BLACKBIRD. Black, changing to rich, velvety maroon with a 
bright red spot at the base of each petal; the flowers are large, 
regular in form and of fine texture and finish. 
GRACILIS. White, tinted blush; dashed, splashed, streaked, and 
spotted with crimson and dark red in a beautiful manner. ,Of 
the hundreds of blooms covering a single bush scarcely two are 
marked alike. Very fine. 
&AILLARDIA. Golden-yellow, with a broad band or disc of red 
around the yellow'-Benter; named from its striking resemblance 
to Gaillardia Graasjlflora. A distinct type that will become a 
popular favorite. * 
LEONE. A very lovely variety; flowers exceedingly large; white 
overlaid with soft pink. A rare combination. It blooms very 
freely for a lengthened period; the stems, are long and stiff, thus 
making it a very valuable variety for cutting purposes. A vase 
of these blooms makes a very handsome sight on the dinner table, 
the electric light showing up the flowers to the greatest possible 
LAWRENCE KRAMER. The color is a deep, bright rosy pink 
of the richest, brightest shade, without tint or blemish, in marked 
contrast with so many of the so-called pink singles, which are 
shaded crimson, violet or lavender. 
RAINBOW. Intensely bright crimson, shaded cerise and tipped 
with pink. The blending and shading of these colors is inde- 
scribable; it fairly shines with a metallic luster that no words 
can do justice to. One of the very best. 
ST. GEORGE. Pure yellow, without spot or shading; long stems; 
free bloomer. 
COLLARETTE DAHLIAS 
An entirely new type of single Dahlia, which has 
produced a great sensation the past three years wherever 
shown, and which has been awarded highest honors. The 
peculiarity of the type lies in the development of the four 
stamens into short rays or petals at the base of the petal, 
which form a frill or collar around the center. As the 
collar is entirely distinct in color from the rest of the 
flower, it is most unique and striking. We offer two of 
the most distinct varieties. We were pleasantly surprised 
and delighted with the habits of both these varieties, 
as they are of dwarf, branching habit and extremely 
profuse bloomers, starting with the earliest and con- 
tinuing in full bloom until frost. 25c each. 
JOSEPH GOUJON. The flowers are quite large, orange-red shading 
to deep red, with light canary-yellow collar. This variety has 
ten to twelve petals instead of the regulation eight. 
PRESIDENT VIGER. The most beautiful and striking of the 
two varieties. Rich, deep blood-red, shading darker toward the 
base of the petals, with pure white collar, occasionally suffused 
with rosy carmine. The flowers are always perfect, with eight 
petals; it is an extremely early and profuse bloomer. 
CARNATIONS 
In the following list will be found none but the newest and choicest varieties. Ready in April. 
NOTE. — Customers selecting their own Carnations are respectfully requested to add to their orders a few supple- 
mentary sorts, lest, by previous orders the stock of any particular variety should be exhausted; this being especially 
necessary late in the season. Plants from 2y 2 inch pots, 15c each; $1.50 per dozen. 
ENCHANTRESS. Of recent introduction. A very pleasing shade ARISTOCRAT. Deep pink, brighter than Lawson; flower very 
of light pink, deepening toward the center; borne on long stiff full and built high, perfect in form, splendid stem and calyx; 
stems; habit of plant strong and vigorous. good keeper and continuously in bloom. 
ESTELLE. A standard scarlet carnation, in much esteem on ac- el DORADO. One of the best yellow sorts. 
count of its all round good qualities. 
GLENDALE. Variegated; similar to that old favorite, Mrs. Bradt, 
but freer in bloom and larger flowers; flowers borne on long stems 
continuously. 
HARRY FENN. A very large, extremely full flower, deeply fringed 
and very fragrant. In color, a fine crimson, a little lighter in 
color than Governor Roosevelt and much freer in bloom than 
that variety. Stems long, and stiff enough to carry the flowers 
very nicely. 
JOHN CARBONE. A much admired variety; color brilliant rich 
shade of gold flaked with light carmine; flowers large and pro- 
duced very freely on strong stems. 
MRS. THOMAS W. LAWSON. A grand deep pink carnation of 
very large size; blooms carried very erect on strong heavy stems; 
unusually free in growth and bloom. No carnation to date has 
created such a sensation as this variety, thirty thousand dollars 
having been paid for the original stock. 
MARIAN. A good pure white carnation; flowers of good size, borne 
on good stems; fragrance good. 
MRS. PATTON. A beautiful variegated carnation; sent out by the 
originator of Lawson. Flowers very large and full; carried on 
long wiry stems; ground color pure glistening white delicately 
striped with fine pink stripes. Very free in growth and bloom. 
It is with pleasure that we call the attention of all lovers of 
carnations to this variegated sort. 
NELSON FISHER. A very deep pink in color, deeper than Lawson; 
flowers finely formed, with fringed edges. We can recommend 
this variety very highly for out-door planting. To say that this 
variety originated with the same grower that sent out Mrs. 
Lawson and Mrs. Patton, should be a guarantee for its sterling 
qualities. 
PINK ENCHANTRESS. A bright rose colored sport of En- 
chantress; already as popular as its parent; it has all of the 
latter's good qualities. 
PROSPERITY. One of the most remarkable Carnations yet 
originated, producing probably the largest average size blooms 
of any variety known, the flowers averaging from 3 % to 4 inches. 
The plant is extremely healthy in growth and a continuous 
bloomer. It is a first-class keeper in every respect and a splendid 
shipper. The color is distinct from any other variety, the ground 
color being pure white overlaid with pink mottles, deepening 
toward the center, the color scheme reminding one of the beau- 
tiful tints often seen in azaleas and rhododendrons. 
VICTORY. Brilliant scarlet; flowers very large, borne on long 
stems; vigorous in habit and very free in bloom. Considered 
the best Scarlet ever introduced. 
WHITE PERFECTION. This is now conceded to be the best white 
in cultivation; stems good, fine keeper and with a pleasing clove 
fragrance. 
, Carnation— White Perfection 
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