17th annual catalogue of the Germain Seed and Plant Co (1902) (16639460586)

Title: 17th annual catalogue of the Germain Seed and Plant Co
Identifier: 17thannualcatalo1902germ (find matches)
Year: 1902 (1900s)
Authors: Germain Seed and Plant Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit trees Catalogs; Greenhouse plants Catalogs; Poultry Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs
Publisher: Los Angeles, Calif. : Germain
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library



Text Appearing Before Image:
NOS. 326-330 S. MAIN ST., LOS ANGELES. 91 DAHLIAS. Few flowers can be grown with so little care and produce such grand results as Dahlias; for beyond well staking, tying up and frequent waterings they require practically no attention. The new Cactus varieties are now the rivals of the Chrysanthemum in grace and beauty, and are undoubtedly the coming flower: the petals are flattened and pointed and often twisted at the ends, and are less formal and set than the old fashioned double Dahlias. Single Dahlias, though not a new class, have been greatly im- proved and present some very striking and beautiful forms and colors, and combinations of eolors. They are of exquisite grace and beauty, very free flowering, and for a display in the garden or for cutting purposes are unsurpassed. The following are all grown from a collection imported from Europe, and is without doubt the finest collection of Cactus and Single Dahlias offered in this country. Roots sup- plied from January to April. As the stock of many of these varieties is very limited we advise intend- ing purchasers to order early. ..-J CACTUS DAHLIAS. Beatrice.—A very fine variety, true cactus shape, produces flowers on long stems well above the foliage; color pale rose with lighter shade at point of petals, quite distinct. Each 35c. Chas. Woodbridge.—Bright crim- son; the best shaped cactus dahlia ever sent out. Each 35c. Earl of Pembroke.—Bright plum color, deeper and more velvety to- wards the center. Each 35c. Harry Stredwick.—Rich fiery crim- son maroon, true cactus shape, flowers well above the foliage. Each 25c. Island Queen. — Quite distinct, charming light mauve color, true cac- tus shape, medium size, extra fine. Each 25c. King" of Siam.—Deep rich purplish- maroon; flowers of true cactus shape on long wiry stems, well above the foliage. The plants are of good habit and remarkably free flowering; one of the very best Cactus Dahlias ever sent out. Each 50c. Keynes White.—(See cut.) True cactus type, medium size and the finest white cactus dahlia yet produced. Each 50c. La France.—Of the decorative type, very large flowers on long stems, of the same color as a La France rose. The plants are of bushy habit with very broad foliage; the best of its color ever sent out. Each 50c. Mary Service.—Quite distinct, fine cactus shape, pinkish heliotrope at the ends of the petals, pass- ing towards the base to a beautiful yellowish-brown, extra fine. Each 35c. Matchless.—Rich velvety maroon, free flower- ing. Each 35c. Miss A. Nightingale.—Erect flowers, on long stems, clear yellow ground, flaked and heavily edged with scarlet, an attractive sort. Each 25c. Miss Webster.—White., good habit. Each 35c. Mrs. Scrase Dickens.—Rich golden yellow, fine large flowers, good habit and the best yellow cac- tus dahlia offered. Each 35c. Purple Prince.—Almost black, good habit. 25e. Starfish.—Rich orange scarlet, one of the best; splendid cactus shape, flowers on long stems well above the foliage. Each 35e. SINGLE DAHLIAS. All 20c each. Aurora.—Rich yellow suffused with orange. _ Cleopatra.—Rich, deep velvety crimson, medium sized and nicely recurved. Demon.—Rich blackish maroon, fine shape and the best dark single dahlia yet sent out.
Text Appearing After Image:
Cactus Dahlia, Keynes White. Donna Casilda.—Copper-orange, with dark ma- roon ring, shading at tips of petals to bright rose. Duchess of Marlboro.—White center of petals, edged with deep crimson, varies, flowers of a deep maroon often appearing on the same plant, very striking and effective. Florrie Fisher.—Deep mauve, with distinct white ring around the disc, beautifully reflexed, a fine large flower. Formosa.—Rich dazzling crimson, fine form. James Scobie.— Yellow striped and flaked with scarlet, very fine. Lady Montefiore.—Rich deep yellow, shaded at margin of petals to a clear rosy peach. Lady Whitehead.—Rich rose purple, with yel- low ring round disc. Miss Morland.—Rich crimson scarlet, fine- shaped flowers. Northern Star.—Bright red, margined with rich golden yellow, small, well-formed flowers, strong and distinct. Pirate.—A single cactus variety, dark crimson, shading to purple at the tips. Sunningdale White. — Very fine white, good form. The Bride.—Pure white, medium size, good form, the best white.