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GRAND PRIX, P. P. I. E., SAN FRANCISCO 
NEW DECORATIVE DAHLIAS OF OUR OWN CREATION (Continued) 
PANNV HOWARD — Somewhat of the " Hortulanus Fiet " coloring-, with bronze 
suffusion, but a larger flower. This has been greatly admired; but, 
like many enormous blooms, it is a trifle too heavy for the stem; $2.50. 
JANE SELBV — The biggest pink dahlia of all types. Every quality is good. 
The color is a lovely shade of pink. The stems are long and perfectly 
rigid, making it an unusually fine variety for cutting or exhibition. 
It is a generous bloomer, full of immense flowers, which keep their 
center all season. This is a San Mateo production, but not our own. 
The stock is very limited. Tubers, .$.3; plants in May, $2. 
-JACQ,UEMIlVOT — The color is practically identical with the "Jacqueminot" 
rose, a deep crimson. The size is large and the stems are excellent 
for cutting. The brilliant and uncommon coloring of this dahlia will 
make it very popular. Even when in the strong sunshine it does 
not burn; .$1.50. 
MRS. E. C. BOSTON — Tliere has been a strong demand for a good, pure-white 
decorative which grows well in all localities. We sincerely believe 
we have it. It is large white, with good stem, and well formed; ^1.50. 
SUSSEX — A most unusual color and difficult to describe. It is nearer blue 
than any dahlia on the market. The color is deep lilac or mauve, 
and when the dew is on it it is almost blue. It is somewhat of a 
semi -tubular form of decorative; good bloomer, g-ood keeper, with fine 
stems; 
W. D'ARCY' RYAN — Named for the man who made the P. P. I. E. famous. 
Tlie dahlia is one of the most striking of all the dahlias, a soft violet- 
purple tipped white, and attracted a great deal of attention at all the 
shows because of its wondei'ful coloring, which is quite new. As 
the season advances the purple has a bluish tint. Stem is good and 
size large, free-llowering; .$2.50. 
OTHER NEW DECORATIVE DAHLIAS FOR 1917 
AMPHION — A larg-e and beautiful variety, color pijik-suffu.^ed heliotrope; 
very good. Plants in May; 75f. 
CORRIE — A lo\-ely lielloti'oiie-suffused ]nnk of larg'e size. The chief 
characteristic of tliis dalilia is the length of the stiff stem; it has the 
longest stem of any dahlia we have ever seen. Plants in May; 75e. 
HENRIETTA — Hybrid cactus of unique type; the reddish-terra cotta of the 
blossoms make it a g'reat favoi'ite for cutting; good size; TiOc. 
HENISY MAIEK — Tlie best yelhnv for a market flower. Originated in San 
Mateo. Stems are unusually long and strong; the flowers are vei'.v 
large and of fine formation; blooms freely. Called by some the yellow 
" Burgle." Plants in May; .$J. 
MRS. A1,BER'!'A l.Er»li>IE — An excellent California production of a deep 
[uaroon. The floM'ei-s are large and well foi-nied. Plants in May; .fil. 
MR.S. iilZO. I'OPE — Anolhei' San Mateo dahlia; very large flower of pearl- 
white .^hading to soft yello\^'. A fiowei' which attracted attention for 
several years at siiows but was not on the mai-ket; .$1.."0. 
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS— General Collection 
2.><' eaoli, ex<'e!>t ^■t lie re noted 
AID.\ — Dark maroon; large perfect flowers on long stems; good; 50e. 
AlilCE ROOSEVEI/J' — Lilac-shaded mauve and white, line erect stems. 
ALI*!.\E — Large ttowei' of jellow-shaded cream. 
AMATEUR ROBIN — Y el lo w -str ea ked wliite and .shaded carmine; .We. 
AMEItICA — One of the best dahlias for cutting, lasting a long time in water; 
salmon-shaded yellow, very free-ilowering; ;i.>e. 
BAIjIjON — A German dahlia of special merit, coloi- aiiricot-shaded amber gold, 
flowers freely on long stems; 50e. 
BE.VCON — Orange-red flower on erect stems. 
BESSIE BOSTON — Scai'let, iietals finely cleft. The novver, excepting the color, 
resembles a large double sunflower; stems are long- and straight; aSo. 
