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GRAND PRIX, P. P. I. E., SAN FRANCISCO 
CACTUS DAHLIAS — Cjleneral Collection (Continued) 
WASHIlVfjiTOjV — A good crimson for exhibiting- as the flower is large and in- 
curved; $1.00. 
WHITE KIVSKiilV — '^I'he best wliite for cutting as the stem is long and stiff. 
Tlie blo.ssom is large and well formed and looks like a chrysantlie- 
mum. 
WODAI^ — Hybrid cactus of salmon-rose color, large bold flower, strong grower 
and profuse bloomer; :55e. 
VKliliOW KIiV(; ( Horiisveld ) — Yellow King is a wonder. It stands U]i so 
straight and stiff that many ijeople confuse it with a chrysanthemum. 
'I'oo much cannot be said in praise of this marvelous hybrid, as it 
possesses so many good qualities. The stem is very long and ligid; 
the color is a pleasing shade of yellow; it lasts days when cut; the 
formation of long twisted petals is perfect; very late bloomer; 75c'. 
NEW COLLARETTE DAHLIAS OF OUR OWK 
CREATION 
Collarettes are the coming dahlias. They have already arrived in l':;urope, 
and the California public is raiiidly taking to them. The collarette is Ihe 
newest introduction in dahlias and is of French origin. It is a single dahlia, 
with a fringe or collar of small petals around the yellow disc or center, hence 
the name. Ihe stems are always stiff and long, and there are no better 
flowers for cutting. We are very proud of having the finest collection of 
large collarettes in the world. 
*W.>I. WEIjSH (Bessie Boiston) — There has always been a demand for a first 
class yellow collarette, and we have no hesitancy in stating we have 
answered the call in this dahlia. The large flower has a long collar 
of the same color. The stem is fine, and it is one of the freest flower- 
ing varieties. Like all collarettes, it is an excellent cut flower; i(;i.OO. 
COLLARETTE DAHLIAS— General Collection 
25e ejic'li except wliere iioteU. 
Tlie urlee.s are for strojif; ti!ll>er.s. 
Those starred are California dalilia.s. 
ABBK IIUf.'ONABU (Rivolre) — A giant in its class. The coloring is a strik- 
ing purple with a distinct white edge to the petals. Collar is white 
Stem IS particularly long and stiff and the flower always attracts 
attention whether growing or on the exhibition table; 50c. 
AMATEUR CHAUVAi\ET— A bright flame color, with a collar of lighter tint 
1-flooms at the top of long, straight stems; 50c. 
AMI CACHAT (Rivore) — A brilliant orange of large size with yellow collar 
A distinctive and beautiful blossom; 50o. 
AMI NOiVIN (Charmet) — One of the most beautiful flowers of its type Color 
is a charming, shaded old rose. A great favorite as a cut flower; ;{5e. 
*AITNT I)IiVAII--A splendid dark collarette. Large bloom of maroon, with a 
collar of lighter tint, long stiff stems, fine habit of growth; 50e. 
♦BUTTERCITP A pure, bright yellow, with yellow collar. Flower is regu- 
larly toriTied and of good size; very free-flowering: 50e. 
*BUTTEUF1.Y- A lovely blossom of blended crimson and yellow. The c(fllar 
IS of the same attractive shading; 50c. 
CAIVTII,EiVE_Very large bloom of rosy purple suffused and bordered white, 
dollar IS white. Should be grown in the sunshine; 50c. 
*C..\RIVIVAI — A charming flower of yellow-suffused red, with yellow collar 
Stems long and straight; 35c. 
COIii\TESS I>liGON— White suffused with rosy-purple, white collar; blooms 
profusely on long stems. 
COITJVTESS TORBV — An exceptionally fine bright scarlet. The many petals 
are cleft at the tips, and the collar is yellow; .35c. 
*CREAM CUP — White collarettes are uncommon, and in this we have a big 
creamy white, slightly cup-shaped, white collar; 50c. 
CROWN PRIjMCKSS ClI ARUOTTE— P.right chestnut-red; collar yellow. 
DIOMEDE (Cliarmet) — Deej) carmine, puri)le-suffused, and edged white, lighter 
collar; large, very tall and fine. 
DORA EUSllER^ — The only i>ink collarette of good color. A most beautiful and 
uufommon flower, and a great favorite for cutting. Blooms abund- 
antly all season. Sometimes blooms with a double row of iiotals, bul 
is always charming; 50c. 
*1';SMER.\U<')A (Bessie Fostoii) — A yellow shading to soft cream, with faint 
shading of rose, ori^am ccfllar. A very regularlv formed, and fine for 
cutting; 50c. 
