EXHIBITION CACTUS DAHLIAS 
MINIATURE AND SINGLE ! 
DAHLIAS 
We offer below a choice list of Cactus Dahlias which have proved to bloom well 
under varying conditions. They are all excellent cut-flower varieties, as well as splendid 
varieties for garden decoration. While numerous Dahlia enthusiasts are grovying the Deco¬ 
rative type of Dahlias on account of their massiveness, the Cactus Dahlia is still pre¬ 
ferred by many flower-lovers on account of its artistic appearance. 
Cactus Dahlia, Paul Pfitzer 
AMBASSADOR. C. An outstanding 
Dahlia at many of the Dahlia exhibitions, 
and considered by many as being one of 
the best and most artistic of recent Dahlia 
introductions. Its color is, perhaps, best 
described as a soft yellow at the center, 
with salmon, amber, and pink shadings, 
gradually deepening towards the tips. The 
flowers are of largest size and are set just 
right on perfect stems. A strong grower and 
free bloomer. 75 cts. each, ^6.75 for 10. 
AMELIA EARHART. C. This great 
Dahlia becomes more popular each year, 
winning from coast to coast. Giant flowers 
of lovely apricot-buff. $1.50 each, $13.50 
for 10. 
AMERICAN TRIUMPH. I.C. Bright clear 
Oriental red, of large exhibition size. The 
best of its color. 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
CALIFORNIA BEAUTY. C. Pure cop¬ 
per-colored flower of fine form. Free flow¬ 
ering on fine stems. 30 cts. each, $2.70 
for 10. 
COUNTESS OF LONSDALE. C. Old -rose- 
red, slightly shading salmon. Low-growing, 
free-flowering plant covered with finely 
formed, 4-lnch blooms the entire season. 
This can be classed as a Miniature Cactus. 
Fine for border or bedding. Desirable for 
cutting. 30 cts. each, $2.70 for 10. 
ELKRIDGE. Semi-C. This large, pure 
white variety is of fine form and great sub¬ 
stance. It flowers very freely on long, 
strong stems. Has won many prizes. 
50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
FRAU O. BRACHT. C. Popular prize¬ 
winning Cactus of clear light yellow and 
fine form. 75 cts. each, $6.75 for 10. 
GOLDEN STANDARD. C. Splendid 9-lnch 
flower of distinct Cactus form. A great 
prize-winner. Strong, thrifty grower and 
free bloomer. The color is a pleasing golden 
fawn shade with a darker center. $1.50 
each, $13.50 for 10. 
PAUL PFITZER. C. A straight Cactus 
Dahlia with magnificent giant flowers 
which are borne most freely on strong, 
wiry stems. The color of the dainty, 
graceful petals is a lavender-rose with a 
lovely suffusion of lilac. Toward the base 
the petals are yellow. It is, without ques¬ 
tion, one of the finest introductions of 
recent years. $1 each, $9 for 10. 
ROYCROFT. Semi-C. Large, finely forrned 
Semi-Cactus of cinnamon-buff, deepening 
to russet. Very prolific bloomer. Fine 
stems. Vigorous grower. 35 cts. each, 
$3.15 for 10. 
STAR OF BETHLEHEM. C. A beautiful, 
star-like, finely formed flower of pure 
white; very large and deep. 75 cts. each, 
$6.75 for 10. 
POMPON DAHLIAS 
We offer below a select list of these beau¬ 
tiful Pompon Dahlias, a miniature form of 
the Show Dahlias, having the same ball-like 
form, but much smaller in size. The plants 
are also smaller, of branching habit, and pro¬ 
duce an endless profusion of flowers, which 
are invaluable for table decoration and 
boutonnieres. 
Bronze Beauty. Golden apricot. 
Edith Muller. Rosy orange and yellow. 
Fashion. Orange. 
Golden Beauty. Bright yellow. 
Hazel Del. Rose-pink. 
Indian Chief. Rich red tipped white. 
Little Edith. Yellow and brown. 
Mary Muns. Fuchsia or deep lavender. 
Red Gem. Rich deep red. 
Snowbird. Pure white. 
Any of above, 30 cts. each, $2.70 for 10 
COLLECTION OFFER; One root each, 7 varie¬ 
ties, our selection (value $2.10), for $1.50 
Books on the Dahlia 
Dahlia, The. By L. K. Peacock. Mpst 
exhaustive book on the subject. Interesting 
and highly practical. Illustrated. $1.25. 
Dahlia Culture, Modern. By W. H. 
Waite. Brief, clear, complete, based on the 
actual operations and results of a practical, 
experienced grower, propagator and exhibi¬ 
tor. 132 pages. $1.50. 
We offer below a list of the best varieties 
of these Dahlias. They are very popular for ) 
garden decoration or for cutting. 
AMI BARILLET. Low-growing, bedding- ^ 
type. Miniature Dahlia of deep clear red 
with yellow center. The purplish red, fern¬ 
shaped foliage is very attractive. 40 cts. 
each, $3.60 for 10. ! 
BABY ROYAL. Salmon-pink shaded apri- . 
cot. Free bloomer. 50 cts. each, $4.50 i 
for 10. I 
BELLE OF MEXICO. This new variety is I 
literally covered with lovely 2-inch flowers j 
of fawn-buff with crimson eye. 50 cts. i 
each, $4.50 for 10. 
BISHOP OF LLANDAFF. Bright scarlet; 
duplex form. Attractive, fern-like, reddish 
purple foliage. 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. i 
LAVENDER GEM. Clear rosy lavender, i 
3-inch flowers. 35 cts. each, $3.15 for 10. | 
NEWPORT PINK. A very attractive flower j 
of soft Chatenay pink. Very decorative. , 
50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10. 
PRINCE OF BULGARIA. White, 2-inch | 
flowers, heavily striped bright red. Low 
grower and prolific bloomer. Wonderful I 
for bedding and border. $1 each, $9 
for 10. 
SCARLET GEM. Fine scarlet, 3-inch flow¬ 
ers. Very free blooming. 25 cts. each, 
$2.25 for 10. 
SNOWFLAKE. A large, pure white variety, 
with golden yellow center. Extremely i 
dainty. Very free bloomer. 35 cts. each, 
$3.15 for 10. 
TANGO CENTURY. One of the loveliest 
bronzy yellow Singles. Good stems. Free 
bloomer. 25 cts. each, $2.25 for 10. 
COLLECTION; One each 10 named varieties 
(value $4.60), for $4 
Single Dahlia, Scarlet Gem 
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GARDEN FULL OF DAHLIAS FOR $2 ' 
10 Distinct Exhibition Dahlias Sold in a Collection 
In the past we have offered 12 distinct unnamed Dahlias at a special price, 
able to improve this offering this year, due 
if bought separately would cost $4.95. 
Crimson King. Brilliant crimson. 
Francis Larocco. Pure yellow. 
Jane Cowl. Bronze. 
We are pleased to announce that we have been 
to a good crop, by making a special offer of 10 distinct named varieties for $2, which 
Jersey’s Beauty. Pink. 
Kentucky. Orange. 
Kiss Me. Red and white. 
Pink Glory. Rose-lavender. 
Red King. Deep red. 
Salmon Supreme. Salmon-pink. 
White King. Pure white. 
STUMPP & WALTER CO., NEW YORK CITY 
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