PLAINT DEPARTMENT 
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A NEW TYPE 
PAEONYTLOWEFLED DAHLIAS. 
This very interesting type will be welcomed by Dahlia 
lovers and will add zest to the wide spread interest in 
this useful flower. The flowers of this type are very 
large, averaging eight inches across when well grown. 
The petals are broad and ribbon-like, the center shows, 
adding an artistic charm, closely resembling the semi¬ 
double Paeonies in appearance. They bloom profusely, 
have long stems and so are specially fitted for cut flowers 
decoration in addition to their value for garden use. 
GERMANIA. Brilliant strawberry-red. The flowers 
stand well above the foliage, giving a very striking and 
artistic appearance to the plant, distinct from other types. 
GLORY OF BAARN. A very peculiar shade of light 
rose, softened with pinkish shadings. Very large and 
gracefully disposed flowers. 
PRINCESS VICTORIA LOUISE. This is sometimes 
classed as a “ Decorative,” but it is really one of the 
Paeony-flowered type. Cplor a beautiful deep rose-pink, 
clear and effective. Very broad petals and splendidly 
formed flowers. 
QUEEN EMMA. The most striking of the group. A 
unique shade of marshmallow pink, the inner petals 
banded with golden yellow. A very unusual combination. 
QUEEN WILHELMINA. A pure white variety and 
in this the golden yellow center shows to unusual and dis¬ 
tinct advantage. A splendid contract to the other sorts. 
Price, 40c. each; set of 5 sorts for SI.75. 
New Giant Fancy Decorative Dahlia, 
JEANNE CHAIAMET. 
By error this was catalogued last year as Jean 
Charmant. A magnificent variety of the broad-pet- 
aled “ Decorative ” type; a giant in size. The color 
is a soft silvery-pink deepening to a rosy-pink on the 
edges of the petals, the latter shade being more pro¬ 
nounced at times. The center is soft, creamy-white, 
showing more distinct as the flower ages. The habit 
is splendid, long .stems and fine foliage; it blooms abun¬ 
dantly. (See cut.) Price, 60c. each, $6.00 per doz. 
IMPROVED LAKGE DOUBLE OR 
"SHOW” DAHLIAS. 
Arabella. Pale primrose, tipped old rose and lavender. 
Bon Ton. Very rich garnet-red, finely formed flower. 
Electric. Soft rosy magenta, large flower. Very striking. 
Emily. Rosy lavender changing to white. 
Gloire de Lyon. A fine, pure white of splendid form. 
Hero. Deep crimson-maroon, tipped white. 
John Walker. Pure white; a perfect snowball. 
Marguerite Bruant. Pure white, dwarf. Very free. 
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 rosy-lavender 
Pink Dandy. Pure pink; perfectly formed; a gem. 
Queen of Yellows. A beautiful, profuse, clear yellow. 
Ruby Queen. Clear ruby-red, richly shaded; a favorite. 
Snow. A magnificent, large double snow-white. 
Storm King. Dwarf grower. Snow-white, perfect form* 
Souv. de Mme. Moreau. Deep pink, splendid form. 
Triomphe de Solferino. Deep solferino. Large and full. 
Price, field-grown roots, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. 
set of 18 sorts for $3.00. 
Superb Decorative Dahlia, " SYLVIA." 
A very valuable decorative Dahlia. Flowers from 
4 to 6 inches in diameter, of fine form, white shading 
to soft pink on the outer petals. Splendid substance, 
giving it an unsurpassed keeping quality. An early 
and profuse bloomer. (See cut.) Price, field grown roots, 
25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 
