J. K. Alexander , E. Bridgewater , Massachusetts E. Bridgewater Dahlia Gardens 
J. K. Alexander. (See page 30.) 
CACTUS DAHLIAS—Continued. 
HONESTY. A very free flowering variety of per¬ 
fect habit. The flowers are white at first, chang¬ 
ing with age to pale pink with white center. Each 
are produced upon stiff, wiry stems, well above 
the foliage. $1.00 each. 
HON. MRS. GREVILLE. The plants of this variety 
are particularly sturdy, producing their blooms 
freely. Orange-yellow and salmon. $1.00 each. 
IGNEA. Bright crimson-scarlet. A very large and 
distinct variety. Perfect form. $1.00 each. 
J. HERBERT ALEXANDER. Wonderful New In¬ 
curved Cactus Seedling. We can rightly term this 
a model Dahlia. After thoroughly testing this 
new Dahlia, and finding it one of the most satis¬ 
factory varieties in existence, I deem it worthy of 
bearing the name of my son. The plants have 
an upright, pleasing style of growth, being very 
strong and sturdy, and producing their blossoms 
upon long, perfect stems, well above the foliage. 
The flowers are of gigantic size, the first flower this 
last season being almost eight inches in diameter, and 
continuing to produce good-sized flowers through¬ 
out the entire season. The flowers are produced 
with exceptional freedom, the plants being literally 
covered with flowers from July until frost, which 
makes it a magnificent garden variety. The color¬ 
ing of this Dahlia is remarkable, the center of the 
flower being a charming shade of golden yellow, 
exquisitely blending to sweetest deep salmon-pink. 
In form it is all that can be desired, having very 
long, narrow, tightly quilled florets, which are 
very prettily incurved. This will prove to be 
one of the best all-round Cactus Dahlias in exis¬ 
tence. $5.00 each. 
KALIF. A truly majestic flower, frequently measur¬ 
ing over nine inches in diameter. The flower is 
of perfect Hybrid Cactus form, and in color a beau¬ 
tiful pure glowing scarlet. The habit of the plant 
is all that can be desired, growing, with us, about 
four and one-half feet in height. The gigantic 
flowers, which are produced freely, [are held 
erect on strong stems of wiry stiffness, making 
it a most effective and useful variety for cut¬ 
ting, as well as for garden decoration. “Kalif” 
is the first variety that has had the distinction 
of receiving the National German Dahlia Soci¬ 
eties’ highest award. This variety bears my- 
highest recommendation. 75 cents each. 
LAPWING. Exceptionally large blooms of the 
finest quality. Color, orange, shaded red. One 
of the very best. $1.00 each. 
LAVINIA. Coppery -red to madder-crimson. Very 
large, distinct form; florets spirally twisted. 
Free bloomer. $1.00 each. 
LORNA DOONE. This exquisite medium sized 
Cactus is especially suitable for garden decora¬ 
tion and cutting. The blending of colors is un¬ 
usual; yellow at base, the greater part of the 
floret being a beautiful pink shade, yet so decid¬ 
edly tinged with carmine as to make it very dis¬ 
tinct. 50 cents each. 
MILTON HOWARD. A charming shade of 
bright pink, with white at center and tips of 
petals. $1.00 each. 
MRS. BRANDT. Magnificent New Cactus 
Dahlia. The flowers are large, charmingly 
beautiful, and perfect for exhibition purposes. 
The florets are exceptionally long, and very 
evenly distributed, standing out like a circular 
array of spears, while the center is a picture of 
perfection. The plant makes splendid speci¬ 
mens, with deep green foliage, and carry their 
flowers on enormous stems, well above the fol¬ 
iage. The coloring is most exquisite; a beau¬ 
tiful salmon-buff, blending to golden yellow at 
center. One of the largest and best, $1.00 
each. 
MRS. G. COOPER. One of the largest Cactus 
Dahlias yet produced. The petals are long and 
very narrow, slightly incurved. The color is a 
charming cream-suffused salmon. $1.00 each. 
MRS. G. H. BRECK. A new Cactus Dahlia of ex¬ 
ceptional merit. Color, creamy yellow passing 
to various shades of rose pink. 50 cents each. 
MRS. FERDINAND JEFFRIES. A rich, velvety 
maroon of the Hybrid type. The petals are broad, 
curled and twisted. A very free bloomer, large and 
massive. $1.00 each. 
MRS. EDWATD DRUREY. New Incurved Eng¬ 
lish Cactus Dahlia. This creation will prove a 
thoroughly reliable variety in any situation. Color 
is a delicate shade of purple-crimson. The flow¬ 
ers are formed evenly, but not strikingly incurved. 
Large blossoms produced very freely, and are good 
throughout the season. $2.00 each. 
MRS. HENRY RANDLE. New Incurved English 
Cactus Dahlia. We can rightly term this a model 
Dahlia. The coloring is one of the sweetest pos¬ 
sible, being pale cream at center, quickly chang¬ 
ing to a lovely rose tint and distinctly tipped 
creamy white. The florets are tightly quilled 
and very gracefully incurved. The plant is ex¬ 
ceptionally healthy, having an upright and pleas¬ 
ing style of growth. $1.00 each. 
MRS. WARNAAR. New Holland Cactus Dahlia. 
A “Garden Cactus” of superior quality; her¬ 
alded from Holland, and recommended as one 
of the finest cut-flower varieties in existence. 
This most fascinating variety appeals to every 
flower-lover as a true sensation. The coloring 
is exquisite, being a delightful creamy white, over¬ 
laid and blending to a charming shade of pink. 
The flowers are produced upon long, stiff stems, 
well above the foliage; the habit oi the plant being 
most pleasing. A blossom of gigantic size, and 
great merit. “Mrs. Warnaar” was first exhibited 
in Holland in 1914, where it received an Award 
of Merit at Haarlem given by the Dutch Bulb 
growers’ Society, and an Award of Merit at Amster¬ 
dam, given by the Netherland Society of Horticul¬ 
ture. $1.00 each. 
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