/. K. Alexander , East Bridgewater, Massachusetts East Bridgewater Dahlia Cardens 
MRS. JAQUES FUTRELLE. Up-to-date Peony- 
flowered Seedling - . Flowers of medium size, but 
very attractive. An exquisite lemon-yellow, 
heavily splashed scarlet. Very free flowering. 
25 cents each. 
NEWPORT DANDY. A lilac-pink of the most 
delicate shade. The yellow center is open with 
the inner petals curling and twisting over it. 
A large size flower and a very profuse bloomer. 
$1.00 each. 
OREGON BEAUTY. Originated by an Oregon 
seed firm. A seedling from “Wm. Agnew,” re¬ 
sembling the parent in size, shape, and color. 
Flowers are large and full to the center. Color, 
a glowing, fiery scarlet. 50 cents each. 
PAINTED LADY. Up-to-date Holland Peony- 
flowered Dahlia. One of the most fascinating 
varieties in existence. Color, a beautiful pale 
rose. Award of Merit. 50 cents each. 
PHENOMENE. Beautiful French Cactus Peony- 
flowered Dahlia. A very effective and novel 
variety, having beautiful Cactus-shaped florets. 
The color is an exquisite salmon shade, suffused 
light amber. 25 cents each. 
P. W. JANSEN. Fragrant Peony-flowered Dahlia. 
A most satisfactory variety. The novel color is 
rosy salmon, daintily overlaid a beautiful shade 
of yellow; an elegant flower borne on stout, erect 
stems. A great addition to any collection. 25 
cents each. 
QUEEN EMMA. Fragrant Peony-flowered Dah¬ 
lia. A delightful sort that appears almost 
artificial. It is a charming shade of Holly¬ 
hock pink, the inner petals banded with 
gold. The flowers are sensational, possess¬ 
ing grace, simplicity and beauty, which makes 
this variety exceedingly fashionable. 25 cts. 
each. 
QUEEN WILHELMINA. Giant Holland Peony- 
flowered Dahlia. (See illustration on page 
2). Largest and finest of the pure white 
sorts ; excellent for decorative work and un¬ 
surpassed as a cut flower. Blossoms pro¬ 
duced upon long, graceful stems, well above 
the foliage. An immense, fluffy flower of 
pure glistening white, showing its beautiful 
golden yellow center very prominently, which 
lends an additional charm to this most beau¬ 
tiful flower. 25 cents each. 
RIESEN EDELWEISS. A flower of the purest 
white, with long, slender petals curving in- 
the tips. It appears like a gigantic 
Edelweiss,” hence its name. Tall plants 
which bloom profusely. 50 cents each. 
ROCHESTER. Alexander’s Superb Peony- 
flowered Seedling. Color, a gorgeous crimson- 
maroon, effectively striped and splashed 
pure white. A beautiful flower of most 
original form, every petal twisted, mak¬ 
ing a gay contrast with the beautiful 
golden yellow center, characteristic of 
the Peony-flowered type. 75 cents each. 
SHERLOCK HOLMES. Beautiful Holland 
Peony-flowered Dahlia. An ideal flow¬ 
er, possessing remarkable qualities 
flowers beautifully formed and of ex¬ 
cellent type. A beautiful shade of mauve 
50 cents each. 
SOLFATARA. Holland Peony - flowered 
Dahlia. Carmine-red, yellow band 
center. 25 cents each. 
SOUTH POLE. A new, large, white variety, 
rivaling “Queen Wilhelmina.” It bears the 
blooms freely, well above the foliage, on 
strong, erect stems. A welcome addition to 
the Peony class. 35 cents each. 
SUNRISE. Superb English Peony-flowered 
Dahlia. An exquisite clear, lively pink. 
The contrast between the effective bright 
pink flowers and the heavy green foliage is 
perfectly marvelous. The beautiful golden 
yellow center adds an exquisite charm to the 
entire plant. 25 cents each. 
SOUVENIR de FRANZ LISZT. Reddish purple 
with a pure white disc around the center ; flow¬ 
ers 6 to 7 inches in diameter. 5o cents each. 
VIRGINIA MARSHALL. Peony-flowered Seed¬ 
ling. A very beautiful and delicate new vari¬ 
ety. _ In shape and form the flowers are perfectly 
original; the petals are very long and “Geisha”- 
like, being beautifully quilled and twisted. The 
blossoms are an exceptionally dainty primrose- 
yellow, faintly overlaid a delicate rose-lilac 
shade. 75 cents each. 
WM. REED BUTLER. Peony-flowered Seedling. 
One of the finest pure white varieties. 35 cents 
each. 
ZEPPELIN. Holland Peony-flowered Dahlia. The 
incomparable delicacy and richness of this most 
interesting variety has excited great comment. 
The color is the most beautiful shade of mauve 
—a very fascinating color. The perfection in 
form of this variety is one of its greatest fea¬ 
tures. Award of Merit, 50 cents each. 
Wellston, O., May 26th, ’18. 
Mr. J. K. Alexander, 
East Bridgewater, Mass. 
Dear Sir:—The Dahlias came promptly. Thanks 
for the extra. I am working for a fine display 
this season. Yours, 
MRS. H. S. WILLARD. 
Marie Studholme—Peony-flowered Dahlia 
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