PLANT DEPARTMENT* 
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Dahlia roots 
are offered only 
by express, 
buyer to pay 
charges. They 
can be mailed 
but the roots 
have to be cut 
for mailing. 
We sell only Field 
grown roots. Grow¬ 
ing plants of Dahlias 
do not travel well, 
besides the field grown 
roots are more likely 
to give a larger and 
finer crop of flowers. 
PINK CACTUS DAHLIA, KRIEMHILDE. 
The color is an exquisite shade of delicate shell-pink. 
The broad center petals are white, forming a beautiful 
rosette of that color above the pink. It is a profuse 
bloomer of strong, upright habit. (See cut.) Price. 
25c. each, $2.50 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 
New Paeony-Flowered Dahlia, PP.A1P.IE 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 extremely graceful and decorative 
and of the best for cutting,” (Introducer’s description.) 
Price, field-grown roots, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 
PINK AND WHITE CACTUS DAHLIA, KRIEMHILDE 
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 flowering. 
Awarded a certificate of merit in New York. Price. 
50c. each, $5.00 per doz. (Field-grown roots.) 
Announcement. °. ur 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 window’s and spacious 
stores give us unequaled facilities for displays 
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. 
NEW DECORATIVE DAHLIA, [)^LICE 
Among the many new Dahlias offered this may well be con¬ 
sidered a great advance in the type because of its exquisite color 
and fine form. A large “Decorative” Dahlia of beautiful form 
and splendid size. It is an exquisite glowung rose pink, a soft 
yet brilliant color, one of the most beautiful w r e know. It is a 
strong free grower, fine foliage, 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.) 
GKAND 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 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. (Field grown roots.) 
