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W. W. WILMORE, DAHLIA SPECIALIST 
Novelties of Special Merit 
VAXUOTTS TYPES 
Strong' Tubers. Figures to right indicate height. 
Ft. High, 
Approximate. 
BEBTHA BERNSTEIN (1916). (Originated by Geo. 
W. Gero.) A fine large flower. Petals beautifully 
quilled on the order of the well-known Grand Duke 
Alexis. Stems long and rigid. Color, dark lav- 
endei-. In the twilight hours giving a decided blue 
shading, an unique color. Very good. Price, 50o 
each: $5.00 per doz * 
SEJ^ICE. Its beautiful soft, yet lively color, a 
glowing rose-pink, together with its perfect shape, 
■ stout, stift stems which hold the flowers well above 
^■y^- V the foliage, and the fact that when cut it retains 
. ^ \ a its freshness longer than any variety we know of, 
^ * ^ makes this one of the most valuable for cutting, 
/ and one of the most decorative sorts in the garden. 
,| 20c each; $2.00 per doz ■» 
. 4fc DOBOTHY PEACOCK. (Show.) Shell pink, shad- 
^^||kf^Mr ^ jj^H ing to white in center. A good cutting variety. 
.' 25c each; $2.50 per doz 4 
DBEEB'S WHITE. (Show.) Pure White, resem- 
bling in form the popular Grand Duke Alexis. 25c 
each; $2.50 per doz 4 
DUCHESS OP AMANT. (Fancy.) A massive large 
flower, pale orange or fawn streaked and marked 
with red. 25e each; $2.50 per doz 3 
Dr. I. B. Perkins 
Ft. High, 
Approximate. 
COBORA. (The Carnation Dahlia.) A miniature 
decorative form, fully double and of purest white. 
Its wonderful freedom of bloom, pure color and 
chaste form places it at once at the head of the 
list as a florist's flower. At a' little distance it 
would be pronounced a carnation, which it re- 
sembles both in size and form. 20c each; $2.00 
per doz 
COBA OII^BEBT. A show Dahlia. In form a per- 
fect model, rounded and full with a high center; 
petals beautifully quilled. Color, creamy pink, 
beautifully shaded. Stems very long. 25c each; 
$2.50 per doz 
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Q-raud Duke Alexis 
D. M. MOOBE. (Show.) A flower of mammoth size, 
produced in profusion on long, stiff stems. Its 
color is a deep velvety maroon. It has no equal 
in its color. 25c each; $2.50 per doz 3 
DB. I. B. PEBKINS. (S'how. 1913.) An ideal white 
show Dahlia. Its large, pure white flowers are 
borne on very long stems which hold the flower 
free above the foliage. Excellent for both cut- 
ting and garden decorations. A healthy grower, 
reaching a height of five feet. 25c each; $2.50 
per doz 5 
EIiEANOB STISSEB. (Decorative, 1914.) A new 
decoi-ative introduced In 1913. Flowers are 
very large and full. A sturdy grower with long 
stems. Color, buff shading to pink and old rose. 
A pleasing autumn shade. Fine. 25c each; $2.50 
per doz ^ 
