6 The World's Most Select Dahlias, 1921 



Alaska. A good pure white borne on long, straight stems 75 



Beatrice Slocombe. Red and gold. May best be described as a 

 double Geisha. A large flower and an extra free bloomer .... 1.00 



B en Wilson. A new variety which attracts attention wherever 

 shown. The color is rich velvety red, each petal having just 

 a tip of yellow, the amount of yellow varying according to 

 conditions. The plants are good growers and bloom pro- 

 fusely 1.00 



Bloemhoven. A good size flower borne on the best of stems. 

 Color, fine lilac 50 



C. W. Hayden. A fine, rich purple. Flowers are of enormous 

 size, plants are strong growers and for exhibition it is a won- 

 der 1.50 



Comeliness. This is a good size, strong stem, free blooming 

 variety, which can be recommended for cut flower purposes. 

 The color is soft pink shading to white l.OO 



Dr. Tevis. A magnificent blossom of a blend of copper, old rose, 

 and old gold. Immense flowers with the best possible stem. 

 A Californian which it is a pleasure to boast, as I grew it 

 most successfully last season 2.00 



Edna Story. This may be called an ideal cut flower variety. It 

 is not an extra large flower, but may be grown 6 to 7 inches 

 across with ease. Color is white with faint pink shadings. 

 Has every good quality in stem, productiveness, etc 50 



Francis A. Butts. A beautiful variety of white with lavender 

 pink shadings. Large, with stems of extraordinary length .50 



General Custer. A fine large cream color flower having shad- 

 ings of yellow and at times just a suggestion of red. Fine 

 bloomer 1.00 



G. H. Carr. An extraordinarily large, perfectly formed variety 

 which will be particularly valuable to those who exhibit. 

 The color is a peculiar shade of purplish magenta shading 

 lighter at tips 1.00 



Glory of New Haven. A seedling of the well-known Mildred 

 Slocombe. Color is a beautiful shade of pinkish mauve. It 

 is larger than the parent variety, and has a slightly higher 

 center. Plants are tall, robust growers, and produce large 

 blooms with remarkable freedom on long, strong stems. 

 Will be indispensable for exhibition 2.00 



