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THE GOOD d REESE COMPANY WHOLESALE TRADE LIST 
G. & R. Fine Fe 
Nephrolepis Whitmanii Compacta 
The Parlor Fern 
This is a condensed form of the “Ostrich Plume 
Fern,” with valuable characteristics added which 
are not evident in the parent—the pinnae subdivid¬ 
ing, making miniature fronds which are superim¬ 
posed on the main fronds, looking as if two or more 
were condensed in one. Graceful beyond descrip¬ 
tion. Two and one-quarter inch pots, 60 cents per 
dozen; $5.00 per hundred; $45.00 per thousand. 
Nephrolepis Davallioides Furcans 
The Fish Tall Fern 
This is a grand Fern, entirely distinct from any 
of the other varieties of Nephrolepis. Throughout 
rns — Concluded 
the South, and especially at New Orleans, this Fern 
takes precedence over all others. The ends of the 
pinnae are so formed as to resemble a fish tail, giv¬ 
ing the fronds a crested appearance, very effective. 
It grows into the most shapely plant of any of the 
Nephrolepis. Grand for house culture. Two and 
one-quarter inch pots, 75 cents per dozen; $5.00 per 
hundred. 
Dwarf Ferns for Fern Dishes 
These Dwarf Ferns are used by the hundreds of 
thousands to fill dishes for table decorations. Our 
sales each year exceed fifty thousand plants. Our 
stock is in prime condition, ready to use at once. 
We offer six choice varieties. 50 cents per dozen; 
$3.00 per hundred; $25.00 per thousand. 
NOVELTIES IN DAHLIAS 
Divided Field Roots until April 1st to 15th. After that date Pot Plants. 
DAINTY • (Cactus) —Center lemon-yellow with delicate rose-pink at 
tips. If there is a prettier or freer blooming Dahlia than this one 
we do not know it. $1.00 per dozen; $7.00 per hundred. 
GOLDEN GATE, The sensational new Yellow Cactus Dahlia —Intro¬ 
duced in 1914. An exceptionally sure and free bloomer, the largest 
and best flowering Dahlia in existence. So vigorous in growth that 
we advise to pinch out tip when stalk show's six to eight joints to 
make plant to branch out and grow into bush form. Your garden is 
not complete without this wonderful Chrysanthemum-like Queen of 
the Garden Dahlias. Dazzling golden-yellow; grand for cut flowers. 
$1.00 per dozen; $7.00 per hundred. 
QUEEN OF HEARTS —The best white Cactus ever introduced. It 
is all the originator claims, and will in time replace all other 
white Cactus sorts. Pure white, shading to lemon-yellow at 
base of petals, •which are very long, tubular and incurving; very 
free bloomer on long stems. $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per hundred. 
RENE CAYEUX (Cactus) —If there is a better crimson Cactus 
Dahlia than this one we do not know it. The flowers are large, 
of true Cactus-flowered shape, and the color is a ruby-crimson, 
defying description; a wonder. $1.00 per dozen; $7.00 per 100. 
KALIF (Cactus) —A truly wonderful flower frequently measuring 
over nine inches in diameter. The color is a beautiful, pure 
glowing scarlet. This grand variety must be seen to be appre¬ 
ciated. Dozen, $3.00; hundred, $20.00. 
NEW CACTUS DAHLIA SPRINGFIELD — A new Dahlia of our 
own introduction. It is identical with Countess of Lonsdale except in 
two essentials. It has a darker stem and the flower instead of being 
salmon-pink, as in Lonsdale, in Springfield is a rich amaranthine-red. 
No one can describe its color as it is an entirely new break in colors 
for Dahlias. Its beauty cannot be described. No Dahlia blooms freer, 
no Dahlia is as pretty as Springfield. It lasts longer cut than any 
_ Dahlia we know. This is without question the greatest of all Dahlias. 
New Cactus Dahlia Springfield. Be sure and try Springfield. $1.00 per dozen; $7.00 per hundred. 
ATTRACTION —(Peony.) Large, elegant flowers of 
a clear lilac-rose color; superb. Dozen, $3.00. 
HORTULANUS FIAT — (Decorative.) Salmon-yel¬ 
low center, very large; first class certificate. 
Dozen, $3.00; hundred, $20.00. 
SHERLOCK HOLMES —(Peony.) Mauve, splendid j 
form. Dozen, $2.50; hundred, $16.00. 
PRINCESS JULIANA —(Decorative.) Pure white, 
free flowering, the best white for cutting. Dozen, 
$ 2 . 00 . 
GEISHA —(Peony.) Scarlet and gold. The most 
sensational of all Dahlias. Extra. Dozen, $2.50; 
hundred, $16.00. 
DAHLIAS FOR 
This flower is being grown by the acres by flori 
field roots. After the supply of them is exhausted 
plants and produce the best flowers. All Dahlias ex 
Cactus Dahlias 
AURORA — Orange-yellow, heavily overlaid with 
soft pink occasionally tipped white; a beauty. 
CHARLES CLAYTON —Color a most intense dark 
crimson. 
COUNTESS OF LONSDALE— This variety, with our 
new Carnation “Springfield,” will produce more 
and better flowers than any other that we know 
of. The color is a pleasing salmon-pink. Extra; 
grand for cut flowers. 
FLORADORA — Beautiful pure garnet. Splendid 
form and a free bloomer. 
J. H. JACKSON —Blackish-maroon. Fine. 
KRIEMHILDE —Deep pink, light center. 
MARY SERVICE —Pinkish apricot or heliotrope. 
PRINCE OF YELLOWS — Rich golden-yellow; very 
profuse. 
RUTH FORBES— -Clear mauve-pink. Elegant. 
SIRUS —Bright golden-yellow heavily striped scarlet. 
CUT FLOWERS 
sts for cut flowers. The bulbs we offer are divided 
we will send pot grown plants. These make the best 
cept where noted, 75 cents per dozen; $6.00 per 100. 
Decorative Dahlias 
BLACK BEAUTY —Intense velvety maroon. 
DELICE —Flow'ers of good size; a bright pink, suf¬ 
fused lavender. 
GRAND DUKE ALEXIS —Pure white,edged lavender. 
JEATJME CHARMET —Pinkish-lilac, white toward 
center. 
JACK ROSE —The best crimson for garden. Color 
of the celebrated Jack Rose. 
MATCHLESS —A grand bright red Dahlia. Extra. 
MRS. J. G. CASSATT —One of the finest of Dahlias; 
' bright red. 
PERLE d’OR — One of the best white Decorative 
Dahlias. 
SOUV. DE GUSTAVE DOAZON— The largest Dahlia 
to date. Orange-red, a pleasing shade. 
WILLIAM AGNEW —Rich red. Extra fine. 
ZULU —Blackest of all Dahlias we know. 
