Reduced Size. “GIANT CENTURY” {See description below) 
New and Rare Century Dahlias 
Are the last word in this popular type and we take great pleasure in introducing such a grand set, in such a wide range of colors, 
types and characteristics as embraced in the following collection. 
AUTUMN CENTURY. A fine bronzy variety; large fine Each 
form on long stems. Color, buff yellow at base of petals 
shading through amber to red, with an iridescent sheen. §0.35 
BARTON. Rich vivid crimson, large size, finest regular 
form and a profuse bloomer on long stems.50 
BRONZE CENTURY. A magnificent new century of 
immense size; rich bronzy yellow, produced profusely on 
long stiff stems. Splendid form and substance; especi¬ 
ally effective under artificial light.50 
CONTRAST. Very large, crimson tipped white. Borneon 
long stiff stems. 75 
GARNET CENTURY. Rich glowing garnet, fine form, 
on long stems, a very profuse bloomer.50 
GEORGE YOUNG. A magnificent pure yellow of largest 
size. Long stiff but graceful stems.50 
GLADYS CENTURY. This new seedling is one of the 
most remarkable in coloring. A rich carmine band runs 
through the centre of the outer half of the petal, mar- 
gined on either side with carmine pink; the inner half 
of each petal is white making a white zone around the 
yellow disc. Most striking and effective.50 
GIANT CENTURY. Immense size, finest form and 
beautiful color combination. Color is yellow at base, 
shading to bronzy salmon and crimson, with lighter 
tips. Undoubtedly the largest single Dahlia in exist¬ 
ence, producing the giant blooms 7 to 10 inches across. 
See illustration above. 1 00 
GLORIA. Rich yellow, tipped and penciled vivid red; Each 
flowers of great substance, on long rigid stems. Very 
bright and effective. $0.35 
GLOXINIA. In marking and brilliancy of color, resembles 
the Gloxinia so much as to suggest the name. Color, 
brilliant cerise, tinting lighter at tips, with white at base 
of petal, making a white zone around the yellow disc.50 
JAMES WELLER. (See description in new introductions, 
Page 3). 2.00 
JESSIE. The greatest white single Dahlia in existence. 
Exquisite form, pure white, of large size and borne pro¬ 
fusely on long slender but stiff stems.50 
OCALA CENTURY. Very large, clear red, tipped yellow; 
very effective.50 
PINK CENTURY. Clear, soft pink, shading to clear deep 
pink. Very beautiful and chaste, long stiff stems.50 
PURPLE CENTURY. Rich royal purple, immense size; 
a most popular color, beautiful form.25 
SUNSET CENTURY. Most strikingly effective. Yellow 
at base of petal outer half deep rich vermilion. Very 
bright and effective for garden, or cutting.50 
VELVET CENTURY. Rich velvety maroon, very fine.. .50 
WHITE CENTURY. Pure white.25 
Special Offer—One root each of the 18 New and 
Rare Century Dahlias, a glorious collection of 
artistic beauties, by Parcel Post, prepaid, for $8.50. 
Seed. Seed from the best Century varieties, all colors, 
per packet.25 
12 Beautiful Decorative Dahlias, each labeled, our selection, for $2.00 
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