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"Decorative' 

 Dahlia 



Pcric d'Or. 



The grandest white "decorative" Dahlia as 3-et in- 

 troduced. It is very large, attaining a size of 5 to 6 

 inches in diameter. The form is beautiful, resembling a 

 fine Chrysanthemum. It is a strong, vigorous, branching 

 grower of medium height, about 3i to 4 feet, an ex- 

 tremely earl 3^ and profuse bloomer; long stems and 

 unexcelled for cut flowers. There is just a faint flush 

 in the flowers making them still more beautiful. {See 

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



DECORATIVE DAHLIA, BLUE OBAN. 



A blue Dahlia has been the aim of hj^bridizersfor }-ears, 

 without success. It is remarkable that Nature has pro- 

 duced in this "sport" greater results than have 3'-et been 

 achieved. This variety is hke Oban, excepting color, 

 which is a metallic lavender-blue, without traces of any 

 other color. Price, field grown roots, 25c. each, S2.o0 per 

 doz. 



Superb Decorative Dahlia "SYLVIA.' 



One of the most valuable decorative Dahlias ever produced. 

 Flowers from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, of fine form and full to 

 the center, which is white shading to soft pink on the outer petals. 

 . Petals of great substance, giving it a keeping quality not pos- 

 sessed by anj' other variet}'. An early and profuse bloomer. 

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



SUPERB DECORATIVE D.\HL1A "STLVL4," 



FANCY" DAHLIAS. 



Bon Maza. (Uncertainty.) Deep crimson, variegated with 

 pure white; variable markings; always attractive. 



Eloise. Blush-pink shading to white, each petal margined 

 with deep, glowing crimson. One of the most distinct. 



Fern-leaved Beauty. Fem-like foliage; flowers creamy- 

 white, a distinct margin of crimson around each petal. 



Frank Smith. Intense purphsh-black-maroon, tipped white. 

 Probably the most effective of all the variegated Dahlias. 



Lottie Eckford. White, spotted and striped pink and crim- 

 son. A very showy varietj" good grower and bloomer. 



Oljmipia. Bright rose-pink, splashed and striped with rich 

 crimson, center high and full, flowers 6 to 7 inches across. 



Penelope. White, flaked lavender. A strikingly handsome sort. 



Progress. Bright, soft rosj'-lake, beautifully penciled and 

 spotted glowing crimson. Unique and attractive. 



Striped Banner. Crimson scarlet, tipped white. 



Zebra. Pearl white, edged deep pink. 



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



10, S2.25. 



IMPROVED L^RGE DOUBLE OR "SHOW" DAHLIAS 



Arabella. Large, pale primrose, tipped old rose and lavender. 



Bon Ton. Deep, rich garnet, splendid color. 



Black Diamond. Intensely dark, almost jet-black, changing 



to a deep velvetj' maroon-black. Price, 35c. each. 

 Japan Pink. A beautiful deep pink; fringed petals. 

 John Walker. Pure white; a perfect snowball. 

 La Phare. Brillant, flaming red, exceedingly show}-. 

 M. D. Hallock. Deep, rich yellow; beautiful flowers. 

 Mrs. Dexter. A rich shade of salmon; best in its color. 

 Magnificent. Dwarf, large, pure yellow. A fine bedder. 

 Miss May Lomas. Pure white, sufTused soft rosA'-lavender. 

 Mrs. Langtry. Rich creamy-white, tipped reddish-pink. 

 Orlando. Buff, shaded old gold, darker edges. 

 Pink Dandy. Pure pink, perfectly formed; a gem. 

 Queen of Yellows. A beautiful clear j-ellow. 

 Ruby Queen. Clear ruby-red, richly shaded; a great favorite. 

 Snow. A magnificent snow-white. Large double flower. 

 Storm King. An earlv, profuse and constant bloomer; a 



strong grower, of dwarf habit. Snow-white, of perfect 



fonn, and full to the center. A splendid bedding ^-ariety. 

 Souv. de Mme. Moreau. Deep pink, splendid globular fonn. 



Price, field grown roots, 2oc. each, S2.50 per doz., except 

 where noted; set of IS sorts for $4.25. 



