C. C. MORSE & CO.— SEEDS— SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. 
DAHLIAS 
We suppose there are few in this State who have not seen and admired very much the many lovely Dahli 
that bloomed so beautifully at the Exposition. There have been so many new introductions of great merit thl 
it is impossible to catalogue them all, but in our list will be found the best of each variety. 
Dahlias can be set out in February and as late as July. A good plan is to keep setting them out at interval 
so that you will not have them blooming all at one time. Bulbs, and what we call "Green Plants," can be ikpH 
the former are ready for delivery from January and the latter about May. Dahlias are of the easiest cultu 
They succeed best in light soil and require plenty water. "Disbudding" is practiced by those desiring en- 
large flowers. , s xcra 
Dahlias are classified as follows: 
CACTUS. These sorts have long petals, sometimes coming 
in irregular shapes, putting one in mind of the Chrvs- 
anthemum flower. They are all very free in bloom 
and are very valuable for cutting, their many beautiful 
colors being very generally admired; for a small 
amount of labor we know of no flower that will give 
such returns. 
DECORATIVE. These were originally classified as Cactus 
sorts, as the blooms resembled those of the Cactus 
plant, but as the previous type was developed this 
class was re-named Decorativa 
SHOW. This is the original type of Dahlia; the blooms 
are large, globe-shaped, and most regular in form 
FAEONY FLOWERED. This new type of Dahlia has been 
received with a great deal of pleasure by the plant- 
loving community. They have large flowers with, as 
a rule, two rows of petals, somewhat ragged in appear- 
ance, producing their flowers in wonderful profusion, 
and for a long period. 
COLLARETTE. Is a type of single Dahlia, which has 
produced a sensation wherever shown. The peculiarity 
of the type lies in the development of the four sta- 
mens into short rows at the base petals, which forms 
a frill or collar around the center. 
Price of all the following- varieties in bulbs, 30c each ■ 
$2.50 per dozen. 
CACTUS VARIETIES 
BRITTANIA. Delicate shade of soft salmon pink, blended 
apricot, petals long and twisted. 
COUNTESS OP LONSDALE. Rich salmon-tinted apricot 
Longaaa° stiff talS ' carmine pink towar< i the tips, stems 
COMET. A grand "fancy cactus," the ground color silverv 
rose, speckled with crimson. 
C. E. WILKENS. Salmon pink on fawn deeper at the points 
of the flower. 
DREADNAUGHT. Glowing crimson, deepening to maroon 
m the center; very long, curving florets; flowers of 
great size, grand form. 
^^carn^o* VERNON - Flesh ' shading through maple to 
ELSE ELLRICK. Pearly white, shaded mauve; good form- 
a very pleasing variety. ' ^' 
FLAG OF TRUCE. Pure white, florets long and of ex- 
quisite form. 
FLORRIE WELLS. Combination of crimson and purple, a 
GOOD HO^ rme ^r° Wer 'v WIt , h st , iff n strai & ht Pointed petals. 
GOOD HOPE Deep cardinal red, florets long and twisted; 
tipped white; very good. 
HILDA SHOEBRIDGE. Beautiful rich salmon, of large 
TWwn^AX^w^T^ Petals, a very free bloomer. B 
INN whUe TI v°e?y fint^ endS ° f Petals ***** 
IOLANTHE. Soft coral reel with yellow shadings at the 
t J? as £ a °^ petals: very distinct and fine. 6 
^hade Bright radiant scarlet orange; a lovely 
JUP ^ E , R ' Yel ] ow shading to flesh pink, heavily striped 
J. H JACKSON. Deep dark velvety maroon; of best cactus 
J ° H a1fr N c^ E s^- ****** S0U COl ° r: fl ° retS a very 
WC "isted ° rang6 ° ld S ° ld; P6talS l0ng ' narrow 
MRS. DOUGLAS FLEMING. White, with long curling 
w ™J Ln iL ,^^acef " , fl orets; of excellent form culling 
MRS. STEPHENS. Pale yellow passing to a deeper shade 
m«J n n£iw-T e £^ r: f highly finish ed flower. PC Shac1e 
MRS. MAWLEY. A very fine yellow, of true cactus form- 
yXw produced on fine lon S stems; dtep canary 
PROGENITURE. Intense dark cardinal-red. floret beauti 
STJi ? - A faney.ractus, orange, beauti full y stripe,! 
WM sca I^et; a very unique and handsome sort P 
WM. JOWETT. Deep cardinal red- perfect cicfn* f,„.„ 
WM eV MA y R^iV? Ui,, T ed; ,T er K y Iar ^ e/ s P tfms Ct long C and 's ' 
'remfed Ij ' ght bronz e-yellow ; florets long and 
Cactus Dahlia 
DECORATIVE VARIETIES 
BEACON. A grand striking rich orange-colored Dahlia; 
flowers perfect. 
DELICE. A beautiful shade of pink, flowers produced on 
long, stiff stems, and in great profusion; for cutting 
cannot be beat; it is a fine keeper. 
GRAND DUKE ALEXIS. Snow white; petals quilled. 
MADAM VAN DEN DAEL. A grand variety of large size, 
beautiful form; color velvety white, shaded pink on 
outer petals. 
MINNIE BURGLE. Brilliant scarlet; fine form, large size 
with long, stiff stem, and an excellent keeper; admitted 
to be the best scarlet. 
MRS. KETTLEWELL. A unique shade of scarlet, much 
admired, a fine bloomer, good stems and excellent 
keeper. 
PRINCESS JULIANA. Pure white, flowers freely produced 
on long, stiff stems; a first class variety. 
PERLE DE LYON. Pure white, flowers borne on long stiff 
stems. 
QUEEN MARY. Pure velvety pink, outer petals tinged 
white; a free bloomer; stems good; a most florif- | 
erous sort and bound to be valuable as a commercia' 
variety. 
SOUVENIR DE G. DOUZAN. Brilliant orange-red; of im 
mense size. 
THOMPSON. Brick red, fine form and excellent bloomer 
good keeper. 
WINSOME. Pure white, of excellent form, stems good 
fine keeper. 
YELLOW COLOSSE. Deep canary yellow, flower of ven 
size, a most excellent sort. 
