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From PETER HEHBERSOM <& CO., HEW YORK 
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SIX CHOICE CACTUS 
DAHLIAS 
Alpenrose. The flowers are large with petals gracefully 
quilled and curled. Color aniline pink. Long, wiry 
stems hold the flowers well above the foliage; a splendid 
variety for cutting. 
Crystal. A splendid exhibition variety. The plant is a 
vigorous grower of branching habit, producing the 
flowers in great quantities on long stems. Flowers 
of good size, petals long, incurved and twisted. This 
variety has none of the formality and stiffness so char¬ 
acteristic of sonie of the "Cactus” type. Color silvery 
pink, shaded with ivory white. 
Gen. J. B. Seth. The color is brilliant scarlet, with orange 
scarlet shadings. This variety is a glow of color from 
early in the season until frost. 
Honesty. Flowers of good size, produced on strong stems 
well above the foliage. Color, bright pink with white 
center. A very attractive garden variety. 
Rene Cayeaux. One of the best free blooming Cactus 
Dahlias. Begins to flower early and continues in such 
profusion that at times the foliage is almost hidden 
with flowers. The flowers are quite large, of a warm 
geranium red shaded crirrtson, long, wiry stems hold 
the flowers well above the foliage; a splendid variety 
for cutting, very brilliant in artificial light. 
Sequoia. A beautiful variety with long tubular petals 
cleft at the tips, of a deep saffron-yellow suffused with 
red; a splendid autumn tint. It is a profuse bloomer of 
strong upright habit. Flowers pf good size held on 
long stiff stems well above the foliage. 
Price, field-grown roots, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. Set 
of six choice Cactus Dahlias S2.00. If wanted by Parcel 
Post add postage at Zone Rates. Packed weight, ^ lb. 
each, 6 lbs. per doz. 
Giant Cactus Dahlia KALIF 
This is a giant-flowering variety, a truly majestic flower, 
frequently measuring 8 to 9 inches in diameter; of perfect 
cactus form. Flowers very freely on good stiff stems. The 
color is pure scarlet; shows up particularly well under 
artificial light. (See engraving.) Price, field-grown roots, 
50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 
“Dahlia Culture ,” by Chas. 
Henderson, an eight page 
pamphlet free on request 
with order. 
New Cactus Dahlia NANCY MAE 
Among the newer Cactus Dahlias this variety may well be considered of 
more than passing merit, because of its exquisite color and fine form. The 
flowers are intense scarlet with maroon shadings enhancing the richness of 
coloring. Large flowers of great depth always full to the center. Price, 
field-grown roots, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 
TWELVE CACTUS DAHLIAS 
Briinhilde. Rich plum color. Very rich and deep shade. 
Countess of Lonsdale. Lustrous salmon-pink A very desirable 
variety for cutting. Flowers very freely. 
Else. Buttercup yellow at the base, gradually shading to amber, 
the edges of the petals finished with bright Tyrian rose; rivaling 
an orchid. 
Flora. Pure white, large flower, beautiful form. 
Floradora. Dark velvety crimson, fine form. 
Golden Gate. A unique and charming variety of the true Cactus 
type. The color is pure golden yellow shading to old gold. 
Kriemhilde. The color is a delicate shell-pink. The broad center 
petals are white, forming a beautiful rosette of that color above 
the pink. 
Marguerite Bouchon. The color is an exquisite shade of brilliant 
yet soft rose, with very large white center and distinctly defined 
white tips. It is a strong, free grower; fine foliage; a very free 
bloomer with long-stemmed flowers held well above the foliage. 
Fine for cut flowers. 
Prima Donna. Distinct and free; flowers large, with long, tubular, 
twisted, incurved petals, the center ones creamy white, t?he outer 
delicate mauve pink. 
Prince of Yellows. A rich canary-yellow; broad petals, tips fringed. 
Standard Bearer. A bright scarlet, clear and intense. 
Sweetbrier. A superb variety of an exquisite shade of pink; very free; 
on good, stiff stems. 
Price, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. Complete set of 12 Cactus Dahlias for 
$3.50 Field-grown roots. If wanted by Parcel Post add Postage at Zone Rates . 
Packed Weight, lb- each, 6 lbs. per doz. 
SPECIAL OFFER 
As there are many people who care little or nothing 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, $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 
If Wanted by Parcel Post Add Postage at Zone Rate; Packed Weight, 6 lbs. per Dozen. 
