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Arthur T.Boddingt on. 342 West 14th St.. New Vork City 



DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 



Eight Grand Giant Dahlias 



The eight sorts here odered are, witlioiit exception, the largest 

 and most perfect double llowering Dahlias now grown, flowers 

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

 under ordinary cultivation. 



Golden Weddina Probably the largest Dahlia in exist- 



»*i ence, being fully twice as large as 



Yellow Le Colosse. On account of the gigantic size and. 

 the color, which is a deep, ^jolden yellow, in contrast to 

 the various shades generally found in Dahlias, this was 

 most appropriately named Golden Wedding, being the 

 same shade as the (iolden Wedding chrysanthemum, and 

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

 to 8'{ 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 exhi- 

 bition variety ever produced. 35 cts. each, 13.50 per doz. 



Mrs. J. Gardner Cassatt. A new giant Decor- 

 — ^— atlve 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 flow^ers are of an immense 

 size, often 6% inches in diameter, and 3 to 4 inches through, and al 

 ways full to the center. The flowers are produced on long stems 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. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 

 Cuban Giant. Very large; dark, rich maroon. 25 cts. each, 

 $2. 50 per doz. 



Fireburst. ^'^'^ ^ seedling of Le Colosse, with broader and 

 — i longer petals, is more flatly built, but a far more in- 

 tense scarlet, slightly shaded orange, and produces specimens 

 which measure 8 inches and over. Flowers are borne apart from 

 foliage; of great Talue. Height, 3J^ feet, plant spreading 3 feet. 

 75 cts. each, S7-50 per doz. 



Gigantea. ^^ name suggests the size; truly gigantic and mas- 



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



re<iuires many to form such a monstrous flower. Color a soft sul- 

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



Mrs. Roosevelt. "^^^ ^o'""" * delicate shade of soft pink ; 



flowers are perfectly double and very large. 



Dahlia Souv. de Oustave Doazon 



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

 $3.50 per doz. 



Mme. Van den Dael. 



A splendid variety for cutting; color 

 soft rose with deeper markings. 



shading to creamy white in center. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 



Souv. de Gustave Doazon. The most sensatioiial 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 

 fully 9 inches. Remarkably profuse and pure scarlet in color (see 

 illustration). 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100. 



COLLECTION, one each of the above 8 varieties for $3 



STANDARD DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 



Catherine Dner. The Dahlia of Newport. For effect in artificial 

 light after being cut, there is hardly another variety which has 

 more brilliancy; a giant flower borne on erect stems; its deep, 

 rich, glowing red is most effective. 15 cts. each. Si. 50 per doz. 



Clifford W. Bruton. A grand free-flowering yellow. 15 cts, 

 earh, fi.50 per doz 



Delloe. The finest pink Decorative Dahlia; color a soft, delicate 

 pink. The flowers are carried erect on straight stems, often :8 

 inches in length, and appear in great abundance on a bushy plant 

 3 feet high. 25 cts. each, S2.50 per doz. 



Flora. One of the best whites. The pure, glistening white is not 

 disturbed by the least suggestion of green; the flowers are alwavs 

 perfect, on extremely long, erect stems, and literally cover the 5- 

 foot plant over its entire surface. 25 cts. each, $2 50 per doz. 



GETTYSBURG. Immense size; deep, rich scarlet. Strong field 

 roots, 25 cts. each, S2.,so per doz. 



KaUerln Augasta Victoria. Grows about 30 inches high and does 

 nut require support of any kind. The immense, perfectly pure white 

 flowers are borne in great profusion on most erect, stout stems, 

 fully iS inches long, all above foliage. 15 cts. each, f 1.50 per doz! 



Jack Rose. It is rightly named Jack Rose, as the color is identical 

 —a beautiful dark crimson— with the bloom of a rose. Blooms 

 brought to our ofl^ice, after being carried around for three days, 

 were exhibited at the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' 

 Society's Chrysanthemum Exhibition, and awarded a Certificate 

 o( Merit. 15 cts. each, $1 50 per doz. 



Jeannie Charmet. The flowers measure 8 inches across and are 

 borne on stiff, wiry stems, often 18 inches long. The exquisite 

 flowers are pink at the edges, pure white toward the center and 

 light yellow at the margins. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 



JOHN ELITCH. Very large; fine form. Deep, rich maroon. 

 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 



Virginia Maule. Color delicate pink ; branching habit ; blooms 

 early and profusely. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 



Mme. A. Lumlere. Pure white with violet-red points, a fine con- 

 trast of colors ; very distinct. 4 feet. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 



Mrs. C. W. Basse'tt. Rich, deep, rosy pink. 25c. ea., $2.50 doz. 



MRS. CHAS. L. SEYBOLD. A distinct, bright crimson-pink, 

 each petal tipped white; a striking, beautiful variety. Flowers 

 abundantly produced on long, graceful stems. 35c. each, $3.50 doz. 



Nymphaea. Clear shrimp-pink, shading darker. The most deli- 

 cately beautiful Dahlia. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 



Perle de Lyon. New. The most valuable white Decorative Dahlia 

 yet introduced; perfect in form, pure in color, and produced on 

 long, stiff stems, and verv free-flowering. 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 



Perle de Pare de la Tete d'Or. Pure white, large and exceed- 

 ingly free blooming ; borne on erect stems; petals are split at tip, 

 giving the flower a unique appearance. 15 cts each, $1.50 per doz. 



Wm. Agnew. Intense, glistening scarlet-crimson. 15 cts. each, 

 f 1.50 per doz. 



Yellow Colosse. The best exhibition yellow now in existence. Flow- 



ers come very perfect, on good, long stems. 25c. each, S2.5oper doz. 

 ColIectloD, ODe each ol the above 18 varieties lor $3.60; two collections lor $6.60 



