EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN, FARM AND LAWN 
DAHLIAS 
of SPECIAL MERIT 
Strong Field-Grown Roots 
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
Attraction Novelties.-A,, beautiful^ ^.^e^'^tS^Sn^ 
of everyone. The flowers measure over 6 inches in diameter, 
and are composed of gracefully arranged curled or twisted 
petals of a lively yet soft silvery lilac-rose with white suffusion. 
Each 75cts. 
r>i*a9m (Decorative). A most conspiclous salmon shade 
L/rcdiii. -HTith amberlike glow. A flower of supreme beauty 
and perfect form, standing erect on long strong stems above 
the foliage. Very free bloomer. F. C. C. Dutch Horticul- 
tural Society 10 16. A.M. 1917. A. M. Dahlia trials 1917. Each, 
75 cts. 
Klr^tT Autumn (Decorative). The shade is quite 
ing or AUlumn. ^^^^ l,jjjf yellow and terracotta 
suffused through. A well formed flower of the decorative 
type. It is unique in colour, and shows in flower, stem and 
foliage great vigor. F. C. C. 1915. Each, 75 cts. 
M^c Warnaar ' A splendid exhibition hybrid-cactus 
r&. ¥» 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 c\u-led. A variety which we 
unhesitatingly recommend as a novelty of unusual merit. 
Each, 75 cts. 
Prinroee Mstrv (Peony-flowered). Vivid light pink, 
rrincess mary. margined blush. One of the show- 
iest varieties in pink. Carries a mass of flowers on strong 
stems F. O. C. 1916. Each 75 cts. 
laolr Rr>s0 Brilhant crimson-red. similar in shade 
jdLH. rvusc. jjjg popular Jacqueminot Rose, 
which suggested its name. Each, 40 cts., per doz. $3.50. 
aiffnrA W Rriif-on ^ ^^^se canary-yellow. Each, 
mora w. oruion. 40 cts., per doz. $3.so. 
¥_____ pL,___-_«. Oneof the finest decorative Dahlias. 
oetxnnK v.,iiariiicL. flowers measure 8 inchesacross 
and are borne on stiff, wiry stems, often 18 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 e. CranA Manif-nii Large decorative variety ; white' 
L.e Vjrana IVianitou. ^^^^ striped with violet 
red. 3 ft. Each, 40 cts., doz., $3.50. 
Mademoiselle Marie Hoste.-A/ascina«n^^^ 
ed white. Bach 40 cts., doz. $3.50. 
IV/Iina Riii-<r1o Tliis new introduction is one of the 
iviina uuigic. gnest varieties to date — producing flow- 
ers of gigantic size and remarkable beauty ; the best in existence. 
Color, a glowing and most brilliant scarlet. Attracts universal 
attention. Each, 40 cts., doz. $3.50. 
Mm«» Van Den Daele — Flowers are large and of fine 
me. van uen u<xcic, f^^^. 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. Bach, 40 cts., doz. $3.50. 
Oban. — Mauve. Extra flne form. 15 cts. each. 
PrinroGs liiliana -The queen of Dahlias. Pure 
rrmcess uuuana. ^hite, well formed flowers on long 
stems. Best for decorative work. Award of Merit. ft. 
Each, 40 cts., doz. $3.50. 
Pii>.n1<> Manil-mi Enormous flowers of a rich, clear, 
rurpie ivianiiou. ^^^^p p„rpie. identical in shape, 
form and size to " Le Grand Manitou. " The very finest pm-ple 
Decorative Dahlia in existence. Each, 40 cts., doz.. $3.50. 
Souvenir de Gustave DoUZOn.— These Immeiise 
borne in profusion from the earliest blooming to frost; 9H 
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 
A<.mii<:il-ir>n Rich, royal, deep mauve; splendid exhlbi- 
/\cquisii;ion. jjgn flower. 4>i ft. Each. 40 cts., doz.. 
$3.50. 
A. D. Livoni. — Soft pink. 4 ft. Each, 35 cts., doz., $3.00. 
Ai-fKiii* I ofavonr Gigantic New Fancy Dahlia. 
Arcnur L,eravour. (^olor, a beautiful sulphur-yellow, 
lined, striped and speckled deep, gorgeous crimson. Each, 
35 cts., doz. $3.00. 
CrAAan Ana Sulphur-yellow. Free-flowering. Each, 
Vaoiaen Age. 35 ,3 oo 
Maude Adams. 
Decorative Dahlia. 
_(Ideal New Show Dahlia). This won- 
derful introduction is vmsurpassed' 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 finest of the Show type. 
Each 50 cts., doz. $5.00. 
M ^nmorc A beautiful clear purple. Large, Each 
ivi. oomerb. 35 cts.; doz. $3.00. 
Norma ^ Dahlia that should be grown by all flower 
lovers. Flowers are large, perfectly quilled, 
and of a most exquisite shade of live bright orange. Each, 
35 cts.; doz. $3.00. 
Pi-Jtvimoo r>atnB A lovely shade of primrose. Me- 
rrimro&e iodine. ^^^^ ^^^^ p^.^^ flowering. Each, 
35 cts.; doz., $3.00. 
p_n~:— 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. 
Dqco Color, an exceptionally deep rose shade. Flowers 
carried erect upon extra long stems. Exceeding- 
ly free flowering. Each, 35 cts.; doz,, $3.00. 
C|.~__, ICintr ■ The most reliable white Show Dahlia 
oiuriii iviiig. to date. Color, a pure white. Flowers 
produced on good stems, well above the fohage. Each, 35 
cts.; doz., $3.00. 
Stradella Beautiful deep purple-crimson. Exceptionally 
KjLi auciia. 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 rose- violet. An extreme- 
ly wonderful blending of color possessed only by the rare 
novelties. Each, 50 cts.; doz., $5.00. 
CENTURY SINGLE AND COLLARETTE 
A<<ViiAir»mnnl- Thelargest andflnestof the Collarettes. 
/^(.iiievciiiciii.. gjgj^j. yigjj velvety maroon; collar 
a beautiful waxy snow-white, verjr daintily overlaid pinkish- 
crimson, I highly recommend this variety. Bach, 40 cts.; 
doz., $3.50. 
Directeur Rene Gerard.-gjlf-^Je '''"D^/iS?at 
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 nwA O ciff A Single Cactus Dahlia of the most 
i^uru vjuii. refined form, resembling a butterfly 
in appearance. The base of the petals are delicate crean^, 
heavily tipped rose-pink. Flowers are borne on long, graceful 
stems, well above the fohage. Each. 35 cts.; doz.. $3.00. 
1V« _«.___ (New Collarette DahUa). — Crimson-maroon, very 
IVICI.CU1 . slightly edged old gold; cream white collarette. 
Star-shaped. Each, 40 cts.; doz., $3.50. 
Rnso Pinlc Pt'ntijrv A rose-pink shade. Single. 
Kose rinK v-eniury. Each, 35 cts.; doz . $3.00. 
Q* C onrrra A very free-flowering variety of clear yellow. 
OC. Vaeorge. single. Each, 35 cts.; doz., $3.00. 
