Field Grocvm HAHLIA ROOTS 
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A MNirM INII^PMPMT" only Field grown roots. Growing plants of 
/~\IN1 nV.^L/iNV.^Ci ICIN i . Dahlias do not travel well, besides the field grown roots 
arc more likely ly yivc a larger and finer crop of flowers. Our customers who have 
visited our stores during the season when Dahlias were in bloom had the opportunity 
to see our exhibition of flowers cut from our growing stock, and all correctly labeled. 
Our large show windows and spacious stores give us unequaled facilities for d is- 
plays of flowers in their season and we cordially invite all, whether customers 
or not. to visit us and take advantage of the opportunities given to see the 
various varieties and compare them. Our employes are instructed to afford 
every aid to visitors in making up lists and selecting varieties whether 
they purchase or not. All are welcome. 
GOLDEN WEST. 
This might well be called the Chrysanthemum Flowered Dahlia as 
in form it resembles the finest Chrysanthemums. The color is a 
pleasing bright clear canary yellow. The flowers are from 5 to 6 
inch in diameter, very double and nevei* show the center. Golden West 
is a strong vigorous branching grower and an early and profuse 
bloomer. The flowers are borne on long stiff stems and keep well when 
cut. (See cut.) Price, 75c. each. S7.50 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 
Cactus Dahlia, MRS. T. J. WOODALL. 
Pure primrose yellow passing to carmine-pink at the points of the 
petals. These are long, narrow and gracefully curved. The charming 
combination of color together with its perfect shape stout stiff stems 
which hold the flower well above the foliage and the fact that when cut 
it retains its freshness for a long time, makes this a most valuable sort 
for cutting. Price, 50c. each. $5.00 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 
Fancy Cactus Dahlia, FIREWORKS. 
Without question one of the best Fancy Cactus Dahlias yet introduced 
A splendid large flower on a good stiff stem; fine for cutting. Ground color 
rich golden yellow striped and spotted oriental red. Price. flOc. each, $5.00 
per doz. (Field grown roots.) 
CACTUS DAHLIA, 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 crimson, long wiry stems hold the flowers well 
above the foliage; a splendid variety for cutting, very bnlUant in artificial light. (.See cut.) 
Price, 50c, each, $5.00 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 
New Show Dahlia, CLEOPATRA. 
The finest dark colored variety yet introduced. Large, perfectly 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 flower¬ 
ing. Awarded a certificate of merit in Xew York, Price, 50c. each, So.00 per 
doz. (Field-grown roots.) 
New Decorative Dahlia, 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 beau¬ 
tiful 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, 
35c. each, $3.50 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 
New Cactus Dahlia, GENOVEVA. 
This superb variety is acknowledged to be one of the finest yellow Cactus 
Dahlias of recent introduction. Its blooming qualities are unsurpassed. The • 
color is a pleasing primrose-yellow, A splendid variety for cutting. 
Price, 35c. each, $3,50 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 
Grand New Cactus Dahlia, PHOENIX, 
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 livened up wilh 
flashes of fiery red. The flowers arc borne profusely on long stems. 
Price, o6c, each. So. 00 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 
New Paeony^Flowered Dahlia, PRAIRIE FIRE. 
“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, ren¬ 
dering it extremely graceftil and decorative and of the best for cutting.” 
Price, field-grown ro.^ts, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 
New Decorative Dahlia, TRICOLOR. 
One of the most charming varieties we know; it at once creates a favorable 
Impression because of its distinct and beautiful combination of colors. The 
ground color is buttercup yellow, with a blotch of scarlet on each petal, and as 
the flower matures the end of each petal becomes suffused with rosy-white 
forming a pretty tricolor combination. , 
Price, 50c. each, $5,00 per doz. (Field-grown roots.) 
DAHLIA CULTURE, by Charles Henderson, an eight page booklet, free upon request with order. 
