. 



Good Strong Roots SS5 cents each: 3 for 65 cents; 

 6 for SI. 00, postpaid. 



CACTUS DAHLIA. 



This handsome type of Dahlias is gaining favor rapidly, and when 

 they become better known the demand for them is sure to be immense. 

 The Nympha?a, which I introduced two years (and illustrated above), is 

 a Cactus Dahlia, and stands to-dav without an equal in any class. 



GLARE OF THE GARDE\ Intense vivid crimson scarlet. 



HARRY FREE MAX. — Pure white; handsome, full flower. 



\VM. PIERCE.— Deep canary yellow, profuse bloomer. 



ZULU.- Very dark, velvety maroon, almost black, quite distinct. 

 Any of these 4 Cactus Dahlias, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 

 7 for $1-00, postpaid ; one of each for 65 cents. 



15 cents each; 2 for "45 cents; SI. 25 per dozen, postpaid. 



DAHL+A<^ 



BALL 



NYMPH/CA DAHLIA. 



LARGE SHOW DAHLIAS. 



CRIMSON BALL Color, a rich glowing dark crimson, forming an 



almost perfect ball, as will be seen in illustration, and when flowers are 

 full blown, the outer edge of the petals take on a distinct rosy violet hue, 

 giving the flower a dazzling appearance impossible to describe. Plant 

 of robust habit, early and a most profuse bloomer, being uneqnaled in 

 this respect. Flowers well above the foliage on long and stiff stems. 

 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents; 6 for Si. 00. 



NEW LEMON GIAXT. The Weeping Dahlia. V— I consider this 

 MIXED DAHLIA ROOTS. Not having the space to give all the named new varietv one of the grandest Dahlias ever offered. The flowers are of 

 varieties of Dahlias I have grown the past summer a notice in this Cata- : enormous size, borne on long stems, becoming slender as thev approach 

 logue, I have decided to offer them in a grand mixture, embracing the flower, causing the flower to droop most gracefullv, and as they be- 

 many new and beautiful unnamed sorts, at the extremely low price of come full blown the outer petals curve toward the stem, forming an al- 

 most complete ball, and showing no hard centre whatever. The color is 

 a rich lemon yellow, as rich a shade as it is possible to produce in 

 a Dahlia. The plant is of robust habit, often three open flowers on 

 one stem, blooms earlv and continuously until cut down by frost. 

 35 cents each; 4 for SI. 00; 9 for S3. 00. 

 JOHN SLADDAN. — Very dark maroon, shaded black, could 

 be well termed the black Dahlia, perfect ball shape, good bloomer. 



MRS. DEXTER. — Canary yellow, shaded orange salmon; 

 flower of enormous size, full and- perfect; constant bloomer. 



VILLAGE MAID Creamy white, flaked with lavender, 



handsome blending, profuse bloomer, flower large and perfect. 



RUBY QUEEN. — Rich ruby red, depth of petals velvety 

 dark maroon, fine form and profuse bloomer. 



PRINCESS BONNIE Large creamy white, the depth of 



centre petals rich canary yellow,~buter petals slightly tinged rose, 

 producing a handsome effect; perfect form, large size, good bloomer. 



SPORT.— Bright rosy lavender, blended light and dark shades, 

 flower of immense size and perfect form. 



UNCERTAINTY.— Ground color a rich glowing maroon scar- 

 let, mottled and splashed with pure white, sometimes producing 

 flowers showing more of the white than the scarlet. One of the best. 



LADY" FAYVCETT. — Very large, light yellow, delicately pen- 

 ciled and mottled with bright scarlet; flower of heavv texture. 



MODEL OF PERFECTION Deep rose, tipped lavender, 



flower medium size, perfect form, and produced on long stems. 



ELEGANS.— Handsome rosy purple, petals decidedly cupped 

 and tipped with white, the outer side of petals a rich silvery pink. 



Any of the above Large Show Dahlias, except where 

 noted, '40 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 7 for SI. 00, postpaid. 



POMPON OR BOUQUET DAHLIAS. 



GUIDING STAR Pure white: distinct form; free bloomer. 



KLEIN DOMATIA.— Orange buff, verv profuse bloomer. 



LITTLE PRINCE Dark red, lightly, sometimes heavily 



tipped white, and very often solid dark red, all on the one plant. 

 LOY'ELINESS.— Pink, shaded lavender: handsome. 



SCARLET GEM Bright scarlet, beautiful rounded form. 



Any of the Pompon Dahlias, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 

 cents; 7 for Sl.OO. postpaid; one of each for 75 cents. 



22 NEW DAHLIAS- 



One good root of each of the above 22 New Dahlias 

 (Show, Cactns and Pompon Y'arleties a Collection not to be 

 duplicated by any one, only $2.50, postpaid. 



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