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NO. 1. 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, 50c. 
each, $5.00 per doz. 
NO. 2. MRS. GEO. STEPHENSON. A very beautiful 
variety of the “ Cactus ” type. Color a bright, sparkling 
yellow, clear and lustrous, deep and satisfying; glistening in the 
sunlight. The flowers are large and of perfect form borne 
profusely on long stems; a grand sort for cutting. Price, field 
grown roots, 30c. each, S3.00 per doz. 
NO. 3. 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 immature green. The 
flowers are from five to six inches across under normal condi¬ 
tions. Price, field grown roots, 35c. each, S3.50 per doz. 
NO. 4. 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, 35c. each, S3.50 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 
The “Prismatic” Collection 
— ■ OF SPLENDID DAHLIAS. = 
Shown on the Colored Plate Opposite. 
We group together eight of the finest Dahlias known, selected 
for variety of form and color. They are really splendid and 
should give satisfaction. The numbers on the plate are a key 
to the names of the varieties given below. 
DAHLIA CULTURE. Our new eight page pamphlet, by Mr. 
Charles Henderson, giving history and culture will be sent free 
with each order for the “ Prismatic ” Collection. 
NO. 5. PROFESSOR MANSFIELD. A grand 11 Fancy 
Decorative ” Dahlia; flowers on the crown bud run from seven 
to eight inches across; a 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; occasionally 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, S3.50 per doz. 
NO. 6. MISS DOROTHY OLIVER. A charming variety 
of the popular Cactus type. Pale primrose yellow at opening 
changing quickly to pure white. It is one of the freest bloom¬ 
ing sorts, plant of compact, free-branching habit. Price, field 
grown roots, 30c. each, S3.00 per doz. 
NO. 7. MRS. ROOSEVELT. A grand “Decorative” of 
large size, graceful form, fine stems for cutting. The flowers 
are perfectly double, of largest size, 6 to 8 inches, color a deli¬ 
cate pink, shading to soft, clear pink. Price, field-grown roots, 
30c. each, S3.00 per doz. 
NO. 8. 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, S3.00 per doz. 
SPECIAL OFFER. The 11 Prismatic” Collection of eight 
splendid Dahlias for $2.00. 
NEW SHOW DAHLIA, CLEOPATRA. 
The finest dark colored variety yet introduced. Large, per¬ 
fectly formed flower, never showing the center, broad petals. 
The color is very rich shade of velvety crimson-maroon not 
dull but very much alive; a new color in show Dahlias. 
The plant is of strong growth, spreading habit and is 
very free flowering. Awarded a certificate of merit in 
New York. Price, 75c. each, $7.50 per doz. 
(Field-grown roots). 
Flowered Dahlia. PRAIRIE FIRE. 
“ Picture in your mind’s eye a line of fire and 
you have before you a row of this new Paeony- 
flowered Dahlia. It is almost startling in its 
display of brilliant color; and this it presents 
from early in the season until frost. Plant of 
medium height, spreading habit and not only 
the most profuse bloomer of all Paeony flowered 
varieties, but of all Dahlias. Flowers of fair 
size, vivid flame scarlet and held on long stiff 
stems, well above the plant, rendering it ex¬ 
tremely graceful and decorative and of the 
best for cutting,” (Introducer’s description.) 
Price, field grown roots, 75c. each, $7.50 per doz. 
GRAND NEW CACTUS DAHLIA. PHOENIX. 
FYAHLIA roots are 
^ offered only by 
express, buyer to pay 
charges. They can 
be mailed but the 
roots have to be cut 
for mailing. 
A magnificent variety, entirely distinct and sensational 
in size, form and color. It is a brilliant, dark crimson- 
maroon with a pronounced velvety finish, enhancing the 
richness of coloring. The center of the flower is most 
brilliant, livened up with flashes of fiery red. The form 
is superb. (See cut.) The flowers are borne profusely 
on long stems. Words fail to give a full description of 
this wonderful variety. Price, 75c. each, $7.50 per doz. 
