DAHLIAS. 
The Splendid Display of W. W. Wilmore of Wheat Ridge. 
[Denver Times Oct. 4th, 1892] 
One of the most interesting places to visit around Denver is the flower gar- 
dens of W. W. Wilmore, on Wheat Ridge. By those who have been out there it 
is claimed to be the finest sight of the kind that they have ever witnessed in their 
lives. This statement has reference to the gorgeous display of Dahlias, of which 
Mr. Wilmore has two hundred separate varieties. A few days ago a reporter for 
the Times went out to Mr. Wilmore's gardens to investigate, and at once came to 
the conclusion that the statement was in no wise overdrawn when it is said that it is 
the finest collection of Dahlias in the United States. There is an acre or more of 
them, combining the most delicate, rich and beautiful colors and shades imaginable. 
The most of the bulbs are imported from England, which, Mr. Wilmore says, pro- 
duces the finest flowers of that specie in the world. The gardens are situated about 
two miles west of Elitch's gardens. 
OENEI^AC LIST. 
Stiow and Fancv Varieties. 
Price: 15c each; $1.50 per dozen. The set of 31 varieties, $3.50. 
HEIGHT, 
FEET. 
Altus. Purple, variegated with white 3 
A Eichman. Pink, plant small, a pro- 
fuse bloomer 1^ 
Altai Bright lemon yellow 4 
Adonis I Variable pink, an early and 
profuse bloomer, should be in every 
collection, (new) 3 
Black Prince. Dark purple 3 
Bon Maza. Variegated red and white, 
a noble flower 4 
Crimson King. Deep crimson 2 
Copper King. Copper red, a fine flow- 
er, (new) 3^ 
Dragon. Yellow, striijed and flecked 
with red 3 
Favorite. Maroon, occasioually tipped 
with white 4 
Gypsy. Light red, blooms feeely, excel- 
lent for cutting 2^ 
Goldfinder. Buft", tipped with cherry 
red 3 
Gem. Fiery red, early and free, fine . . 3 
Glori de Lyon. Pure white, very large, 
(scarce) 3 
Ida Fischer. Pale pink, if grown in the 
shade it will be pure white, one of 
the best 2^ 
5 
2 
6 
Henry Lee. Cardinal red, one of the 
largest in cultivation 3 
Jefferson. Maroon, fine form.. ...... 6 
London Beauty. Kich purple 3 
May Eustice (Queen of Dahlias). Red, 
occasionally variegated with white. 
Midget. Crimson, varying to light red, 
(new) 
Monarch. Dark purple, very large . . . 
Mrs. Wyndham. Variegated yellow 
and purple 2^ 
Princess Matilda. Pure white, very 
early 2 
Prince Bismark. Dark purple, extra 
fine form 3 
Queen of Pompons. Variable purple. 5 
Snow. Pure white flower, small, excel- 
lent for bouquets 3 
Statesman. Rich purple, very large, 
with perfect form .' 3 
Snow Cloud. Pure white 3 
Sport. Dark red, sometimes varying to 
light red, a very free bloomer, (new) 3 
Snow Fairy. White, should be pro- 
tected from mid-day sun, (new) ... 4 
T. H. Lowe. Light pink splashed 
with deep pink, fine, (new) 4 
