. New Single Dahlias. While many of the single Dahlias heretofore introduced, have proven interesting as individual ^ flowers, especially for cutting, the set here offered possesses such distinct characteristics in habit of growth, freedom of bloom and perfect shaped flowers, which are so vastly superior to anything before offered, that once seen they must become universal favorites. The habit of the plants is simply perfection ; they naturally grow into shapely bushy compact plants, not over 3 feet high, which from early Summer until late Fall are literally covered with flowers, eclipsing any
. New Single Dahlias. While many of the single Dahlias heretofore introduced, have proven interesting as individual ^ flowers, especially for cutting, the set here offered possesses such distinct characteristics in habit of growth, freedom of bloom and perfect shaped flowers, which are so vastly superior to anything before offered, that once seen they must become universal favorites. The habit of the plants is simply perfection ; they naturally grow into shapely bushy compact plants, not over 3 feet high, which from early Summer until late Fall are literally covered with flowers, eclipsing anything ever offered in this type. Anemone. This name was very appro- priately suggested for this variety on account of its striking resemblance to that most beautifuhFall rloweringperennial," Anemone iipfj^" Japonica ; The flowers which are j|§WmJH pure white and of large size, are produced |||ii!H!j on long wiry stems, making it one of the IIIJIfH most useful Dahlias for cutting. St. George. The grandest single Dahlia ever introduced. The flowers are a pure clear yellow, 3 to 4 inches in diameter, and borne on long stems. This variety was awarded the first prize the past season, in New York, by the American Insti- tute Fair, as the best new seedling exhibited, an honor never before accorded a single Dahlia. Ada. Another dwarf large early flowering long stemmed single Dahlia and the most profuse bloomer of all. The color is difficult to describe, being a combination of pink and amber shades, lightly penciled bright crimson. Brilliant. A striking dwarf single flower, with large pointed petals, color deep fright yellow, striped hright crimson scarlet. Strong growing plants, of the above ready in March. 35 cts. each ; § per dozen ; the set of four for $ NEW DOUBEE DAHLIAS. ...OFFER We will furnish one each of the eleven New Dahlias offered on this page, a grand collection, for § For general collection of Dahlias, see pages n6and 117.
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