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^A. CURRIE & CO.
FLOWERING BULBS
TE5NOR ALVAREZ — Gig-antic New French Decorative Dahlia. This new
variety is one of the largest and finest Decorative Dahlias. The
flowers are produced upon long:, wiry stems, well above the foli-
age, which is remarkable for a Dahlia so large. The color com-
bination is very pleasing and attractive but difflcult to describe — •
violet-red very heavily striped and splashed lilac white. $1.00 each.
Collection of live New Decorative Dahlias for i^.OO prepaid.
SELECT DECORATIVE DAHLIAS
AMERICAN BEAUTY — This champion Dahlia is a seedling from the
well-known French variety, "Le Colosse," being almost identical in
form, shape and size. The flowers are of gigantic size and are pro-
duced on long, heavy stems, well above the foliage. The color of
this acquisition is a gorgeous wine-crimson. 35c each.
D. M. MOORE — In this offering we have the best "nearly black" varie-
ty to date. It is a rich, deep, velvety Victoria-lake, which is a
shade deeper than deep maroon, the nearest approach to black. A
mammoth flower produced in profusion on long, stiff stems. 50c
each.
FRANK A. WALKER — A charmingT shade of deep lavender-pink. For .
garden decoration or for cut flowers this variety is exceptionally
good, having long stems and producing flowers in great abundance.
This Dahlia should be in every garden. 35c each.
GOLDEN WEST — One of the finest and most distinctive pure yellow
dahlias. The petals are deeply serrated giving the flower a fluffy
appearance which is most attractive. 50c eacli.
JACK ROSE — The identical shade of the rose with the same name.
This variety is exceedingly free, carrying fairly large flowers on
very erect stems in great abundance; flowers early, and during
the hot weather the color is likely to burn somewhat. 25c each.
JEANNE CHARMET — The flowers measure from 7 to 10 inches in di-
ameter and are borne on stiff wiry stems frequently 18 to 24 inches
long. The color is a most exquisite shade of lilac-pink, daintily
shading to pure white towards the center, with a tinge of light
yello'w at the margins. 50c each.
LE GRAND MANITOU — The color of this superb variety is pure white
artistically striped, splashed and blotches deep violet purple. The
plants occasionally bear a solid purple-colored flow^er. The effect
of these phenomenal flowers is most pleasing, giving this variety
a supreme place in this class. 50c each.
Queen Wilheiiniua.
MINA BURGLE — A seedling named and originated by Mr. Burgle, a California Dahlia lover. This new introduction Is
one of the finest varieties to date — a champion variety, producing flowers of gigantic size and remarkable beauty; the
best in existence. Color, a glowing and most brilliant scarlet. The flowers are of perfect Decorative type and are
borne upon long, wiry stems well above the foliage. Attracts universal attention. 50c each.
PURPLE MANITOU — Enormous flowers of a rich, clear, deep purple. Identical in shape, form and size to "Le Grand
Manitou." The very finest purple Decorative Dahlia in existence. We cannot recommend this variety too highly. 35c each.
QUEEN MARY — This is a stronger grower than Delice. A large
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SOUVENIR DE GUSTAVE DOAZON — This varietv is a good compari-
son to the "Sunflower." It is the largest Dahlia in existence. The
color is a pleasing shade of orange-red. Flowers are full to the
center and often measure 9 inches and over in diameter; they can
be forced to measure over 12 inches. The plant is a very tall, vig-
orous grower with heavy, dark, glossy green foliage and a re-
markable constitution. Very long stems of pleasing, stiff, upright
type. Should be in every garden. 35c each.
W. W. RAWSON — The popularity which this novelty has acquired in
the short time it has been on the market, speaks for itself for the
superior quality of this flower. The petals toward the center are
quilled similar to the "Grand Duke Alexis"; toward the outer part
they are more open and flat. The color is pure white overlaid with
amethyst-blue. This w^onderful combination gives it the appear-
ance of delicate lavender. The flow^ers measure from 7 to 9 inches
in diameter. 50c each.
Collection of 12 Select Decorative Dahlias for $4.00 prepaid.
NEW PEONY-FLOWERED DAHLIAS
BERTHA PAULDING — A very striking variety for the garden, grow-
ing five feet and over in height. The plant is strong and sturdy,
producing a large number of blooms on long stems. The flowers
are of an exquisite, deep, rose-pink, of good depth and with an open
center. Altogether one of the best pinks of its type. $1.00 each.
PRESIDENT HARDING — This is the finest of new Peony-flowered
seedlings, so good it is sure to become a favorite. Everyone who
saw it growing in our fields spoke admiringly of it. Named ex-
pressly for and with permission of President Warren G. Harding.
Six plants of it are to be grown on the White House Grounds this
year. Its flow^ers are exceptionally large, and each petal curves
gracefully, adding to its beauty. In color it is a pale golden
yellow, blending to sulphur yellow at the tips. The flowers are
well formed, with from five to six rows of petals, and show that
beautiful golden center, so characteristic of the Peony-flowered
type. We can highly recommend this new creation, as it was one
of the very best, and produces its gigantic blossoms in great
abundance. "President Harding" was one of the earliest to blos-
som and flowered continuously throughout the season. $3.00 each.
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CAECILIA — Gigantic Holland Peony - flowered
Dahlia. A wonderfully large creamy-white
flower. 35c each.
CREATION — Holland Peony-flowered Dahlia. A
very pleasing and unique shads of beautiful
rose-red. 50c each.
GEISHA — Wonderful Holland Peony - flowered
Dahlia. A superb combination of brilliant
scarlet and gold with an exquisite ring of rich
golden-yellow at center.. $1.00 each.
HORTULANUS BUDDE — Gorg^eous Holland
Peony-flowered Dahlia. A bright deep red;
of splendid habit. 35c each.
IMPROVED GERMANIA — A rich deep scarlet-
red, very brilliant and showy. Plants dwarf
and bushv. 75c each.
MRS. M. W. CROWELL — A beautiful orange-yel-
low. 25c each.
QUEEN WILHELMINA — Giant Holland Peony-
flowered Dahlia. Largest and finest of the
pure white sorts. 50c each.
ZEPPELIN — Holland Peony-flowered Dahlia. A
beautiful shade of mauve, perfect in form.
50c each.
Collection of 8 Choice Peony-flowered Dahlias
for $3.00 prepaid.
SINGLE DAHLIAS
ACHIEVEMENT — The largest Collarette Dahlia
in existence. The flower is a clear, rich velvety
maroon; collarette white, daintily overlaid
with a delicate shade of pink. 25c each.
ELINOR^Yellow, heavily tipped a light shade of
crushed strawberry. 35c each.
MR. FRANK I. SHOREY — White, veined and
shaded delicate pink. 35c each.
ROSE PINK CENTURY — A rose-pink shade.
25c each.
SURPRISE — Carmine, with a lemon ring at the
center, striped red. 35c each.
Collection of 5 Single Dahlias for $1.00.
MIXED DAHLIAS
All Colors and Sorts — Each, 15c; doz., $1.50;