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=" DECORATIVE" DAHLIAS 
The Decorative Dahlias have very large, gracefully 
broad petals. Invaluable for cut-flowers. 
Baron Schroeder. This is a rich, glowing purple. 
Black Beauty. A grand, dark maroon of distinct form. 
Clifford W. Bruton. A clear, rich yellow, perfectly double. 
The grandest of all the yellows. Fine for cut flowers 
Countess of Pembroke. Soft rosy-lake; a very charming 
color and a splendid flower. A very attractive sort. 
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 bloom¬ 
ing and fine for cut flowers. 
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. 
Mrs. Hartong. Rich golden bronze; distinct and beautiful. 
Mrs. Winters. A pure, waxy white, large flowers. 
Orange King. Very rich glowdng orange-scarlet. A very 
distinct color and extremely brilliant. 
Pendant. Bright crimson-maroon; very large flower. 
Perle d’Or. White, faintly tinted blush. Large flowers re¬ 
sembling a chrysanthemum. Very unique and distinct. 
Wm. Agnew. The grandest red Cactus Dahlia, large and 
fine. Invaluable for its magnificent flowers. 
Yellow Le Colosse. A giant in size and a most attractive 
variety; color a fine shade of the brightest yellow. 
Price, field-grown roots, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz.; set of 
18 “ Decorative ” Dahlias above for $3.00. 
Giant Fancy Decorative Dahlia, 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 yellow, clear 
white tips and rosy-red towards the center. Early in the 
season and in light soils the red will also appear on the mar¬ 
gin of the petals; occasionally the white is absent from some 
flowers on a plant, but in whatever stage, it is a unique and 
handsome variety. The petals are l| to 2 inches wide. 
(See cut.) Price, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 
formed flowers with 
"20TH CENTURY" 
DAHLIAS. 
Distinguished for their large Clema¬ 
tis-like flowers, 6 to 8 inches across. 
The coloring is very intense and showy. 
They make noble plants, about 5 feet high. 
20th Century. The color is intense rosy-crimson, 
with white tips and white disc around the yellow 
center. A superbly beautiful and striking flower. 
(See cut.) 
White “ Century.” Beautiful snow-white. A very strong, 
vigorous grower; an extremely profuse bloomer. 
Crimson “ Century.” Deep glowing crimson with 
maroon shadings, tipped rose, rosy center; a beau¬ 
tiful combination of shades. A unique and beau¬ 
tiful sort. 
Scarlet “ Century.” The brightest dazzling scarlet, 
without shade or blemish. The flowers are of fine, 
round form and finish. A profuse bloomer. 
Pink “Century.” Delicate shell pink with a deeper 
shade of soft pink towards the center. Flowers are of 
great size and perfect form; early and extremely 
profuse bloomer. 
Maroon “ Century.” Rich maroon-crimson shaded 
plum color, a rich, velvety sheen. The flowers are 
very large, plants strong and vigorous, holding the 
flowers well above the foliage. 
Lavender “ Century.” A beautiful variety, exquisite 
lavender very large flowers on long stems; splendid 
for cut flowers. 
Price for the above, field grown roots , 25c. each, 
$2.50 per doz. Set of 7 “Century” Dahlias for $1.50. 
SINGLE DAHLIAS. 
Alba Superba. Pure white, large, handsome flowers. 
Ami Barillet. Scarlet-crimson flowers, bronze foliage. 
A fine variety for massing in beds or borders. Very 
ornamental. 
Fashion. Crimson-maroon, flamed purple. 
Lord Roseberry. Bright orange, very attractive. 
Nellie Hughes. Deep rosy lake. 
Saint George. Pure yellow, large flowers. 
Striking. Dark, rich maroon, white tips. 
Wildfire. Intensely brilliant scarlet; very floriferous. 
Price, field-grown roots, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz.; 
set of 7 for $1.25. 
SPECIAL OFFER. As there arc 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. 
