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PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK*- • 
FIELD=GROWN DAHLIA ROOTS 
We send out only strong field-grown roots , having 
abandoned the sale of growing plants of Dahlias. We 
decided to do this, as the growing plants do not travel 
well, and are liable to injury in transit, while the roots 
can be sent with safety around the world; besides, the 
roots will give a larger and finer crop of flowers. 
These are offered to be sent by express at purchaser’s 
expense. If by mail, small or divided roots. 
White “Cactus” Dahlia, Winsome. 
Undoubtedly the finest pure white Cactus Dahlia to 
date. The flowers are large, of beautiful Cactus form, 
with twisted incurved petals giving great depth to the 
flower; besides the plant is a very strong, heavy, vigor¬ 
ous grower, of branching habit, producing the flowers 
in great quantities on long, stiff, erect stems, holding 
the flower face upward. (See cut.) Price, 35c. each, 
S3.50 per doz. 
Pink “Cactus” Dahlia. Kriemhilde. 
The color is an exquisite shade of delicate shell-pink. 
The broad center petals are white, forming a beautiful 
rosette of that color above the pink. It is a profuse 
bloomer, of strong upright habit. A grand variety for 
cut flowers. (See cut.) Price, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 
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. 
Britannia. Deep salmon-flesh, richly shaded; free and 
early; stout stiff stems. 
Brunhilde. Rich plum color. Very rich and deep shade. 
Capstan. Soft brick-red, shaded apricot. Ffee and 
early flowering. * 
PINK AND WHITE CACTUS DAHLIA, KRIEMHILDE. 
TRUE “CACTUS” DAHLIAS-Continued. 
Charles Woodbridge. Rich crimson-purple. A magnificent flower. 
Countess of Lonsdale. Lustrous salmon-pink. Splendid for cutting. 
Earl of Pembroke. Rich plum color, deep and velvety. 
Gabriel. Creamy-white and crimson. Changeable, but attractive. 
Galliard. Intense fiery-scarlet. A brilliant, dazzling color. 
Gen. Buffer. Deep cardinal-red shaded with purplish- 
maroon. The ends of the petals almost invariably tipped 
with white. One of the most attractive varieties. 
Gloriosa. Vivid carmine-scarlet; bright and striking, 
large flower; long, pointed, twisted petals. 
Harmony. A charming combination of harmonious 
shades from old gold to orange-red; splendid form. 
Hohenzollern. A rich, bronzy orange-red with golden 
sheen; fine and very distinct. Fine cactus shape. 
Jealousy. Rich, clear yellow; large flower; a good 
grower and free bloomer. A great favorite. 
J. H. Jackson. A deep maroon, almost black, but with 
a deep crimson tone underlying the surface. 
John H. Roach. A fine light yellow of perfect form, 
long, incurved, pointed petals. A beautiful flower. 
J. Weir Fife. A unique shade of bluish-purple with 
maroon shadings. Very distinct; splendid shape. 
Matchless. Rich, deep, velvety maroon. Very profuse. 
Miss A. Nightingale. Large flowers, deep yellow, 
heavily tipped bright red; a striking combination. 
Mrs. Chas. Turner. Immense size, pure yellow; strong 
grower and profuse bloomer. Good for cutting. 
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. The fonn 
is like a chrysanthemum. Unique and attractive. 
Purity. Pure white, without a flaw or blemish. 
Rosine. Glowing crimson with purplish shadings. 
Ruby. Deep vermilion center, shading to a purplish 
tinge on the tips of the petals. A rich, showy color. 
Standard Bearer. A bright scarlet, clear and intense; 
splendid form; a good grower. One of the best. 
Strahlein Krone. Intense cardinal-red, rich and glowing; 
long, twisted petals; profuse bloomer. 
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, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz., except where noted; 
set of 33 for $7.00. Field-grown roots. 
