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BODDINGTON'S QUALITY DAHLIAS 



The following list of Dahlias has been most carefully selected, and comprises the cream of the hundreds of varieties in commerce. The 

 very best of each class is represented. These varieties were chosen for their superiority in purity of color, length of stem, perfection of 

 form, continuous flowering qualities and general excellence. If other varieties are wanted, we shall be glad to procure them for you. 



Note.— Unless otherwise specified, all Dahlias are supplied in strong, divided field-grown roots. In some cases the demand for certain 

 varieties exhausts our supply of roots, after which we send out growing plants which give equally good, if not better results. 



DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 



Eight Grand Giant Dahlias 



The eight sorts here offered are, without exception, the largest 

 and most perfect double-flowering Dahlias now grown, flowers 

 of all of them attaining a size of between 6 and 9 inches across 

 under ordinary cultivation. 



Golden Wedding. Probably the largest Dahlia in exist- 

 ence, being fully twice as large as 

 Yellow Le Colosse. On account of the gigantic size and 

 the color, which is a deep, golden yellow, in contrast to 

 the various shades generally found in dahlias, this was 

 most appropriately named "Golden Wedding," being the 

 same shade as the Golden Wedding Chrysanthemum, and 

 also fully as large; flowers, the past season, measuring 6 

 to8i^ inches in diameter, petals reflexing almost to the 

 stem with a full center. The plant is also a giant. The 

 flowers are produced on stems 3 feet and more in length. 

 In spite of its gigantic size, it is most effective for vases 

 or decorations, as the stems, though rigid, droop gracefully 

 under their great load. The leaves, like the plants, are very 

 large and heavy. This is one of, if not the best exhibition 

 variety ever produced. 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz. 



Mrs. J. Ga rdner Cassatt. ^ "^w S'ant decora- 



tive Dahlia, which 



surpasses any other Dahlia of its color. The plant is a re- 

 markably strong, vigorous grower, not quite so early a 

 bloomer as Dorothy Peacock, but blooming earlier than 

 most of the large Dahlias. The flowers are of an immense size, often 

 6'^ inches in diameter; and 3 to four inches through, and always 

 full to the center. The flowers are produced on lonir steins in great 

 abundance. The color is a deep rose pink, the reflex of the petals 

 being the same color as the face, or a shade darker, in contrast to so 

 many varieties that have a pale reflex color. 50 cts. each, $5 per doz. 

 Cuban Giant. Very large, dark, rich maroon. Roots, 30 cts. 

 '- each, $3 per doz. 



Fireburst. This is a seedling of Le Colosse; has broader and 

 ^ longer petals, is more flatly built, but a fat more in- 

 tense scarlet, slightly shaded orange, and produces specimens which 

 measure 8 inches and over. Flowers are borne apart from foliage ; 

 of great value. Height, 3K feet ; plant spreading 3 feet. 75 cts. each, 

 $7.50 per doz. 



Giffantea. its name suggests the size; truly gigantic and mas- 



° sive in form. The individual petals are short and it 



requires many to form such a monstrous flower. Color a soft sul- 

 phur-yellow; distinct and attractive. 50 cts. each, $5 per doz. 

 J^j.^ Roosevelt. The color is a delicate shade of soft pink; 



'- '- flowers are perfectly double and very large, 



measuring 6 to 8 inches in diameter. Strong roots, 35 cts. each. 

 $3.50 per doz. 



Mme. Van den Dael. ^ splendid decorative variety for cut- 

 ^— — ting ; color soft rose with deeper 

 markings, shading to creamy white in the center. 25 cts. each, $2.50 

 per doz. 



Souv. de Gustave Doazon. The most sensational Dahlia 



of the season; a decorative 



variety of mammoth proportions, which under ordinary cultivation 

 will produce flowers 6 inches across, and can be grown to measure 

 full 9 inches. It is of free growth, remarkably profuse-flowering and 

 pure scarlet in color (see illustration). 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., 

 $20 per 100. 



Collection of one each of the above 8 varieties for $3.50. 



Book, "THE DAHLIA," by Lawrence K Peacock. One of the most pop- 

 ular little works and has run through 4 editions. A new (sth) and entirely 

 new edition with new illustrations is now under way. Price, 30c., postpaid. 



Dahlia Souv. de Gustave Doazou 



NOVELTY PEONIA- 

 FLOWERED DAHLIAS 



The Peony-flowered Dahlias are a new type of this grand decora- 

 tive plant, and have created a sensation in Europe wherever shown. 

 They have also received some of the highest honors ever accorded 

 to novelties. Blooms grow erect on tall stems, of immense size, 

 measuring 6 to 8 inches across, of distinct and remarkable color- 

 ing. They are grand for cutting and all decorative purposes, and 

 last well in water. 



Caesar. First-class certificate, canary j-ellow, well-formed 



' flower. Strong roots. $1.50 each, §15 per doz. 

 Cecilia. First-class certificate, creamy white, very large flower. 



'■ Strong roots. $1.50 each, $15 per doz. 



H. J. Lovink. White shaded lilac, very robust grower, bringing 

 — - — ' its flowers erect above the foliage. This variety 



is very attractive, and classified as one of the best introductions of 

 this year. $2. 50 each, $25 per doz. 



D|._ Peary. Award of merit ; dark velvet mahogany, unique 



color, the darkest of this section. Strong roots. 



$1.50 each, $15 per doz. 



Collections of one each of the above Novelties for S6 



THREE GRAND SHOW BEDDING DAHLIAS. 



The following three varieties of Dahlias were noted by us last summer as being 

 remarkably good as bedding varieties on account of their height (aboiit 2H ft. ), 



their compactness ind free and early-flowering habit — for edging, shrubbery, borders, or for the formal garden, they will certainly be in 

 great detn.Ttid as -oon as better known. We can highly recommend them for this purpose. White Bedder (^far(;ucrite Briiant), 

 Crimson Bedder ( Triomphe de Solferino), Yellow Bedder [Magnificent). Price, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100. 



