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NEW SEMI-DOUBLE “COLLARETTE” DAHLIA. 
New ''Collarette" Dahlias. 
This rare and striking type is distinguished by the 
peculiar development of the stamens at the base of the 
main petals, becoming in fact secondary petals in 
appearance. They are entirely distinct from the rest 
of the flower in form and color and form a frill or 
collar around the center. These new varieties are 
semi-double and are even more unique than the original. 
Exposition de Lyon. Rich crimson with creamy yellow 
“ collarette,” the latter showing under the upper 
petals, thus forming a double row. Many flowers 
show 18 petals. (See cut.) 
Gallia. Bright rose, tipped red. 
La Fusee. Deep claret-crimson with white “ collarette,” 
large yellow center; semi-double, foliage finely cut. 
Maurice Rivoire. Rich ox-blood red, deep stripe in 
center; pure white collarette. 
Orphee. Deep, rich cerise with yellow at the base of 
the petals. Creamy white collarette with large yellow 
center. Flowers well formed and freely produced. 
President Viger. The first of the “collarette” class, a 
single-flowered variety. Rich, deep blood-red, shad¬ 
ing darker towards the base of the petals, with 
pure white collar, occasionally suffused with rosy- 
carmine. Markedly distinct and blooms abundantly. 
Prince Galitzin. Rich crimson, collarette tipped with 
red. 
Standard of Lyon (Etendard de Lyon.) Bright scarlet 
with a rich velvety sheen, white collarette. 
Price for the above, 25c. each; set of 8 for SI.75. 
(Field-grown roots.) 
CACTUS DAHLIAS.—Continued. 
Miss D. Oliver. Primrose yellow shading to white. 
Mrs. Chas. Scott. Old gold, shaded apricot. 
Mrs. H. J. Jones. Rich salmon-red, the tips of the 
petals a pure glistening white. Very fine. 
Nelson. Rich crimson shaded with bright rose. 
Pretoria. Dazzling vermilion shaded with orange. 
Radium. A brilliant shade of metallic orange-rose. 
Rev. D. R. Williamson. Very dark velvety crimson- 
maroon, one of the best in its color. 
Reliable. A distinct and pretty shade of madder- 
carmine, suffused with salmon and yellow. 
Royal Scarlet. A brilliant glossy scarlet. 
Silver Wings. A pretty variety, clear silvery white. 
Standard Bearer. A bright scarlet, clear and intense. 
Strahlen Krone. Intense cardinal-red, rich and glow¬ 
ing; long, twisted petals; profuse bloomer. 
The Pilot. Bright terra cotta, yellow base. 
Thomas Parkin. Light terra-cotta, uniform through¬ 
out the flower. The petals are very narrow, splen¬ 
didly incurved. 
Thuringia. Brilliant fiery red at all times, splendid form. 
Vo Ike r. Clear lemon-yellow. The best in its color. 
Winsome. Pure white, large size, petals gracefully 
twisted and incurving. 
Price, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. Complete set of 46 
Cactus Dahlias on this and preceding page for $6.75. 
Field-grown roots. 
New Fancy Decorative Dahlia, 
MADAME A. LUMIERE. 
To admirers of the dainty and fanciful this unique 
variety will be rapturuously welcomed. It is indeed a 
beautiful sort, a soft creamy white with distinct violet- 
crimson on the tips of the petals. The latter color ex¬ 
tends downwards, lessening towards the center, pro¬ 
ducing a charming effect. A most distinct and at¬ 
tractive sort. It is a “ decorative ” variety, of medium 
size and a most prolific bloomer. (See cut.) Price, 
50c. each, $5.00 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 
