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New Cactus Dahlias 
The Cactus Dahlias have become very popular and deservedly. Hybridizers the 
world over have been devoting extra attention to them so that the improvement is 
very marked both in form and coloring. In the latter particular this type shows 
more variation and pleasing combinations than arc found in the others. The 
flowers are borne airily on long stems, they are lighter than the others, more 
loosely formed, more graceful, consequently are of the greatest value for cut 
flowers. The petals are long and rolled usually to a rounded point; they 
are incurving and erect in many varieties, giving great depth to the flowers. 
Alpenrose. A fine flower, with twisted petals of a bright aniline red, 
intensified by a golden yellow suffusion. 
Etendard de Lyon. Hybrid Cactus type, distinct in shape from all 
others. The petals are broad, curled and wavy, and form a flower 
fully G inches in diameter and 4 inches deep; a very large flower, yet 
without any stiffness or formality- its color is rich carmine rose, with 
a brilliant suffusion difficult to describe. 
Extrase. A great exhibition flower with narrow petals of a tender 
shade of mauve rose, which gradually passes to a white center. 
Gelber Prinz. The finest deep yellow Dahlia to date; long stems 
and large flowers. 
ICalif. (Colossal Cactus.) ’A truly majestic flower, frequently 
measuring 8 to 9 inches in diameter; of perfect Cactus form; in color 
a pure scarlet. 
Nancy Mae. A very handsome “Cactus” Dahlia, color intense 
scarlet with maroon shading enhancing the richness of coloring. 
Large flowers, of splendid form, and always full to the center. 
New York. One of the largest, with long, narrow, tubular petals of 
a salmon-rose color, with bronzy shading. 
Prima Donna. Distinct and free; flowers large, with long, tubular, 
twisted, incurved petals, the center ones creamy white, the outer delicate 
mauve pink. 
Sweetbrier. A superb variety of an exquisite shade of pink; very free; 
on good, stiff stems. 
The Lion. A good shape; large flowers; bronzy old rose, suffused with 
yellow and salmon; very free and effective. 
Wodan. The color is a pleasing delicate salmon rose, shading to old gold 
in the center. The petals are tubular, and semi-incurved, giving great 
depth to the flower. When cut it retains its freshness a long time. 
Wolfgang von Goethe. Large, gracefully arranged, perfect flowers of a 
rich apricot, with carmine shadings. 
Price, field grown roots, 50c. each, So. 00 per doz. Set of 12 New 
Cactus Dahlias, S5.00. If wantdd by Parcel Post add Postage at Zone 
Rates. Packed weight Yu tb. each , 6 lbs. per doz. 
New Cactus Dahlia BmjaicMv 1 rE 
The color is an exquisite shade of brilliant, yet soft, rose, with a 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. ( See engraving.) Price, field grown 
roots, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. If wanted by Parcel Post, add Postage at 
Zone Rales. Packed weight Y> lb. each. 
“Cactus” Dahlias 
Amos Perry. One of the most brilliant Dahlias; color purest 
scarlet. The petals are long, narrow and twisted. 
Britannia. Deep salmon flesh, a very pretty shade. 
Brunhilde. Rich plum color. Very rich and deep shade. 
Countess of Lonsdale. Lustrous salmon-pink. A very de¬ 
sirable 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. 
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. 
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. 
Mrs. Clinton. Deep amber gradually shading to 
rosy scarlet. 
Mrs. F. Grinsted. A deep ricj crimson, lightly 
shaded with purple; finely incurved. 
Mrs. Geo. Stephenson. Color a bright sparkling 
yellow, clear and lustrous, deep and satisfying; 
glistening in the sunlight. A grand sort for 
cutting. 
Mrs. H. j. Jones. Rich salmon-red, the tips of the 
petals a pure glistening white. Very fine large 
flowers occasionally come self-colored. 
Pink Pearl. A pleasing shade of rose-pink, the tips 
being nearly white. Always full to the center. 
Prince of Yellows. A rich canary-yellow; broad 
petals, tips fringed. 
Rev. T. W. Jamison. The color is a pleasing bright 
mauve-pink, illuminated with salmon at the base of 
the petals. Very symmetrical flowers on strong 
stems. 
Standard Bearer. A bright scarlet, clear and intense. 
Thomas Parkin. Light terra-cotta, uniform through¬ 
out the flower. The petals are splendidly incurved. 
Thuringia. Brilliant fiery red at all times, splendid form. 
Volker. Clear, lemon-yellow. The best in its color. 
Winsome. The flowers are large, of beautiful cactus form 
twisted incurved petals giving great depth to the flower. 
Price (except where noted), 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. Complete set of 
22 Cactus Dahlias for $3.50 Field grown roots. If wanted by Parcel Post 
Postage at Zone Rates. Packed weight , Y 2 lb. each , 6 lbs. per doz. 
Cactus Dahlia 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 of good size held on long stiff 
stems well above the foliage. ( See engraving .) Price, field grown roots, 
40c. each, S4.00 per doz. If wanted by Parcel Post add Postage at Zone 
Rates. Packed weight, Yi lb. each. 
‘ Dahlia Culture,'' by Chas. 
Henderson, an eight-page 
pamplcl free on request 
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