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CLEMATIS FLOWERED DAHLIA SFTTINCi SUN. 
DWARF DOUBLE POMPONE DAHLIAS. 
THE "PRISMATIC” COLLECTION 
-OF SPLENDID DAHLIAS. 
We group together eight of the finest Dahlias known, selected for variety of form and colo* 
rhey are really splendid and should give satisfaction. 
Our new eight page pamphlet, Dahlia Culture, by Mr. Charles Henderson, giving 
history and culture will be sent free with each order for the “ Prismatic ” Collection. 
Gondola (Cactus). A clear rosy-pink, with 
very large gracefully arranged flowers, with 
long, narrow, peculiarly twisted petals. Fine 
stems and splendid for cutting. 40c. each. 
Jack Rose. A brilliant crimson-red with 
fiery tones in the center of the flower, the 
whole overlaid with a soft violet-maroon. 
Decorative ” type, double to the center 
never showing the yellow stamens or im¬ 
mature green. The flowers arc from five to 
six inches across under normal conditions. 
Price, field grown roots, 35c. each, S3.50 
per doz. 
J. H. Jackson. A very handsome “ Cactus ” 
Dahlia, color a deep maroon, almost black 
with a deep crimson tone underlying the 
surface and a rich velvety sheen over all. 
Large flowers of splendid form and freely 
produced on long stems. Price, field 
grown roots, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 
Mrs. C. W. Bassett. A beautiful new variety 
of the " Decorative " type. Plant of 
splendid habit and very free flowering. 
Color a unique shade of lavender-rose 
lightening to white at the base of the petals. 
Price, field grown roots, 40c. each, S4.00 
per doz. 
Mrs. Geo. Stephenson. A very beautiful 
variety of the '* Cactus ” type. Color a 
bright, sparkling yellow, clear and lustrous 
deep and satisfying; glistening n the 
sunlight. The flowers are large and ot 
perfect form borne profusely on long stems; 
a grand sort for cutting. Price, field grown 
roots, 30c. each, S3.00 per doz. 
Delice. A large “Decorative" Dahlia of 
beautiful form and splendid size. It is 
an exquisite glowing rose pink, a soft yet 
brilliant color, one of the most beautiful 
we know. It is a very free bloomer with 
long stems, very valuable for cut flowers. 
Retains its freshness splendidly, also very 
showy in the garden. Price, field grown 
roots, 35c. each, S3.50 per doz. 
Professor Mansfield. A grand “ Fancy 
Decorative” Dahlia; flowers on the crown 
bud run from seven to eight inches across 
sturdy grower, with long, stout stems. The 
color is rich yellow, clear white tips and 
rosy-red towards the center. Early in the 
season and in light soils the red will also 
appear on the margin of the petals; occa¬ 
sionally the white is absent from some 
flowers on a plant, but in whatever stage, 
it is a unique and handsome variety. Price 
field grown roots, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 
Souvenir de Gustave Douzon. A truly 
wonderful variety, a giant in size, some 
flowers reaching ten inches across. The 
color is an intense shade of orange-red with 
rich crimson shadings. It is a broad- 
petaled “ Decorative ” and of splendid 
form. It has created a sensation in the 
Dahlia world. Price, field-grown roots, 
35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 
Special Offer The “ Prismatic ” Collection of eight splendid Dahlias for $2.00. 
“The Dahlias and Gladiolus bulbs came in fine shape. They are so much target than I expected. 
Many thanks for promptness and extras. It is over fifty years since I sent my first order to 
vour house and I have always found you so reliable. You have always sent me such fine plants 
and bulbs MRS. GEO. H. WELLS, Madison, Wis. 
very 
A very handsome variety of free branching habit, flowering early, profusely 
and continuously throughout the season. The color is a bright fiery crim¬ 
son shading to orange scarlet at the tips of the petals with a rich velvety 
sheen over all. Price, field grown roots 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 
CLEMATIS-FLOWERED DAHLIAS. 
Distinguished for their large Clematis like flowers, 6 to 8 inches across. The 
coloring is very intense and showy. They make noble plants, about 5 ft. 
high. ( See cut.) 
Ami Barillet. Scarlet-crimson flowers bronze foliage. A fine variety for mass- 
i. ' in beds or borders. Very ornamental. The flowers are not as 
lar?c as those following. 
Fringed 20th Century. The color is intense rosy crimson, with 
white tips and white disc around the yellow center. 
We offer the new fringed type. 
Big Chief Brilliant cherry red, margined with rich 
velvety maroon. A new and valuable sort. 
White “ Century ” Beautiful snow-white. 
strong, vigorous grower; a profuse bloomer. 
Scarlet “ Century.” The brightest dazzling 
scarlet, without shade or blemish. The 
flowers arc of fine, round form and finish. 
A profuse bloomer. 
Sensation. Vivid vcrmillion heavily striped 
with white. A new variety and very strik¬ 
ing. 
St. George. A pretty pure yellow. It is 
a very free bloomer and fine for cutting 
Very showy in the garden. 
Price for the above, field grown roots, 25c. 
each, $2.50 per doz. Set of 7 Clematis- 
flowered Dahlias for $1.50. 
New "Collarette'' Dahlias. 
Gallia. Bright rose suffused and tipped 
scarlet. Collar creamy white suffused 
with yellow. 
Maurice Rivoire. Rich, dark maroon, very 
deep in the center of the petals. Pure 
white “collar.” A large, broad-petalled 
variety of splendid appearance. (See cut.) 
Prince Galitzin. Rich crimson, collarette 
tipped with red. A very showy variety 
and quite distinct. 
Price for the above, 25c.* each. (Field- 
grown roots.) 
This type produces globular flowers in great profusion on rather dwarf plants. 
The flowers are very useful for summer bouquets, about 2 in across, pretty 
and not obtrusive. 
Alewine. Flesh, edged lavender pink. 
Allie Mourey. Pinkish-white, tipped deep pink. Always in flower, fine for 
cutting. 
Crimson Queen. Flowers of perfect form. Color a deep, rich crimson; full 
and very double. 
Daybreak. The color is a beautiful, soft, rosy pink, shaded blush. 
Indian Chief. A very rich shade of reddish crimson. Stems are long, stiff 
and wiry. 
Little Beauty. Delicate shrimp pink, 
an early and profuse bloomer. 
Little May. Bright lemon yellow; 
a beautiful sort. 
Little Helen. White, suffused with 
blush; very pretty. 
Little Herman. Deep lustrous red 
petals tipped white. 
Snowclad. The best of white 
Pompones. Completely cov¬ 
ered with a mass of flowers. 
Price, field-grown roots, 20c. 
each; set of 10for Si.75. 
Special Offer. As 
there are many people 
who care little or noth¬ 
ing for special sorts, we 
offer our selection, said 
selection to be made at 
the time the order is 
filled, made up of good 
contrasting colors and 
sorts. Price, $1.50 
per doz.; $12.00 per 
100. All colors mixed, 
$1.00 per doz., $8.00 
per 100. 
DAHLIA CULTURE, by Charles, Henderson, an eight page booklet, free upon request with order. 
