The «*DES1RABLE** Collection of 
NEW DAHLIAS 
WHich is sHown in a pHotograpHic plate on tHe opposite page^ 
Contains six sterling' varieties, tHe Hest and most distinct extant. 
a wide circulation we 
This IS cl reniarkiiVMe group of new sorts, considered from every stand])oint. particularly size and color. Thev are unique in 
form, two of them, Souv. de Gustave Gouzon and J^in Charmant being veritable giants, besides new colors are introduced into 
Dahlias \Mth them It is with a pardonable pride we offer this grand collection and so that it will have c 
put the price tor the entire lot far below the aggregate individual price. 
ambassador, a pure whiteof lefined “Cactus” form. Itisa 
splendid grower and a most abundant bloomer. Fine stems 
and suitable for cut flowers. Appropriately named. Price. 
oOc. each, So. 00 jier doz. (Field grown roots.) 
HOBBIES’ YELLOW. A bright, pure, golden yellow: nothing in 
Dahlias excels it in this respect. Splendid habit, good stems 
and admirable for cut flowers. In form it is a true “ Cactus,” 
blooms most abundantly. Price, oOc. each, So. 00 per doz. 
(Field grown roots.) 
MADAME LUMIER. Toadmirersof the dainty and fanciful this 
unique variety will be rapturously welcomed. It is indeed 
a beautiful sort, a soft creamy white with distinct violet- 
crimson on the tips of the petals. The latter color extends 
downward, le.s.sening toward the center, producing a charming 
effect. A most distinct and attractive sort. It is a “ decora¬ 
tive ” variety, of medium size and a most prolific bloomer. 
Stock limited in field grown roots, when these are exhausted 
will send out pot-grown plants. Price, SI.00 each, SlO.OO 
per doz. 
JEAN CHARMANT. A magnificent variety of the broad-petalcd 
“Decorative” type: a giant in size. 'The color is a soft 
silvery-i)ink deepening to a rosy-pink on the edges of the 
petals, the latter shade being more pronounced at times. 
The center is soft, creamy white, showing more distinct asthe 
flower ages. The habit is splendid, long stems and fine foliage, 
it blooms abundantly. Stock limited in field grown roots: 
when these are exhausted will send out pot-grown plants. 
Price, Si.00 each, SlO.OO per doz. 
SOUVENIR de GUSTAVE DOUZON. A trulv wonderful variety, 
a giant in size, some Wowevs rciichwg tcn'inches across. The 
color is an intense shade of orange red with rich crimson 
shadings. It is a broad-petalcd “ l3ecorative ” and of splen¬ 
did form. The profusion of bloom is remarkable for such a 
large variety. It has created a sensation in the Dahlia world. 
Price. Toe. each, $7.50 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 
ALEXANDER. A wonderfully rich and intense crimson-maroon. 
A most profuse bloomer, fine for cut flowers, with long stems. 
A true_ “ Cactus ” of beautiful form, has a splendid habit. 
Price, 50c. each, S4.50 per doz. (Field grown roots.) 
SPECIAL OFFER. The “DESIRABLE ’’Collection of Six Sorts for $3.00. 
TRUE “CACTUS ” DAHLIAS 
Aegir. An intensely bright red. Beautiful form, petals 
uniquely twisted and incurved. 
Arachne. The petals are creamy-white, edged with a 
broad band of crimson. The coloring, however, 
varies, there rarely being two flowers alike. 
Austin Cannell. Deep crimson-rose, shading lighter 
toward the outer petals; long, narrow, tubular petals. 
Blanche Keith. Pure rich yellow, very large flower. 
Brunhilde. Rich plum color. Very rich and deep shade. 
Countess of Lonsdale. Lustrous salmon-pink. Splendid. 
Earl of Pembroke. Rich plum color, deep and velvety. 
Floradora. Dark velvety crimson, fine form. 
Gabriel. Creamy-'^hite and crimson. Changeable. 
Gen. Buller. Deep cardinal-red shaded with purplish- 
maroon. The ends of the petals almost invariably 
tipped with white. One of the most attractive. 
Gloriosa. Vivid carmine-scarlet; bright and striking, 
large flower; long, pointed, twisted petals. 
Gracie. Salmon red, with a sheen of purple. 
Hohenzollem, A rich, bronzy orange-red with golden 
sheen; fine and very distinct. Fine cactus shape. 
J. B. Riding. Rich yellow at base, shading to orange. 
J. H. Jackson. A deep maroon, almost black, but with 
a deep crim.son tone underlying the surface. 
John H. Roach. A fine light yellow of perfect form, 
long, incurved, pointed petals. A beautiful flower. 
Juliet. Bright rosy pink shading to white center. 
King of Cactus. Rich glowing crimson, purplish tips. 
Koenigin Wilhelmina. Rich crimson-maroon shadings. 
Matchless. Rich, deep, velvety maroon. Very profuse. 
Miss D. Oliver. Primrose yellow shading to white. 
Mont Blanc. Pure white, of fine form. 
Mrs. H. J, Jones. Rich salmon-red, the tips of the 
petals a pure glistening white. Very fine. 
Progenitor. A pleasing shade of rich red. Unique form. 
Rosine. Glowing crim.son with purplish shadings. 
Standard Bearer. A bright scarlet, clear and intense; splendid 
form; a good grower. One of the best. 
StraWein Krone, Intense cardinal-red, rich and glowing; long, 
twisted petals: profuse bloomer. A grand variety. 
The Queen. Pure .snowy-white flowers, perfect shape, large 
size, with broad petals somewhat pointed. 
Volker. Clear lemon-yellow. The best in its color. 
Price. 20c. each, $2.00 per doz.; set of 29 for $5.00. (Field 
grown roots.) 
PINK AND WHITE CACTUS DAHLIA, KHEIMHILDK. 
PinK “Cactus” DaHlia, KriemLilde. 
The color is an exquisite shade of delicate shell-pink. 'J'he 
broad center petals are white, forming a beautiful rosette of 
that color above the pink. It is a jirofuse bloomer, of strong 
upright habit. (See cut.) Price, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 
WKite Cactus'* DaHlia, Winsome. 
Undoubtedly the finest pure white Cactus Dahlia to date. 
The flowers are large, of beautiful Cactus form, with twi^ted 
incurved petals giving great depth to the flower. They 
are produced in great quantities on long, stiff erect stems* 
Price, 25c. each. $2.50 per doz. 
