. Peony-flowered Dahlia. Cactus Dahlia. 20TH CENTURY—Ear- ly in the season in- tense rosy crimson, shading to white at tips and base of petals, but as the season advances the flowers open lighter, until by October they are nearly white, a bright pink blotch in the center of the petals. FRINGED 20TH CENTURY—The first of a new race, with cleft or serrated petals. A great improvement of 20th Century, much larger, brighter color, while the stems are long, slender and stiff. Bright rosy crimson, with lighter markings. Height 4 feet. GIGANTEA ALBA CENTURY—Snow white, of immense size, beautiful form;
. Peony-flowered Dahlia. Cactus Dahlia. 20TH CENTURY—Ear- ly in the season in- tense rosy crimson, shading to white at tips and base of petals, but as the season advances the flowers open lighter, until by October they are nearly white, a bright pink blotch in the center of the petals. FRINGED 20TH CENTURY—The first of a new race, with cleft or serrated petals. A great improvement of 20th Century, much larger, brighter color, while the stems are long, slender and stiff. Bright rosy crimson, with lighter markings. Height 4 feet. GIGANTEA ALBA CENTURY—Snow white, of immense size, beautiful form; produced in endless profusion on long, graceful stems. Height, 5 feet. GLADYS CENTURY—The most distinct and beautiful of this wonderful class. Center of petals rosy crimson, with rose pink band on either side, and white zone around the yellow center. Height, 3 feet. GOLDEN CENTURY—The sensational golden yellow cut flower variety; owing to its rich shades, immense size, long, slender, wiry stems and good keeping qualities. Golden yellow shaded amber; gorgeous under artificial light. Height, 4 feet. Paeony-Flowered Dahlias SENSATION—Vermilion red, tipped snow white. Distinct and strik- ing. A strong, vigorous grower and profuse bloomer. JOHN WANAMAKER—This wonderful new creation marks a new era in Dahlia culture. It is not only one of the largest and handsomest, but has a distinctly new habit of branching, or stooling, right at the ground. The color is an exquisite and fashionable shade of rose lake, or as popularly called, orchid-pink. Price, all Dahlias on this page, except where noted, pot-grown plants, purchaser 's selection, 15c each, 4 for 50c, $ per dozen, postpaid, 84
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