CHOICE CACTUS DAHLIAS 
Including all of the best of the newer and older sorts. 
We will supply dry roots of the following varieties, 
as long as they last; after they are sold out we will supply 
green plants; those are ready during May: 
Price of Roots and Plants, 25c each; $2.50 per dozen. 
BEAUTY OF NIGHT. An intense dark, velvety black. The petals 
are long, pointed and twisted; stems long and stiff, holding the 
flowers well above the foliage; very free in bloom. 
BRITANNIA. Delicate shade of soft salmon pink, blended 
with apricot. Petals long and twisted. Very full in bloom; 
stems long and stiff. Superb. 
COUNTESS OF LONSDALE. A most beautiful Cactus Dahlia of 
true type. Color rich salmon tinted with apricot at the base^ of 
the petals, carmine pink towards the tips; stems long and stiff; 
very free in bloom. Hard to beat. 
CHARM. The base of the petals yellow, varying to red, with white 
tips and edges ; very full in bloom. Distinct and charming. 
COMET. A grand "fancy cactus," which has proven most satisfac- 
tory with us. The ground color is silvery rose, speckled and 
striped crimson. The stems are long and stiff and the flowers are 
borne well above the foliage; a good bloomer and keeper. 
EVA. Pure white; petals incurved ; an exceedingly free bloomer; 
flowers of medium size and fine form; of dwarf habit. 
FLAMINGO. Very bright scarlet; flowers large, long pointed 
petals; stems strong, throwing the flowers well above the foliage; 
extremely profuse in bloom. 
FLORENCE. A charming shade of yellowish orange. The flowers 
last well, and always come good from early to late. The pointed 
petals are arranged neatly; very free in bloom. 
F. H. CHAPMAN. Yellow overlaid with deep orange; very bright 
and effective. A flower of grand form and largest size, with 
narrow, beautifully incurved petals. 
FLORADORA. Dark velvety crimson. Plant of medium height, 
branching in habit and an exceedingly early and profuse bloomer; 
continually in bloom. Fine for cutting, as the flowers are borne 
on long, erect stems, and keep for a long time. 
GENERAL BULLER. Rich velvety crimson, nearly black at the 
base, each floret having a pure white tip, those in the extreme 
center showing a tinge of plum color. A very remarkable 
and perfectly distinct flower. Long erect stems, very free. 
GENESTA. The ground color is amber, passing towards the 
center to golden-yellow; the florets are beautifully arranged. 
Good free bloomer; stems long and erect. 
GOLDFINCH. Clear bright cinnamon; the best of this shade; 
petals gracefully incurved. 
INNOVATION. Reddish scarlet, ends of petals distinctly tipped 
with white. Very fine and much admired. 
J. W. BAGGE. Color bright radiant orange, with a tint of shining 
vermilion, an indescribably beautiful shade; flowers extremely 
large; stems long; blooming qualities unexcelled. 
J. C. JACKSON. The deepest, darkest velvety maroon-black; 
of true cactus form; fine stems; grand bloomer. Nothing to 
equal it in its color. Perfection. i 
KREMHILDE. Delicate shell-pink with white at center; of good 
cactus form; a free and lortg bloomer. 
MAID OF HONOR. Rosy pink. A magnificent large flower with 
long narrow petals; exceedingly free in bloom. The stems are 
all that can be desired. 
MATCHLESS. Dark purple maroon; almost same shade as the 
"Black Prince" rose. In form, color, size, and growth this 
variety is perfect. Blooms for a long period. 
MONARCH. The color is a rich glowing velvety crimson; stems 
very long and stout, and hold the flowers well above the foliage. 
Very floriferous indeed. 
MONARCH II. This is a sport of the preceding; the plant is of 
dwarf habit, and is somewhat on the decorative type; color 
dazzling magenta; very free in bloom. 
MRS. MAWLEY. The finest yellow Cactus Dahlia of largest size, 
coming on strong stems; fine form and shape; every bloom 
coming perfect; deep canary-yellow. Superior to all other 
yellow sorts. 
MRS. SANDERS. A beautiful deep golden-yellow; grand flowers, 
borne well above rich foliage, on long stiff stems. 
MAJOR TUPPENNY. Center of the petals yellow-tipped and 
bordered with dark buff, beautifully blended; stems long and 
strong, carried well above the foliage; a good keeper. A novel 
color. 
MAD. H. CHANET Pure snow-white; flowers of uncommon 
shape, being somewhat on the decorative type, looks more like 
a white water lily than a dahlia. Of free growth and prolific 
in bloom and of very large size. 
MRS. H. J. JONES. Scarlet edged cream and heavily tipped with 
white, very large and perfect; fine erect habit, blooms well above 
the foliage; one of the best, most distinct, and valuable of the 
parti-colored varieties. 
OCTOPUS. White, tinted blush, very large; good shape, free 
bloomer; good stems and an excellent keeper. 
PRINCE OF YELLOWS. Another grand yellow Cactus; not as 
many-petaled as Mrs. Mawley; stems long and stout; a grand 
keeper. 
PROGENITURE. Intense dark, cardinal-red; large size; heavy 
flowers, coming perfect, and so free flowering that the whole 
plant is covered with blooms; petals are beautifully quilled, 
ends cleft or prettily fimbriated. A unique variety that should 
be in every garden. 
Dahlia— Mrs. Roosevelt 
Much reduced 
PROFESSOR ZACHARIAS. Canary yellow; long pointed petals; 
very free in bloom, the bushes being literally covered with a 
mass of flowers. 
RICHARD DEAN. One of the most striking novelties of recent years 
Vermilion scarlet, with distinct white tips. The habit will please 
the most exacting. It is upright, and has flower stems of 
great length. Flowers are of good size and splendid form. 
RADIANCE. Soft vermilion-scarlet; shining with a gloss that 
illuminates the blooms. A brilliant variety that must be seen 
to be appreciated. 
RUBY. Intense ruby-red; tip of petals touched with magenta; 
petals quilled and pointed; the blossoms come on good stout 
stems, holding them well above the foliage. 
SPOTLESS QUEEN. A grand Cactus Dahlia, pure white; stems 
long and stiff. 
SERIUS. A true cactus; perfect in every particular; yellow, beauti- 
fully penciled scarlet. 
VESUVIUS. A fancy cactus sort, much admired; the ground coloring 
is cinnamon-yellow, and penciled scarlet; petals long and full to 
center. 
VICTOR VON SCHEFFEL. In this new soft pink cactus Dahlia, 
we have a decided acquisition; petals narrow and pointed. 
It is a strong vigorous grower, extremely profuse bloomer with 
long, erect stems. 
WM. JOWETT. Deep cardinal red; perfect cactus form, every 
petal quilled, very large; stems all that can be desired; very 
free in bloom. 
WINSOME. A very fine white cactus dahlia; flowers very large, 
beautiful cactus form, with twisted, incurved petals, and borne 
on long, erect stems, holding the flowers well above the foliage. 
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