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GRAND PRIX, P. P. I. E., SAN FRANCISCO 
NEW PEONY DAHI/TAS OF OUR OWN CREATION (Continued) 
I'll^ri-SING — A most beautiful and fascinating dahlia, whicli attracted great 
attention. As our stock was small we persistently refused to sell it, 
but owing to the many demands have decided to offer it. It is the^ 
most brilliant oriental red with a gold suffusion. The flower is large 
and beautifully formed, with clusters of the characteristic peony 
petals around the yellow center. Good stems, and blossoms generously 
throughout the season. This peony received an award of merit at the 
Dahlia Show held at the Kxposition Auditorium in San Francisco. 
We believe " Pitti Sing " will soon outclass " Geisha " as a favorite,, 
as it is far more brilliant. Plants in May, $3; roots, $5. 
OTHER NEW PEONY DAHLIAS FOR 1917 
ATTRACTIOiV — Larg'e elegant flowers of a clear ros.\--i)ink color, borne on 
long, strong, stiff stems, free-flowering; 75t'. 
BETTVVS — This peony is as large and fine as " Cream King." Stems arc- 
exceptionally fine, carrying flowers well above the foliage. The soft 
blending of old-gold, rose and amber, makes a most distinctive and 
beautiful flower; ^'l.SO. 
DIAiVA — Crimson violet-reflected, very large, finely shaped flower, with long 
stalks. A Dutch dahlia which received high honors In Molland; ^i. 
JAI*Ai\.\IS — Darge, pret;ty flower of white ground splashed and stiMijed deep 
violet; stems are excellent, very striking. Plants in May; 75e, 
OLD (;OMi — Color deep amber-gold, large massive flower on long, rigid 
stems; distinct and free-flowering. Plants in May; 75e. 
KOI imfi .J.\liJ\ES — Well named the King of the Yellows. In our estimation 
there is no liner yellow peony, as its color is richer and deeper than 
the other yellows. Flower is large, and borne on top of long stems; 50c. 
PEONY DAHLIAS— aeneral CollGction 
25c ojsfli, ('Xfs'itt where noted 
ALJJATHOSS — I'earl-white with faint tinge of pink, petals rolled; distinct,- 
unique formation; 50o. 
ADMIRATION — A big favorite, despite the fact that its stems are not stiff. 
Blooms are large, with many curled petals; color rosy carmine shaded 
to cream; 50e. 
ALBOTO — Vellow-flushed rosy carmine, very f ree-lloweri ng. 
AiMTIER Q,TJEE>' — Amber-shaded orange, very fine variety; generally ad-- 
mired; 50e. 
AiMEUICA — Old-rose shading to a r>ricot-orange; fine stems. Plants in May; 50c. 
Ai\DH.li:vv C.-\UNE(;iE — Large flower of salmon-pink; fine uiiright stem. 
AVALANCHE — Creamy-white, often full to the center, fine for cutting; .•J5c. 
AllBER — Pleasing shade of petunia coloi', flowers on long, stiff stems; .•{5c. 
Al'RORE — Darge flower of yellow, shaded and streaked carmine; 50c. 
AHI.\DNE — Amber shaditig to old-gold, large flower, of distinct form, with 
curly petals; very much admired; 50c. 
ARI-EQ,ITIN — Pink striped and splashed with jairple, long stems, beautiful; 50c.. 
A. SCIiUTTEVAR — Lilac-rose shaded white at center, pretty variety; 35c, 
BE.-\OON — Geranium-scarlet, a most brilliant and distinct color; :i5v. 
BEETHOVEN — Lovely amber, very free-lloweri ng, good, erect stems; 35c. 
BEUCi; VW HEEMSTEDE — Golden-yellow faintly shading to amber, semi- 
double; .'{Sc. 
BERTHA VON SUTTNER^ — One of the finest peonies, usually full to the- 
center; salmon-pink with yellow shadings, large; 35c. 
BERTR'VM — liright rosy-carmine, shaded and tipiied white, very free and 
effective; 35c. 
BETTV — Old-rose sliaded to fawn, very attractive flower on a long stem; 50c. 
\HANCA — Pretty [lower of a lovely lavender-pi nl< color, very f ree-floweringv 
on a loiig stem; somewhat of cactus form; 75o. 
