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The Dahlia during the past few years has steadily and rapidly grown in public favor. Hundreds of people who visited our nurseries and trial erounds 
I season were greatly surprised at the seorgeous display of blooming plants thereon exhibition. Owing to the limited catalogue space we are compelled 
to list only a few of what we consider the best varieties, and are absolutely certain that the following list will please the most critical dahlia grower. 
NEW INTRODUCTIONS 
JACK ROSE (Decorative) The valuable 
features of this novelty arc so many that 
without a doubt it is the ideal dahlia of 
recent introduction. Color a brilliant crim- 
son red: every shading the well known Jack 
Rose possesses can be easily noted in this 
dahlia. In form it is that of an open flat 
rose. Size of bloom 5 8 inches across, height 
of stem for each bloom two feet and over: an 
exceedingly free bloomer. The cut blooms of 
this dahlia when properly treated in water 
will last from ten to twelve days. Good, 
sound Tubers. 40e each, $4.00 per dozen, 
postpaid. 
MASTER CARL CACTUS Oneof the fine- 
st cactus dahlias of recent introduction. 
Bright amber color, very large with immense 
petals of splendid form. 30c each, $3.00 
per dozen. 
STROM KING The finest of all white .Show 
Dahlias, an extremely early profuseand con- 
stant bloomer. A strong vigorous grower of 
branching habit; producing large, perfect 
flowers on long, stiff items. One of the 
finest whites for cut flowers. Tubers 35e 
«ach, $3.50 per dozen. 
CACTUS DAHLIAS 
GENERAL BUTLER. Rich velvety crim- 
son nearly black at base, with pure white 
tips A grand dahlia, profuse bloomer. 
20c eaeh, $2.00 per dozen. 
FLORADORA Dark crimson of medium 
lieight, branching habit- Kine for cutting. 
25c each. $2.50 per dozen. 
HARBOR LIGHT The grandest formed 
dahlia to date. Flowers of immense size, 
orange red overlaid with Ilanie. This variety 
should be in ever>- collection of cactus dahlias. 
Roots 30c each. $3.00 per dozen. 
KREIMHILDE The color is a delicate 
pink shading to deep rose. The flowers after 
being cut a short time develop white petals 
at the center giving it a beautiful white and 
pink contrast. Profuse bloomer. Roots 
20c each, $2.00 per dozen. 
MRS. H. J. JONES By far the most valu- 
able variety of this famous type. The 
flowers are perfectly full to the center with 
long, narrow, twisted petals. Color scarlet 
edged cream. 25c each. $2.50 per dozen. 
CACTUS DAHLIAS-Cont. 
STANDARD BEARER Bright scarlet plant 
of branching habit. Fine bloomer.bearing the 
llowers well alwve the foliage. 20e each, 
$2.00 per dozen. 
UNCI.E TOM The best black cactus, col- 
or a jet black, passing to maroon with a 
satiny glass. Roots 25c each, $2.50 per 
dozen. 
w INSOME Flowers very large with in- 
curved petals. Pure white, borne on long, 
erect stems. Roots 20c each, $2.00 pep 
dozen. 
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
FIRE RAIN A rich, cardinal red. a plant that 
produces an abundance of blooms during the 
whole season. Roots 20c each, $2.00 per 
dozen. 
CATHERINE DEUR Very large, strong grow- 
ing, color bright iridescent crimson scarlet. 
Roots 20c each, $2.00 per dozen. 
EUREKA The only large formed, deep, clear 
rose in the decorative class. Color deepest rose, 
edged slightly lighter, giving it a soft and effec- 
tive appearance. Roots 20c each, $2.00 per 
dozen. 
LYNDHURST One of the best bright scarlets: 
invaluable for cutting. Large, perfectly full 
centers with long stems. Roots 20c each, 
$2.00 per dozen. 
MRS. WINTERS Very large, finely formed, 
pure white. Best of its class. Roots 25e each 
$2.50 per dozen. 
MISS MINNIE McCULLOUCH A superb var- 
iety, color a very soft yellow overlaid with 
bronze, one of the best as a cut flower. Roots 
25c each, $2.50 per dozen. 
MRS. CHAS. TURNER Color pure yellow: a 
strong grower and profuse bloomer of immense 
size. Strong plants 20e eaeh, $2.00 per doz- 
en. Roots 25c each. $2 5 0 per dozen. 
SYLVIA Soft, pleasing mauve-pink gradually 
changing to white in the center. A line cut 
flower. 2uc each, $2.00 per dozen. 
SHOW BJIH LI AS- 
ARABELLA Very fine form. Color pale primrose, tipped and shaded old- 
rose and lavender, 20c eaeh, $2.00 per dozen. 
DUCHiSS OF CAMBRIDGE White, suffused pink, edged and tipped shades 
of purple. 20c each. $2.00 per dozen. 
CAMELLIA ALBA Dwarf, pure white, fine form. 20c each, $2 00 per 
dozen. 
LEMON BEAUTY Very large, full rounded form. Color a beautiful soft 
shade of lemon yellow. The flowers are borne on long, straight stems, 
making it invaluable as a cut-flower. It is a cross between Philadelphia 
and Lemon Giant, having all of the good qualities of both. Strong 
plants, 20c each, $2.00 per dozen. Roots, 25c each, $2.50 pep 
dozen. 
JOHN WALKER The be...t pure white Show Dahlia for 
exhibition purposes, lie.uililul full, round form with high cen- 
ter. 20c each, $2.00 per dozen. 
RED HUSSAR Intense scarlet-crimson, 
per dozen. 
15c each, $1.65 
QUEEN VICTORIA Deep yellow, niicly quilled'. 20e each, 
$2.00 per dozen. 
WHITE SWAN Snow white, of beautiful form, with long 
stems. 20c each, $2.00 per dozen. 
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