which completely cover the center. Tliis ilhistniliuii is i-c'])n)diicc(l iVoni a 
pliotograph of a flower over 7 inches across. The color is a beautiful rosy mauve. The large flowers are facing, on 
very long (2}/2 to 4 feet) stems, slender, yet stiff, holding the flowers erect. The plant is a very clean, strong grower 
and free bloomer, every shoot produces a flower. It is a variety that just will bloom. A flower that shoukl be in 
every collection. Valuable for cutting, exhibition and the garden. 
The demand for Queen Elizabeth has exceeded our expectations. Each year it ha.'; been doulile tlie preceding 
year, until last year (the third) it was our best seller. It seems to do well all over the country, and unlike most dahlias, 
it improves as the season advances. The color improves, they keej) longer and arc at their 1jcst just before frost. 
Roots, 50 cents each. 
SPECIAL OFFER. We will send one root each of the 4 colored cover vaiictics, Betty Austin, Isabel Street, 
Rosalia vStylcs and Colossal Pink and the 3 varieties Mary Steffenson, Queen Elizabeth and Golden West Cactus, 
shown on the colored inserts, 7 in all, for $16.50. 
