IVr AT? V ^TP^PPTPTM^OISI '' '^"^ nalm-al color reproduction from a photograph gives only an idea of the 
l''Xi-\l\ 1 O 1 J-vl 1 J-vl>OV>>l'N (it.]i[.;itc loveliness of this wonderful variety— the most delicately beautiful 
dahlia in existence. The color, at base, citron yellow, outer half creamy white; 
both yellow and white mottled and overspread with rosolanc pink. Many petals showing faint yellow along midvein. 
All dusted over with tiny glistening crystal like particles as of gold dust. Form full and graceful. Size large 7 inches 
and more across, with great depth. Petals recurved, acummatc, none cleft ; edges generally rolled in ; slightly whorlcd 
or twisted tips. Blooms, erect to facing on cane stiff stems, well above foliage. 
The plant is a strong vigorous grower of branching habit, jiroducing the large, ])crfoclly full flowers irecly, on 
lung, cane stiff stems until frost. Height 5 to 6 feet. 
Mary Steffenson is entirely distinct from any other 13ahlia and wc only wish every reader could ha\'e seen our 
plants last October and the wonderful buckets of cut blooms in our cut flower cellar. They take on extra color and 
size as the season advances in marked contrast to most Dahlias. How they enjoy the cool October weather. 
They should be planted late as the lovely tints do not develop perfectly in hot dry weather. They should ha\ e 
thorough cultivation and be disbudded. The buds are very long, slim and pointed. Roots, $2.00 each. 
SPECIAL OFFER. Wc will send one strong root each of Mary vSteffenson, Queen Elizabeth and Golden 
West Cactus for S2.50. 
