VAUGHAN'S BOOK FOR FLORISTS— CHICAGO AND NEW YORK. 



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Vauglian^s Dahlias. 



The Dahlia of today is as different and better in every way to the old 

 stiff show Dahlia of ten to twenty years ago, as the Crozy Cannas are supe- 

 ior to the old. small-rtowered type. The new Dahlias are not only more 

 iiraceful in shape, many sorts resembling Japanese Chrysanthemums but 

 thev also bloom earlier. They are most profitable, both for cut flowers and 

 plant sales. There will be a great demand for Dahlias next season and it 

 will pay up-to-date florists to have a good stock of these up-to-date varieties. 



Three New Paeonia-Flowered Dahlias. 



The flowers are semi-double, having 3 to 5 rows of long wide fiat petals with 

 shorter inner petals, showing the yellow center. The flowers measure 8 to 

 10 inches in diameter. 



Price: We offer three kinds ready for delivery after April ISth in plants 

 from 2}^-inch pots, each, 40c.; any 3 for 'Sc.; 12 for 83.50. 

 Queen Emma. Lively rose and yellow margined. Very large and strong 



long stem. 



Glory of llaarn. Beautiful rose pink, extra fine. 



Germanla. Brilliant carmine 4 rows of petals, compact growth. 



Burbank's New Dahlias. 



The following descriptions are Mr. Burbank's : 

 "Burbank." Deep clear dark red with a sheen of purplish crimson, excel- 

 lent bloomer, never under any circumstances shows the least symptom of 

 an open center no matter how dry the weather or poor the soil. It is also 

 the best keeper when cut. Large Cactus variety. 



"Santa Rosa." Cactus form, large, lighter shade of red than "Burbank." 

 'fhis variety is a wonderful bloomer. 



"California." Gigantic yellow. Belongs to the show section of Dahlias, 

 but is a new type of plant. Plants stocky, three feet high, very vigorous 

 and handsome. Blooms enormous, of pure rich yellow. 

 "Estrella" Perpect snow white Cactus with a trace of lemon yellow in the 

 heart, most abundant bloomer. 



"Mariposa." A very peculiar salmon purplish combinaticm hue. excess- 

 ively abundant bloomer. A unique variety, which shows up especially well 

 at night under artificial light. Full double center, drooping habit. Decora- 

 tive Cactus type. 



Price: Small tubers or pot plants, each, 15f; any 12 for 81.35; per 

 100, S8.00. Large undivided field roots while they last, each, ."iOc; per 

 doz., 84.00; per 100, 83.5.00. 



SPECIAL OFFER. BURBANK'S DAHLIAS. One each of the 5 kinds In 

 small size for oOc. 



Choice New Cactus Dahlias. 



Price for pot plants, ready April ISth. each. lOc; doz . 81.00; per 100. 

 86.00. Divided tubers, each 20c.; doz., 81.50; per 100. SIO.OO. Undivided 

 field roots, while they last, each, .30c.; per doz., 83.00; per 100. 820.00. 

 Aeglr. Large full flowers of a rich cardinal red. 



Albion. Very large, pure white flowers slightly shaded cream in the center. 

 Alt. Heidelberg. Large flower; brilliant orange scarlet, slightly incurved. 

 Brunhllde. Bright plum color of perfect form and habit. 

 Countess of Lonsdale. A delicate apricot shading pink. Early. 

 Camelia. Fine for cut-flowers. Small flower, beautiful orange color. 

 Coronation. Bright fiery scarlet, as effective as a geranium. 

 Fighting 3Iae. Rich fiery crimson, florets narrow and curved. 

 Green's White. The best white Cactus Dahlia of the day. 

 HohenzoUern. A bronze orange red shade. 



.John Roach. A fine light yellow of perfect form; always full to the center. 

 Kriemhilde. An exquisite delicate shell-pink, shading to cream in the 

 center : undoubtedly the finest and most perfect pink Cactus Dahlia to date. 

 Marigold. A very abundant bloomer. "Gloria" type, fine for cutting, 

 color, pink, shaded purple. 2 feet. 



3Iikado. Deep rich cherry red. measuring 6 to S inches across. 

 Matchless. A grand variety. It is dwarf and branching, strong and vigor- 

 ous, overlaid with dark velvety maroon. Early and profuse bloomer. 

 Xymphaea. A clear distinct shrimp-pink tinted lighter toward the center. 

 Rachete. One of the freest flowering, from earlv in August luitil frost 

 bright, scarlet color, a grand cut-flower variety. 



Rother. A beautiful dark velvet crimson ; very early and free flowering'. 

 Serpentina. Fine for cutting, embracing all shades from pink to deepc-t 

 purple. 



Strahlenkrone. A pleasing scarlet of good form, very free. 

 Walthari. 'liraceful and loosely arranged flowers of a sulphur yellow. 

 Wm. Agnew. Color is the richest shade of intense dazzling red. 



Single Flowered Dahlias. 



Every one new. and decidedly new type in the Dalilia famil\'; will nivp 

 you as many flowers as the Cosmos and blontii earlier. 



I'nicss noted, each, lOc; per doz., 7.5c.; per 100, .S6.00; small roots or 

 plani.s. 



Large roots, while stock lasts, each, 2.5c.; doz,, .S3.00; per 100, SI. 5.00. 

 Alice Lee. Beautiful twisted petals of clear rose. 



Fashion. Rich crimson maroon, with purple shadings; large yellow center. 

 Gold Standard. Pure yellow; flowers are borne on long graceful stems. 

 Hansa. Bright chestnut color; one of the finest formed varieties. 

 Preciosa. A very pleasing flower of a soft terra cotta. with pinkish shade. 

 White Queen. Pure w hite variety ; growing about 3 feet high. 



SVI.VIA. 



Eight Mammoth Decorative Dahlias. 



Price, except when noted, pot plapfs, ready April 15th, each, 10c. ; 

 doz., 81.00; per 100, 88.00. 



Large undivided roots, each, 30c, per doz., 83.00. 

 Grand Duke Alexis. Pure white, shading to a delicate shell pink. 

 Henry Patrick. A pure waxy white, flowers 7 inches in diameter. 

 Katherlne Duer. The flowers are 7 inches across, they open out flat 

 and show no center; the petals are wide and rounding. Color, the most 

 beautiful growing scarlet without markings. 

 Lilac Queen. Large full flowers of a beautiful pinkish lilac. 

 Maiden's Blush. Large, full and double with cup-shaped petals. Deli- 

 cate daybreak pink. 



Moonlight. Flowers 6 inches in diameter, large wide cup-shaped petals. 

 Color, lemon yellow, the tip of each petal tinted light pink. 

 Mrs. Roosevelt. Flowers of a light delicate pink, six-inch flowers. 

 New Pink Dahlia, "Sylvia." A most decorative variety. Flowers 

 about five inches of fine form and full to the center, which is white 

 shading to soft pink on the rim. Petals of great substance, giving it a 

 shipping quality not possessed by any other variety. An early and pro- 

 fuse bloomer, very long stems. Small tubers, or pot plants, each, 1.5c., 

 doz., 81.00; per 100, 86.00. 



We can furnish Sylvia in large undivided field uoots. while they last. 

 Each, 15c.; doz., 81.75; pe. 100, 813.00. 



Large Show Dahlias. 



Per doz., 75e.; per 100, 85.00; small roots, or pot plants. 



Large undivided field roots, while they last, per doz., 81.50; per 

 100, 813.00. 



A. D. Livoni. Most perfect in form; a delicate rose, soft and clear. 



Bonnard's Yellow. Extra large flowering, of a deep yellow. 



CLIFfORO W. BRUTON. Bright golden yellow. Very early, 



Constance. Large, pure white. Smooth rounded petals. 



Floral Park Jewel. Deep maroon to blush white flowers. 



Gem- Deep crimson, very double and a good bloomer. 



Henry Sherber. A dwarf grower, with handsome. lar«e salmon 



flowers. 



Miss Thatcher. A very fine large golden yellow, with large quilled 

 flowers and a splendid bloomer. 



Pres. Felix Faure. Broad, think petals. Color, deep, purplish crimson. 

 Extra fine. 



Queen Victoria. Three feet; pure yellow, very early and very double. 

 Red Head. Large double, bright scarlet flowers. 



Dahlia Roots in Large Undivided Clumps. 



We have a large stock of undivided roots suitable for the retail 

 trade. We can furnish roots to color: White. ]iink, reil, yellow and 

 variegated. 



Our selection of kinds, per 3ozl, 81.50; per 100, SIO.OO. For price 

 on special named sorts, see varieties described above. 



