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•PETER HENDERSON & CO.. NEW YORK 
= “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, iridescent 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. 
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. For description see page 154. 
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. J.Garden Cassatt. Rose-colored flowers of great substance. 
Mrs. Winters. A pure, waxy white, large flowers. 
Orange King. Very rich, glowing orange-scarlet. 
Perle d’Or. White, faintly tinted blush. Large flowers resemb¬ 
ling a chrysanthemum. Very unique and distinct. 30c. each. 
For extended description see page 154. 
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 23 “ Decorative ” Dahlias above for $4.00. 
Clematis - Flowered 
Dahlias. 
Distinguished for their . large 
Clematis-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 u 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 , 26c. 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. 
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 10 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. 
