jj Flowering Bulbs 
The Conard S^Jones Co. 
SPLENDID NEW DAHLIAS 
FIELD-GROWN ROOTS, POSTPAID 
Almost everywhere recognized as the most satisfactory outside fall flowers, 
because of the endless variety of fascinating shapes, marvelous colors and 
their splendid lasting qualities when cut. 
We offer no ordinary list. It represents the combined recommendations of 
the leading Dahlia specialists of our country, further tested on our own grounds 
before selecting, in each of the eight sections, the sorts which in each 
color class stand out as preeminently the leaders. So long as you con¬ 
fine yourself to these two pages you cannot miss having choice Dahlias. 
Plant in well-drained, rich soil, 2 feet apart to get full sunshine. 
SIX LEADING NOVELTIES 
Golden West. (Decorative.) A beautiful lemon-yellow; the flower 
-- is fully 4 inches in diameter. 35 cts. each. 
Le Grand Manitou. (Decorative.) Ground-color is white, 
- striped with deep reddish violet. 40c. each. 
Jack’s DisCOVerV. (Decorative.) A magnificent white, mottled 
---— with violet-rose. 35 cts. each. 
Mrs. Charles L. Seybold. (Peony-flowered.) Bright crimson- 
--- pink, each petal tipped white; strik¬ 
ingly beautiful. 35 cts. each. 
Mrs. J. Gardner Cassatt. (Decorative.) A fine cut-flower variety; 
- color is a pleasing shade ot mauve-pink, and 
flowers are elegantly formed. 35 cts. each. 
Papa Charmet. (Decorative.) Bright, glowing, velvety maroon; large, 
-—-- perfectly formed flowers on long, stiff stems. 35 cts. each. 
A Gigantic Cactus Dahlia (see page 67) OFFER 66. The above 6 Novelties, specially selected, for $1.75, postpaid. 
3 Peony-Flowered Dahlias, 75c. 
A new type with very large flowers. Blooms are freely pro¬ 
duced on long stems, making this class extremely useful for cutting. 
Geisha. The pride of the Peony-flowered Dahlias. The color 
is remarkable, being a combination of scarlet and gold with a 
rich, clear yellow at the center. Flowers 6 in. across. 40c. each. 
Queen Wilhelmina. Immense, fluffy flowers of pure white 
with yellow center. 30 cts. each. 
La Riante. The flowers are deep lavender-pink and borne on 
strong stems; very choice. 35 cts. each. 
Novelty Collerette Dahlias few) 
A most distinct class. The flowers are single and have a 
collar of short petals, usually of another color from the rest 
of the flower. They are very attractive. 
Maurice Rivoire. Broad petals of ox-blood-red and a pure 
white, fringed collar. (See cut, page 67.) 25 cts. each. 
Souv. de Chabanne. Lemon-yellow, marked coral-red. Collar 
petals lemon, tipped white. 25 cts. each. 
KNFfM> 66a 3 Peony-flowered Dahlias and 2 Collerette Dahlias 
10 GRAND DECORATIVE DAHLIAS, $1.50 
Beloit. Flowers rich purplish garnet, shading deeper toward the center; large; 
effective bloomer. 25 cts. each. 
Delice. A perfect Decorative type; beautiful, glowing rose-pink; delightfully 
attractive. 25 cts. each. 
Mont Blanc. Very large; creamy white, with unusually broad petals. One of the 
best for cutting. 15 cts. each. 
Jack Rose. Color is almost identical with the General Jacqueminot rose, bril¬ 
liant crimson-red with fiery tones in the center. One plant will produce 20 to 
30 large flowers. Unsurpassed for cutting. 25 cts. each. 
Jeanne Charmet. Color is pink-lilac at the edges shading to pure white at the 
center. Immense flowers 7 to 9 inches in diameter. 15 cts. each. 
Mme. A. Lumiere. (Fancy.) The coloring is unique—a soft creamy white 
with distinct violet-crimson on the tips of the petals, which extends down¬ 
ward, lessening toward the center, producing a charming effect. 15 cts. each. 
Miss Minnie McCullough. A beautiful autumnal tint. Color is soft yellow 
overlaid with bronze. Specially fine for cutting. 15 cts. each. 
Souv. de Gustave Douzon. A giant in size, some flowers reaching 10 inches 
across; the largest Dahlia known in commerce. Color is an intense shade 
of orange-red with rich crimson shadings. Blooms profusely. 20 cts._ each. 
Sylvia (Dolly). Soft, pleasing mauve-pink, gradually changing to white in the 
center. An especially fine cut-flower. 15 cts. each. 
Yellow Duke. Beautiful primrose-yellow; fine cut-flower. 25 cts. each. 
iUTTlBs CCK The 4 25-cent varieties for 80 cts.; the 5 15-cent kinds and 1 20-cent 
Vi "V" kind, 6 in all, for 75 cts.; or the set of 10 for $1.50, postpaid. 
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