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Flowering Bulbs 
The Gonard & Jones Go. 
A Gigantic Cactus Dahlia (see page 65 ) 
SPLENDID NEW DAHLIAS 
FIELD-GROWN ROOTS, POSTPAID 
Almost everywhere recognized as the most satisfactory outside fall flowers, j 
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 I 
e 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. 
WE ARE MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY 
Six Leading Novelties 
Hnrtnlanni Fiot i Decorative. ) A colossal-flowered variety, 
noriUianUS net. w ; t h blooms over 8 inches in diameter. Color 
shrimp-pink, with tips of petals touched with gold. A truly mar¬ 
velous creation. 75 cts. each. 
Pnlden Wpat (Decorative.) A beautiful lemon-yellow; the flower 
uOICien W col. j s f u i[y ^ inches in diameter. 35c. each. 
(Fancy.) Rich yellow, white tips and rosy 
center. 25 cts. each. 
Professor Mansfield. 
laclr’a nisrm/oru (Decorative.) A magnificent white, mottled with 
jacK s Discovery. violet . rose . 35 cts . each. 
Mrs Charles I SevhnlH (Peony-flowered.) Bright crimson-pink, petals 
ITirS. manes L. OeyDOIu. t jpp e t] white; strikingly beautiful. 35 cts. each. 
Pana Tharmet (Decorative.) Bright, glowing, velvety maroon; large, 
1 apa onaiiiici. perfectly formed flowers on long, stiff stems. 35 cts. each. 
* 0FFER> 64 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 65.) 25 cts. each. 
Souv. de Chabanne. Lemon-yellow, marked coral-red. Collar 
petals lemon, tipped white. 25 cts. each. 
fcftrrrnv it/l a 3 Peonv-flowered Dahlias and 2 Collerette Dahlias 
®Ui'i'LK> Dia for $1 . 1S> postpaid. 
10 GRAND DECORATIVE DAHLIAS, $1.50 
oru Order 12 of any kind at 10 times the price of each; or, the above 10, 
O xU including 1 of each, for $1.50, postpaid. 
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. 
Mrs. J. Gardner Cassatt. A fine cut-flower variety; color is a pleasing shade 
of mauve-pink, and flowers are elegantly formed. One of the newer Dahlias 
that has become a standard. 25 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. 
W. W. Rawson. Flowers large; white, overlaid with amethyst-blue, suggestive 01 
delicate lavender. Especially good. 25 cts. each. 
Yellow Duke. Beautiful primrose-yellow; fine cut-flower. 25 cts. each. 
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