DAHLIAS 
Cactus Dahlia 
Dahlias are easily and quickly raised from seed. 
Sown in the hotbed or coldframe in March and April 
and transplanted in May, they will begin to bloom 
in August. The seed we offer has been saved from 
choicest and newest varieties, many of which, if root 
were purchased, would cost as much as 75 cents to 
SI each. 
Giant Decorative. Including only the newer 
varieties. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
Cactus. Choicest double, including the newest 
incurved varieties. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Orchid-flowered. A recent introduction from 
Europe where it has won many prizes. The petals 
are twisted in such a manner as to give them a star effect. White, red, orange, and 
canary-yellow appear in this mixture. Will bloom in three months from seed. 
Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
Dwarf Mignon Bedding Dahlia. In full bloom in less than three months after 
sowing and it continues until frost. 
Flowers of the same size as the single 
Dahlia, this new dwarf race is even 
more floriferous. The plant in full 
bloom does not exceed 2 feet in height 
thus making it ideal for bedding. The 
flowers are held erect on long, stiff 
stems and literally break away from 
the ground, furnishing the most excel¬ 
lent material for cutting, decidedly a 
feature in the garden. Salmon-pink, 
cream, white, yellow, etc. are found in 
this splendid mixture. Pkt. 35 cts., 
3 pkts. $1. 
Mignon Bedding Dahlia, Fire¬ 
brand. Scarlet-flame, slightly suf- 
inches across. The whole plant, not 
is covered with flowers continuously 
Pkt. $1, 6 pkts. $5. 
Bedding. Like the popular 
Orchid-flowered Dahlia 
fused with salmon-orange, 5 
exceeding 2 feet in height, 
throughout the season and until frost. 
Unwin’s Semi-double Hybrids, 
Mignon Dahlia, the plants of these new hybrids grow about 2 feet 
high and produce a great abundance of lovely semi-double flowers on 
long stems well above the foliage, in a great variety of colors. Planted 
in a solid mass or in a bed, the effect is striking, and as a cut-flower 
they are of the greatest value. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
Unwin’s Dwarf Quilled Hybrids, Bedding. Differs from the 
above in the formation of the petals which are beautifully curled in 
a semi-quilled manner. Pkt. $1, 3 pkts. $2.50. 
Unwin’s Semi-double Hybrid Dahlia 
DIMORPHOTHECA (African Daisies) 
Delightful annuals, with single daisy-like blossoms of orange and gold. They form 
compact and very bushy plants, are always in bloom, and are good for cutting. Sow in 
the hotbed in March and again outdoors in May. 
Aurantiaca. Golden orange. Pkt. 15 cts., 34oz. 75 cts. 
Aurantiaca Hybrids. Varying in colors from white to blush-white, lemon-yellow to 
reddish yellow, pale salmon to golden orange. Pkt. 15 cts., J^oz. $1. 
EKLONIS. A star-shaped East African Daisy of greatest value for the garden and for 
floral decorations. Not exceeding 2 feet in height, it forms a strong, compact bush, with 
deep green spatulate leaves, and bears large, star-shaped, pure white flowers 2 to 3)4 
inches across, with a diminutive deep blue disk. Being borne on long, stiff stems, these 
Dimorphotheca chaste and beautiful flowers are as useful for cutting as they are decorative in the border, 
aurantiaca Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
DOLICHOS 
Lablab (Giant Hyacinth Bean). Rapid-growing annual climbers with 
large, pea-shaped blossoms in grape-like formation, later developing into 
broad, glossy purple or white seed-pods, with a metallic luster. Effective 
for covering stumps and stone walls. Mixed colors, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 
DIANTHUS 
Sweet Wivelsfield. Dianthus AUwoodi X D. barbatus. Has the habit 
of the annual Sweet William, but its flowers are larger and it continues 
to bloom until frost. Sown in a hotbed in February and March, seedlings 
will commence to bloom in June; and in August if sown outdoors in 
April. Pkt. 25 cts., J4 0z - $1. yioz. $1.50. 
Double Sweet Wivelsfield. In all respects like the above, except 
that the flowers are very double and somewhat larger. 15 in. Pkt. 75 cts., 
3 pkts. $2. 
Nobilis, Snow Queen. A lovely, pure white summer Pink with ex¬ 
tremely large flowers and deeply cut, laced edges. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
Dianthus, Sweet Wivelsfield 
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