Dahlias 



CROMWELL GARDENS. CROMWELL, CONN. 



DAHLIAS 



We offer a select list of good reliable kinds, eliminating all varieties that are uncertain or difficult to 

 handle. All varieties will be supplied in strong, dormant roots, except the newer kinds, marked (P.), which 

 will be supplied in green plants for May delivery, should the stock of roots become exhausted. 



CACTUS DAHLIAS 



Amos Perry. Bright scarlet flowers with narrow, 

 twisted petals; blooms carried well above foliage on 

 good stems. One of the most attractive and free- 

 flowering Dahlias in this color. 2S cts. each. 



Au:ora. A lovely blending of reddish apricot, flesh- 

 pink, and golden yellow; twisted, incurving petals. 

 Excellent in every respect. 20 cts. each. 



Countess of Lonsdale. An unusual and attractive 

 blending of rich salmon-pink, amber and apricot. A 

 lovely combination of color, to which can be added 

 perfection of form, habit and unusual freedom of 

 bloom and a disposition to do well under all con- 

 ditions. 20 cts. each. 



Else. Salmon-pink, shaded with rich yellow and 

 Tyrian rose. Unusually free and attractive. 20c. ea. 



Golden Gate. (P.) A new giant variety, producing 

 enormous flowers 8 to 10 inches across, on long, erect 

 stems. Color rich golden yellow suffused and shaded 

 rich red. A splendid exhibition variety of sturdy, 

 vigorous growth, very free-flowering and of easy 

 culture. 50 cts. each. 

 • Kalif . (P.) A gigantic flower, often measuring 9 inches 

 or over in diameter, of perfect cactus form, pure 

 scarlet in color. The blooms are produced with un- 

 usual freedom for such a large-flowering variety, 

 and the habit of growth is perfect, attaining a height 

 of 4>2 to 6 feet. The flowers are carried on erect, stift" 

 stems and are most eff'ective for cutting or for garden 

 decoration. 75 cts. each. 



Lovely Eynsford. Deep golden amber, similar to 

 Master Carl, but of a finer finish. Large and quite 

 free. 25 cts. each. 



Standard Bearer. Rich, fiery scarlet, good form and 

 very free. A reliable Dahlia. 20 cts. each. 



Stern. Yellow; one of the best in this color. 2Sc. ea. 



Thuringia. Orange reddish flowers, borne profusely 

 on long stems. A free and very reliable variety. 25c. 

 each. 



Uncle Tom. Dark maroon, almost black; medium 

 size; unusually free. 20 cts. each. 



Vater Rhein. Large flowers, often exceeding 6 inches 

 in diameter, carried well above the foliage on strong 

 stems. The broad petals are peculiarly curled and 

 twisted. Color yellow, blended with salmon. 25c. ea. 



Mixed Named Varieties, strong tubers. 15 cts. each, 

 il.SO per doz. 



DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 



MINNIE BURGLE. A new Dahlia of strong, upright 

 growth, with handsome, dark foliage. The flowers, 

 bright scarlet in color, are very large and produced 

 with the utmost freedom. One of the finest cut- 

 flower and decorative varieties ever sent out and 

 sure to be in demand both as an exhibition and cut- 

 flower variety. Strong tubers, 50 cts. each. 



>elice. Beautiful, soft yet vivid shade of rose-pink, 

 large flowers of perfect form, carried well above the 

 " foliage on heavy, erect stems. 25 cts. each. 



'ack Rose. Brilliant crimson-red, similar to the popu- 

 lar Jack Rose, which suggested its name. 25c. each. 



eanne Charmet. Violet-rose on a lighter ground. 

 A splendid cut-flower variety. 25 cts. each. 



ohn Elitch. Rich crimson, shaded scarlet; very large 

 tlower. IS cts. each. 



umbo. Deep red with maroon shadings. 15 cts. each. 



e Grand Manitou. Color lavender-white-mauve, 

 ■striped violet-red; immense flowers, carried on long 

 stems well above the foliage. 75 cts. each. 



Irs. J. Gardner Cassatt. A free-flowering variety 

 lit exquisite form and coloring; attractive mauve- 

 pink. 20 cts. each. 



ouvenir de Gustave Doazon. Enormous, brick- 

 iid flowers; very free. 20 cts. each, 

 lixed Named Varieties, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 



SHOW AND FANCY DAHLLAS 



A. D. Livoni. A clear, bright pink, of beautiful form; 

 petals beautifully quilled. One of the Ijest. 15 cts. 

 each. 



Cuban Giant. Enormous, Ijall-shaperl ijlooms of 

 bright inaroon; free and vigorous. 20 cts. each. 



Frank Smith. (Fancy.) Dark, rich red, shading 

 almost black; petals tipped pinkish white. 15 cts. 

 each. 



Gold Medal. (Fancy.) Bright yellow, striped and 



spotted with vermilion. A very free and gorgeous 



Dahlia. 25 cts. each. 

 Mme. E. Polette. Light fawn, shading to a soft 



light red. beautifully blended. A full, showy flower. 



20 cts. each. 



Olympia. Deep pink, penciled and striped crimson; 

 large flower. 20 cts. each. 



W. W. Rawson. Large, perfect flowers, borne grace- 

 fully on stiff, erect stems. Color pure white, overlaid 

 amethyst-blue. Very free and of excellent form. 

 25 cts. each. 



Mixed Named Varieties, 10 cts. each, $1 per doz. 



PEONY-FLOWERED DAHLIAS 



Cleopatra. Rich oriental red. base of petals primrose- 

 yellow. Very free and good. 25 cts. each. 



Dr. Peary. (P.) Very dark velvet-mahogany; the 

 darkest in this section. 50 cts. each. 



Geisha. The most striking and attractive of this type; 

 large, curiously twisted petals. Color orange-red, 

 overlaid with golden yellow, suffused scarlet at the 

 base of petals; very fine. 50 cts. each. 



Glory of Baarn. Soft pink; very large flowers on good 

 stems, carried well above the foliage. 25 cts. each. 



Queen Wilhelmina. Immense, pure white flower, 

 with loosely arranged, fluffy petals, distinct yellow 

 center. 25 cts. each. 



South Pole. (P). Pure white flower of splendid form, 

 carried on long stems. Splendid for cutting. 50 cts. 

 each. 



Cactus Dahlia 



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