NO. 6. PROFESSOR MANSFIELD. A grand 
“ 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 yel¬ 
low, 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 st&ge, 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 blooming sorts, plant of compact 
free-branching habit. Price, field grown roots, 30c. 
each, &3.00 per doz. 
NO. 7. MRS. ROOSEVELT. A grand 41 Decora- 
tive ” of large size, graceful form, fine stems for cutting. 
The flowers are perfectly double, of largest size, 6 to 8 
inches, color a delicate 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 
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 “ Prismatic ” Collection 
of eight splendid Dahlias for S2.00 
The "Prismatic' Collection 
OF SPLENDID DAHLIAS. 
We group together eight of the finest Dahlias known, (shown 
on colored plate last year) selected for variety of form and color 
They are really splendid and should give satisfaction. The 
illustration is very much reduced, the flowers being only about 
natural sizes. 
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. 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, S5.00 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. J'he 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 
voilet-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, field grown roots, 35c. each, S3.50 per doz. 
NEWER DAHLIAS. 
The " Prismatic” Collection—Continued. 
Below we offer a collection of ten newer sorts, various 
types, which are improvements on existing varieties in 
their respective classes. 
DELICATISSIMA, (Cactus). One of the finest; a 
perfectly formed flower and one of the most delicately 
colored varieties yet introduced; a splendid cut flower 
with good stems; color tender Hydrangea pink, with 
lighter shadings. 
DOROTHY PEACOCK (Show.) 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. 
GONDOLA (Cactus.) A clear rosy-pink, with very large, 
gracefully arranged flowers, with long, narrow, peculiarly twisted 
petals. Fine stems and splendid for cutting. 60c. each. 
LA WINE (Cactus.) White with just a suggestion of blush 
as the flower matures; a fine, full, large flower; one of the best. 
PERLE de LYON (Decorative.) 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. 
RHEINKONIG, (Cactus.) Pure snow white flowers of splendid 
form, five inches and over in diameter. These are of great sub¬ 
stance, lasting splendidly when cut; they are borne on long 
stiff stems held well above the foliage, making it as valuable 
for garden decoration as for cutting. 
ROLAND von BERLIN, (Cactus.) A magnificent, brilliant 
and intense geranium-red, with deeper shadings and full of fire. 
RENE CAYEAUX (Cactus.) Rich geranium-red; one of the 
earliest to flower. A beautiful variety, splendid for cutting 
and one of the best garden sorts in its color. A splendid flower 
for the exhibition table. 
SEQUOIA (Cactus.) A beautiful variety, with long, tubular 
petals cleft at the tips, of a deep saffron-yellow suffused with 
red; a splendid autumn tint. 
SUSAN (Show.) 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. 
Price (except where noted), field grown roots, 35c. each, Set 
of 10 for S3.50. 
“ The Dahlias and Gladiolus bulbs came in fine shape. They are so muc/t 
larger than I expected. Many thanks for promptness and extras. It is over 
fifty years since I sent my first order to your house and I have always found 
you so reliable. You have always sent me such fine plants and bulbs f 
MRS. GEO. H. WELLS , Madison , Wis. 
