PLANT DEPARTMENT 
149 
A Book About Dahlias. 
A new and valuable trea¬ 
tise on the Dahlia, by L. K. 
Peacock. Contains the 
history, classification, de¬ 
scriptions, varieties, and 
cultural instructions of and 
for the Dahlia. Splendidly 
illustrated. Price, 30c., 
postpaid. 
New French “Collarette” Dahlias. 
The peculiarity lies in the development of the four' stamens 
at the base of the petal, which form a frill or collar around the 
centre. As they are entirely distinct in color from the rest of 
the flower, it is most unique and striking. 
PRESIDENT VIGER. Rich, deep blood-red, shading darker 
towards the base of the petals, with pure white collar, occa¬ 
sionally suffused with rosy-carmine. The flowers are always 
perfect, with eight petals, and it is an extremely early and 
profuse bloomer. (See flower No. i in cut.) Price, field- 
grown roots, 50c. each, $4.50 per doz. 
MME. VIGER. A new American seedling that has been tested 
for three years. It is the same size as President Viger, but 
its great value lies in the fact that the ground color is a 
bright crimson, being much lighter than the old variety; a 
valuable acquisition. (See A r o. 2 in cut.) Price, field-grown 
roots, $1.00 each, $10.00 per doz. 
Superb Decorative Dahlia, “ Sylvia.” 
One of the most valuable decorative Dahlias ever produced. 
Flowers from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, of fine form and full 
to the centre, which is white shading to soft pink on the outer 
petals. Petals of great substance, giving it a keeping quality 
not possessed by any other variety. The plant is a strong, 
healthy grower, averaging about 5 feet in height and bushy. 
An early and profuse bloomer. The fine, shapely flowers are 
set on very long, stout, but graceful stems. Price, field-grown 
roots, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 
8UPERB DECORATIVE DAHLIA, 
SYLVIA. 
* COLLARETTE ** DAHLIAS. 1. PRESIDENT VIGER. 2. MME. VIGER. 
“FANCY” DAHLIAS. 
Fern-leaved Beauty. A new and distinct type with fern-like 
foliage and a dwarf-branching habit; color, creamy-white, 
with a distinct margin of crimson around each petal. 
Fairy Queen. Rich golden-yellow, tipped red. 
Frank Smith. Intense purplish-black-maroon, tipped white. 
Judah. Yellow, splashed and striped with bright crimson. 
Lucy Fawcett. Canary-yellow, striped wine color. 
Olympia. Bright rose-pink, splashed and striped with rich 
crimson. Centre high and full, flowers 6 to 7 inches across. 
Penelope. White, flaked lavender. A strikingly handsome sort. 
Uncertainty. Deep crimson, variegated with pure white, 
variable markings. 
20c. each, $2.00 per doz., set of 8, $1.50. Field-grown roots. 
Improved Large Double or “ Show 99 Dahlias. 
Apple Blossoms. The flowers show shades of red, pink and 
white. A very unique and attractive variety. 
Arabella. Large, pale primrose, tipped old rose and lavender. 
Emily. Varying from rosy-lavender to white, suffused 
lavender. A variety showing very delicate shadings. 
Emily Edwards. White, suffused rosy-pink. Very beautiful. 
Hero. Deep crimson-maroon, very large and full. 
John Sladden. Perfect form, large, dark maroon, almost black. 
John Walker. Pure white, a perfect snowball. 
La Phare. Brilliant, flaming red, exceedingly showy. 
Margaret Bruant. Dwarf and free, pure white. A grand sort. 
Mrs. Dexter. A rich shade of salmon, best in its color. 
Magnificent. Dwarf, large, pure yellow. A fine bedder. 
Miss May Lomas. Pure white, suffused soft rosv-lavender. 
Mrs. Langtry. Rich creamy-white, tipped reddish-pink. 
Pink Dandy. Pure pink, perfectly formed; a gem. 
Prince Bismarck. Very large, deep, strikingly rich purple. 
Princess Bonnie. Creamy-white, dainty light pink centre. 
Queen of Yellows. A beautiful clear yellow. 
Ruby Queen. Clear ruby-red, richly shaded ; a great favorite. 
Snow. A magnificent snow-white. {See cut , page 151 .) 
Stanley. Bright golden-yellow, tipped with red. 
Storm King. An early, profuse and constant bloomer; a strong 
grower, of dwarf habit. Snow-white, of perfect form, and full 
to the centre. A splendid bedding and cut-flower variety. 
Willie Garret. Richest crimson-scarlet; perfect form. 
Price, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz., set of 22 sorts for $4.00. 
Field-grown roots. 
