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VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, BOOK FOR FLORISTS. 



PARSIFAL 



An excellent example of the Cactus type. 



DAHLIAS 



In the following list we offer what we consider the very best of the 

 foreign and American Dahlias, which wo observed in our extensive trials 

 last season. The greater part we can supply both in dry roots and small 

 plants, but some of the rarer sorts we furnish in green plants only. 



While roots may generally be planted by April 1.5th. it is hardly wise 

 to set out the growing plants until May 10th to 1.5th. 



Dry divided roots may be had at any time, as long as the supply lasts; 

 pot-plants, 2 to inches, can be supplied not earlier than May 1st. 



Contrary to popular opinion, we maintain that Dahlia plants are 

 always superior to dry roots, and are willing to take the responsibility 

 of recommending them. 



Varieties marked (P) we can supply in pot plants only. 



CACTUS DAHLIAS 



Prices, except noted, each, lOc; doz.. 85c: per 100, $6.00. 



AURORA. (P.) .Soft pink, tipped while, brilliant golden in center. 

 Each. 20c; doz , $2.00. 



COUNTESS OF LONSDALE. (P.) A delicate apricot, shading 

 towards the cdncs of the i)etals to carmine pink. Early and one of the 

 very best. Each, ISc; doz., $1.60; per lUO, $10.00. 



DAINTY. (P.) Ground color of lemon yellow, shaditjg lighter as the 

 scison advances, beautiful rose-pink half-way from the base of the 

 petals. Each, 16c; doz., $1.60. 



FAIRY. (P.) Pure white. Narrow florets. Beautiful form. 



FLORA. An ideal whit<»with largo heavy flowers on stout stilT stems, 

 valuable' for cutling. 



FRAU HERMINE MARX. (P.) A l)eautlful pink, splendid for cut 

 (lowers. Very similar In color to the La Prance rose and a good 

 bloomer. 



HOLSATIA. Orange scarlet. One of the freest flowering Cactus 

 Dahlias and perfect In form. Flowers are borne on long, stiff stems. 

 Each. 16c: doz., $1.26; per 100, $8.00. 



LA WINE. (P.) A piin^ white of good form, very fret^ and early llower- 

 inx. Each. 16c: do/... $1.60; per 100, $10.00. 



MASTER CARL. (P.) Bright amber. A gigantic flower of perfect 

 f.ii rii, with gracefully c:urved petals. Each, 20c: doz., $1.75; per 100. 

 $12.00. 



MRS. GEO. STEVENSON. Bright yellow. Largo blooms willi long 

 and narrow jielals. Each, 16c; doz., $1.60: per 100, $10.00. 



PARSIFAL. (P.) One of the earliest and freest flowering of the white 

 cactus varieties. The flowers are large, of good form, creamy white, 

 produced on fine stems well above the fohage. Each, 20c; doz., 

 «2.00: 100. $16.00. 



PEARLHILDE. Center nearly white changing to a soft blush pink. 

 A sport of the well-known Kriemhilde and one of the best for cut 

 flowers. 



SOTHER. (P.) A beautiful dark velvety crimson, perfect shape and 

 very early. 



SPOTLESS QUEEN. iP.) An e.xeeUent white for cut flowers. Each. 

 16c: doz . $1.50: per 100. $10.00. 



STRAHLENKRONE. (P.) Intense cardinal red, rich and glowing, 

 with long twisted petals. A very early and profuse bloomer. Each. 

 16c; doz.. $1.25; 100, $8.00. 



SWAN. (P.) Pure white; a very large and free blooming variety. 



UNCLE TOM. (P.) A deep velvety maroon, almost black. 



VOLKER. (P.) Clearest canary yellow. Large, early and an extremely 



profuse bloomer. 



WINSOME. (P.) Undoubtedly the finest white Cactus to date. 

 Flowers are very large and beautiful, with twisted, incurved petals. 



DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 



Price, except noted, each, lOc; doz., 85c; per 100, $6.00. 



BONNARD'S YELLOW. Deep yellow. Extra large flowering. 



CLIFFORD W.IBRUTON. Bright, golden yellow. Very large and 

 early flowering. 



CRIMSON GIANT. (P.) Deep crimson flowers of immense size. 



DAVID HARUM. (P.) Bright orange scarlet with deep crimson shad- 

 ings. Large flat flowers measuring 6 to 7 inches across. We consider 

 this one of our flnest decorative Dahlias. Each, 16c; doz., $1.60. 



DELICE. Most beautiful clear pink. Extra fine for cutting. Each, 

 20c; doz., $2.00; per 100, $16.00. 



HENRY PATRICK. A pure waxy white of good size. A free bloomer. 

 Each, 20c; doz., $2.00; per 100, $12.00. 



JACK ROSE. A rich velvety crimson, splendid for cutting; full in center, 

 measuring 6 to 7 inches across. Each, 16c; doz., $1.60: per 100. 

 $10.00. 



JEANNE CHARMET. Flower 7 to 8 inches in diameter. Bright pink 

 with crimson edges. Each, 16c: doz., $1.26; 100, $8.00. 



KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA. Immense pure white flowers, 

 borne in great profusion on erect, stout stems, well above the foliage. 

 Each, 26c; doz., $2.60; per 100, $20.00. 



KATHERINE DUER. (P.) A beautiful glowing scarlet of large size. 



LA FRANCE. A deep rose, heavily marked white, ii^ form more like a 

 full-blown peony, excellent for cutting. Each, 26c: doz.. $2.60; per 

 100. $20.00. 



LYNDHURST. (P.l A rich and brilliant cardinal red. Fine for cut 

 flowers. Each, 15c: doz., $1.26; per 100, $8.00. 



MAD. VAN DEN DAEL. (P.) A soft rose with deeper markings, 

 shading to creamy white in center. .\ splendid variety for cutting. 

 Each. 16c; doz., $1.25: per 100, $8.00. 



MAID OF KENT. Intense scarlet, variegated with pure white, fre- 

 quently a solid scarlet. 



MRS. CHAS. TURNER. Pure yellow. A strong grower and profuse 

 bloomer of immense size. Each, 16c: doz.. $1.60: per 100, $10.00. 



MRS. P. WYNDHAM. (P.) Apricot shaded to salmon in center. 

 Very free and early, with wide, flat petals. Each, 16c: doz., $1.60; 

 per 100. $10.00. 



PERLE DE LYON. A beautiful pure white of good form. Each, 16c: 

 do/.., $1.50: l)er 100. $10.00. 



PRES. F. FAURE. A deep purplish crimson with broad thick petals. 



SOUV. DE. GUSTAVE DOAZON. (P.) A pleasing shade of orange 

 red. The llower measures 0 inches in diameter, and has large, wide, 

 thick petals. Each, 16c: doz., $1.60; per 100, $10.00. 



SYLVIA. White shading to soft pink on the outer petals, which are of 

 great substance. The flowers are flne in form, full to the center and 

 great shippers. 



VIRGINIA MAULE. A most delicate blush or shell pink. The World's 

 Best Shell Pink. A very strong and vigorous grower, blooming early 

 and profusely. Each, 20c; doz., $1.75; per 100, $12.00. 



WM. AGNEW. (P.) The richest shade of intense, dazzling red. 

 Flowers are large. 



WOODROW WILSON. Flowers bright red of splendid form, good stem; ' 

 flowers licld well above the foliage, very free (lowering and most dosir- 

 abU' for < ut llowers. Each. 20c; doz., $1.76; per 100. $12.00. 



