DUPUY & FERGUSON, 38 JACQUES CARTIER SQUARE, MONTREAL 
DAHLIAS 
of SPECIAL MERIT 
Strong Field-Grown Roots 
NOVELTIES 
n ^.-^r^arfioiA Beautiful cinnamon-colored with dark cen- 
V^opperneiu Well-formed flowers on long, stiff stems. 
Free bloomer and very fine for cutting, extra. Eacb, 75 cts. 
An._a-,t.:rtri A beautiful hybrid-cactus that attracts the 
attention of everyone. The flowers measure 
over 6 inches in diameter, and are composed of gracefully ar- 
ranged curled or twisted petals of a lively yet soft silvery lilac- 
rose with white suffusion. Each, 75 cts. 
f-j„___ (Decorative). A most conspicious salmon shade 
urcam, ^^.j^ amberlike glow. A flower of supreme beauty 
and perfect form, standing erect on long strong stems above 
the foliage. Very free Moomer, F. C. C. Dutch Horticul- 
tural Society 1916. A. M. 1917. A. M. Dahlia trials 1917. Each, 
If Ina nt Autumn (Decorative). The shade is quite 
IVing or AUlumn. (,„j, yeUow and terra cotta 
suffused through. A well formed flower of the decorative 
type. It is unique in colour, and shows in flower, stem and 
foliage groat vigor. F. C. C. 1915. Each, 75 cts. 
liAra Warnaar A splendid e.-chihition hybrid-cactus 
=• ariiaai . variety of a creamy-white, with 
Just a faint apple-blossom suffusion: flowers of gigantic size, 
over 8 inches in diameter and on strong, stiff stems: petals 
long and peculiarly twisted and curled. A variety which we 
unhesitatingly recommend as a novelty of unusual merit. 
Eacb, 75 cts. 
P>>inoAee Marw (Peony-flowered). Vivid light pmk, 
rrinceSS IViary. margined blush. One of the show- 
iest varieties in pink. Carries a mass of flowers on strong 
stems F. C. C. 1916. Each 75 cts. 
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
f__l, Pnce Brilliant crimson-red similar in shade 
.labK rvusc. popular Jacqueminot Rose, 
which suggested its name. Each, 40 cts., per doz. $3.50. 
aifFnrrI W Rruton A large canary-yellow. Each, 
mora w. oruion. 40 cts., per doz. $3. 50. 
f_____ Oneof the finest decorative Dahlias. 
Jtidniie \^nai iiicl. rj.j,g flowers mea.siu-e 8 inchesacross 
and are borne on stiff, wiry stems, often IS Inches long. The 
exquisite flowers are pink at the edges, pure white toward 
the center and light yellow at the margins. 4 ft. Each, 
40 cts., doz. $3.50. 
I o Hranrl Manitou — Largedecorativevariety; white, 
Le orana IVianiCOU. more or less striped with violet 
red. 3 ft. Eacb, 40 cts., doz., $3.50. 
Mademoiselle Marie Hoste.-A/ascina^^^^^^^ 
ed white. Each 40 cts., doz. $3.50. 
Mina Ritpfflo This new introduction is one of the 
iviind tjurgic. flnest varieties to date — producing flow- 
ers of gigantic size and remarkable beauty : the best in existence. 
Color, a glowing and most briUiant scarlet. Attracts universal 
attention. Each. 50 cts., doz. $5.00. 
Mm«» Van Den Daele Flowers are large and of fine 
me. van uen i^aeie. j^^j^. produced upon excep- 
tionally good stems, well above the foliage. As a cut-flower 
variety it is unsurpassed. The color is white, deeply edged 
live silvery-pink. Each, 40 cts., doz. $3.50. 
P"--- J-,_, The flowers are a beautiful deep crimson color 
rrccuuiii* j^^^j j^j,e produced with such ease and freedom 
that we chose "Freedom" as the most appropriate name. One 
of the earliest flowering. Each, 40 cts. ; doz.. $3.50. 
Peinf^oee Iiiliana The queen of Dahlias. Pure 
rrincesb uuiidna. „hite, well formed flowers on long 
stems. Best for decorative work. Award of Merit. 4M ft. 
Each. 50 cts., doz. $5.00. 
Piipnlo IV/Ianit-mt Enormous flowers of a rich, clear, 
rurpie maniLou. j,ggp purple, identical in shape, 
form and size to "Le Grand Manitou. " The very flnest purple 
Decorative Dahlia in existence. Each, 40 cts., doz , $3.50. 
Souvenir de Gustave Douzon.—1^^%%^^'^^^^l 
borne in profusion from the earliest blooming to frost: 9 'A 
inches diameter: it improves with the season and grows more 
perfect; a rich scarlet. 5 ft. Each, 40 cts., doz., $3.50. 
SHOW AND FANCY DAHLIAS 
Af'niiicSl'inn Kich, royal, deep mauve; splendid exhibi- 
Acquibition. ygj, flower. 4'A ft. Each, 40 cts., doz , 
$3.50. 
A. D. Livoni. — soft pink. 4 ft. Each, 35 cts., doz., $3.00. 
ArfViiir T ofavmir Gigantic New Fancy Dahlia. 
Arinur i^eravour. color, a beautiful sulphur-yellow, 
lined, striped and speckled deep, gorgeous crimson. Each, 
50 cts., doz. $5.00. 
Golden Age Sulphur-yellow. Free-flowering. Each, 
35 cts. doz., $3.00. 
Decorative Dahlia 
Maiirlo Arlams (IdealNew Show Dahlia). This won- 
ividuuc nudina. jjerfiU introduction is unsurpassed in 
quality in every respect: in reality a model of perfection. The 
color is a pure snowy white, very effectively overlaid clear 
delicate pink. Undoubtedly one of the flnest of the Show type. 
Each 50 cts., doz. $5.00. 
M SnmerQ A beautiful clear purple. Large, Each 
ivi. somers. 35 cts.; doz. $3.00. 
Norma a Dahlia that should be grown by all flower 
lovers, p'lowers are large, perfectly quilled, 
and. of a most exquisite shade of live bright orange. Each, 
40 cts.; doz. $3.50. 
Primrose Dam* A lovely shade of primrose. M©- 
rrimrose uame. ^.^^ ^(^^ flowering. Each. - 
40 cts.; doz., $3.50. 
Reffcie A Colossal Dahlia of beautiful cherry-red 
color. A variety that will give the best of satis- 
faction, producing flowers upon long stems, well above the 
foliage. Very free. Each, 35 cts.; doz., $3.00. 
Pqcb Color, an exceptionally deep rose shade. Flowers 
carried erect upon extra long stems. Exceeding- 
ly free flowering. Each, 50 cts.; doz., $5.00. 
Cfnirn ICintr The most reliable white Show Dahlia 
OLuriii iviiig. jg^jg Color, a pure white. Flowers 
produced on good stems, well above the foliage. Each, 36 
cts.; doz., $3.00. • 
Stradella Beautiful deep purple-crimson. Exceptionally 
free flowering. Stems long and wiry. One of 
the finest to date. Each, 35 cts.; doz., $3.00. 
Vivian A great favorite, which received the admira- 
tion of everyone who saw its wonderful flowers, 
the color being white, effectively edged ro.se-violet. An extreme- 
ly wonderful blending of color possessed only by the rare 
novelties. Each, 35 cts. ; doz , $3.00. 
CENTURY SINGLE AND COLLARETTE 
_The largest and finest uf the Collarettes. 
A clear, rich, velvety maroon: collar 
a beautiful waxy snow-white, very daintily overlaid pinkish- 
crimson. We highly recommend this variety. Each, 40 cts.; 
doz., $3.50. 
gantic New French 
iTarette Dahlia). 
Beautiful violet-purple, shaded and tipped white: white col- 
larette. Exceptionally large flowers produced in great profu- 
sion. Each. 40 cts.; doz. $3.50. 
I ord Goff A Single Cactus Dahlia of the most 
refined form, resembling a butterfly 
in appearance. The base of the petals are delicate cieam. 
heavily tipped rose-pink. Flowers are borne on long, graceful 
stems, well above the foliage. Each, 35 cts.; doz., $3.00. 
iCleteor (New Collarette Dahlia). — Crimson-maroon, very 
slightly edged old gold; cream white collarette. 
Star-shaped. Each, 40 cts.; doz., $3.50. 
Rose Pink Centurv A roso-pink shade. Single. 
is.ose i-inK v^eniury. Each, 35 cts.; doz., $3.00. 
C* CenrtFn A very free-flowering variety of clear yellow, 
Ot. vjcorgc. Single, Each, 35 cts.; doz.. $3.00. 
Achievement. 
Directeur Rene Gerard.— g^if|; 
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