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MRS. PEART. (Cactus.) This oue is a 
queen amoug dahlias and the best of its 
type ever introduced. It has the ap- 
pearance of a white chrysauthemuni, 
with its long pointed petals. Its color 
is a delicate creamy white. A compan- 
ion for Gloriosa 
MATCHLESS. (Cactus.) Truly a grand 
dahlia. Its petals are long and pointed 
and are very evenly arranged. This va- 
riety has been awarded eighteen first- 
class certificates in England alone. It 
possesses all the qualifications of a first- 
class variety. Color, almost a blacl£ 
maroon , ii 
MAJOR HARKINS. (Cactus.) A very 
large bold flower of the brightest, deep- 
est red. Petals long and somewhat ir- 
regularly arranged, giving it an appear- 
ance of gracefulness; a noble flower. .. 4 
MRS. W. J. BRYAN. (Show.) This new 
dahlia I introduced two years ago, and 
it has attracted marked attention wher- 
ever seen. For cutting it is a decided 
success, as it has exceptionally long and 
wiry stems. Color, light lavender, 
shaded rosy pink 4% 
PRINCE OF INDIA. (Decorative.) Very 
large, often six inches in diameter, and 
are produced in abundance. The flow- 
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ers are of perfect form and remain full 
in the center for several days after the 
outer petals fade. Its color is a beauti- 
ful rich rosy crimson, almost identical 
in color with the American Beauty rose. 
A general favorite with all 4 
PRINCE OF ORANGE. (Cactus.) This 
dahlia is a marvel of productiveness, 
the whole plant being nearly hidden 
with the large, well formed flowers; 
rarely, if ever, is a deformed flower 
seen. Color, a blending of apricot or- 
ange and bronze 
STAR. This is a semi-double, and the 
only one I grow of this class. Its 
beauty, however, entitles it to the first 
place in any collection. Color, lemon 
ground, flecked and striped with cherry 
red. Very flue for cutting 3 
VERDIFLORA. Introduced from Eng- 
land and is a natural curiosity. Its 
flowers are as green as the foliage, and 
are produced in profusion. For design- 
ing or decorative work witli otlier colors 
it lias no equal. Plant dwarf and com- 
pact. An early bloomer 21A 
YELLOW QUEEN. Decorative form. 
Soft pale yellow, sometimes marked 
with white. Plant of a dwarf spread- 
ing habit. A prolific bloomer 2'/o 
W. W. Wilmore <f» Dahlia Specialist 
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