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WORLD’S BEST DAHLIAS
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New Creations and Old Friends
Peacock Dahlia Farms
Farms, Williamstown Junction Post Office,
New Jersey Berlin, New Jersey
DAHLIAS IN AMERICA
A FEW FACTS About This Wonderful American Flower
Dahlia, at last, occupies a position second to no other plant in our gardens, and it is exceedingly gratifying to us 4 J as it bears out our prediction made in 1884 that, “Owing to a dearth of flowers during the summer and early autumn months, a proper development of the possibilities of this beautiful flower would give it a place of honor in every garden. Owing to its free growing habits, freedom from serious disease, and ease of safeguarding from the few insects that attack it, it can and will be universally grown.” It is specially gratifying to us that our prediction of 34 years ago is being realized to the fullest extent.
During this time we have devoted our entire time and energy to aid in the development of the Dahlia, and bring about the present most gratifying results. During this time, regardless of vicissitudes, our keynote has been “Quality” which has resulted in our not only having been the original American Dahlia specialists, but the enviable position of the largest Dahlia growers in the world
As a large proportion of existing varieties have been originated in other countries, the development was along lines suited to local conditions, there; and, are entirely unsuited to American conditions. This is particularly the case with Dahlias for decorative purposes. We grow the best and most reliable varieties in immense quantities, and as we are not dealers but growers we know that our stock is the best that experience and eternal vigilence can produce.
OUR FARMS embracing 172 acres are located at Williamstown Junction, New Jersey, on the Atlantic City Branch
of the Reading R. R., only 17 miles from Chestnut Street Ferries, Philadelphia, and we extend a most
cordial invitation to our customers and all interested in Dahlias to visit us and inspect our fields while in bloom, during August, September and October. We have 32 trains daily and 16 trains on Sundays during summer. Time tables will be sent on request.
ORDER EARLY
advisability of ordering early.
It will greatly facilitate shipments if orders are sent in early. We aim to send out orders the same or the next day after receipt, but during the rush season this is impossible — hence the
Guarantee. We guarantee every plant, bulb or root sent out by us to be just as represented, absolutely true to name, reach destination safely in perfect condition, and prove entirely satisfactory; we will cheerfully replace any that should prove otherwise.
Terms. Cash with order. Remittances may be made by Bank Draft, Pest Office or Express Money Order, or Registered Letter at our expense and our risk.
Forwarding. Dahlia Roots and Plants are sent by mail postpaid at prices named herein; but larger stock will be sent by express, charges collect, and “Extras” are added to help cover charges. Dahlias are billed at “2nd class” rates and in most cases are one-third (JJ) or 33>J per cent, less than regular merchandise rates which now are much lower.
Errors. While we exercise every care, errors may occur occasionally. In such a case kindly notify us at once, and correction will be promptly and cheerfully made.
Name and Address. Be sure and write name and address plainly on each order or communication.
Address all orders or communications to
PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS,
Post Office, Berlin, N. J.
DAHLIAS for 1918
We realize that there are too many varieties and while we test thous- ands each year, we offer only the very best. We have still further reduced our list this year by omitting many of the older varieties that have been superseded by similar but better ones.
At the request of many of our customers we have used large type to designate the very best. This will greatly simplify the selection for beginners and those with small grounds.
Classification and Culture
We will send free on request our eight-page pamphlet on culture and classification.
New Book “The Dahlia”— Fifth Edition
By Laurence K. Peacock, 80 pages, 7^ by lO^L beautifully illus- trated. 5th and revised edition. A practical treatise on its habits, characteristics, classification, culture and history, by one who for 34 years has never failed to have a crop of the finest blooms, in their season regardless of conditions. Price 50c. postpaid. FREE on request with all orders amounting to $5.00 or more.
ORANGE BEAUTY One of the handsomest decorative varie-
ties that has ever been introduced. It is
a beautiful glistening orange, deep and rich, the clearest and richest of this popular color. The plant is a very sturdy healthy grower, of medium height, branching habit and produces the flowers freely on good stiff stems.
The flowers are of good size and splendid form, the outer petals reflexing to the stem. A splendid cut flower, very striking and effective, both under natural and artificial light, also very effective in the garden. Strong plants, $2.00 each. A few roots until exhausted at same price.
MRS. HOWARD M. EARL The most remarkable and valu-
able paeony Dahlia in existence.
It is a glorified Geisha. Larger, finer form, longer and stiffer stem, and a much stronger and more vigorous grower. The foliage is much darker.
The color is a brilliant coppery red, with a soft golden yellow base and tips. The petals are longer, narrower, and more incurved than Geisha. It is a much larger and handsomer flower and attracted the greatest attention on the exhibition table and on our grounds. An acqui- sition for the garden, exhibition table and decorative purposes, being a splendid keeper after cutting. Price, strong plants, $5.00 each.
TANSBORO A ball seedling of Mrs. Chas. Seybold. A most
striking new show or ball Dahlia. Color, white
suffused pink, heavily suffused and tipped crimson and maroon. It is of perfect form, full and round and a strong vigorous and free bloomer on long stiff stems, $1.00 each.
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16 New Decorative Dahlias for 1918
This is a truly wonderful collection that will please every flower lover, and is indispensable to the exhibitor or amateur who wants Dahlias just a little better than ever before.
AYFmiA A wonderfully handsome, clear light yellow dahlia, that has attracted great attention. The flowers are of ^ 1 immense size; beautiful, regular form, with large shell like petals, and borne on long stiff stems. The plant is
a strong vigorous grower and a most profuse bloomer, considering its large size. Excellent for garden, exhibition and commercial purposes. Price 75 cents each.
t>T OFMHOVF Another immense flower that attracted attention, similar in form to Bertha Von Suttner, but a beautiful DEVJL/1 111V7 V LJ ciear Hiac rose color. The plant is a sturdy grower and extremely profuse bloomer. The form is beautifully irregular with long reflex petals, resembling a huge broad leaved, reflexed chrysanthemum. Price $1.00 each.
r>D|7'prVlH' T A W1V[ A grand variety of great promise, that is claimed to surpass Minnie Burgle, but it is different and DIVLfDL/D DriVV li entirely distinct. A grand exhibition, 8 inches and over in diameter, when properly grown. Color vivid vermilion; of splendid form and full center. Strong plants, $1.50 each.
CARMEN
A new variety that will be extensively grown. It is large, splendid form, and a most pleasing shade of orange red. An early, profuse and continuous bloomer. A great acquisition. Strong plants, 50 cents each.
/"'T T/^\ A most pleasing new decorative that will become a great favorite, and profuse bloomer. Strong plants, 50 cents.
It is large, dark lilac in color and an early, continuous
FANTASIE
Strong plants, 75 cents each.
A new acquisition that promised to become a universal favorite. The flowers are very large, exquisite form and coloring. The color is entirely new and distinct, being salmon shaded blue. It is a very profuse bloomer.
FLAMINGO
This is the genuine Flamingo and red as it should be. Besides being a brilliant red, it is of immense size
with long twisted and curled petals, giving it a most uniquely irregular form. The immense flowers are
borne on long stiff stems. It is a strong vigorous grower, an early and free bloomer. The flowers are very double, being always with a full high center. Strong roots, 75 cents each.
GOLDMINE
At last we have the ideal, pure golden yellow Decorative Dahlia. It is large, with stiff stems; an extremely early bloomer, and perfectly full at the center until frost. The plant is a strong vigorous grower of medium to dwarf branching habit, while the flowers are of regular form with flat or slightly reflex outer petals. The foliage is dark green with dark stems. We guarantee this variety to have a strong rugged constitution and to be the ideal golden yellow decorative, with- out a fault. Strong plants, 75 cents each.
GUILLAUME DE ST. VICTOR
A most striking and pleasing new decorative. White, suffused soft mauve rose; delicate and chaste. Strong plants, 50 cents each.
HOHENZOLLERN It is a new variety that will be grown universally as soon as the large, dark velvety red flowers i are seen. $1.00 each.
KING ALBERT
In this we have a magnificently royal flower. Large, finely formed, rich royal purple. It is a strong vigorous grower and free bloomer. Strong plants, $1.00 each. A few roots until exhausted.
L. KRAMER PEACOCK
In this new decorative, we have an ideal white. The flowers are pure white, of splendid form, with slightly cupped petals, something of the shape of Ayesha and of the greatest substance, being thick, leathery and keeping longer, than any other white. It is of strong branching habit and produces the flowers on stiff rigid stems. It is an early, free and continuous bloomer. We have tested this variety most rigidly for the past four years and it has proven itself the most reliable and best white decorative to date; surpassing such varieties as Mont Blanc, Princess Juliana and Hortulanus Witte in size, form and keeping qualities. Strong plants, $2.00 each.
MARIANNE A most pleasing and distinct variety that is greatly admired. Strong plants, 50 cents.
Color a rich purple and white ; very striking.
PINK FI AMTNrO While the name is a misnomer, the flower is a beauty, being of fine form, sometimes showing x lliiv 1 111 i vJv an Gpen center. Color violet rose, overlaid Tyrian rose; very early and free flowering. Strong
plants, 50 cents.
PRINCE OF ORANGE
Strong plants, 75 cents each. A few roots until exhausted.
This is what has been wanted for a long time. A first class orange, and this variety will most satisfactorily fill the want. Rich orange, of fine form, large size and a fine bloomer.
ROEM VAN NIJKERK
A fine dark rich purple or plum; an early and free bloomer, good grower. Strong plants, 50 cents each.
Large size, fine form and
One each of above 16 New and Rare Decorative Dahlias, a superb collection, for $12.00.
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New and Rare Cactus Dahlias
RT A Nr A A magnificent new cactus dahlia that has attracted the greatest attention and favorable comment. It is not only DlriiM Cri neW) q£ gigantic size and splendid form. Color an exquisite rose. A strong vigorous grower, of splendid habit and a very free bloomer. Strong plants, 50 cents.
TVtj'T AT' A fine cactus °f good form and fine habit; a strong, vigorous grower, early and free bloomer; color, dark rich I/LyiilvrV 1 pUrpie 0r plum. Strong plants, 50 cents. A few roots until exhausted.
I T TrUpCC OR MART RORO A magnificent cactus, most pleasing and effective; rich golden orange, overlaid UCIIDOO Vyl 1 lr\lVL<L>VJlVVJ solferino. The flowers are of splendid form, with long, narrow, twisted incurved petals; large size and produced freely on long graceful stems. Strong plants, 50 cents.
FR ANPF^ WHTTF ^ sPlendid new white cactus, of exquisite form, large size, on long stems. Color pure white, •*- VV ill 1 Lj shading to sulphur white at the center. One of the finest. Strong plants, 50 cents each.
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VjL/Udv Jr\ U 1 ^ pleasing cactus of dwarf branching habit; early and free; color rich orange. Strong plants, 50 cents.
HFDWTf' ‘sFVFRTN ^ grand flower of large size, splendid form, with full high center, and an early, profuse and IIL/U VV IVj Ol^/ V continuous bloomer. The flowers are clear silvery rose and borne on long slender, but stiff,
stems. A great acquisition. Strong roots, 50 cents each.
A/liyiF DF^MARm A mo&t distinctive new cactus, that is most pleasing and effective. Color bright rosy scarlet,
_ lf\lvlu tinting lighter at tips, with a golden suffusion, petals long and gracefully twisted. Strong plants,
50 cents.
MMF FSrHFNATTFR ideal dahlia of exceptional merit. Most pleasing and effective color, being yellow at d ^ l^OClldirlUL/lV base 0£ peta£S) passing to creamy white, suffused and tipped pale lilac. Delicate and chaste.
Strong plants, 75 cents.
MODFT A beautiful cactus of exquisite form and coloring, being a clear yellow, passing to rose; very distinct and effective.
1 A strong grower and an early, free and profuse bloomer. Strong plants, 75 cents each. A few roots until exhausted.
D'D/^C' T ATTDFR A new introduction. Color rich crimson carmine, striped red, and tipped white. An early, free and 1 » DrlUi7L<lv continuous bloomer, on long erect stems. Petals artistically curled and twisted. Strong plants, $1.00.
WACHTAM RHINE Soft hydrangea pink, tinting to white at center. A large, striking flower, with deeply cleft — _ , _ _ _ _ petals* Strong plants, / 5 cents.
V’U'T T (AW/ RTNf'' Probably the largest of all cactus dahlias, being of gigantic size and one of the finest new cactus. 1 L/L/L/WV ivllilVj c0i0r light yellow. The immense flowers are borne on long stems; the plant is a strong vigorous grower and free and early bloomer. Strong plants, $1.00 each.
One each of above New and Rare Cactus Dahlias, 12 in all, for $7.00.
New and Rare Paeony Dahlias
AMFRTP A A new variety of exceptional and effective. 50 cents each.
BERCH. VAN HEEMSTEDE
plants, 50 cents.
merit. Color soft golden copper; large and extremely free flowering; distinct
A new paeony variety that will be generally grown as soon as its good qualities become known; color pure yellow, large size, fine form and free bloomer. Strong
DIEMONT VON BYSTEIN
DOCTOR A. KUYPER
A new shade of a popular color, being a deep blue lilac. Large and fine; a strong grower and free bloomer. Strong plants, 50 cents. A few roots until exhausted.
A grand variety; color rich orange, a strong grower, early and free bloomer. Strong roots, 50 cents each.
T FO YTTT Deep rich yellow, shaded darker; entirely distinct in form; large, splendid form, and an early and free bloomer ovlll on iong stems. Strong plants, 75 cents each. A few roots until exhausted.
JMJV1E. VON LOON Rich glowing orange, large, fine form and free bloomer. Strong roots, 50 cents each.
A rich primrose yellow of large size and splendid form; entirely distinct from Leo XIII; being still ^ ^ 11-L/U.L/ larger in size and considered the finest of its shade. Strong plants, 75 cents.
p>TT A QF ^is new pure white paeony variety is the best of all the white sorts to date; splendid form, early, free and continuous bloomer; should be in every collection. Strong plants, $1.00 each. A few roots until exhausted.
pi? A YFT T OW This is the last word in yellow paeony dahlias. It is of immense size, great substance,
u 1 vv true paeony form and a rich canary yellow color. It is an early, free and continuous
bloomer. The plant is of medium dwarf habit, branching, and producing the gigantic flowers on long stiff stems. After two years’ critical test we can guarantee it to be the ideal yellow for garden, exhibition, and commercial purposes. The color is absolutely pure and clear without tint or blemish. Strong plants, $5.00 each.
One each of above grand Paeony Dahlias for $9.00.
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PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS
Dahliamum {Chrysanthemum-shaped Dahlia). Another New Break in the Dahlia
Superb Cactus Dahlias
Each
A. D. Stoop. Rich crimson with darker center, an excel- lent garden variety with good stems $ .25
Bosnia. A most unique form, with cleft or stag-horn
petals; rich orange 50
Butterfly. Well named, large, well formed flowers; deep
crimson, tipped white 25
Bridal Robe. One of the very best white cactus, very large full flowers with great substance and keeping qualities. The flowers are six or eight inches across with great depth and are borne on long rigid stems; a
strong, vigorous grower and continuous bloomer 50
Clara. Soft mauve tipped yellow 25
Crescent. Bright coral red, shaded yellow; a fine exhi- bition flower 25
Colada. A very fine garden variety, free and continuous
bloomer; color bright carmine cerise 25
Celia. Rich pink, a fine free bloomer 25
Each
Crystal. One of the very finest, clear, soft pink cactus; flowers are of enormous size, with long, narrow incurved petals and full center, a strong, vigorous grower, excel- lent exhibition variety $ .75
Claudius. One of the very best; bright, bold crimson,
of largest size, with long narrow petals 35
Dahliamum. (See illustration.) Another new break in Dahlias, the large very full flower is borne on
long slender wiry stems. Color is a rich creamy white, shading to primrose at the center and tinting to white at the tips. Plants 50
Debutante. Soft pink, tinting to white, a fine exhibition
variety 25
Dr. Kendall. An excellent autumn shade variety, bright
yellow, shaded rich orange; an improved Wm. Marshall .25
Echo. A beautifully formed cactus with long slender in- curved petals; color rose suffused crimson 25
Minnie Burgle is the great red Decorative; strong roots, SO cents prepaid
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New Fancy Cactus Dahlia, Jupiter
Electric. This is one of the most charming varieties. The color is rich, clear canary yellow, each petal heavily tipped white; delicate and chaste. The flowers are large and finely formed with incurved petals. A strong,
vigorous grower
Empress. An immense flower; valuable for exhibition,
color of a striking shade of purplish crimson
Emu. Rose base, shaded crimson; very fine form
Erecta. Very large, erect, rosy lavender. Plants
Eureka. Distinctively beautiful, bright purple; a
splendid flower, with long narrow petals
Evening Star. A fine “ Autumn shade ” variety ; beauti- ful golden center, shading to brigh terra-cotta
Excelsior. A splendid garden and exhibition variety,
color rich velvety maroon
Fairy Queen. Pure white, beautifully formed
Flagstaff. A fine cut-flower variety, carmine tipped rosy
mauve, yellow center; long stiff stems
Florid. Bright scarlet, beautiful flowers, with long nar- row petals, borne on long stems
Fortschritt. Large, rich bordeau red
Gelber Prinz. New clear yellow cactus
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Germiston. Dark glowing crimson, flowers large, with Each
long narrow petals, an early and free bloomer $ .50
Golden Eagle. Very large, bright yellow, suffused rose
and fawn, one of the best 50
Golden Plover. Golden yellow, shaded bronze toward
the tips, large and fine, with long narrow petals 50
Great Western. Very large, bright pimple ; entirely
distinct 50
Gwen Tucker. An exquisite cactus of finest form, with
long incurved petals ; color soft flesh pink 50
Harlequin. Bright carmine, edged and tipped white,
distinct and striking 30
Iolanthe. Deep coral red, tipped gold; a large well-
formed flower with long stiff stems 30
John Woolman. Scarlet, shaded rose; a large finely
formed flower, early and free bloomer 30
Jupiter. (See illustration.) The best of its type. Yel- low at base, passing to salmon rose at tips, the whole
striped and penciled bright crimson 50
Killarney. An excellent cut-flower variety, large, fine form and a free bloomer on long stiff stems; color bright orange 50
L. Kramer Peacock is the great white Decorative for amateur or commercial
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New Cactus Dahlia, Crystal. See page 4
Kingfisher. Color distinct, pure lilac; beautiful form; Each
a splendid exhibition flower $.50
Lacemaker. Deep carmine, suffused and often tipped
white, very free flowering, distinct. Plants 50
Lady Fair. Primrose tinged soft pink; a large, full deep flower with long, incurved, finely cleft or stag-horn
petals; very distinct. Plants 50
Lady Swathling. Very large, clear yellow, shading to
deep salmon pink; a fine exhibition flower; distinct. . . .50
Leda. Cream, shading to deep violet rose 25
Lustre. Scarlet vermilion, shading to crimson; an excel- lent variety for garden or exhibition; an early free and
continuous bloomer, one of the best 50
. Magnet. Salmon buff, fine 25
Magpie. A very distinct and striking flower that has attracted the greatest attention; the color varies from delicate pink, to rich maroon, as shown in photograph, sometimes solid pink with white tips, maroon tipped white and solid maroon flowers are not only on same plant,
but are on same spray 50
Marathon. Very large, a splendid exhibition variety;
color yellow suffused bronze, shaded rosy carmine 30
Marg. Bouchon. A charming, bright, lively pink, tint- ing to flesh pink at center, splendid form 35
Mary Purrier. Large, with long quilled petals, color
rich red, shading darker 50
Masterpiece. Pale lilac rose at tips gradually passing Each
to soft sea amber at base of petals; large and fine.
Mauve Queen. An exquisite flower with long slender incurving petals, color clear rosy mauve; a profuse bloomer with long stems 25
Mercury. Yellow striped and penciled crimson 25
Miss Barrow. Lilac tinting to white at center 25
Millicent. Orange carmine, very free 25
Miss Stredwick. A magnificent flower, very large, beautifully formed, and exquisitely colored, being a beautiful rose tinting lighter at the center 50
Mme. Henri Cayeaux. Clear pink, long slender petals;
a strong vigorous grower and profuse bloomer 35
Mrs. Brandt. Very large, yellow shading to salmon buff ;
splendid form 50
Mrs. D. Fleming. (See illustration, page 9.) The best exhibition white and fine for cutting. The immense flowers 8 to 9 inches across are borne on long stiff stems ; the long narrow petals are arranged in a distinct and
pleasing way. Plants 50
Mrs. F. C. Stoop. Fine yellow, good stem 25
Mrs. Seal. Deep maroon, tipped light rose 30
Mrs. Stephens. Soft primrose, very large 50
We wish every flower lover could see our Reids. It would more than verify everything in this catalogue
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New Cactus Dahlia, Magpie. See page 6
Monarch. Bright bronzy red, yellow center; large, fine Each
exhibition flower $ .30
Nancy Mae. Dark, rich cardinal red 35
Nellie Riding. The best of this class; deep crimson, each petal tipped pure white. The flowers are large, produced freely on good stems 50
New York. Very large, orange yellow shading to rosy ^Each salmon $ BO
Prima Donna. A finely formed, pure white 50
Primrose Queen. A splendid flower with long narrow
incurved petals, clear primrose yellow 50
12 exquisite Cactus Dahlias, 12 distinct colors, our selection, $2.00
PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS
New Snow White Cactus Dahlia, Snowden
Regularity. An exquisitely formed flower, with long Each narrow incurved petals; the color bronzy yellow at base, shading to rich red $ .50
Reine Cayeux. Rich glowing red, an early and extremely profuse bloomer, with good stems. A grand garden or cut flower variety 25
Rev. T. W. Jamison. Very large, with long incurved petals; a strong vigorous grower with long stems, color soft salmon pink, suffused lilac 25
Richard Box. A superb yellow, of large size and splendid
form; clear light yellow 30
Sherlock. Bright orange cinnamon; an early, free and
continuous bloomer on long stems; large; one of the best .50
Signal. Rich red of perfect form 30
Splendour. Very fine rich crimson 30
Stability. Carmine rose, tinting lighter toward center; a finely formed flower with long slender petals 25
Success. One of the best for garden or exhibition. Clear yellow, with long pointed petals; an early, free and continuous bloomer on long stem 30
Sunset. The best of the bronzy Autumn shades, yellow Each
at base, shading to bright apricot; full and free, with stiff stems. A fine garden and commercial cut flower variety $ .30
Snowden. A beautiful pure white; of largest size, borne on long slender stems 35
Sunshine. Rosy pink, tipped lighter 30
Stormer. Very large, deep scarlet; long narrow pointed petals 35
Sweet Briar. One of the loveliest shades of clear soft
pink; very long narrow incurved petals 50
The Bride. Pure white, medium size, splendid form and
an early, profuse and continuous bloomer 25
Thos. Oberlin. Very fine, large flower with long incurved petals; color intense scarlet 25
Uranus. White striped crimson 50
Vedette. Scarlet tipped white, fine 25
W. E. Dickson. Brilliant crimson 25
Wellington. Rich crimson scarlet, fine for exhibition 25
W. T. Rodgers. Crimson shaded velvety maroon 25
White Ensign. Fine white garden cactus; good stems . . .25
One each of the 87 Superb Cactus Dahlias for $30.00
With your order for $5.00 worth or more ask for book “The Dahlia ” FREE
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New Giant White Cactus Dahlia, Mrs. D. Fleming. See page 6
COLOSSAL CACTUS DAHLIAS
Etenderd de Lyon. Rich carmine rose, shaded darker,
very large and entirely distinct
Golden Gate. A very large hybrid cactus of a rich deep golden yellow, suffused and shaded fawn, lights up well
under artificial light. Long stiff stems, very free
Kalif. Very large, pure scarlet. A strong plant pro- ducing the giant flowers freely on long stiff stems
Nerthus. Bronzy orange yellow, tipped carmine rose. . . Nibelungenhort. Immense flowers, 7 to 8 inches across, rich golden apricot, suffused old rose; long stiff stems..
These grand varieties are of giant size, having long, rather broad petals approaching the Hybrid Cactus in form. We offer these in strong plants.
Rheinkoenig. A large and very early free-blooming Each
pure white cactus $ .25
Vater Rhein. Yellow, suffused salmon rose; flowers are
very large and borne erect on long stems 50
Walkure. Sulphur yellow, shading to golden yellow at
center; large, strong, vigorous grower; free bloomer.. .75 Woodan. Old gold at center shading to salmon rose;
flowers very large and beautifully formed 25
Wolfgang von Goeth. Large, apricot shaded carmine . . .50
One each of the 10 Colossal Cactus Dahlias for $4.50
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Our customers confirm all we say about our Dahlias
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PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS
C. H. Curtis
Exquisite Cactus Dahlias
The following embraces the very best Cactus to date. We have grouped them as the highest types of perfection in Cactus Dahlias, and from our observations in the fields we offer them with the utmost confidence that they will give the greatest satisfaction to Dahlia lovers who want the very best to be had.
The photographs reproduced speak more eloquently than words.
Each
Country Girl. Large, deep golden yellow, tipped
bright amber. Beautifully incurved petals
Coronation. Dwarf, branching, medium size, profuse.
Brightest vermilion
Crepuscle. Yellow shaded deep orange; large, splen- didly formed flowers
Dainty. Yellow, shaded salmon, suffused and overlaid
pink
Daisy Easton. Splendidly formed, deep rich yellow. Effective. A very distinct primrose, shaded amber . .
Elsa. White, suffused and edged pink
Etruria. A beautiful Autumn shade variety. Golden, shaded to reddish salmon. Very large, with long slender petals, on long slender stems. Height 4 feet.
Exquisite. Shades of gold and amber
Flame. Bright orange scarlet; bright and effective.
Height 3 feet
Faunus. Yellow shading to rosy scarlet; long narrow
petals. Height 4 feet
F. A. Wellesley. Fine rosy carmine
Flag of Truce. A splendid large, pure white. Height
4 feet
Floradora. Beautiful pure garnet. Splendid form and
free bloomer
Gabriel. Bright salmon, tipped white. Beautifully
formed, incurved flowers
Gaillard. Bright vermilion red, large with long slender
petals
General Buffer. Rich velvety maroon, tipped white.
Sometimes called the cactus, “Frank Smith”
Galathea. Soft violet rose, with mauve shadings. An early profuse and continuous bloomer; neat, effective. Goldland. An extremely early and profuse bloomer,
clear, light canary yellow, strong and vigorous
Goliath. Yellow, suffused and shaded salmon
Harbor Light. Immense size, with long incurved petals;
deep yellow, margined crimson ; very effective
H. Shoesmith. Brilliant vermilion scarlet. Splendid form, long slender quill petals. The best bright red
cactus
H. W. Sillem. Large, bright crimson
H. F. Robertson. Pure, deep yellow; fine
H. H. Thomas. Beautiful deep rich crimson; very large,
splendid incurved form _
Humming Bird. Yellow tipped white
Hyacinth. Yellow, shading to mauve pink
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Aegir. Bright vermilion crimson. Unique, distinct form. $ .20
Amos Perry. Brightest vermilion-scarlet 20
Arthur Picquart. A beautiful soft salmon color; with
long slender quilled petals 35
Auburn Beauty. An exquisitely formed autumn shade
variety; yellow, shaded bronze red. Very distinct. .50 Blitz. Rich velvety cardinal, flower of medium size
and exquisite form. Extremely profuse bloomer 15
Brittania. Soft salmon, suffused pink 20
Burbank. Vivid vermilion scarlet. Tall grower, but
rather late bloomer. Fine form, with long stems. . .20
Brigadier. Large, bright crimson 25
Candeur. Large, white; a strong vigorous grower and
an early and profuse bloomer on long stiff stems ... .25
Chas. Clayton. Dazzling red, very free 20
Chas. H. Curtis. Rich scarlet crimson, very large
incurved petals 50
Citizen. Rich dark red; fine 25
Comedy. The best of this type; yellow striped and penciled red. The flowers are of good size and fine
form. A very profuse bloomer 25
Conquest. One of the very best, dark rich crimson
maroon 35
Charm. Yellow, shaded darker; tipped white 25
Cockatoo. Clear yellow, tinted fawn, tipped white. Sometimes solid fawn and solid white flowers are produced not only on the same plant, but on the same branches. The flowers are very large, of beautiful form, and always full to the center. Ex-
tremely profuse bloomer 25
Comet. Very large, silvery lake, penciled and spotted
crimson 20
Comrade. Clear salmon pink 20
H. Shoesmith
Minnie Burgle, Dr. Tyrrell, John Wanamaker, Hortulanus Fiet, Hortulanus Witte and the genuine Flamingo (Red),
6 WORLD BEATERS, for $4.25
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Marjorie Castleton
Mrs. F. Gristed. Very large, rich crimson. Slightly Each
overlaid violet $ .25
Mr. Moore. Bright crimson, margined maroon 15
Mrs. C. G. Wyatt. An exquisite pure white cactus;
with long narrow incurved petals; early and profuse. .50
Mrs. C. Page. Rich crimson 25
Mrs. DeLuca. Golden yellow tipped orange; very fine. .25 Mrs. H. Shoesmith. The best pure white Cactus
Dahlia 25
Mrs. McMillan. A splendid cactus, color, soft silvery
pink. Profuse bloomer 25
Mrs. Reginald Bailey. Immense size, splendid form with long, narrow, incurved petals; color, brilliant glistening crimson ; early and continuous bloomer on
long stems. The finest crimson cactus 50
Mrs. Winstanley. Orange red 25
Perle Hilde. A delicate shell pink sport of Kriemhilde. .15 Pink Pearl. Soft rosy pink. An early and profuse
bloomer 25
Pius X. A superb snow white; a strong grower and
free bloomer 20
Phoenix. Large, rich cardinal red with carmine
markings. Plants 25
Portola. Clear orange, heavily tipped blush white.
Very distinct and pleasing 35
Primrose. Large, clear primrose yellow 25
Queen of Hearts. A beautiful pure white, with yellow
at the base of petals 25
Red Admiral. Rich fiery scarlet; large fine form and
a profuse bloomer 50
Rev. Arthur Bridge. A remarkably beautiful variety;
color bright yellow, heavily tipped bright pink 25
Reliable. Salmon yellow, shading darker. Very
profuse 20
Rev. D. R. Williamson. Rich velvety crimson 25
Rosy Morn. Bright carmine rose, tinting lighter toward
the base of the petals 15
Roland von Berlin. Bright cardinal red, very fine 15
Ruby. Bright ruby red, very free 15
Ruth Forbes. Large, deep pink, a strong grower with
long stems 25
Sequoia. Large golden bronze; fine form; long, stiff stems. .25 Striped Kriemhilde. A striped sport of Kriemhilde.
Color, white, striped pink 25
Snowden. The grandest white cactus for exhibition or the garden; very large, an early and profuse bloomer.
Stock limited. (See page 8) 35
Mrs. C. G. Wyatt
Indomitable. A magnificent flower with long, narrow, Each incurved petals; color rosy mauve, tinting lighter to- ward the tips S .35
J. B. Fry. Primrose yellow, shading delicate lilac rose
toward tips; very fine 35
Jeanette. Fine clear yellow 25
J. B. Riding. Golden yellow, shaded darker 35
Johannesburg. Immense size, deep yellow, with bronze
shading; a free bloomer on long stems .25
J. H. Jackson. Very large, rich velvety maroon, a strong
vigorous grower and free bloomer 20
Juliet. Rosy pink, tinting lighter toward the center.
Very large, with long, incurved petals 15
J. B. Briant. Rich yellow, of immense size, one of the best exhibition flowers. Petals long, narrow and
beautifully incurved 20
J. W. Wilkinson. Very large, bright violet crimson . .15
Kriemhilde. Deep rosy pink with lighter center. A distinct and valuable variety as the flowers keep a
long time after cutting 15
Lawine. A magnificent flower of largest size, white
suffused blush 25
Libelle. Beautifully formed, dark purple, profuse
bloomer. Always full to the center 25
Liberty. A superb variety of most approved incurved form. Rich velvety maroon heavily tipped bright
crimson 25
Leuchtfeuer. Fine form, bright red, shaded darker. .25
Lucia. Yellow, shaded buff, tipped white 25
Lyric. Large, rich yellow, shaded bronzy red, early
and profuse bloomer 25
Mary Farnsworth. Pure yellow, heavily tipped pure
white; distinct 20
Mary Service. Bright salmon, edged and overlaid
lilac, an improved Countess of Lonsdale 20
Master Carl. Bright orange salmon, the largest cactus
dahlia grown 25
Marjorie Castleton. Rosy pink, tinted lighter toward
center and tips 20
Miss D. Oliver. Soft primrose shading to light yellow.
Daintily formed and profuse bloomer 15
Morning Glow. Soft golden yellow, tipped amber.
Very large and profuse bloomer 20
Mrs. H. J. Jones. Scarlet tipped white. Bright and
effective 20
Mrs. George Stevenson. Very large, clear canary
yellow, the best yellow cactus 20
All our illustrations are half-tones from photographs taken of our flowers. Come and see our fields this fall
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Collarette Dahlias
This uniquely distinct class or type is rapidly gaining in popularity. The flowers are single with a row of smaller or collar petals around the center. These collar petals are generally distinct in color from the rest of the flower.
The accompanying illustration of twelve varieties will show their forms and variations far better than words, and will be a pleasing surprise to many who have not seen the newer and larger type. We know these will please you and add to the beauty and attractiveness of your collection.
Albert Maumene. Velvety crimson pur- Each pie, margined white, collarette white. . $ .25 Arden. Very rich and effective deep j golden yellow blotched vivid orange crimson, collar pure yellow, strong
plants ready May 1st 50
Comte. Chermeteff.*? Cream suffused red; light collar. . .25
Compte Nodler. Large, deep purple, white collar 25
Crown Princess Charlotte. Very large and distinct;
bright chestnut red, with long, yellow collar 40
Diadem. Very large, carmine rose, collar white with
light carmine markings 25
Diamant. Very large, velvety violet, collar light rose;
very distinct and effective 75
Dorian. Rich crimson, shaded maroon; collar white suffused crimson. Plants 50
Dr. Gerard. Rosy purple, bordered and splashed white; white collar. .25
Henri Farman. Yellow blotched red, cream collarette 25
Johannesfeur. Bright red, yellow collarette 25
Jules Buyssens. White and rose; collar white suffused rose 25
Jupiter. Bright yellow, shaded red; straw colored collarette 25
Leitstem. Very dark crimson, white collarette 25
Leuchtfeur. Golden yellow, tinged with orange red; sulphur yellow collarette .25
Maurice Revoir. Rich crimson maroon ; white collarette 25
Merville de Lyon. Yellow splashed red, yellow collarette 25
Mme. Claessens. Red and yellow; collar yellow with red markings 25
Mme. F. G. Bruant. Rich velvety marqon, with white collarette; large
and fine 25
Superb Collarette Dahlias
Collection of 12 Collarette Dahlias showing beautiful new types
Mme. Pile. Red with citron yellow tips; long, white and yellow collarette 25
Spotless Queen. A splendid, small snow white cactus; EacE
of dwarf branching habit $ -25
Standard Bearer. Bright, clear scarlet. Very profuse .. . .15
The Imp. Probably the darkest Dahlia grown, at least by far the largest and finest formed, very dark, Cactus Dahlia. Color, richest maroon shaded black; long
incurved petals 50
The Lion. Probably the largest of all Cactus Dahlias, of immense size, and borne above the foliage on long, stiff stems; color, yellow, shading to reddish salmon. .35
The Pilot. Yellow, heavily tipped bright terra-cotta 15
T. G. Baker. Very large, finely formed flowers on long,
stiff stems. The best clear bright yellow cactus 25
Thos. Wilson. Amber shaded brownish terra-cotta 25
Tricolor. Ground color yellow with blotch of red in center of petals ; tipped white. A distinct and pleasing
combination of colors 35
Uncle Tom. Dark, maroon shaded black 15
White Swan. A beautiful pure white cactus 20
White Kriemhilde. A white sport of Kriemhilde 20
Wunderkind. An exquisitely shaded variety that is most pleasing and effective; primrose, shaded yellow, overlaid salmon rose 25
Mme. E. Wauters. Crimson tipped gold, yellow base,
with yellow collarette 25
Mons. Bourguignon. Wine red, buff collarette 25
Mons. L. Ferard. Rich rosy crimson, edged and marked
white; very large collar of same color 25
Prince de Venosa. Beautiful shade of purple, white collar .25
Princess Louise. An exquisite new variety; large; car- mine and white ; collar white suffused carmine 1.00
Radlyn. The most beautiful yet; color clear soft pink; collar pink with lighter marking. The plant is a vig- orous grower, with long slender erect stems. An acqui- sition for cut flowers, strong plants May 1st 1.00
Regularity. A most striking new variety; large and fine. Color scarlet and white, most effective for all purposes 1.00
Souv. de Bernadeau. Beautiful shade of old rose, cream collar; very distinct 25
Souv. de Chabanne. Lemon yellow with coral mark- ings; collar lemon yellow, tipped white 25
One each of 108 Exquisite Cactus Dahlias for $25.00
One each of 29 Collarette Dahlias for $10.00
John Wanamaker, strong roots , 50 cents ; dozen, $5.00. See front cover
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New Decorative Dahlia Melody. A Lovely Flower Without a Fault. See Description, page 14
Superb Decorative Dahlias
A remarkable collection of new and rare varieties that elicited the unbounded enthusiasm of our thousands of visitors; some of the flowers are 8 and 9 inches across, all are large and the very best to date.
One John Wanamaker and 15 beautiful Cactus Dahlias for $2.25
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Fireburst. An immense flower; soft red, with long stems
Hallebarde. This has been called a double Geisha, with stiff stems and dwarf, sturdy plant. Very large clear yellow suffused scarlet, dis- tinct and striking, plants . . .
Hortulanus Fiet. Immense size, with full, well formed center. Flowers often meas- uring more than 9 inches across and borne on stiff stems. The most striking and admired flower on our farms the past year on account of the lovely shades and tints of rich salmon pink, as well as the enormous size. Must be seen to be fully appreciated. Should be in every collection. Strong roots
Hort u lan us Witte. Very large, pure white; with good
stems, one of the best
Jan Olieslager. Clear yellow; very large, fine form. A strong grower of medium height and an early and free bloomer
New Hybrid Decorative Dahlia, Mrs. C. H. Breck. See page 1 5
A. C. Ide. Very large, rich velvety maroon; a fine Each garden and exhibition variety; an early and free bloomer. $ .50 American Beauty. Very large, bright crimson; the giant flowers are perfectly double with great depth and
are borne on long stiff stems 50
Armentine Desblains. A large beautifully formed decorative, that is a great favorite; color soft pink,
tinting lighter toward the center 30
Bertha Von Suttner. Beautiful soft mauve pink, very
large; plant is dwarf, an early bloomer 35
Chanoine Ducrot. Immense; vivid scarlet, pointed petals .30 Dr. Tyrrell. Originated by F. R. Austin, treasurer of the American Dahlia Society. The flower is sub- stantial in form and prolific. We have had dis-
budded flowers more than eight (8) inches across. It is an immense flower, with a good sturdy stem and fine keeping qualities. The color is a rich golden bronze, with bronzy red at base of petals, giving the flower that rich bronzy effect. The two shades are most effective.
The plant is a very sturdy, healthy grower, with dark luxurious foliage, showing its hardy constitution.
Stock limited ; strong roots 1.00
Esmeralda. An exquisitely formed, full, deep flower; pale pink, heavily tipped deep rich carmine pink ; large, with long stiff stems 35
J. Lidden Pennock. A dwarf branching plant, producing immense rich plum colored flowers freely; the flowers are 6 inches across and 4 inches deep. An extra fine variety
John Wanamaker. (See illustration on cover.) This, as the photograph shows, is the most beautiful of all Dahlias, having a formation entirely its own in its charm- ing irregularity. The flowers are alike, and yet not exactly alike, one of its charms. Awarded first prize as the best pink Dahlia, any class, by the American Dahlia Society at the New York exhibition. A sub- stantial corroboration of all our claims. The plant is a strong, vigorous, branching grower, and the earliest,
most constant and profuse bloomer
Melody. (See illustration page 13.) One of the finest, being of splendid regular form with full high center and reflexed outer petals. Color clear canary yellow, tinting to creamy white at the tips; an effect so delicate and
pleasing as to suggest the name. Strong roots
Mephisto. Rich velvety crimson
Minnie Burgle (Mina Burgle). Another year has again demonstrated that this is the best red dahlia in the world. The plant is a strong, vigorous grower, with dark glossy foliage and an early free and continuous bloomer. The flowers are of large size, perfect form and produced on long stiff stems. The color is a vivid ver- milion red. It has no faults, and requires no special care or attention. By this we mean it is the flower that will grow anywhere, in any kind of soil. We grew it the past four years in both clay, gravel and sandy soil and it was equally fine in all. It was, owing to its erect stems, vivid color, large size and freedom of bloom, the most conspicuous variety in our trials the past season. MINNIE BURGLE should be in every collec- tion. We stake our reputation on all our claims that it is the best red for amateurs in the garden, for exhibition, and for all purposes. Strong roots
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Try Peacock Dahlias and YOU will know they are the “ World* s Best”
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Decorative Dahlia, Minnie Burgle. See page 1 4
Miss Alice Roosevelt. Very large; white suffused rosy Each
lilac $ .50
Mont Blanc. A splendid large white, with long stiff
stems 30
Morocco. Rich maroon tipped white; very large, with
long stiff stems. (See illustration page 16) 40
Mrs. C. H. Breck. (See illustration page 14.) A beautiful variety of the Hybrid class; soft yellow suffused car- mine, very distinct and pleasing 50
Old Gold. One of the richest of Autumn shades, especially Each valuable for decorations. Old gold shading to orange; splendid form on long slender, but stiff, stems. A grand
acquisition $ .50
Perle de Ocean. Primrose suffused soft pink 25
Perle de Parc. Very large white with long stiff stems,
profuse bloomer 25
Pink Jack Rose. Rose pink sport of Jack Rose 30
President Falliers. Bright orange red, distinct 35
If you have never grown Peacock Dahlias send us $2.00 and get a surprise bargain in Dahlias
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New Decorative Dahlia, Mrs. J. Gardner Cassatt. See page 1 7
Propaganda. Primrose yellow, lightly suffused crim- Each
son on reverse of petals $ .35
Queen Mary. In this we have a great improvement over Delice; a much stronger grower; larger flower, with full rounded center and a softer shade of pink . . .50
Richmond. A new seedling of Jack Rose ; it has a full high rounded center, an improved Jack Rose. An early, profuse bloomer with stiff stems; color rich
glowing crimson 50
Sherlock Holmes. A new shade, being a deep blue
lilac; large and fine 50
The Giant. Very large, of perfect form; color rich
velvety red. A strong vigorous grower 75
Ulyssus. Very large; deep rich crimson 50
Zeppelin. An extra fine free flowering, that is entirely distinct. Color a pleasing soft shade of violet mauve, with silvery suffusion 50
One each of 33 Superb Decorative Dahlias for $13.50.
Clifford W. Bruton. Very large, clear canary Each
yellow $ .15
Crimson Giant. Richest glowing red; large size,
and a very strong vigorous grower 25
Crown of Gold. Rich orange scarlet, edged
gold; very effective 25
Delice. The best pure bright rose pink, entirely
distinct, beautiful form 20
Enterprise. Very large, rich scarlet 15
Eugene Teele. An improved Lyndhurst 25
Eureka. Deep rose pink; quilled petals 15
Flora. Pure white, large, early, profuse and
continuous 20
Frank L. Bassett. Very profuse; blue shaded
purple 15
Gov. Wilson. New 1912. Bright glowing car- dinal red; destined to supplant Lyndhurst, as it is large, richer colored and more profuse
bloomer 25
Grand Duke Alexis. White edged lavender,
quilled petals 25
Henry Patrick. Large snow-white flowers,
beautiful form and great substance 15
Innocence. A small flower; purest white, of beautiful form and remarkably profuse bloomer
on long stems 30
Jack Rose. The best crimson for garden or cut- ting ; that brilliant crimson red that makes the “Jack” Rose popular and suggested the name.
(See illustration, page 20) 15
Jean Wood. White suffused violet mauve, petals
gracefully twisted 25
Jumbo. Deep red, shaded maroon 15
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Large snow-white,
early and profuse bloomer 25
Kinds Pink. Soft pink, with lighter center. . . .20
Lemon Beauty. Beautifully formed, soft
lemon yellow, large, on long stems 15
Lemon Giant. Immense lemon flowers on
long pendant stems 25
Lord Penn. Large, purple quilled petals 25
Lyndhurst. Brightest vermilion; the best bright red for cutting. An early, free and continuous bloomer, with long
straight stems 15
Maid of Kent. Rich cherry red, tipped white 15
Manzonola. Fiery crimson; large, early, profuse bloomer. . .25
Select Decorative Dahlias
These are all large, profuse bloomers and will give greatest satisfaction.
Admiral Togo. Bright wine red, margined velvety Each
maroon $ .20
American Flag. Small cherry red, striped white 25
Autumn Glory. A soft golden terra-cotta color that is rich and pleasing by day, and entrancingly lovely
under artificial light 20
Black Beauty. Deep velvety maroon, shading black. .20 Blue Oban. Soft lavender blue; nearest to blue in
dahlias 15
Bronze Beauty. Yellow suffused bronze red 15
Claribel. Bright imperial purple 15
Constancy. Golden terra-cotta, shaded reddish brown .15 Corrona. A miniature pure white of perfect form,
and extremely free flowering 20
Morocco. See page 1 5
A PEACOCK HINT. Don’t pinch out your plants, but disbud; fully described in our cultural directions; send for
copy free
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A7ew Paeony Flowered Dahlia, Mrs. Wm. Kerr. Showing its natural habit of blooming in clusters of three; showing bud half opened and fully-developed flower. Comparison with foliage shows the large size; you can conceive the result when disbudded
Minnie McCullough. Very striking. Soft golden yel- Each low, tipped bronzy red; effective under artificial light,
perfect form, on long, erect stems. Fine $ .15
Mme. A. Lumiere. White, tipped bright violet red 25
Mme. Aymond. Very fine shade of mauve 25
Mrs. Charles Turner. Very large, clear canary yellow . . .15
Mrs. J. Gardner Cassatt. Very large, bright cerise
pink. (See illustration, page 16) 25
Mrs. Roosevelt. Very large, soft pink 25
Oban. Veiy large, rosy lavender, overlaid silvery fawn . . .15
Orange King. Richest shade of orange, very profuse
bloomer 15
Oregon Beauty. Intense oriental red, carmine suffusion,
a magnificent red. Plants 25
Papa Charmet. Bright coral red, overlaid dark velvety crimson. The flowers are large, beautifully formed and an early and free bloomer 50
Perle de Lyon. Splendid pure white. Similar to Perle Each
d’ Or, but better $ .25
Perle d’Or. A splendid pure white, for garden or cutting .15 Professor Mansfield. A giant decorative of most unique
coloring ; a pleasing combination of yellow, red and white .20 Red Duke. Very large, rich dazzling cardinal red; splendid
form with quilled petals. A red Grand Duke Alexis. . . .50
Souvenir de Gustav Doazon. Soft scarlet red 20
Sylvia. Deep pink tinting to flesh pink at center; large,
perfect form, on long stiff stems.’ One of the best 15
Wm. Agnew. Very large, dazzling crimson scarlet.
Early and profuse bloomer 20
Yellow Duke. Canary yellow, quilled petals, a giant
flower on long stems 15
Zulu. “The Black Dahlia.” A great favorite. Velvety
maroon, shaded black 15
One each of 52 Select Decorative Dahlias for $10.00.
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Give us a trial order that we can prove to you the superiority of Peacock Dahlias
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Mme. J. Coissard, the ideal type of Duplex Dahlias and the best variety to date. See Description, page 20
Paeony Flowered Dahlias
This is one of the newer types, also called the Art or Artistic Dahlias. The true type resembles the Japanese Paeony; yet several of the most valuable and popular varieties differ from the true type.
Each
Andrew Carnegie. Large, bright cherry red; fine $ .30
Ant. Rivoire. Very large, rich crimson, fine long stems . . .30
Bayard. Vivid orange scarlet; veins and base yellow. . . .30
Caesar. Large, clear canary yellow 30
Duke Henry. Large, vivid, cardinal red 30
F. R. Austin. (See illustration on last cover page.) One of the most striking and valuable paeony dahlias in existence. The beautifully colored flowers are of large size averaging 6 to 8 inches across, while the illustration on the last cover page shows its fine form. Color, the outer petals are very long creamy yellow suffused, banded and shaded rich crimson ; the inner petals are yellow at base tinting lighter, and suffused pink and crimson. The plant is a very strong vigorous grower, an extremely early and free bloomer, and continues to bloom the entire season, making it the most valuable for garden, exhibition, or cut flower purposes. Strong roots 1.00
Each
Geisha. The most striking color combination, golden yellow, changing to bright scarlet at the center of the petal and back to gold at the tip. Giant flowers on
long wiry stems. Strong plants $ .40
Gypsey Weaver. A rich shade of bronzy yellow with
pointed twisted petals 50
Hampton Court. Large pale hydrangea pink, with
bright mauve pink shadings 25
H. J. Lovink. Very large, soft lilac; fine form 35
Holman Hunt. Very dark rich crimson, large and fine,
one of the best 30
Konigen Emma. A charming shade of mallow or holly- hock pink, the inner petals banded with gold 25
Konigen Wilhelmina. Immense fluffy flowers of pure
white, with yellow center 25
Landseer. Very large, rich crimson shaded maroon,
with velvety sheen 25
We have a magnificent lot of new Dahlias; visit our farms and see Dahlias you can see nowhere else
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New Pink Show Dahlia, Dorothy Peacock. See Description, page 21
Each
La Riante. Bright lilac, very large, beautiful flowers. . . $ .25 Mrs. G. Gordon. Beautiful creamy white; immense
size; very fine 25
Mrs. McMundy. Lilac mauve, long stems, very free. . . .35
Monarch. A New American variety of enormous size, often 7 to 8 inches, rich crimson shaded darker; very
deep flowers on long stems 50
Mrs. Robt. Bates. Pink white on long stiff stems; early
and profuse bloomer 50
Mrs. Seybold. Very striking; white suffused pink,
heavily tipped carmine pink and crimson 25
Mrs. T. G. Baker. Beautiful pure white, large and fine . . .50
Mrs. Wm. Kerr. (New Paeony.) One of the very handsomest. The flowers are very large, of beautiful, twisted, irregular formation and a most exquisite coloring; rich cream, suffused pink, and an overlaid, bright carmine; the blending of shades and tints is most attractive and pleasing. The flowers are of great substance, borne on long stems in clusters of 3 if not
disbudded. The plant is strong, vigorous and an early
and free bloomer. (See illustration page 17) 1.00
Phidias. A lovely shade of salmon pink; long stiff stems 30
Each
Poinsettia. Rich geranium lake, shading to carmine
pink at tips $ .35
Porcupine. White, suffused and mottled tyrian rose 35
Salome. Large and fine; a lovely shade of apricot 30
Selma. Color clear rose, large and attractive 35
Sunset. Yellow shaded and tipped scarlet 25
One each 28 Paeony Dahlias for $10.00
Duplex Dahlias
A type of two or more rows of petals, mostly broad and flat, not noticeably twisted or curled. Formerly included in the
paeony class, we offer a few of the very best only.
Big Chief. Enormous size, rich crimson margined Each maroon. A very strong, vigorous plant, with fern-like
foliage _ $ .15
Canary. Pure canary yellow of very largest size; an early, free and continuous bloomer on long slender
stems; the best yellow 30
Double Fringed Century. White suffused pink, shaded
crimson, with white tips, a double fringed 20th century . . .35
100 new and beautiful Dahlias, all distinct, including Burgle, Wanamaker and Melody, and book, “The Dahlia,,f for
$15.00, our special selection
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3 Rows Peacock’s New Yellow~_Show Dahlia, Princess Victoria, showing Flora on the left and John Walker on the right. See Description
Mme. J. Coissard. (See illustration page 18.) Verylarge, Each with two to three rows of immense petals of great sub- stance. The color effect is most distinct and charming ; bright rosy crimson, with lighter markings, and a pure
white zone around the yellow disc $ .50
Sensation. Vermilion red, tipped snow white. Distinct
and striking. Strong, vigorous grower; profuse bloomer. .25 Souv. de Fraz Liszt. Very large, crimson richly shaded
with white markings 25
Variegated Liszt. Dark oriental red, with yellow tips and markings. A superior variety for decorations, especially where a bronzy effect is wanted 25
One each 7 Duplex Dahlias for $1.85.
New and Rare Giant Ball Dahlias
This is a superb collection that attracted the greatest atten- tion from thousands of visitors on account of the distinct coloring, large size and long stems.
Each
Arthur Le Favour. Very large, buff striped dark red. . . $ .50
Chieftain. Purplish lilac, large, distinct 30
Della Dorsheimer. Large, soft shrimpping quilled
petals; long slender stems 30
Dreers Yellow. An immense clear yellow, with full cen- ter and quilled petals. The best yellow ball dahlia.
Strong plants 75
Eccentric. Buff shaded red 30
Gov. Guild. Very large, pure white with long stiff
stems; extra 50
Hannah. Large, soft pink tinting to cream center;
strong plants with fern-like foliage and long stems 30
Isabel. New and distinct; primrose, shading to buff,
overlaid and tipped rose 50
Le Armour. Very large, bright lively pink on long
stiff stems; very fine 50
Mrs. Lloyd Brigg. Large, rich red 30
Mme. von Tomme. Very large, yellow and red 50
Mme. H. Furtado. Very large, pure white; a free
bloomer, with long stems 25
Paul Bert. Immense scarlet red flowers; very long stems .50 Rose. An exquisite ball dahlia of full regular form and a bright lively carmine rose color; it is very distinct,
large on long, stiff stems 50
Tom Jones. Cream yellow, edged mauve pink 30
W. W. Rawson. Very large with semi-quilled petals, long upright stems, color white, delicately flushed and suffused lilac 25
One each 16 Giant Ball Dahlias for $6.00.
Superb Ball Dahlias
Being of largest size, fine form, early and continuous bloomers.
Each
Agent. Delicate, soft pink $ .35
A. D. Livoni. Clear, bright pink, quilled petals, the best
pink show dahlia 15
Apollyon. Brightest scarlet 15
Arabella. One of the loveliest; soft primrose, shaded
and tipped rose 15
Aurora. Yellow, tipped red 15
Bird of Passage. White, heavily tipped crimson 15
Bonton. Rich crimson, very fine 15
Black Hussar. Rich maroon, fine form; a strong,
vigorous grower with long stems 25
Caleb Powers. Shell pink, large and fine 25
Colonist. Coral red, edged lighter. Splendid form 25
Chas. Lanier. Very large, golden yellow, shaded amber. .25 Champion Rollo. Large, soft salmon, suffused with rose .15
Crimson Ball. Deep crimson 15
Crimson Globe. Rich cardinal red 15
David Johnson. Fawn or salmon, shaded rose, quilled,
fine 25
New Decorative Dahlia, Jack Rose. See page 16
One John Wanamaker and 100 distinct Dahlias, all classes, all named, 100 kinds, our selection, for $12.00
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Field view showing Ball Dahlias
Each
Daniel Cornish. Fine, terra-cotta red $ .25
Dr. Keynes. Buff, tipped red, fine 25
Dutchess of York. Yellow, flushed salmon pink, edged red .25
Dreers White. A pure white of large size and formation
of Grand Duke Alexis. An acquisition. Strong plants . .50
Dorothy Peacock. The world’s best pink. (See illus- tration, page 19.) Strong field grown roots 25
Ethel Britton. Blush White, edged rosy purple 25
George Rawlings. Rich velvety maroon 25
Goldfinch. Yellow and red 25
Goldfinder. Yellow, tipped red 25
Geo. Smith. Large, deep red 15
Imperial. Dark rich purple 25
John Rawlings. Rich crimson 25
John Thorpe. Large, deep lilac pink 25
John Walker. Splendid, snow-white show dahlia,
perfect form and free bloomer 20
John Bennett. Fine form, yellow, tipped bright red 15
Kaiser Wilhelm. Yellow, shaded scarlet .20
Meteor. Immense size, bright vermilion 20
May Lomas. White, suffused soft lavender, edged blue . . .15
Miss Dodd. Large, canary yellow 15
Miss Florence M. Shearer. A lovely variety, deep pink
with light tips, giving it a soft, warm effect 25
Maud Fellows. A delicately beautiful flower,
soft pink, of splendid form 25
Marjorie. Buff, tipped carmine, very fine 25
Merlin. Very early. Soft scarlet, fine 25
Mrs. Fisher. White edged rose 25
Muriel Hobbs. Yellow, lightly tipped crimson .25
Norma. Yellow, shaded golden amber 15
Pink Dandy. A crimson pink sport of White
Dandy 20
Pink Swan. A silvery pink sport of White
Swan .35
Plesance. Intense vermilion red, very large
and fine .25
Prince Bismarck. Rich velvety purple 25
Princess Victoria. (See illustration page 20.) The finest, pure yellow show dahlia in existence. Clear, pure canary yellow without shade or blemish, from bud to old age. Perfect form, on long slender stems. An extremely early
and profuse bloomer 25
Queen Victoria. Rich golden yellow 15
Red Hussar. Richest dazzling cardinal red. Strong, vigorous grower and free bloomer on long stems. Best red show dahlia for cutting . .15
Ruby Queen. Ruby red, richly shaded 15
Snow. Large, snow-white 15
Susan. Soft blush pink, medium size, splendid
form and free bloomer 25
Triomphe de Solferino. Dwarf, intense
solferino red 15
Fancy Ball Dahlias
Fancy Dahlias are of the same form, type, etc., as Show Dahlias, only are spotted, penciled or striped two or more colors or tipped lighter than the ground color.
Admiral Schley. Rich garnet, tinting to carmine and Each
white at tips of petals, splendid form. Strong plants . . $ .20
Emily May. Yellow, blotched bronzy red 25
Fern Leaved Beauty. Red tipped white ; fern-like foliage .15
Frank Smith. Rich maroon, tipped white 25
Gold Medal. Yellow, spotted vermilion. Strong plants .25
Gold Smith. Yellow edged and striped bright crimson. .25
Jamaica. Crimson maroon, tipped white, quilled petals. .15 Lucy Fawcett. Very large, pale yellow penciled carmine. .20 Miss Browning. Clear rich canary yellow, tipped white. .25 Mrs. Saunders. Yellow, tipped white, large and fine. . . .25
Olympia. Large, deep pink, penciled and striped crimson .15 Penelope. White flaked, rosy lake, beautiful and chaste .15
Progress. Soft rosy lake, penciled crimson 15
Uncertainty. Color varies from blush pink to dark red,
with all the intermedial variations, no two flowers alike . . .20
Varnum’s Variegated. Bright red, tipped white 15
One each 15 Fancy Dahlias for $2.75.
White Dandy. A large, snow-white dahlia,
of perfect ball form on very long stems 15
White Swan. Large, pure white, reliable 15
Yellow Livonia. Soft yellow quilled petals. . . .25
One each 55 Superb Ball Dahlias for $11.50. Quilled Show Dahlia, A. D. Livoni
Thirty trains daily, 16 trains Sunday at Williamstown Junction. Write for time table or other information
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Queen of Hearts. See page 1 1
Each
Neatness. Salmon pink $ .25
Phoebe. Deep orange 25
Rosebud. Light ground, edged bright rose 25
San Toy. White, heavily edged rosy carmine 25
Seashell. Soft shell pink 25
Violet. Pure White 25
One each 26 New and Rare Pompon Dahlias for $5.75.
Select Pompon Dahlias Each
Alewine. White suffused pink $ .15
Allie Mourey. Light pink, tipped deep pink .15
Catherine. Clear canary yellow 15
German Favorite. Red, tipped white 15
Guiding Star. Pure White, serated petals 15
Elfin. Soft creamy white 15
Fairy Queen. Yellow-edged rose 15
Hedwig Pollig. Distinct, shades of red, tipped white .15 Klein Domitea. Bright golden terra-cotta. Profuse.. .15
Little Beauty. Silvery pink, closely quilled petals .15
Little Bessie. Creamy white, quilled petals 15
Little Herman. Cardinal red, tipped white 15
Little Mary. Clear yellow 15
Rougiere Chauviere. Crimson, pink and white .25
Snowclad. The best pure white pompon 15
Splendens Imbricata. Brightest scarlet 20
Star of the East. Pure white, long stems 15
Sunshine. Vermilion scarlet, splendid little flowers . .15
Tom. Soft creamy yellow 15
One each 19 Select Pompon Dahlias for $2.75.
Pompon Dahlias
This class is a miniature form of the Show and Fancy Dahlias, having the same round, ball like form, but much smaller in size. The plants are also smaller, of branching habit, producing the flowers in endless profusion. As they can be cut in sprays they are valuable for bouquets and for small grounds.
New and Rare Pompon Dahlias
Each
Adrienne. Crimson tipped scarlet $ .25
Adelaide. Blush, edged lavender . .25
Arthur West. Rich crimson 25
Belle of Springfield. Very small, soft red, sometimes tipped white .25
Bob. Yellow, edged scarlet 25
Cheerfulness. Old gold tipped
crimson 25
Clarissa. Pale primrose 25
Daisy. Pleasing shade of amber
salmon 25
Glow. Very fine, rich coral 25
Girlie. Pinkish mauve 25
Helen Lambert. Clear yellow. . . .25
Little Frank. Amber, shaded
salmon 25
Little Prince. Crimson, tipped
white 25
Little Sweetheart. Red, tipped
white 25
Laddie. Light crimson edged
rose 25
Lassie. Yellow, edged and tipped
white 25
Lilian. Primrose, edged pink 25
Madeline. Primrose, edged rosy
purple 25
Mars. Very bright scarlet 25
Nerissa. Soft rose pink . . . : 25
Vase Pompons
Fifteen Dahlias, all classes, our selection, $1.50. Ten for $1.00, postpaid
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Peacock’s Century Dahlias
This entirely new race of single Dahlias was originated by us in the form of 20th Century and introduced in 1901, since which time we have originated and introduced the succeeding varieties.
We consider that Peacock’s New Century Dahlias occupy first place, where beauty of coloring and artistic effect is desired. Owing to their immense size, long stems, and graceful carriage, combined with their purity of color, or the blending of colors, shades and tints, they entirely outclass the older and smaller types.
Blush Century. Very large, soft blush pink, height 4^ Eacil feet $ .25
Cardinal Century. Very large, rich cardinal red, the best deep red. Height 5 feet 15
Cream Century. Another delicately colored giant flower.
Color a rich cream which suggested the name. A fine companion to Mrs. Wendell Reber. It has the same giant size, regular form, long stiff stems, robust habit of growth. The plants are 5 feet high and bloom early, profusely and continuously until frost. Strong roots. . . .25
Crimson Century. Rich crimson, rose band around disc. Height 4 feet 15
Eckford Century. Probably the largest single Dahlia in existence; the immense flowers, pure white, spotted pink and penciled crimson, are produced in abundance on long stiff stems. Height 5 feet 20
Fringed 20th Century. The first of a new race, with Each cleft or serated petals. A great improvement of 20th Century, much larger, brighter color, while the stems are long, slender and stiff. Color bright rosy crimson,
with lighter markings. Height 4 feet $ .20
Geisha Century. This is an intensified Mrs. Wendell Reber. The inner half of the petal is a rich yellow, the outer half is an intensely rich scarlet — the Geisha colors — ■ hence the name. This is one of the most striking of the Century Dahlias and attracted marked attention in the fields, also was one of the most popular as a commercial cut flower. It gives you the Geisha color and the long stiff stem for decorative effect that is lacking in the Geisha.
The giant flowers are of perfect regular form, and borne on the long stiff stems, with the cut or fern foliage of the cen- tury it is one of the most striking acquisitions to this most popular class. Invaluable for cutting, decorations, or the garden. Height, 6 feet. Price, strong roots 50
John Wanamaker Dahlia is Artistic and Beautiful. See front cover page
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Photograph of Group of Peacock’s Superb Dahlias that Bloom.
These flowers were grown and arranged by us and photographed on our farms
Josephine. The acme of perfection in snow white. The Each flowers are very large, splendid regular form, but unlike so many white single Dahlias, the long wiry stems hold the flowers erect, which, with their great substance, make them especially long keepers and valuable for all cut flower purposes. The plant is a very strong grower, with dark, heavy foliage which testifies to its health and. vig- orous constitution $1.00
Mrs. Joseph Lucas. A combination of shades. Rich yellow overlaid bronzy scarlet, lightened, suffused and edged salmon rose. The flowers are immense in size, splendid substance, lasting a week after cutting. The form of the flowers are particularly pleasing as the huge petals have an artistic irregularity in contour. Mrs. Joseph Lucas is not only one of the handsomest and very largest Century Dahlias but a very early and profuse bloomer. The plant is a model; of medium height (4 feet) and blooms so freely as to resemble a huge bouquet. As a cut flower it is unexcelled on account of size, form, keeping qualities, coloring, and stiff slender
stems. Price, strong roots 50
Mrs. J. C. Hance Century. Bright carmine pink, with blush white disc. An exquisitely lovely flower, of largest size, with long stems. Height 4 feet 30
Mrs. Wendell Reber. A blending of soft tints, suffused and tipped lightly soft scarlet. The flowers are of im- mense size, regular form with stiff stems lyf to 3 feet long, making them invaluable for decoration. The plants are large, strong, vigorous with beautiful, healthy foliage. This is a variety that must be seen to be fully appreciated, and once seen, the fancy lingers. It is one of the strongest Century Dahlias growing — 6 feet high — a giant in every way and such delicate coloring. Strong roots 50
Poppy Century. Uniquely distinct. The most brilliantly rich of any Dahlia, as the bright garnet color is so livened by the wonderful satiny sheen, that the flowers fairly glow in the sunshine. The center is dark maroon
instead of yellow as in other varieties. Height 4 feet . . .50
Rose Pink Century. The largest and best deep pink; enormous flowers on long 3 feet stems; sure and con- tinuous bloomer, vigorous plant. Height 5 feet 15
20th Century. The original century originated and intro- Each duced by us in 1901. Early in the season, intense 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. Height 4 feet $ .15
Wildfire Century. Century size, with the brilliant, rich scarlet of the old Wildfire. Acknowledged the best commercial scarlet. Height 3 feet 20
One each of above 15 Century Dahlias for $3.50.
Best Single Dahlias
The ordinary single Dahlias have been superseded by the Century Dahlias, yet a few of the most beautiful or distinctive are appreciated, especially where color effects, smaller flowers or dwarf plants are desired.
Edith Lemon. Lemon yellow, reflex amber, distinct Each
and pleasing $ .15
Gaillardia. Golden yellow, with a broad band of red
around the yellow center 20
Praxitelles. The color is a deep velvety violet maroon, each petal tipped white. The plants are dwarf branching and profuse bloomers ; the colors distinct and striking.
This is undoubtedly the richest and most effective of all
fancy single Dahlias. Strong roots 50
Rantendelein. Another fancy single. Color pure white, each petal has a narrow margin of deep crimson on each side. A very profuse bloomer. Plant dwarf and branch- ing. Height 3 feet. Strong roots 50
Sardanopol. A fancy single that attracted much attention the past season on account of the rich color combination; rich deep red, with a band of orange scarlet running
lengthwise through the petals 30
St. George Improved. A seedling of the St. George and similar in every way, but a larger, stronger plant with heavier foliage. Flowers clear canary yellow and twice
the size of St. George, on longer stems 30
St. George. The best clear canary yellow single Dahlia . . .20
One each of 6 Singles for $1.75.
No garden is complete without the F. R. Austin Paeony Dahlia
Bargains in Dahlias Dahlia Seed
Special Offer No. 1. Dorothy Peacock, Jack Rose, White Swan and Melody. One strong root each for 75 cents.
Special Offer No. 2. A. D. Livoni, Arabella, Lyndhurst, Sylvia, Crimson Giant and Minnie McCullough. One strong root each for 75 cents.
Special Offer No. 3. John Wanamaker, Minnie Burgle, Mont Blanc and Richmond. One strong root each for SI. 25.
Special Offer No. 4. Crystal, L. Kramer Peacock, Flamingo, Richard Box, Dr. Tyrrell and Canary. Six handsome Dahlias and book “The Dahlia” for S5.00.
Special Offer No. 5. Preceding 4 collections complete for only $7.50 postpaid, or stronger roots by express (charges collect) at same price.
Peacock’s Dahlias are acknowledged the best that can be grown and are absolutely true to name.
Send us a trial order and be convinced. We guarantee our stock. You run no risk.
Special Introduction Offer
To thoroughly introduce our superb “Dahlias that bloom,” we will send a complete collection of 15 of the best new and standard varieties, embracing all classes, including the new Paeony Flowered and beautiful Cactus, 15 distinct kinds, each labeled, absolutely true to name, by mail postpaid, for SI. 50.
For $1.00 we will send 10 distinct varieties, each carefully labeled, by mail postpaid. Larger roots by express (charges collect) same price.
FRFF To every customer sending $5.00 or more for any - * JA-L/.L/ thing in this catalogue and requesting the book, we will send the book absolutely free. We make this offer as we want our customers to have the greatest success and we know this book will be of greatest value to them. Price 50 cents postpaid; but FREE on request with all orders for $5.00 or more.
Of our own growing, saved from the named varieties in this catalogue while it lasts.
Cactus Dahlia Seed. Saved from the best named varieties. While it lasts (stock limited owing to dry season), 25 cents per packet.
Decorative Dahlia Seed. The decorative class is the most interesting to raise from seed, owing to the im- mense size and various forms. This is the class from which the Paeony flowering type sprang. We offer a limited amount of seed of our own growing as long as it
lasts at, per packet $ .25
Pompon Dahlia Seed. From best named varieties,
per packet 10
Paeony Dahlia Seed. We offer seed of the best varieties,
per packet 25
Collarette Dahlia Seed. From best named varieties,
per packet 15
New Century Dahlia Seed. Saved from all the best
varieties, per packet 15
Single Dahlia Seed. Saved from fine varieties, per packet, 10 cents, 3 packets for 25 cents.
One packet each of above while they last for $1.00.
Book “The Dahlia”
By Lawrence K. Peacock: — The original American Dahlia Specialist, who since 1884 has never failed to have a crop of blooms when Dahlia time came. Clear, concise and practical; it makes the path to successful Dahlia growing easy. This is the 5th and revised edition (four editions having been long exhausted). It is a book of 80 pages, same size as this page, with a color insert of Minnie Burgle, the greatest red Dahlia from California, and 58 beautiful half-tone illustrations showing the various types and views of interest to Dahlia growers, with full instructions of how to grow, history, classification, etc. Price, 50 cents, postpaid.
Choice Gladioli
America. New, very large delicate shell of flesh pink, 5c. each, 40c. per dozen, $2.50 per 100.
Attraction. Dark crimson, pure white centre and throat, 10c. each, 75c. per dozen, $6.00 per 100.
Andese. Light scarlet, straight stiff stem, 10c. each, 75c. per dozen, $6.00 per 100.
Augusta. Good commercial white, 5c. each, 50c. per dozen, $3.00 per 100.
Baron Hulot. Darkest purple, striking flower, 5c. each, 50c. per dozen, $3.00 per 100.
Blanche. Large pure white Childsi, 10c. each, $1.00 per dozen, $6.00 per 100.
Blue Hybrids. Clematis, lilac and heliotrope shades, 5c. each, 40c. per dozen, $2.50 per 100.
Brenchleyensis. The best scarlet for cutting or massing, 5c. each, 40c. per dozen, $2.50 per 100.
Childsi No. 1. Reddish salmon, tall straight stems, 5c. each, 40c. per dozen, $3.00 per 100.
Childsi Mixed. 4c. each, 40c. per dozen, $2.50 per 100.
Flairie. Light flesh pink, 10c. each, $1.00 per dozen, $6.00 per
100.
Gaiety. Bright russet orange, white throat, 30c. each, $3.00 per dozen, $20.00 per 100.
Groffs Hybrids. Large flowered, many colored mixture, 5c. each, 50c. per dozen, $3.00 per 100.
Jean Dieulafoy. Creamy white, lower petals stained maroon, 20c. each, $2.00 per dozen, $15.00 per 100.
Klondyke. Light yellow, crimson maroon blotch, 10c. each, 75c. per dozen, $5.00 per 100.
Kunderdi Glory. Ruffled, cream pink, crimson stripe, 10c. each, 75c. per dozen, $6.00 per 100.
Mrs. Beecher. Deep rosy crimson, white throat, 10c. each, 75c. per dozen, $5.00 per 100.
Mrs. Francis King. Light scarlet, 5c. each, 40c. per dozen, $2.50 per 100.
Mephistophelese. Large dark red, stained black and yellow, 10c. each, 75c. per dozen, $5.00 per 100.
Peace. Grand pure white, lower petals stained lilac, 10c. each, $1.00 per dozen, $8.00 per 100.
Pink Augusta. Similar to White Augusta except in color, 6c. each, 60c. per dozen, $4.00 per 100.
Princeps. Rich crimson, lower petals blotched white, 10c. each, 75c. per dozen, $4.00 per 100.
Primulinus Hybrids. Delicate colored, varying from light yellow to bright red, 15c. each, $1.50 per dozen, $10.00 per 100.
Rosella. Lilac rose, stained purple, white throat, 10c. each* $1.00 per dozen, $7.50 per 100.
Snowbank. Large white flowers, 10c. each, 75c. per dozen, $5.00 per 100.
Taconic. New, immense flowers, color clear rich pink with crimson throat, 10c. each, 75c. per dozen, $5.00 per 100.
War. Pure dark cardinal, 50c. each, $5.00 per dozen, $40.00 per 100.
Peacock’s Peerless Mixture. An exceptionally fine strain, con- taining all the best varieties, including America and other new varieties, 5c. each, 40c. per dozen, $2.50 per 100.
White and Light. Good florists mixture, light varieties, 5c. each, 40c. per dozen, $2.50 per 100.
Standard Mixed. Our own collection of mixed stock contain- ing many named varieties, 30c. per dozen, $2.00 per 100.
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