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THU GOOD & EEESE CO.’S WHOLESALE TRADE LIST. 
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
These come next to the Cactus as a cut flower. They are 
also very showy in the garden, being unusually free bloomers. 
They are more formal in make-up than the Cactus Dahlias, 
but not as formal as the Show varieties, being a happy 
medium between the two. 
BLACK BEAUTY Beautiful dark velvety maroon, almost black. 
BLUE OBAN -This is the famous blue Dahlia. The color is 
a decided lavender-blue. A fine bloomer. 
CATHERINE DUER (The Newport Dahlid.) Cherry-scarlet 
overlaid with crimson. Darker at the center. Its iridescence 
is unique and very striking, winning much favor as a cut 
flower variety. The fashionable flower at Newport. Espe- 
chilly good under artificial light. 
CLIFFORD W. BRUTON -Immense size; color a clear, rich 
canary-yellow. Fine for cutting. Should be in every collection. 
FRANK L. BASSETT —Color bright royal purple, shading to 
lavender-blue, an extremely early and profuse bloomer. 
JACK ROSE —(New.) A magnificent fiofrer with perfect form. 
Color rich crimson-red with maroon shadings. Named for 
its counterpart among Roses, the famous “General Jack.” 
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA — Grand white decorative 
Dahlia ; flowers very large, bold. Color pure white. 
LYNDHURST —One of the very best bright scarlets. Invaluable 
for cutting. Large, perfectly formed, double to the center, 
with long stems. Charming. 
MADAME VAN DEN DA EL —(New.) A grand flower of im¬ 
mense size and beautiful form. Color delicate shell-pink 
with deeper markings. Center changing to creamy-white. 
Often six to seven inches in diameter. 
MADAME A. LUMIERE —A very attractive variety. Pure 
white with pronounced violet-red tips, an extremely hand¬ 
some and showy variety. Should be in all collections. 
MASTER CANT —Color a bright amber. Very large and perfect 
form, with immense petals of graceful curve. Extra fine. 
MATCH LESS— Deep crimson, of large size; an early and late 
bloomer. This we consider one of the best ten Dahlias. 
MRS. ROOSEVELT —The largest of all, grand lavender-pink. 
Price, $3.00 per dozen; $20.00 per hundred. 
OBAN —Delicate mauve shaded to fawn; very odd shade for a 
Dahlia, but presents an exquisitely effective appearance. 
WILHELM MILLER —Brilliant purple. Very large and free. 
WILLIAM AG NEW —Intense glistening crimson-scarlet, of large 
size and gracefully recurving form ; most popular standard red. 
ZULU— Rich, deep maroon or jet black. Rightly named the 
Black Dahlia. Of fine form and full to the center. 
SHOW and FANCY DAHLIAS 
These are the old-fashioned Dahlias of our mothers' gar¬ 
dens. Perfect in shape and outline. 
APPLE BLOSSOM —Beautiful pink, showing the many shades 
of the apple blossom; from faintest blush-pink to a deep 
rose color. 
ARABELLA —Primrose-yellow, tipped and shaded old rose and 
lavender; fine. 
CUBAN GIANT —Lovely shade of reddish-maroon; a perfect 
giant in size. 
FOSTER BARNES —Flowers large, perfect in form, full to the 
center. Outer petals cupped and slightly pointed; inner ones 
quilled, and all of the greatest substance. Color pure waxy 
white almost of tuberose texture with a tint of delicate lav¬ 
ender pink touching the tips of the petals and lightly shading 
the heart of the flower. Sometimes the backs of the petals 
are suffused with the same delicate color. 
GOLDEN AGE —Sulphur-yellow. A free bloomer. 
GRAND DUKE ALEXIS —This is one of the most delicately 
beautiful of all Dahlias. Very large, perfect form, with long, 
thick, quilled petals overlapping at the ends. White, slightly 
tinged and suffused delicate lavender. Ethereally beautiful. 
HOOSIER —A grand new Dahlia of a beautiful rose-pink color, 
with shadings of deep rosy-crimson. Early profuse bloomer. 
MISS MAY LOMAS —Delicate pure white, suffused soft pink. 
MRS. WELLESLEY —Same style flower as Apple Blossom, only 
the color is deeper; grand. 
PURPLE GEM —Deep, rich, royal-purple; fine. 
QUEEN VICTORIA —Fure canary-yellow. One of the freest 
bloomers. Good for cutting. 
ROBERT BROOMFIELD -Bure snow-white, large size, very free 
bloomer; grand for cut flowers. We recommend this variety. 
RUBY QUEEN— Rich ruby-red; very bright and dazzling. 
Fine, large flowers; long stems. Profuse jfloomer. 
STORM KING —(Blizzard.) Produces large, perfect flowers on 
fine stems. Often goes under the name of Blizzard from the 
fact that when in full bloom it resembles a bank of‘snow* 
STRADELLA— polor deep purple-crimson, with deep cup-shaped 
petals that are loosely arranged, Flowers perfectly round 
>vhen in full bloom,'|)orne on long graceful stemsWell aboye 
the foliage. Price, $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per hundred. 
W- W. RAWSON— The petals towards the center quilled similar 
to Grand Duke Alexis. Toward the outer part they are more 
open and flat- Color pure white, overlaid with amethyst-blue. 
This wonderful combination gives it the appearance of a 
delicate lavender. Flowers measure from 7 to 9 inches 
across. One of the very best Dahlias grown. Price, $3.00 
per dozen; $20.00 per hundred. 
DFMFMRFR A11 Dahlias not otherwise priced are 75 
UtmtlTIDbll cen t 8 per dozen; $6.00 per hundred; $50.00 
a thousand. Dry bulbs will be sent as long as they last and 
then young plants will be supplied. 
PEONY=FLOWERED DAHLIAS 
This is a new family of Dahlias, originating in Holland. 
They bear semi-double blooms, and are without question the 
showiest of all Dahlias. Be sure to try them. Price, except 
where noted, $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per hundred. 
GEISHA —The pride of the Peony-flowered Dahlias. This most 
sensational variety is the showiest and most attractive of this 
type in existence. The wonderful flowers are renowned for 
their excellent qualities; being exceptionally beautiful in 
color, perfect in form, grand in appearance and Immense in 
size. The color of this acquisition is remarkable and attracts 
everybody's attention. It is a superb combination of brilliant 
scarlet and gold with an exquisite ring of rich, clear yellow 
at the center. Occasionally the first flower comes fully double 
but all that follow show that beautiful golden center which 
combines to make this flower the most charming. Its form is 
very original, consisting of peculiarly twisted and curled 
petals. The effect of these phenomenal flowers is most pleas¬ 
ing, giving this variety the supreme place as the showiest 
Dahlia in existence. Stock limited of this acquisition. Price, 
$3.50 per dozen; $25.00 per hundred. 
GERMANIA —A beautifully formed flower of wine color, and 
bright, glowing crimson, shaded with yellow. Very attractive. 
Stock limited. 
KING LEOPOLD— One of the finest of this collection, having 
large flowers of beautiful form. The color of this dainty va¬ 
riety is very pleasing, varying from cream-yellow to white. 
The well-formed flowers are produced on long, wiry stems, 
giving a unique appearance. 
MRS. CHARLES L. SEYBOLD —Color bright pink flushed with 
crimson, each petal tipped with white. A distinct and strik¬ 
ingly beautiful variety. Flowers abundantly produced on 
long graceful stems. A gem. 
QUEEN EMMA— A delightful sort that appears almost artifi¬ 
cial. It is of a charming shade of Hollyhock-pink, the in¬ 
ner petals banded with gold. One of the most beautiful. 
QUEEN WILHELMINA —The flowers of this grand variety are 
snow-white, with a center of golden-yellow. They look like 
huge butterflies on the plant. They are so light and airy. 
Extra fine. 
SINGLE DAHLIAS 
These are not so large flowers as the Centuries, but are 
equally beautiful. Price, $1.25 per dozen; $8.00 per hundred. 
ANEMONE— The flowers are pure white, of exquisite form, be¬ 
ing so similar to the Single Anemone “Whirlwind” as to 
suggest the name. 
DOROTHY —Golden-yellow' with splashes of red. 
FLORABUNDA — Soft lavender, with deep lavender zone 
around yellow center. 
GOLD STANDARD— The best clear yellow Single Dahlia; fine. 
PAINTED LADY— Deep rosy-red, with a distinct broad maroon 
stripe in each petal. 
CENTURY DAHLIAS 
This is an entirely new race of single Dahlias. W T e consider 
today that the new Century Dahlias occupy first place where 
beauty of coloring and artistic effect are desired. Owing to 
their immense size, long stems, graceful carriage, combined 
with their purity of color, or the blending of colors, shades and 
tints, they entirely outclass all other Dahlias for cut flowers. 
Keep each variety when cut in a separate vase. Price, except 
where noted, $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per hundred. 
FRINGED TWENTIETH CENTURY— The flowers are large, al¬ 
ways of perfect form. The stems are straight and graceful. 
The color is a bright rosy-red, with a large disc or zone of 
white. The best bloomer of all; grand. Price, $2.00 per 
dozen; $15.00 per hundred. 
GORGEOUS —Flowers are brilliant, dazzling scarlet without 
purple shade. Occasionally a white stripe or petal shows, 
which only enhances its beauty. Extra fine. 
GOLDEN CENTURY —A grand acquisition. Color a canary- 
yellow on long stems; fine. 
LEONE— Color pure white, with a delicate blush band. Very 
large and extremely showy. 
MAROON CENTURY -Rich maroon, shaded royal-purple. Very 
large and velvety; superb. 
PINK CENTURY —No one can conceive the exquisite delicacy 
of color, texture and finish without seeing the actual flower. 
Color a delicate shell-pink, slightly suffused clear, soft pink 
TWENTIETH CENTURY —This is the original variety from 
which all the otljer Centuries spring. The centers of the 
petals are delicate l)lush-r°se, while the center of the flower 
and tips of petals are purest white; very showy. 
WHITE CENTURY —The flowers are of immense size, of a 
beautiful snow-white color. None of its color better. 
COLLARETTE DAHLIAS 
A new race of Dahlias from France. They have taken Eng¬ 
land by storm. No other Dahlias were mentioned in the account 
of their fall flower exhibitions. We offer only one variety. 
PRESIDENT VIGER —Most beautiful and striking; rich, deep 
blood-red, shading darker toward the base of the petals, 
with collar of small white petals, occasionally suffused with 
rosy-crimson. The flowers are always perfect, with eight 
petals, and it is an extremely early and profuse bloomer. A 
grand flower. Price, 35 cents each; $3.00 per dozen. 
