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W. W. WILMORE DAHLIA SPECIALIST 
HOHENZOLLERN. (Cactus.) In m:\ny respects this one is quite siniilnr to liiulenia. In shape 
of flower and habit of growth they resemble eU)sely. Color clear orange, a shade lighter 
than Badenia, but has no variegation. 
Strong tubers, 25c each, $2.50 per dozen. 
GRAND DUKE ALEXIS. .\ magnificent 
Dahlia of the largest size. Its petals 
ai-e beautifully quilled, giving it a very 
unique appearance. Its color is pure 
white, if slightly shaded, but over- 
si)read with delicate lavender when 
grown in bright sunlight. Undoubted- 
ly one of the best of the show varie- 
ties. 
Price. 20o each, $2.00 per dozen. 
GR.AND DUKB ALEXIS 
SPECIAL OFFER— One strong tuber of each 
MRS. CHAS. TURNER. (Cactus.) This 
one is the finest of all the yellows in 
the cactus varieties. K.\lra large, with 
long, pointed petals, and ])erfect form. 
Bright lenum yellow. 
Price. 25c each, $2.50 per dozen. 
f tlic foregoing eleven novelties for .$.1.50. 
Classification of Dahlias 
Dahlias are dividcil info six gcMcral classes, and are am]ily ilhishatcil on Ihc bacU of tliis 
Catalogue. 
Class I. Cactus. — This class end)races the long. narrow-|ietale(l varieties, the petals of 
which are generally pointed or twisted. 
Class 2. Decorative (so called for want of a better name). This class is an intennedi- 
4ite form, having broad, flat petals, and was formerly classed with the Cactus lists. 
Class 3. Fancy. — This class takes in all variegated varieties. 
Class 4. Pompon. — This class embraces the small, round Dahlias, the i)lants of which 
Jire generally of a dwarf, bushy habit. The lines for this class, however, are not clearly drawn. 
Class 5. Show. — The name Show generally applies to those varieties pi<i(hicing large, 
well-formed flowers, showing only solid colors, but may frequently liave shaded tips. 
Class 6. Single. — Too well known to re<|Mire a description. , 
Note — There is of uecessily more or less o\ crla ppiiig among (he classes, and the above 
rules only apply in general. 
