F. E. McALLTSTEri CO., f.9 CORTLANDT ST., NEW YORK.— SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. 
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SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. 
THE PINK WATER ULY DAHI.IA. 
Nymphaea. (The Pink Water Lily Dahlia.) A strong 
sturdy grower of the cactus variety, while the flow- 
ers which are always full to the center, are pro- 
duced in endless quantities on long stems well 
supplied with bud and foliage ; the color is a soft 
delicate light shrimp pink, shading slightly darker 
toward the outer petals, while the flowers are of a 
large size, perfect form and of most exquisite finish. 
Frank Smith. One of the best of the fancy type; color 
a rich dark purplish maroon, tipi^ed pinkish white ; 
as the two colors meet they blend into each other 
most beautifully, making a lovely combination of 
shades and tints. 
DAHLIAS. 
We take pleasure in offering herewith the latest and 
finest varieties of Dahlias of recent introduction, and 
would like to draw the attention of our patrons to the 
fact that the varieties offered in this list, are the cream 
of collections which have taken prizes at the Horticul- 
tural Exhibitions at Philadelphia and New York. 
Special Inducement. 
In order to give every lover of Flowers an opportunity 
to have one of the finest collections of Dahlias in his 
garden, we will send the six named Dahlias as shown on 
front cover, and described below, undivided roots for 
$1 00 ; price for single root, 25 cts. , 
Crimson Giant. Very large double dahlia, deep crim- 
son, richly shaded, vigorous and profuse, sometimes 
growing 6 to 8 ft. high and a mass of flowers. 
Purity. An improvement on all pure whites up to date. 
Dwarf double and profuse bloomer. 
Pluton. The finest of all yellow show dahlias. Double; 
very large, of perfect form and a pure clear yellow 
color. 
Bird of Passage. Large, double white, faintly suffused 
and heavily tipped red pink. 
Complete directions for Garden cultivation furnished 
with each collection or will be mailed free upon appli- 
cation. 
To any one person purchasing DAHLIAS to the amount of $3 oo, we will mail gratis a copy of the 
DAHLIA. The only American book on the subject, by L. K. Peacock. A practical treatise on its habits, 
characteristics, cultivation and history. Price, 50 cts. 
