C. C. MORSE & CO.-SEEDS-SAN FRANCISCO. CAXIF. 
DAHLIAS 
Dahlias can be set out in February and as late as July. A Rood plan is to keep setting them out at intervals 
so that you will not have them blooming all at one time. Bulbs, and what are called "Green Plants," can be used 
(and will bloom just as freely as Bulbs); the former are ready for delivery from January and the latter about May. 
Dahlias are of the easiest culture. They succeed best in light soil and require plenty water. "Disbudding" is prac- 
ticed by those desiring extra large flowers. 
Dahlias are classified as follows: 
CACTUS. These sorts have long petals, sometimes coming 
in irregular shapes, putting one in mind of the Chrys- 
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 Decorative. 
SHOW. This is the original type of Dahlia; the blooms 
are large, globe-shaped, and most regular in form. 
paeony 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. 
COILAEETTE. 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. 
NEWEST AND BEST SORTS 
Price (except where otherwise noted) 35c each, $3.50 
per dozen. 
C. stands for Cactus. P. F., Paeony Flowered. D., Deco- 
rative. S., Show. Col., Collarette. 
ALICE ROOSEVELT. (D.) White-shaded lilac. 
CALIFORNIA. (C.) Most vivid scarlet; good stiff stems. 
CAESAR. (P. F. ) Excellent yellow; exceedingly free in 
bloom. (Green plants only.) 
COLONEL WOOLSEY. (P. F.) White suffused pink. 
CAPTAIN CURTIS. (C.) A very fine fiery red. 
EDITH CARTER. (D. ) Yellow passing to bright rose, an 
elegant sort. 
GEISHA. (P. F.) Yellow suffused and streaked with red; 
50c each. 
GOLDEN EAGLE. (C.) Bright yellow with suffusions of 
rose and fawn. 
HIGH SHERIFF. (P. F. ) Scarlet. Green plants only. 
IRRESISTIBLE. (C. ) Yellow suffused rose; stems excel- 
lent. 
JOHN RIDING. (C.) Bright orange scarlet with long claw- 
shaped florets incurving over the center. 
JOHN WANAMAKER. (P. F. ) Beautiful shade of laven- 
der; petals crimpled; very free. 
KALIFF. (C.) "Beef steak" red. 
LB GRAND MANITOU. (D.) White ground splashed 
and striped deep violet red. Green plants only. 
LIBERTY. (P. F. ) Bronze orange scarlet; unique and 
lovely. 50c each. 
LADY DUDLEY. (C.) Rich rose red; best pink cactus. 
LADY SAVILLE. (P. F. ) Old gold, interspersed brick red; 
Cactus Dahlia 
MARY FURRIER. (C.) Crimson-scarlet; of very large 
size; one of the best. 
MAD. AYMARD. (D.) A unique shade, with heliotrope 
blendings. 
MAUVE QUEEN. (C.) Delicate shade lavender; exceed- 
ingly free. 
MRS. STEPHENS. (P. F.) Yellow suffused pink. 
MONTROSE. (D.) Delicate pink; very free. 
MISS STREDWICK. (C.) Soft yellow at base, changing to 
deep pink. 
NANTWICH. (C.) A beautiful shade of golden yellow, 
shaded amber; incurved petals. 50c each. 
FHENOMINE. (D.) Beautiful shade of salmon; exquisite. 
PEGASUS. (C.) Bright rose, spotted and splashed crimson; 
florets elegantly curved. 50c each. 
RICHARD BOX. (C.) Soft yellow, long incurving florets. 
SEABRIGHT. (D.) Coppery buff; very free; excellent. 
SEMIRAMIS. (P. F.) Light lilac, beautifully blended 
metallic hue; exquisite and free. 
TORPILLE. (D.) Bright rosy red. 
TENOR ALVAREZ. (D.) Ground rose, striped and speck- 
led crimson. 
WODAN. (P. F.) A unique shade, bronzy pink. 
"Green Plants" Ready May. 
