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'DECORATIVE” DAHLIAS. 
The “ Decorative ” Dahlias have very large, gracefully formed flowers with 
broad petals. Invaluable for cut-flowers. 
Baron Schroeder. This is a rich, glowing crimson-purple. 
Black Beauty. A grand, dark maroon of distinct form. 
Catherine Duer. A very bright, irridescent scarlet-crimson, 
possibly the best in its color. Large flowers on strong stems. 
Clifford W. Bruton. A clear, rich yellow, perfectly double. 
The grandest of all the yellows. Fine for cut-flowers. 
Countess of Pembroke. Soft rosy-lake; very charming. 
Delice. A valuable addition to the cut flower varieties; remains 
fresh long after cutting, long stems, perfect form. The color 
is a beautiful, soft, glowing rose-pink, shading slightly lighter 
to the center. Price, 35c. each, S3.50 per doz. 
Eureka. Deep rose, a grand color, fine, regular form, quilled 
petals and full to the center. Deep, well formed flowers. 
Fire Rain. A dazzling shade of cardinal red; very free. 
Frank L. Bassett. Bright royal-purple with blue shadings. 
Gettysburg. Very deep, pure, rich scarlet. A very large 
and imposing variety. One of the finest in this class. 
Henry Patrick. A pure white, large flowers on long stems. 
John Elitch. Deep, rich red, a magnificent flower. 
Jumbo. Double flowers; color, rich glowing crimson. 
La France. Brilliant rose pink. Large gracefully formed 
flowers of perfect form. One of the most attractive sorts. 
Lyndhurst. Intensely rich and vivid scarlet. Fine for cut flowers. 
Mme. Van Den Dael. A soft shell pink with deep pink shad¬ 
ings toward the margins; the center being lighter in shade. 
Miss Minnie McCullough. Soft yellow over laid with bronze, 
very handsome under artificial light. Fine for cutting. 
Mrs. Hartong. Rich golden bronze; distinct and beautiful. 
Mrs. Winters. A pure, waxy white, large flowers. 
Orange King. Very rich, glowing orange-scarlet. 
Perle d’Or. White, faintly tinted blush. Large flowers re¬ 
sembling a chrysanthemum. Very unique and distinct. 
Sylvia. White shading to soft pink on the outer petals. Splen¬ 
did substance, giving it an unsurpassed keeping quality. 
Wm. Agnew. The grandest red Cactus Dahlia, large and fine. 
Invaluable for its magnificent flowers. 
YELLOW LE COLOSSE. A grand “ Decorative ” Dahlia, 
splendid for exhibition. Color a very bright yellow, flowers 
exceptionally large, perfect form, with full, high center. (See 
cut.) Price, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 
Price, field-grown roots, except where noted, 20c. each, $2.00 
per doz.; set of 
24 “ Decorat” rQ ” 
Dahlias abo 1 
for $4.00. 
Clematis- F lowered 
Dahlias. 
Distinguished for their large Clema¬ 
tis-like flowers, 6 to 8 inches across. 
The coloring is very intense and showy. 
They make noble plants, about 5 ft. high. 
Ami Barillet. Scarlet-crimson flowers 
bronze foliage. A fine variety for massing in beds 
or borders. Very ornamental. The flowers are 
not as large 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. (See cut.) 
Big Chief. Brilliant cherry red, margined with rich velvety 
maroon. A new and valuable sort. 
White “ Century.” Beautiful snow-white. A very strong, 
vigorous grower; a profuse bloomer. 
Scarlet “ Century.” The brightest dazzling scarlet, without 
shade or blemish. The flowers are of fine, round form and 
finish. A profuse bloomer. 
Rose Pink “ Century.” Clear rose pink. Flowers are of 
immense size and perfect form; early and profuse. 
Sensation. Vivid vermillion heavily striped with 
white. A new variety and very striking. 
Price for the above, field grown roots , 25c. each, $2.50 
per doz. Set of 7 Clematis-flowered Dahlias for $1.50. 
DWARF DOUBLE POMPONE DAHLIAS. 
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. 
Allie Mourey. Pinkish-white, tipped deep pink. 
Crimson Queen. Deep, rich crimson; full, double. 
Daybreak. Soft, rosy pink, shaded blush. 
Indian Chief. A very rich shade of reddish crimson. 
Little May. Bright lemon yellow; a beautiful sort. 
Little Helen. White, suffused with blush; very pretty. 
Little Herman. Deep lustrous red petals tipped white. 
Raphael. Deep, rich maroon, very floriferous. 
Rosalie. Yellow edged with crimson. Very attractive 
Snowclad. , The best of white Pompones. Completely 
covered with a mass of flowers. 
Splendens Imbricata. Very fine form, one of the best 
and most distinct; color, a dazzling red. 
Price, field-grown roots, 20c*. each; set of 11 for $1.50. 
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, $1.50 per doz., 
$12.00 per 100. All colors mixed, $1.00 per doz., $8.00 per 100. 
