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A NEW, GIANT, ^'FANCY 



DECORATIVE" DAHLIA 



PR0FE550R MAN5F1ELD. 



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 yellow, 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 ; occasion- 

 ally the white is absent from some flowers on a plant, 

 but in whatever stage, it is a unique and handsome 

 variety. The petals are IJ to 2 inches expanded. 

 (See cut.) Price, 35c. each, S3. 50 per doz. 



NEW GIANT PINK DECORATIVE DAHLIA, 



MR5. ROOSEVELT. 



This new Dahlia is acknowledged to be far superior 

 to the celebrated Dahlia Grand Duke Alexis. {See 

 Quilled Dahlias, page ijj.) It is of larger size, better 

 color, more graceful in form, has better stems for 

 cutting, will bloom better, and last, but not least, will 

 keep longer when cut. The flowers are perfectly 

 double, of largest size, 6 to 8 inches, while the color is 

 a delicate pink, shading to soft, clear pink. (See cut.) 

 Price, field-grown roots, 40c. each, §4.00 per doz. 



SPECIAL OFFER. As there are many people 

 who care little or nothing for special sorts, we 

 offer our selection, said selection to be made at 

 the time the order is filled, made up of good con- 

 trasting colors and sorts. Price, $2.00 per doz., 

 S15.00 per 100. 



"DECORATIVE'* Dahlias. 



The "Decorative" Dahlias have broad and heavy 



petals; they are strong in growth and have large, 



superb flowers. They are invaluable for cut-flower 



decoration and the garden. 



Baron Schroeder. This is a rich, glowing purple. 



Black Beauty. A grand, dark maroon variety of dis- 

 tinct form and great beauty. 



Catherine Duer. A splendid, glowing red. The petals 

 are broad and well formed. The flowers, when well 

 grown, attain 7 and 8 inches in diameter. 



Clifford W. Bruton. A clear, rich yellow, perfectly 

 double. The grandest of all the yellow "decora- 

 tive" Dahlias. 



Countess of Pembroke. Soft rosy-lake; a very charm- 

 ing color and a splendid flower. 



Eureka. Deep rose, a grand color, fine, regular form, 

 quilled petals and full to the center. 



Prank L. Bassett. Bright royal-purple with blue 

 shadings. Large, finely-formed flowers; a profuse 

 bloomer, continuing from first to last in the season. 



Gettysburg. Very deep, pure rich scarlet. A very 

 large and imposing variety. 



Henry Patrick. A pure white variety, large flowers on 

 long stems ; fine for cutting. 



John Elitch. Deep, rich red, a magnificent flower. 



Jumbo. Double flowers; color, rich glowing crimson. 



Lyndhurst. Dark, dazzHng crimson-scarlet. 



Mrs. Winters. A pure, waxy white; large flowers. 



Nymphaea. Beautiful pink, blush at the center. 



Oban. Rich rosv-lavender. overlaid silvery-fawn. 



Sundew. A soft yet brilliant shade of orange, with 

 salmon sheen. 



Wm. Agnew. The grandest red Cactus Dahlia, large 

 and fine. Invaluable for its magnificent flowers. 



Zulu. Intense, deep velvety maroon, almost black. 



Price, field-grown roots, 25c. each, S2.50 per doz.; 

 set of 18 "Decorative" Dahhas above for §4.00. 



