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PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS 
Photograph of Croup of Pea. 
Josephine. The acme of perfection in snow white. The E:ll -'h 
flowers are very large, splendid regular form, but unlike 
so many white single Dahlias, the long wiry stems hold 
the flowers erect, which, with their great substance, make 
them especially long keepers and valuable for all cut 
flower purposes. The plant is a very strong grower, with 
dark, heavy foliage which testifies to its health and vig- 
orous constitution $1.00 
Mrs. Joseph Lucas. A combination of shades. Rich 
yellow overlaid bronzy scarlet, lightened, suffused and 
edged salmon rose. The flowers are immense in size, 
splendid substance, lasting a week after cutting. The 
form of the flowers are particularly pleasing as the huge 
petals have an artistic irregularity in contour. Mrs. 
Joseph Lucas is not only one of the handsomest and very 
largest Century Dahlias but a very early and profuse 
bloomer. The plant is a model; of medium height 
(4 feet) and blooms so freely as to resemble a huge 
bouquet. As a cut flower it is unexcelled on account of 
size, form, keeping qualities, coloring, and stiff slender 
stems. Price, strong roots 50 
Mrs. J. C. Hance Century. Bright carmine pink, with 
blush white disc. An exquisitely lovely flower, of 
largest size, with long stems. Height 4 feet 30 
Mrs. Wendell Reber. A blending of soft tints, suffused 
and tipped lightly soft scarlet. The flowers are of im- 
mense size, regular form with stiff stems 2yi to 3 feet 
long, making them invaluable for decoration. The 
plants are large, strong, vigorous with beautiful, healthy 
foliage. This is a variety that must be seen to be fully 
appreciated, and once seen, the fancy lingers. It is one 
of the strongest Century Dahlias growing— 6 feet high— 
a giant in every way and such delicate coloring. Strong 
roots ; ; .50 
Poppy Century. Uniquely distinct. The most brilliantly 
rich of any Dahlia, as the bright garnet color is so 
livened by the wonderful satiny sheen, that the flowers 
fairly glow in the sunshine. The center is dark maroon 
instead of yellow as in other varieties. Height 4 feet . . .50 
Rose Pink Century. The largest and best deep pink; 
enormous flowers on long 3 feet stems; sure and con- 
tinuous bloomer, vigorous plant. Height 5 feet 15 
20th Century. The original century originated and intro- Each 
duced by us in 1901. Early in the season, intense rosy 
crimson, shading to white at tips and base of petals ; but 
as the season advances the flowers open lighter until by 
October they arc nearly white, a bright pink blotch in 
the center of the petals. Height 4 feet $ .15 
Wildfire Century. Century size, with the brilliant, rich 
scarlet of the old Wildfire. Acknowledged the best 
commercial scarlet. Height 3 feet 20 
One each of above 15 Century Dahlias for $3.50. 
Best Single Dahlias 
The ordinary single Dahlias have been superseded by the 
Century Dahlias, yet a few of the most beautiful or distinctive 
are appreciated, especially where color effects, smaller flowers 
or dwarf plants are desired. 
Edith Lemon. Lemon yellow, reflex amber, distinct Each 
and pleasing $ .15 
Gaillardia. Golden yellow, with a broad band of red 
around the yellow center 20 
Praxitelles. The color is a deep velvety violet maroon, 
each petal tipped white. The plants are dwarf branching 
and profuse bloomers ; the colors distinct and striking. 
This is undoubtedly the richest and most effective of all 
fancy single Dahlias. Strong roots 50 
Rantendelein. Another fancy single. Color pure white, 
each petal has a narrow margin of deep crimson on each 
side. A very profuse bloomer. Plant dwarf and branch- 
ing. Height 3 feet. Strong roots 50 
Sardanopol. A fancy single that attracted much attention 
the past season on account of the rich color combination; 
rich deep red, with a band of orange scarlet running 
lengthwise through the petals 30 
St. George Improved. A seedling of the St. George and 
similar in every way, but a larger, stronger plant with 
heavier foliage. Flowers clear canary yellow and twice 
the size of St. George, on longer stems 30 
St. G -orge. The best clear canary yellow single Dahlia . . .20 
One each of 6 Singles for $1.75. 
No garden is complete without the F. R. Austin Paeony Dahlia 
