Peacock's descriptive trade list - 1899 (1899) (20366683369)

Title: Peacock's descriptive trade list : 1899

Identifier: CAT31283886 (find matches)

Year: 1899 (1890s)

Authors: W. P. Peacock (Firm); Peacock, W. P; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection

Subjects: Nursery stock New Jersey Atco Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs

Publisher: Atco, New Jersey : W. P. Peacock

Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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DESCRIPTIVE TRADE LIST FOR 1899. Decorative Dahlias. New and Rare Varieties. Atltietam. One of the most valuable of this section, being large, of regular form and an intense red, shaded darker. It is larger than Cochineal, of same form, but is perfectly full to the center, while the plant is of the same sturdy, branching habit and a more profuse bloomer. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. Admiral Dewey. See page 4. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. CLIFFORD W. BRI TON. The finest pure yellow decorative Dahlia. Of immense size, 5 to 6 inches in diameter ; of full chrysanthemum form, and full to the center. A strong, vigorous grower,and an extremely profuse bloomer to have so large a flower. EXTRACT FROM THE AMERICAN FLORIST "The new Dahlia, Clif- ford W. Bruton, sent in by W. P. Peacock this week, and ex- hibited in J. Kift & Son's win- dow, is the finest thing of the kind we have ever seen. At a short distance it resembles a fine chrysanthemum the shape of the flower and length 01 stem giving it that appear- ance." No collection is com- plete without this superb variety. (See also illustra- tions from photographs on pages 5 and 6.) Very strong, field-grown roots. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $15 per 100. Iridescent. A beautiful, decorative va- riety ; the nearest approach to a blue Dahlia Of fine form and good size ; an ex- tremely profuse bloomer The color, when well grown, is exquisitely lovely, being bright orange, overlaid clear red, suffused and margined with pure blue, giving it a soft yet brilliant red and blue effect. Very large, strong, field-grown roots, 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $15 perjoo. Mrs. E. C. Monroe. A lovely shade of sulphur-yellow, blending to rich cream. The flowers are large, of perfect form, and produced on long stems in such endless quantities as to almost obscure the foliage. The petals are long, of exquisite finish, and beautifully reflexed, causing the flower to resemble a large Teflexed chrysanthemum. Strong roots, 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $15 per 100. Sundew. A superb decorative variety, of a bright, glistening orange-salmon color, of fine form, full to the center; fine for cutting ; an early bloomer. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $12 per 100. WM. AGNEW. The grandest red Dahlia ever produced, and one that will eventually find its way into every collection. The flowers are large, sometimes measuring more than 7 inches in diameter, and always fnll to the center ; of perfect form and exquisite quality and finish, while the color is the richest shade of intense daz- zling red. The petals are very long, the outer rows being beautifully twisted ; the plant is a strong, symmetrical grower, and, owing to perfect habit, will be especially valuable for every purpose. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $12 per ioo. WM. AGNEW DAHLIA FIRST TO BLOOM. Mr. Peacock. Gloucester, Mass., December 9, 1897. Dear Sir.—We had some Dahlias from you last year that sold and did well; now I would like to know if you can supply us with the following varieties, and if so, at what price. If you have a different list from last year, we would like to have one. We have a number of small orders to fill, and do not want to disappoint anyone. We have the largest collection of varieties east of Boston. Out of 200 varieties last year, Win. Agnew was the first to bloom. Please write us as soon as convenient. David Lane. Wilhelm Miller. A beautiful decorative variety of distinct form and habit. When fully expanded, the central petals are curled, fluted or quilled, in marked contrast to the outer ones. The color is a soft, satiny purple ; a very free bloomer. Strong roots, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100. Xanthia, A noble decorative variety, often measuring 6 inches across ; color deep, bright crimson, slightly suffused maroon; each petal is either tipped or banded through the center with royal purple. One of thejnost distinct and striking in this beautiful section. Strong roots, 30 cts. each, $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100.

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Clifford W. Bruton. The Set of 9 New Decorative Dahlias for $1.80

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