Dreer's garden book 1926 (1926) Dreer's garden book 1926 dreersgardenbook1926henr Year: 1926 146 /flEriRyAJREE^ .gardenâ¢' GREENHOUSE PLANIS pHILMMiPMlk\ DREER'S TEN GREAT DAHLIAS-Continued Mariposa {Hybrid Cactus). A perfectly formed Hybrid Cactus composed of long narrow incun'ed petals whish curl and twist so as to baffle an artist. A delightful shade of true pink which is intensified by a deeper centre, a faint violet suffusion adds to the effect. The velning of the petals heightens the beauty and increases the novelty of the coloring. One of the gigantic California introductions which has
Dreer's garden book 1926 (1926) Dreer's garden book 1926 dreersgardenbook1926henr Year: 1926 146 /flEriRyAJREE^ .gardenâ¢' GREENHOUSE PLANIS pHILMMiPMlk\ DREER'S TEN GREAT DAHLIAS-Continued Mariposa {Hybrid Cactus). A perfectly formed Hybrid Cactus composed of long narrow incun'ed petals whish curl and twist so as to baffle an artist. A delightful shade of true pink which is intensified by a deeper centre, a faint violet suffusion adds to the effect. The velning of the petals heightens the beauty and increases the novelty of the coloring. One of the gigantic California introductions which has depth as well as diameter of flower. An absolutely stiff stem which rises nearly 3 ft. above the foliage and a centre which is regular and perfect. Blooms earlj' and continues in good shape to the end of the season. each. Mrs. Edna Spencer {EngUsli'Caclus). One of the best of the narrow petaled Cactus varieties, the large flow- ers are produced on strong stems and are of a most delicate lavender-pink color with white suffusion. One of the best for cutting, the color being of a tint that is universally admired; the flowers have won- derful lasting qualities. 75 cts. each. Mrs. I de Ver Warner. The best known and one of Judge !Marean's finest introductions. A wonderful Dahlia that has justly gained a great reputation, produces great masses of absolutely perfect flowers under all conditions. In color it is of /that refined pleasing mauve-pink that is usually referred to as -^ an orchid coloring and which everj'one loves. The flowers are large, of perfect form, on long stiff stems and are so placed as to show their full profile. It comes into flower early and continues ^_ ^ .^ .^ _ ^. in good shape to the end of the season. $ each. Cactus D.^hlia '' '^ â »- - v. Mrs. Edn.\ Spencer Picture {Decorative). A delicately colored variety that al- ways pleases. The flowers of good size are of perfect deco- rative form and are held well above the 'foliage on excellent \^ st
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