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current
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PRICES
I do not claim that
my
prices are the lowest; nor have I ever coveted the reputation of running a "cheap place." I-aim
to doan honest business andat thesame
time retainaprofit onmy
investments.
The
present evolutionary period of the Dahlia re-quires the purchasing ofnew
and costly varieties, and the dis-carding ofmany
hitherto good varieties and subsequent loss and waste of stock.Many
of the best varieties are shy pro-ducersof tubers. Nevertheless,my
prices willbefoundqnite reas-onable and even lower than others. Special attention of patronsis called to the list of
Hardy
Herbaceous Plants.They
thrive almost anywhere that aweed would
grow, requiring only reasonable care the first year togetthem
well established. I willgladlymake
selections for those not familiar with hardyplantsif theywillinform
me
asto spaceto befilled. Inthisway
I can send thirteendistinctvarie-ties,postpaid, for $1.00.
W.
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DAHLIA
SPECIALISl
3Highest
National
Honors
My
display of Ualilias at the Great Expositionwas
the only one that received a prize.Owing
to the great distanceIhavenevercompetedineastern shows,butwhen
aprizeis offered within onethousandmilesofme
my
prizewinnershaveneverfailed tobring theprizemy
way.They
willdo thesame
for you."Your
exhibitwas
a goodoneand Iam
sure attracted sufficient attentiontothoroughly repayyouforhaving it."—
From
F.W.
Taylor, Supt. Dept.of Exhibits.GREETING
It is fitting and proper that in presenting
my
Catalogue for thenew
year, I gratefullyacknowledge thefavors received at thehands of
my
friendsand patrons in the past.By
their cordial support I have attained to the position of the largest Dahlia Specialist in the United States.The
wonderfidprogress and improvementmade
inthis popular dowerin the pastfewyears has necessitated a rigid weeding out of inferior as well as
many
heretofore consideredgoodvarieties.
By
this carefulattentiontobusiness Ihave kept to the front,and have never failed in taking the firstpremium
ofthe State. Customersnmy
select frommy
listswith the assurance that the stockwillbe thebest, andthat thevarieties willbe true toname
andcolor. Each yearIoriginatemany
new
varieties, and carefully note in a book keptfor thatpurpose the habitsandqualities ofeach variety. Thestockoffered in this Catalogue represents sixteen yearsof careful study andselection ofA'arieties.To
all thosewho
receive this Catalogue, and have never testedmy
stock, I solicita trial order, feeling confident that the stock will prove entirely satisfactory.Yours respectfully,
W. W.
WILMORE.
FRIENDS
AND
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WHICH
IDO
BUSINESS
First
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llio cash iiuist aceoiii}aiiy the order.Second
—
Eeniittancesmay
be sent in any Avay most convenient to tlio purchaser, but where renaittances aremade
by P. O. order or registered letter extra stock \vill be given to recompense for the extra cost.Third
—
Prices quoted include postage or express charges to all portions of the UnitedStates andCanada
when
purchasedatretail, except wherenoted.Fourth
—
CUib Terins: In lotsoffive dozen or over to one address, those varietiespriced at.$1.50perdozenwillbe sentfor$1.2.'): all otlierstock inproportion.Fifth
—
One-half dozenmay
be ordered at dozen rates.An
"Extra"
is sent ^^•ith all orders, includinghalf-dozenorders.Sixth
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^''Guarantee: 1 guaranteemy
stock true to naiue. and of perfect gei-minating-qualities, with the express understanding that should any not prove so. I will replace it with other stock,orrefund the
money
paid,but will not beliable for anydamage
beyond tln->.*Roses, shrubs and A'inesare not included in the aboveguarantee.
It would be well foreach purchaser,
when making
out an order, toname
several varieties as a second choice, forthereason thatsome of the varietieswanted
may
be out of stockwhen
the order reaches me.
How
to
Cape May,N.J. SanFrancisco.Cala. "All the Dahlias Iordered,bloomed,andI
am
more thandelightedwith them. Ithink Mrs. Peart aloneisworth morethanIpaidforthelot.''
E. L.MAY. "IwritetoteUyou of
my
very flatteringsuc-cesswith the Dahlias 1 purchased of you. Since Augustthe1sttheyhave beenablazeof color.Stock
allgrew andare amongmystrongestvarieties." O. H.
BROWN
W.
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.^5DAHLIA SPECIALIST
5NOVELTIES
AND
DAHLIAS
OF
SPECIAL
MERIT
INGEBORG EGELAND.
(See ra^c 1).A
-laiuc at tlic half-tonecut on firstpage will revealmoreof tlie beauty of this graiul.new eaetiis Dalilia than ^vord.s can tell. 1 feel secure in the statement that Avitli its
man\
points of excellence it is easily the tirst Dahlia in its class. I ha\e had it niuler severe critical tests for several years, and find it the ([ueen of its class.One sj)ecimon in the bouipiet from which the illustration
was
macie measured 7'/4 iiu-lies in diameter.Its color isa most intensescarlet, witliout shading-or variation. Petals arc longand pointed, presentinga modelof perfection. Tlie plant is compact and erect in growth, with tlowers well abo^e the foliage on stiff,medium
length stems.An
early andprofuse bloomer.
Stock (luitc limited: strong tubers, $1.00 each.
BADENIA.
In thisgrand Dahliawe
have the first really variegated Dahlia in the cactus sec-tion. Color a clear bright orange, strijied and flecked with bright red. Petals are very Icmg. and curved towards the center. Flowers are large, and the plant an erect, robust grower.A
glanceatthe illustration willshow
the form tobe a model of perfection.6
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alZJiREDUCEDTUUEE-tuUiCTfia
DR.
GATES.
(1902)—This new cactus Dahliaisalovely shadeof seashell pink shadingto blush at the base of the petals. Unlike so manyofthe cactusvarieties, thisone hasa fine stem, holdingitsflowerswellabovethefoliage. Itsflowersareveryevenin sizeandform. Aea variety forcutting it has no equalamongthe cactus types;a noble Dahlia.
Strongtubers, 25ceach;J2.50perdoz.
DR
.M
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I . (1902)—Anothernewcactus Dahliawellworthyofa placeinthe frontrankof any gardenorcatalogue. Itoriginatedwith
me
the same yearasthe Dr.Gates,and fromthe same parentplant. Amost remarkablyfreebloomer. Flowersare largeand full,withpetals curved andtwisted,giving afluffyeffect to theflower. Theplantisdwarfand bushyin habit. Color, apricot,shadedtoorangebronze.Strongtubers, 25ceach;$2.50perdoz.
W.
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DAHLIA SPECIALIST
7MRS. WINTERS,
the
Grandest of
all
White
Dahlias
Newport,R.I.,1901.
"Mrs.Winters was greatly admired and was very free.
Blooms 5-6 inches and pure white."
MARY
BLUCK.
ColoradoCity,Colo. Nov.23, 1901.
"Mrs. Winters is the best whiteDahliaIhaveseen. It hasnevershown an open cen-ter with me, and the outer petalsare always fresh and wellpreserved."
A. F.BISHOP.
POUGHKEEPSIE,N,1'.,1901.
"Mrs.Wintersis abeauty.
Ihaveshowedittoanumber of
my
friends. Allpronounceita perfectDahlia." C. O.
BEESMER.
MRS.WINTERS. (ONE-FOURTHNATURALSIZE.)
"Inoffering tliis Dahlia,Ibelieve I
am
introducing the best AMiite Dahlia yet produced.The
claim is a large one,but Ibelieveits merits will justify the claim....
I originated it threeyears ago,and have watcheditcarefully,and haveyet to seethe firstimperfectflower. Itscolorisapurewaxy
white,whichshows notintorvariationevenin the strongestsunlight. It blooms very freely, producing flo^^ers from 5 to 7 inches in diameter, with beautifully pointedpetals. . . . Another goodquality isthatitnever shows an opencenter.The
plantgrowsto a heightof 3feet,andis ofaratherspreadinghabit, andintype belongs tothe cactus section; but the petals, although pointed, are rather broad."
The
above aremy
introductory notes oftwo
years ago.And
now, aftertwo
years' longer trial, I find no reason to change or modify the above. It is still the grandest of allWhite
Dahlias. Price, 40ceach, $4.00 per dozen.
COUNTESS
OF
LONSDALE.
The
freest-flowering Cactus Dahlia in the collec-tion, and perfect in form. Color, anexquisite shade of rich salmon, with
just a suspicion of apricot at the base of the petals.
Towards
the tips the color deepens gradually to the softest carmine pink. (See cut.)Price, 25c each, $2.50per dozen.
BRITANNIA.
(Cactus.)The
superbform and delicate coloring of this Dahlia entitles it to a place in every collection. Its petals are very long
andregular. Color, salmon pink, shad-ingto carmine.
Price. 25c each, $2.50 per dozen.
ARACHNE.
(Cactus.)A
most remarkable flower.The
center ofeach petal ispurewhite edged along its entire length with broad band of COUNTESS OF LONSDALE brightest crimson. As, however, the edgesof the petalsare completelyreflexed,the white only of the outerpetals is seenwhen
looking straight into the face of the flower, sideways thereflexed crimson edges are fully visible, andgive the flower a very elegant and coquettish a]>pearance.
Price,25c each, $2.50per dozen.
ColoradoSprings.Colo.,'01
"Iconsider
M
rs.Wintersthefinest white Dahlia of her class. Youcannotrecommend her tooliighly. Sheisgrand beyonddescription."
C. E.
PERRY.
HiLLSBORO,O.,Nov.1901."YourDahliasallprovedto beextra fine,especially Mrs. Winters. Everyonewhosaw theblooms thoughttheywere immense andperfect inevery particular"
MRS.J.A.
LEMON.
Denver,Colo.,1901."I think thenewwhite
Dah-lia,Mrs.Winters,isthemost beautifulofallDahlias.Much superior to any other white thatIhaveseen."
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HOHENZOLLERN.
(Cactus.) Inmany
respects tliis oneisquite similar to Badenia. In shape of flower and habit of growth they resenibU^ closely. Color clear orange, a shade lighter thanBadenia, bnthas novariegation.Strong tubers, 25c each, $2.50per dozen.
GRAND
DUKE
ALEXIS.
A
magnificent Dahlia of the largest size. Its petals arebeautifully quilled,giving itaveryimique appearance. Its color is pm"e white, if slightly shaded, but over-spread with delicate lavender
when
grown
in bright suiilight. Undoubted-ly one of the best of theshow
varie-ties.Price, 20ceach. .$2.00 per dozen.
MRS. CHAS.
TURNER.
(Cactus.) This one is the finest of all the yellows in the cactusvarieties. Extra large, with long, pointed petals, and perfect form. Bright lemon yellow.Price. 25c each. $2.50 per dozen.
GEAXD DUKEALEXIS
SPECIAL
OFFER—
One strong tuber of each of the ftn-egoing eleven novelties for $3.50.Classification
of
Dahlias
Dahlias are divided into sixgeneral classes,andareani])ly illustratedon theback of this Catalogue.
Class I. Cactus.
—
This class embraces the long, narrow-petaled varieties, the petals of which are generally pointed or twisted.Class 2. Decorative (so called for
want
of a better name). This class is an intermedi-ate form,havingbroad.Hat petals, andwas
formerly classed with the Cactus lists.Class 3. Fancy.
—
This class takes inall variegated varieties.Class 4.
Pompon.
—
This class embraces the small, round Dahlias, the plants of which lire generallyof a dwarf,bushyhabit. Thelines f(n-this class,however, are not clearlydrawn.Class 5. Show.
—
Tlicname
Sliow generally applies to those varieties ])roducing large, well-formed flo^^•ers. shewing only solid colors.l)utmay
frequently have shaded tips.Class 6. Single.
—
Too \\cll l^nown to re(<uire a description.Note
—
TluMc is of n('c('^>ity moie or less overla])i)ingamong
tlie classes, and the above rules only apply in geneial.W.
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DAHLIA SPECIALIST
9CACTUS
AND
DECORATIVE
^LUSTRATION
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FORMSOFTYPES
Y
JClJ\j[J^
J.jLl^k^
LAST PAGEStrong
Tubers. Prices, 15
cents each;$
1.50 per dozen,postpaid.Ft. High,Approximate
BLACK
PRINCE.
(Decorative.)Very
laroe.
Dark
velvetymaroon
4CLARA NISSEN
(Decorative.) Vividscar-let. JMediuin size. Excellent for ciittino-.
CINDERELLA.
(Cactus.) Petals long andpointed and quite regular in outline. Color, darkpurple maroon.
A
very earlyand free bloomer 3
CHANCELLOR SWAYNE.
(Cactus.) Vio-let pur])le. Quite perfect in outline 4CACTUS QUEEN.
(Decorative.) Palesil-very pink, suffused with light purple.
Very
large 6COUNTESS
OF
PEMBROKE.
(Cactus.) Soft lilac, shaded to lavender 3DENVER.
(Decorative.) Pure yellow. Re-verse of petals shaded orangebronze... 3EARL
OF
PEMBROKE.
(Cactus.) Deeppurple maroon. Fine form 3
GRAND
MOGUL.
(Decorative.) Bright scarlet tipped and streaked pure white. 4GERMANIA
NORVA.
(Decorative.) Color, bright pink; petals heavily serrated. (See light flower on trade mark) 3GOLDEN
COIN. (Decorative.) Old gold color, shading togolden bronze 4GLORIOSA.
(Cactus.) Bright scarlet,long curved petals.One
of the best 4GERTRUDE.
(Decorative.) Pale lemon; good form and stem 4HENRY
PATRICK.
(Decorative.) Purewhite. Flowers are very large andpure
in color 6
JOHN
ELITCK.
(Decorative.) One of the grandestof Dahlias. Deepestred.Very
long stem 6
JENNIE
PEARSE.
A
lovely yellow cac-tus ofmediiun size,petals longand reg-ular, curving forward. Early and free.. 3JOHN
H.ROACH.
(Cactus.) Canary yel-low, petals longand curved 3KING
OF CACTUS.
(Decorative.)A
beau-tifullargered flower.Very
long stem.. 6LYNDHURST.
(Decorative.) Scarlet or vermilion.A
noble flower 4Ft.High,Approximate
LUCILE.
(Decorative.)A
remarkably free bloomer, somuch
so that the Avhole plantappears onemass
of pure sulphuryellow 3
LADY
PENZANCE.
(Cactus.) Purest yel-low, fine forui, stems short 3MAID
OF
KENT.
(Decorative.) Intense scarlet, variegated with pure white; frequently a solid scarlet 4MRS.
HARTONG.
(Decorative.)Very
large andof exquisiteform. Color, light fawn, suft'used with pink.
Very
hand-some 5
MRS.
BENNETT.
(Cactus.) Soft crimson, large and wellformed, petals broad andpointed 4
MRS.
BARNES.
(Cactus.)A
beautiful primrose color. Flower wellformed anda free bloomer. Stems rather short for
cutting 4
MYRTLE.
(Decorative.)Very
free flow-ei'ing, ofmedium
size. Color,vividscar-let 4
MRS.
PEART.
(Cactus.)One
of the grandest of all cactus Dahlias. Color, a delicate creamy white 3MATCHLESS.
Another grand cactus Dahlia. Petals lojig ana even.Dark
maroon
3MAYOR
HASKINS.
(Cactus.) Bright scarlet. Petals long and cvirved. Very^large 4
MRS.
TAIT.
(Decorative.) Pure white, petals deeply serrated.Good
4MRS.
LINDER.
Thisnew
decorative Dahlia I consider one ofmy
best. Its coloris a beautifulcreamy white, shad-ing to blush pink. Of perfect outline..4NYMPHAEA.
(Decorative.)A
pale pinkflower of
medium
size.Very
valuable forcutting purposes 3OURAY.
(Decorative.) Deep blood red. Flower very large and rather loosely constructed.Stems
very long 410
W.
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.jiDAHLIA SPECIALIST
Ft.High,Approximate Ft High, Aoproximate
PRINCE
OF
ORANGE.
(Cactus.)A
beau- white. Flower belowmedmm
in size. tiful true cactus form. In color a blend-Good
form 3 ing of apricot, orange and bronze.Very
YELLOW
QUEEN.
(Decorative.) Soft flee 3 pale yellow, sometimesmarked
withSALISBURY
WHITE.
(Cactus.) Pure white 3SPECIAL OFFER.—
One
each of the foregoing36
Cactusand
Decorative Dahlias for$4.00,including express charges.
snow
AND
FANCY
VARIETIES
SEE ILLUSTRATION OF TYPES AND FORMSON LAST PAGE
Strong Tubers. Price, 15c each;
$1.50
per doz.Ft High,Approximate
ANNIE
MOORE.
A
fine variegated flower ofmedium
size. Color, a t»eautifulcom-bination of cherry, pink and white .... 3 A. L.
CHASE.
Creamy
white, streakedwithpurple; sometimes solidpiu'ple. ... 3 A. D.
LIVONI.
Eich pink. Finely formed.A
veryhandsome
flower 3AUSTRIAN.
Buff ground, shaded to red-dish pink at top. Large and full 5ARABELLA.
A
large, perfect form. Pale lemon, shading to primrose at the tips.Fine 3
BON MAZA
BON
MAZA.
(Uncertainty.)An
old Dahlia, but one of the best. ^Yhite ground, streaked and marbled in a cu-riousmanner
with bright red 4BEAUTY.
A
beautiful pure white. Large and full.One
of the best of all thewhites 3
Ft.High,Approximate
BON
TON.
A
fine ball-shaped flower of a deep garnet red; sometimes tijjped andstreaked with white.
An
extra fineDahlia 4
CHIPETA.
A
bold,dark redflower.Very
large and full. Borne on longstems and
flowering well above the foliage 4
CRIMSON
KING.
Deep crimson.Very
constant in color.
An
early and freebloomer 3
ELDORADO.
Eosy
purple.FLORENCE WOOD.
Eosy
pink.Large andexceptionally well formed, with good
stem 3
FLORAL
PARK
JEWEL.
Eich purple red, tipped and striped with white.Some-times solidcolor.
Very
early and free. . 3FANCY.
The foliage of this variety is heavilymarked
and variegated withwhite, giving a very pleasing effect. Flowers lightred 4
CURIO.
Deep orange bronze. Petals finely quilled. Generally blooms w\ clusters of three.A
fineDahlia 4FANNY
PURCHAS.
Clear golden yellow.Fine form 3
GLORI
DE
LYON.
Pure white. The largest white Dahlia in cultivation, almost roundas a ball 3GEN.
CUSTER.
Deep purple maroon;long stems and a very free bloomer.... 4
GEO.
RAWLINS.
Maroon. Fine form.A
grandflower • 3
GOLDEN
TREASURE.
A
beautifulburntorange color. Flower large, well formed and full to the center 3
GOLIATH.
Deep garnet red.Good
forcutting 4
KATE
HASLAM.
A
beautiful soft pink. Petals beautifully quilled 3W.
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DAHLIA SPECIALIST
Ft.high, Approxirrate
FRANK
SMITH,
Pdch dark maroon.Gen-erally ti]iped with pure white, shaded intopink. Oneof the best 5
FRANKSMITH
IGNACIO.
A
remarkablyhealthy, strong-gi-OAving plant, with long stems and large, full floAvers.A
deep, clear red... 4JOHN
FORBES.
Fawn
color, stripedma-roon. Verylarge andfree,possessingall the properties of a first-class flower.... 3
KAISER
WILHELM.
One
of thegrandest flowers in cultivation. Ofimmense
size and perfect form. Deep yellow, tippedand shaded ^vith cherry red 4
LYDIA
DIETER.
A
beautiful soft laven-der shade. One of the most attractive colors inthe entire collection 3LONDON
BEAUTY.
Clear piu-ple.Good
form 3
LADY
MILDMAY.
A
very beautiful flower, ^^'hite ground shaded to palelilac. Very large and full.
A
freebloomer 3
MISS DODD.
Purest yellow. Of exquisiteform and color.
A
remarkablyhand-some
flower 3Ft.High,Approximate
MISS
BROWNING.
Clear yellow, tippedAvitli white. Very fine 4
MRS.
LANGTRY.
Light buff, tipped withc'liiiison 3
MISS RUTH.
LoiiK.u yellow. tii)])e(l with pure white: sonu'titiu's clear yellow.... 3MRS.
GLADSTONE.
Pales,.ftpink, lovely color and form 3ORINE
EMERSON.
A
veryhandsome
flower, borne on long stems, ("olor, rich dazzling red. shaded light cherry red... 3
ORANGE
KING.
Golden orange, shaded ochre.Stem
longand good form 5PEARL.
Ofimmense
size, with long stem. Color. ])ale lavender, shaded to lilac. ... 3PRINCESS
MATHILDA.
Ptu-e white. So prolificthat the whole plant appears one solid n.iass of white2%
PIONEER.
The nearest approach to a black Dahlia of any yet introduced. For conil)ined excellence it has no superior.PRINCE
BISMARCK.
Pm])le lake.A
'
most
pleasingcolor.Very fineform.One of the best 3PURPLE
GEM.
P.ich royal purple, clear and constant. This variety is a decidedimprovement over the old varieties.
A
first-class flower.PENELOPE.
White
ground shading to pale lavender 3RED
BIRD.
Deep garnet red. Fine forcutting ; 3
SNOWDRIFT.
A
well formed purewhite flower, with long stems 3 ST.ELMO.
Dark
purple.Long
stem andfine flower 5
SNOW.
A
beautiful, pure white, long stems, excellent for cutting 4THE
CARDINAL.
Deepcardinalred.Stem
long. Fine for cutting 4VERIDIFLORA.
Litroduced from England,and is a natural curiosity. Its flowers are as ureen as the foliage, andare
]iro-duced in profusion. For desiguing or decorative
work
with other coloi's it hasno equal, l^lautdwarf and compact.
An
earlv bloomer 21/2
SPECIAL OFrER.—Oneeachofthe foregoing46ShowandFancyDahliasfor$5.00,including expresscharges.
SECOND
SPECIALOFFER.—
For onedollar, I willsendachoicecollection inthirteenseparatevarieties,my
choicefromtheforegoinglists,includingred, scarlet,white, yellow, variegated,etc. Ail good varieties. Prepaid for$1.0U,
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SPECIALIST
POMPON
OR
BOUQUET
LIST
FOR ILLUSTRATIONS OF TYPES AXD FORMS SEELAST PAGE Price,
15c
each;$1.50
per doz.Ft.High,Approximate
CATHERINE.
Bright Jello^y.Good
formand stem 3
CAMELIAFLORA.
Pm-e Avhite.A
perfect-ly formed flower ofmedium
size 3COMET.
A
pompon
of rare attraction, producino' an abundance of small ball-like flowers, in color ranging from deep red to white Sy^DAYBREAK.
Eosy
purple 3ELI
MILARD.
Blush white. Quite smalland Arell rounded.
A
prolific bloomer.. 3HEDWIG
POLWIZ.
Very
free. Color, redand white 3
LILIAN. Veiy
small. Primrose shaded topink 21/2
Ft.High,Approximate
ISABEL.
Vermilion.Very
fine 4LITTLE PRINCE.
Quite sn.iall. Widelyvaried in color from deepest red to pinkish white 3
LITTLE
REX.
Eosy
pink.Long
stems. Fine for cutting.... 4LOTTIE ECKFORD.
Pale pink gi-ound, streaked and mottled with red 4MIDGET.
Pink shaded crimson. Fineform 3
PURITY.
Pure white. Well rounded and full.A
prolific bloomer 3WHITE
ASTER.
(GUIDING
STAR.)
Pure white. Excellent for cutting. Pet-als fringed 4
SPECIAL
OFFER—
Oi\e each of the14
Pompons,
including mail, $1.60.CANNAS
Price,10c
each;$1.00
per doz.As
a decorative plant theCanna
has no equal. Itsimmense
foliage, of various shades of green and bronze, contrasting beautifully with the gorgeous blossoms, which are produced in profusion.The
improvedCanna
s produce flowers as large as the Gladiolus.The
following are extrafinevarieties.Ft.High,Approximate Ft High,Approximate
AMERICA.
Foliage fine glossy bronze, al- J. C.VAUGHAN.
Purple foliage; flowermost
as if varnished. Flowers extra large. Color, clear, deep vermilion-large, deep orange 4 orange 3ALPHONSE
BOUVIER.
Green
foliage. J. D.CABOS.
4 feet. Purplish green foli-Color, bright crimson. Large 4 age. Color, distinct apricot 3AUSTRIA.
Green foliage. Color, pure yel-KING
PHILIP.
Thisnew
canna I intro-low, with light blotches of red in the duced in 1900, and it has given general throat4
satisfaction. Color, orange scarlet,
dot-BRONZE
BEAUTY.
Beautiful dark foli- ted and veined Avith deep red, contrast-age, with orange scarlet flowers 3 ing beautifullywith itsdeep greenfoli-DUKE
OF
MARLBOROUGH.
The
darkest age 3 canna knoAvn, a beautiful crimsonma-
MADAM
CROZY.
3 feet. Green foliage, roon. Green foliage 4Immense
flower heads of the deepestEGANDALE.
Bronzj^ foliageand soft cur- vermilion, gold-bordered 3 rant-red flowers 4PAUL MARQUANT.
Foliage deep gi^een;FLORENCE VAUGHAN.
A
splendid va- large flower of a deep salmon color.... 4 riety, yellow with bright red spots;PRESIDENT
McKINLEY.
Foliage rich one of the best of its class. Green foli- green. Blooms crimson, wltli scarletage 3 shading 214
ITALIA.
Green foliage. Flowers brightQUEEN
CHARLOTTE.
Bright scarlet, red, bordered with golden yellow 4 with a broad band of golden yellow in the centre ofeachpetal. Greenfoliage.. 3W.
W.
WILMORE
DAHLIA SPECIALIST
13PiCONIES
It is s;ir};ii>ing tiiat >o noble a llower. almost U'xMiihliiio- tlie ru-e
m
hiilliauey ol color and perfection or bloom, should not be planted more.Amateurs
a)ul dealei'S seem to havelost sight of tlie nuuiy im])roved varieties introduced within the last few years. The first ])oint isiheir liardiness; in the severest elinnite the })lants re(]uireno other protection than that A\hich they afford themselves.
They
thri\e in almost every soil or situation, andwhen
planted in large clumjismake
a magnilicent displayof flowersand foliage.Some
of the varieties are very fragrant. The folio-wing eight varieties will. Iam
suie. prove very satisfactory:Price,
25c
each; set for $1.75.ALBIFLORA.
A
grand old Paeony: pure white, very large and fragrant.Some-times shows red streaks in the center.
EARLY
ROSE.
Karly pink variety: bloomsright after the Old Red: the liowers are large and in clusters.
HUMEI.
A
pink Paeony: very full amidouble: very large and showy: one of the latest inbloom. It M'ants to be nntlcli-ed heavily in order to bring its liowers into perfection.
POTTSI.
Dark
pur})le red: very long stem.LATE
ROSE.
Similar to Early Rose, onlyit blooms later in the season. It is a fine rose-scented tlo\ver.
LADY LENORA BRAMWELL.
Very large and s^^-eet. Silver I'ose.OFFICINALIS
RUBRA.
(Old Red.) Flow-ers of a bright scarlet crimson, quite double and globular: very early, rare and fine.
GOLDEN
CENTRE.
This is not a large Paeony. but is a very good one. Pure^\'hite. ])ale yellow center.
GLADIOLUS
GROFF'S
STRAIN
—
Theintroduction of thi> popular strain of Gladiolimarks
anew
epoch in Gladioli culture. It gave usnew
forms,new
colors and a more vigorous growth. The colors are widely varied and wonderfullyrich. I measured liowers during the past season fully5VL> inchesin diameter. In good soilthe spikes willoftengrow
to a height of 5 feet.As
a eutflower theywereimmenselypopularin this marketlast season andsold for double theprice ofthe older stvains. I carrya fancy mixed strain in three sizes, all line bloomingconns.
First size. 10c each. 81.00 per dozen.
Second size, T^^c each. 75c per dozen.
Third size.5c each, 50c per dozen.
GLADIOLUS
IN
MIXTURE
IWILMORE'S
STRAIN)
This :Mixture is iiiade up fi-om fine varieties, and are all selected first-class l)ulbs. and
are sure to give thebestlesults. Price, 40c per dozen, $2.00 per 100.
TUBEROSE
Too well knoA\n to require a description. If planted early it willlilooiu
weU
out of doors.Price. 5c each. 40:- }ier dozen.
W.
W.
WILMORE
J*DAHLIA SPECIALIST
Hardy
Herbaceous
Perennial Plants
For
Permanent
Planting in Garden, Borders,Cemetery
Plots, etc.Xo
flower garden is complete witliontft collection of thesemost
valuable plants.With
alittlecare they
may
be selected soastogive a continuous supply offlowers fromearly spring to autumn's frosts. Tliey require far less care than the annuals or beddingplants, andmay
be used to good advantage to fill odd corners, along fences, and to screen unsightly objects.
They
are perfectly hardy, and yet for winter they should have a slight covering of leaves or other litter. Cave should also be taken to prevent pools of water standing on them during winter.BOLTONIA
ASTEROIDES.
(False Camomile.)
Aster-like flowers, pure white and very
showy.
Grows
to a height of 4 and 5 feet.One
of the best hardy perennials. Price, 10c each; .$1.00 per dozen.BLEEDING HEART.
(Dielytra Spectabilis.)
A
hardy perennial plant producing grace-ful sprays of heart-shaped pink and white flowers. Price,25c each; $2.50per dozen.COREOPSIS
LANCEOLATA.
A
beautiful, hardy border plant: grows 15 to 18 incheshigh, and produces itsbright golden-yellow flowers in great profusion the entire season. Itmakes
ahandsome
vase Ho^\'er A^hen cut, and should begrown
in quantity whenever flowers arewanted
for table decoration.Price, 10c each; $1.00 ])er dozen.
COLUMBINE.
(Aquilegia.)
CAERULEA.
The
beautiful native species of theRocky
^Mountains.Very
broad flow-ers, three inches ormore
in diameter. Theouter sepals and long spurs are deep blue. Center of flower creamy white.
Grand
for cuttingorborder work. Price 25 cents each.CHRYSAXTHA.
(Golden Spurred Columbine.)
Grows two
and half feet high, forming abush
two
to three feet across, which iscovered for
two months
with golden yellow flowers with long spurs: one of the most distinct of the family. Single, 10 cents each; $1.00per dozen.GOLDEN
GLOW.
(Double Rudbeckia).
Thisis decidedly one of the brightest and
most
showy
among
the hardy plants and of the easiest culture possible.The
]dant is compact, growing six to eight feet high, producing
numerous
stems which are laden with double golden-yellow flowers, in size and general appearance resembling aCactus Dahlia. Excellent for cut flowers, lasting well
when
cut. Should finda place in every garden. Price, 10c each; $1 per dozen. 6 to 8 feet.GYPSOPHILA PANICULATA.
(Baby's Breath.)
A
beautiful perennial, possessing a grace not found inany
other perennial, and at-tracting theeye of everyone.When
inbloom it forms a symmetricalmass
2 to 3 feet in height, of niinute pure white flowers, form-ing a beautiful gauze-like appearance. Forcutting purposes it is exquisite, especialh' in combination with high-colored flowers, and
some
niost lovely efTecrs can be pro-duced with it. Price, 10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen.GAILLARDIA.
(Grandiflora.)
Beginning toflowerinJune, they continue one
mass
of bloom the entireSummer.
Flower 3 inches in diameter, center dark, reddish brown, petals vary from scarlet orange to crimson.
HARDY
ASTERS.
(Michaelmas Daisies, or Star-worts.)
Theseare
among
the showiestof our late-flowering hardy plants, giving a wealth of bloom at a seasonwhen most
other hardyflowers are past. I offer
two
colors only. Blue and White. Price, 10 cents each: $1.00 per dozen.W.
W.
WILMORE
DAHLIA SPECIALIST
15HELIANTHUS.
(Hardy Sunflowers.)
Multiflorus
Maximus.
A
gigantic single \ariety, gTo^ving• from 5 to 6 feet high, pro-ducingimmense
single golden-vellow flow-ers. Price,. 10 cents each; $1.00per dozen.HIBISCUS.
(CrimsonEye.)
An
immense
white flower with a crimson eye. Perfectly hardy. Blooms freely frommid-summer
until killedby
frost. Price, 10 cents each; $1.00per dozen.HARDY
PERENNIAL
PINKS.
This old-time favorite is well deserving of a place in every garden.
They
occupy but little space, and yet produce a profusionof riehly-hued flowers of delightful fragrance. ^Mixed colors, 10c each; $1 per dozen.HEMEROCALLIS
(FLAVA).
(Lemon
Lily.)A
most useful variety,growing abouttwo
feet high, with clusters of lily-like flowers of a rich yellow, exterior bronzy orange. 10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen. 2 feet.
Kwanso.
A
double-flowering form and amost
desirable herbaceous plant, that de-serves being planted very largely; large orange-colored flowers shaded copper;blooms during July and August. 10c each, $1.00 per dozen,
HOLLYHOCKS.
(Double Strong Field Roots.)
As
a background in large borders or beds of the lower growing herbaceous plants thereis nothingbetter.Forplantinginrows or gi'oups on the lawn, or interspersingamong
shrubbery they are invaluable.The
flowers, which are as elegant in shape as a Camelia, form perfect rosettes of the
most
lovely shades. Separate colors in red,white, yellow, pink and maroon, 10c each; $1.00 per dozen.
HOLLYHOCKS.
(Mammoth
Double-Fringed "Alleghany.")An
entirelynew
departure Avhich hasmuch
tocommend
it. Themammoth
flowers are wonderfully formed of loosely arranged fringed petals, which look as ifmade
fromthe finest China silk.
Mixed
colors, onh' 10c each; $1.00per dozen.IRIS (Germanica.)
Large flowering varieties in blue, bronze, lavender, pink, yellow and creamy white. Separate colors 10 cents each, $1.00 per dozen.
HELENIUM
(Sneeze-wort.)A
fine late blooming plant, producing flowers of various colors of yellow andbronze, with
brown
centre. Continues in bloom after severe frost.Grows
to a height of three feet. 10 cents each, $1.00 per dozen.LYCHNIS
(Lamp
Flower.)A
hardy perennial, growing to the height of 2I/O to 3 feet,and producing fineheads of bright scarlet flowers. 10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen.LILIES.
TIGRINUM.
(Tiger Lily.) 10c each; $1.00 per dozen.FLORE
PLENO.
(Double Tiger Lily.) 10c each; $1.00 per dozen.PHLOX
(Perennial.)Too much
could scarcely be said in praise of this, perhaps themost showy
of all thehardy perennials. It is of the easiest cul-ture, and a good selection of colors once planted will continue to produce a wealth of flowers for
many
years without further care. I carry the following distinct colors:Deep Purple. Pink, Lilac, Red, Lavender. White. Price, 10c each; $1.00 per dozen; set for 50c, including mailage.
i6
W.
W.
WILMORE
DAHLIA SPECIALIST
ORIENTAL
POPPY.
This poppy is perfectly liardy. Its large orange scarlet flowers maice It one of the
most
showy
of all plants. 10c each; $1.00 per dozen.PLATYCODON
GRANDIFLORA.
(Chinese Bell Flower.)
Blooms freely from July to September. Flowers are bell-shaped and dark blue in color, quite hardy. Price. 10c each; $1.00 per dozen.
SWEET
WILLIAM.
Too A^ell
known
to require description.A
general favorite with all.Mixed
colors, only strong plants. 10c each: $1.00 per dozen.SHASTA
DAISY.
A
mammoth
new
daisy producing purewhite flowers Avith bright yellow centre. Flowers freely on long stems. Excellent for cutting. Perfectly hardy. Price 15c each; $1.50 per dozen.
SPIREA
FILIPENDULA.
(Double
Drop
Wert.)A
very hardyherbaceousplant,with fern-like foliage, throwing upnumerous
flower stems, literally covered with miniature double white flowers; very graceful. Price, 15c each; $1.50 per dozen.HARDY
SHRUBS AND
VINES
NOTICE
—
Articles in this departmentnotmarked
are intendedfor local trade,as they are too large for mailing. If ordered by express, purcliaser pays the express charges. Articlesmarked
may
be sentthroughthe mail witlioutextra cost.Hardy
Climbing
Plants
^AMPELOPSIS VEITCHL
The popular Boston or Japan Ivy, which clings flrmly to any wall, tree, etc. The leaves, which at first are of an olive-green
brown
color, change to brlglit scarlet in theautumn. This variety becomes more popular every season, and is without question one of the very best climbing plants for cover-ing brick, stone or
wooden
walls that can be grown. Strong plants, 25c each.^CLEMATIS JACKMANI.
This variety, with its strong, healthy gorwth,hardynature andrich, deep velvety-]nu-ple flowers, is the
most
satisfactory of its class. Blooms with astonishing profus-ion from July to Xoveniber on shoots ofthe present season: should be pruned early in spring. 75c each.-CLEMATIS PANICULATA.
A
vine of very rapid growth, quickly cov-ering trellises and arbors with handsome, clean, glossy green foliage. Flowers are of inedium size, pure white, borne inimmense
sheetsand of a
most
delicious and penetrat-ing fragrance.The
flowers appear in Sep-tember, at a seasonwhen
few other vines are in bloom.The
extreme rapidity of growth, theshowy
foliage, beautiful andfragrant floAvers and hardihood serve to
make
this one of the very choicest of recent introductions. 20c each.HONEYSUCKLES.
-HALLEANA.
A
vigorous grower: flow-ers yellowish-white; exceedingly fragrantaud freely produced. 25c each.
-RED
CORAL.
Eapid grower, producingtrumpet shaped red flowers: very hardy. 25c each.
17
=:=WISTARIA.
A
very rapid climber, prodneiiio; lonii'sprays of ])iirple flowers. Two-year-old roots, 25c each.
*DEUTZIA
(Lemoinei.)Xew.
Its flowers are produced in broad-based, cone-shaped heads of from 20 to 30 flowers eacli. and are of the purest white; each. 25c.HYDRANGEA
PANICULATA.
This is the finest hardy fShrub in cultiva-tion.
The
flowers, which are borne in densepyramidalpanicles in thegreatest profusion are white
when
they first open, but gradu-ally change to rose color and remain in good condition for weeks.Two
year old, 35c.LILACS.
Xanied varieties. Double flowering.
ALPHONSE
LAVALLEE.
Blue shaded violet.BELLE DE NANCY.
Light rosy purple.JEAN
BART.
Rosy
caimine.LA
TOUR
AUVERGNE.
Violet purple.MAD.
JULES
FINGER.
Satiny rose. The above are in tree form, 3 feet high. Price, GOc each; the set of five for $2.50.COMMON
PURPLE.
"Price, 1 year old, 15c. Price, 2 years old,25c. Price, 3 years old,50c.
COMMON
WHITE.
"Price, 1 year old, 25c. Price, 2 years old, 35c. Price, 3 years old, 50c.
PURPLE
FRINGE.
A
beautiful, distincl. largo shrul). ir.ucliadmired for its long feathery llowH'r stalks, which give the tree the apj-.c.--.raiice of being covt'rt'd \\ith a eloud ot Four-year-old trees only. Price. 50e eacli.
SNOWBALL.
Too
wellknown
to re(|uire descri])tion.Two
years old. 50c each. v"/iie yeiw old, mailing size, 25c each.TARTARIAN
HONEYSUCKLE
(Red).An
erect symmetrical slnub. with glossy leaves, producing a profusion of star-shaped pink flowers, very hardy. -T year old. 25c; 2-year-olds, 50c.SPIREA
VON
HOUTTE.
(Bridal Wreath.)
The
grandest of all the spireas: it is a beautiful ornamentfor the lawn atany sea-son, butwhen
in flower it is a complete fountain of white bloom, the foliage hardly showing. Three-year-olds. 75c; 2-year-olds, 50c: 1-year-olds, 25c.-SPIREA
ARTHONY
WATERER.
This spirea
makes
a dwarf, compact bush. 15 to IS inches high, and is covered the en-tire growing season with large umbels of deep crimson flowers. It is perfectly hardy,an excellent plant for low clumps or beds. Price, 25c each.
SYRINGA OR
MOCK
ORANGE.
Vigorous groA\ing. hardy shrubs, with fine pure white fiowersand l)right
handsome
fol-iage; shoidd be more generally planted; very SAveet. Price, "1 year old, 25c; 2 year old, 50c.i8
W. W.
WILMORE
DAHLIA SPECIALIST
HARDY
ROSES
TWO
Years
Old,
field
grown, 25c
each,
EXCEPT
WHERE
NOTED.
ALFRED
COLOMBS.
Bright cherry red.COQUETTE
DES
ALPS.
Pure white: very free.GEN.
JACQUEMINOT.
Velvety crimson.MRS.
JOHN
LAING.
Bright pink.PAUL
NEYRON.
Rosy
pink; very large.PRINCE
CAMILLE
DE
ROHAN.
Dark
vel-vety crimson,SWEET
BRIAR.
Highly prized on accoiuit of the delightful fragrance.Three
Hardy
Climbers
BALTIMORE
BELL.
Blush white.CRIMSON RAMBLER.
Bright red; 50e.PRAIRIE
QUEEN.
Rosy
red.A
FEW
FACTS
AND
FANCIES
Jbout
the
Dahlia
This inteiesting- flower derives its
name
from Dr.Andrew
Dahl,a noted Swedislibotan-ist. Tlie Avild Dahlia is found in South America, and extends as far north as ]Mexii,'0. There
are butfew species,but theselia'/e beenpropagated into a seemingly endless
number
of varie-tiesofevery hue.Justwho
shouldhavethehonorforfirstintroducing theDahlia asadomestic flower is a question upon ^^hich the authorities differ.But
it is generally conceded that the first collectionwas
sent to Madrid by Baron Humboldt,who was
traveling in Mexico.They
Avere first introduced into England in 1789,
by
the Marchioness of Bute, but they s\'eregrown
inFrance and Spainseveralyearsprior tothis. This collection, together withanother received in 1804;
was
lost. Another lot A\'as imported in 1815, and from this collectionmost
of the Dahliasof the presenttime have been propagated.The
flowers embrace all colors exceptblue. In their wild state they are single.But
to speakof the Dahlia of the present: Itis Avonderful to note the changes, not only in the Dahlia itself^ but in the popular attention paid to it. Especially is this true ofsome
of thenew
cactus A'arieties, AAdiich, Avith theirlong tAvisted orpointed petals, remindme
more of a
Chrysanthemum
than a Dahlia. But, hoAveA'er popular this ncAV typemay
be Avith some,it isplainly evident thatit Avillnot supplant the old shoAVandfancy types. It,however, should beborneinmind
that the Cactus-Dahliais stillnew,andit isquite probable thatmany
of the weaknesses of the type
may
yet be eradicated.The
capricious habit of the Dahlia to sometimes freak, andsport, has givenrise tosome
popular delusions concerning them, as, for instance. draAA'ing colorfrom other plants throughthe contact of the roots, andmaking
A'arie-gatedvarieties bydraAving various coloredyarnthreads throughtheroots, etc.; allsuch beliefs are Avitliout foundationin fact. Itmust
be admitted, hoAvever, that the laAvs governing these iiabits are but littleunderstood.CULTIVATION
AND
PROTECTION
(readthis before planting)
Whilethe Dahlia isone of theeasiest of all floAvers tocultiA'ate, it by no
means
follows that il requires no attention. In fact, no floAver that 1liaA'e ever cultiA^ated Avill give such a generous response togoodcultiA^ationas theDahlia.Deep and thoroughstirring ofthe soil dur-ing the early groAvth of the plantis indispensable to success.With
poor cultiA'ation orneglect thefloAverAvillrapidly degenrate—
become semi-double andfadedin color.The
Dahlia,A\dthbut fcAV exceptions, should be given an open^ sunny situation for at least a portion of each day. Itis arank feederandshould be givenrichsoil andkept freefromgrass andAveeds. CultiA'a-tion should cease Avhen thebloomsappear. Afterthis aliberalsupplyof Avater in dry AveatherAvill bo all they require. Plant the bulbs tAVO or three feet apart, according to the size and liabitof the plant. The bulbs should be planted four inchesbeloAV the surface of the ground, laying the bulb on its side. Varieties groAving about three feet in height should be tied to stakes to pre\entfalling. Plant about thefirst of
May
in this latitude. As soon as the frost has killed the foliage,the roots should be carefully taken fromthe ground and the soil shaken fromamong
them: theymay
be stored aAvayinacool place,not toodry,butsecure fromfrost.FLOWER AND
VEGETABLE
SEEDS
Ido not keep these in stock, but Avill gladly procure
them
from local dealers and sendthem
Avithout extra cost tocustomers Avhomay
haveiieed of them,under the guarantee ofthe dealer.si
u
SPRING
1903
W. W.
WILMORE,
mhlia
Specialist
p.O.