NEW DECORATIVE DAHLIA 
MRS. J. GARDNER CASSATT, 
An exquisite new Dahlia that because of its fine color and elegant 
form may well be considered one of the best of its type The flowers 
are large and of a very pleasing shade of mauve-pink. A strong 
grower it produces an abundance of bloom on stout stems well 
above the foliage. A valuable addition to any collection. {See cut.) 
Price, field grown roots, 5Qc. each, $5.00 per doz. 
"DECORATIVE" DAHLIAS. 
The " Decorative ” Dahlias have very large, gracefully formed 
flowers with broad petals. ]^nvaluable for cut-flowers. 
Baron Schroeder. This is a rich, glowing crimson-purple. 
Black Beauty. A grand, dark piaroon of distinct form 
Catherine Duer. A very bright, iridescent scarlet-crimson, possibly 
the best in its color Large flowers on strong stem^ 
Clifford W. Bruton. A clear, rich yellow, perfectly double. The 
grandest of all the yellows. Fine for cut flowers. 
Eureka. Deep rose, a grand color, fine, regular form, quilled petals 
and full to the center. Deep, well formed flowers 
Fire Rain. A dazzbng 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 impos 
ing variety. One of the finest in this class 
Henry Patrick. A pure irhite, large flowers on long stems. 
John Elitch. Deep, rich red, a magnificent flower. 
Jumbo. Double flowers; color, rich glowing crimson. 
Lyndhurst. Intensely rich and vivid scarlet. Fine for cut flowers. 
Mme. Van Den Dael. The color ng is exquisite, a soft shell-pink 
with deep pink shadings toward the margins; the center being 
lighter in shade The petals are broad, the whole flower being 
graceful in the extreme. 
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 de Tyon. Not only the most valuable white Decorative Dahlia, 
but the best white of any class for cut flower purposes; its flowers 
are of good size, and held erect on long, stiff, wiry stems. Grand 
for cut flowers. 
Sylvia. White shading to soft pink on the outer petals. Splendid 
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. 
Price, field-grown roots, except where noted, 20c. each, $2.00 
per doz.; set of 21 “ Decorative " Dahlias above for $3.50. 
I g.Cassatt 
MRS. ^ 
MPROVED LARGE DOUBLE OR 
"SHOW DAHLIAS." 
Black Diamond. Deepest garnet, purplish black shadings. A large- 
flowered, impressive variety. 
Chas. Lanier. Deep yellowish amber, buff shadings. 
David Johnston. A pleasing shade of salmon and deep rose, metallic 
lustre. A very fine variety. 
Dorothy Peacock, A beautiful, soft pink shading slightly darker on the 
outer petals, as the flower expands. Strong vigorous grower, without 
any indication of weakness or disease, each plant being sturdy and 
vigorous. The leaves are very heavy with great texture and 
glossy finish, withstanding all kinds of adverse conditions. 
Electric- ^ft rosy magenta, large flower. Very striking. 
Emily. Rosy lavendei changing to white. 
Gloire de Lyon. Pure, white, fine large flower. 
John Thorpe. Soft, rich pink. Very large flowers. 
John Walker A beautiful pure while variety; form round and full with 
high center. 
Magnificent. Dwarf, large, pure yellow. A fine bedder. 
Miss May Lomas. Pure white, suffused soft rosy-lavender. 
Red Hussar. Intense scarlet crimson, fine flowers. 
Queen of Yellows. A beautiful profuse, clear yellow. 
Storm King. A grand, sno%v white Dahlia, blooms early and constantly, 
long stems, fine for cut flowers. 
Souv, de Mme. Moreau. Deep pink, splendid form. 
Susan. Probably no Dahlia recently introduced has given such universal 
satisfaction as this. It is a beautiful delicate, soft shell-pink of, 
splendid form, remarkably early and free flowering, with long stems; 
splendid for cutting. » , f „ 
Triomphe de Solferino. Deep solfenno. Large and full. 
Virginia Maule. It is an exquisite shell pink in color, one of the most 
beautiful we know. 
Price, field-grown roots. 20c. each, S2.00 per doz.. set of 18 sorts for 
$3.00. 
MADAME A. LUMIERE. 
By admirers of the dainty and fanciful this unique variety will be rap- 
turously welcomed. It is indeed a beautiful sort, a soft creamy white 
with distinct violet-crimson on the tips of the petals. The latter 
color extends downwards, lessening towards the center, producing 
a charming effect. A most distinct and attractive sort. It is a " decora¬ 
tive " variety, of medium size and a most prolific bloomer. Price, 50c. 
each, $5.00 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 
''DECO[f^IVE”'liiHL!A MAMAN ROZAIN. 
A " Decorative " variety of large size and a beautiful form. The 
coloring is distinct and attractive. The front of the petals is pearly-white 
suffused with rose, while the reverse is velvety-purple edged with white. 
Exceptionally free flowering on good stiff stems; nne for cutting. (See 
cut.) Price, field grown roots 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 
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“ Dahlia Culture,” by Charles Henderson, An eight page pamphlet free upon request with order. 
