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GRAND PRIX, P. P. I. E., SAN FRANCISCO. 
New Peony Dahlias of Our Own Creation 
Tlie peony dahlia is a i-ecenl introilucl ion lo the dahlia I'amily, and deservedly most popular. The flo\\ci' 
is larye. semi-double, and usually tihows Ihe Kolden cenler. It is always free-Howerin.y, and for that 
reason is most beautiful growins'. The lonu'. stJ'aiyht stems make it an excellent euttini; variety. The 
small, curliny petals clustered ai'ound the tenter .uive the flower character. The colors are marvelous, anil 
every shade on a painter's jialettc is produced in the peony dahlia excci)t blue. 
■^BLUF BIRD (Bessie Boston) -A 1919 introdiiction which was sold out in the .u'arden, so is catalogued 
this year for the first time. Quite an exceptional color of the deepest tone of mauve or lilac, which 
in certain lights has a bluish sheen. A simply hu.ue blossom held on stems lonK and as stiff as 
bamboo. The bushes are always laden with blooms, one of the most slrikin.u- dahlias in the ,^•arden. 
We do not know of any dahlia of just this colorin.if. Evei'ybody who was fortunate enough to yrow 
it last season, overwhehned us with compliments. $2.50. 
VtELIZABETH BOSTON (Bessie Boston)— The best and biusest peony of its colorin.u- that has so far 
been produced. Enormous blooms of deep crimson, shadinK to ok! .li'old at the tips, and will hold its 
color the entire season. The centre is surrounded with tiny, curly petals wdiich make this introduction 
IJCiyfect of its type. Stems are exceedinRly Ions'- and cane-like. Tall yrowing and very floriferous. 
This was a 1917 seedling but although many of our customei-s wanted it last year, we preferred to 
hold this dahlia until there was stock enough to fill the demand. Mv. Shudow" particularly admired 
this seedling when it was one year okl and named it then. A friend in Ti-enton, N. J., wlio tried it 
out for \is last fall, wrote, "It was the most gorgeous blossom in my 1.50 hills." Recommended j'oi- 
' for all purixjses. Ain-il delivery. $5.00. 
-^VK'TORY (Bessie Boston) — It would seem rather a big boast to claim that at last we have a better 
dahlia than the splendid English peony. Liberty. Just to be sure we were .justified in our sumiosition, 
we held this peony for four years' trial. Victoi-y is nearly twice the size of its parent, Libei'ty. 11 
differs merely in size and a very slight variation in color, which would pass unnoticed unless the two 
blossoms; were jait side by side. The coral red coloi- is a trifle brighter in Victoi-y and does not 
bu rn in liol .sunshiiiG. Stems ai'c Kood and constant blossoms arc y,x>od features of this flower. §2.50, 
Peony Dahlias general Collection 
Thi.' prices are for strong tubers. 
Those starred are Cilifornia dahlias. 
★AGNKS BOSTON (Bessie Boston) - Absolutely withdi-awn for stock. 
★ANGELICA (Bessie Boston)— This seedling of Hortalanus l^^iet has all of its excellent (]ualilies. such as 
beauty, stilV stem and fi-ee flovvei ing. It is deeper in color than its parent and is more of a creamy 
old rose than salmon. A .good cut flower. $2.00. 
★BEATRICE BOSTON (Bessie Boston ) —Amaranth in color, changing to deej) mauve as the season advances 
oi- when grown in the shade. A huge blossom of i/erfect i)eony tyjie as grown by us, but rather fuller 
and deeper than the old-time peony. A stui-dy groover and pj-ofuse bloomer. $2.50. 
BILLIONAIRE (Sfillman)- Lai-ge, .gold colored flower .vith pendant stem. $2.00. 
★ BLACK BKAUTY (Bessie Boston)— Dark dahlias are scarce and there is always a demand for them. So 
we were delighted when we discovered this peony among our seedlings several years ago. It is the 
bi,g,gest and blackest peony we have ever .seen. The stems are long and stilf and the flowers immense 
There is nothing like it and il well deserves its name. $1.00. 
★BLOSSOM (Bessie Boston) A dainty flower of great size and exiiuisite coloring, pure white with a sug- 
.gcstion of pink liko a truit blossom. Bush grows tall and is laden with blooms throughout the sea- 
son. Last flowers are as good as the first. Immense fiowers on long strong stems are a pleasing 
characteristic ot this peony. There is a fragile beauty about this llowei- which arrests the attention 
and despite this appearance it keeps well when cut. Nothing lovelier on an exhibition table or as a 
bou(iuot. $2.50. 
★ CERISE— Irresistible because of .stem, color and keeping dualities. A deep ceri.se bloom which grows 
right at the to]) oi an exceedingly long stem. Large. ,$1.50. 
CREAM KING (Wesl) — It is an incomparable dahlia. We have grown it for several years, and it is oiip 
ol llie most popular dahlias we .grow. The coloring is different: a .soft cream, as the name would 
indicale. The stem is very long, which makes it an excellent cut flower, it blooms freely all .season 
the size is immense, so a is a favojite for exhibiting. 75c. 
★ EDITH WOOSTER (Bessie Boston)- There is something most appealing to the eye in this beautiful, 
large <lahlia. The coloring is uni(|ue and described by one artist as having the tea rose blend of red 
and yellow. The yellow is so sulfu.sed and overlaid with sunset red that it would take an artist to 
write an adetiuate tlescription of its beauty, so we are merely going to say, it is a remarkable free 
bloomer with excellent habit. $2.00. 
★ ELEANOR HERRICK (Bessie Boston) A marvelously large |)conv with a long straight stem Care must 
be u.sed m disbudding or the flower will be too heavy for the stem to carry it. The color is uncom- 
"i"^"i' " c..'w,\l maroon which will burn early in tiie season in a warm climate if not given some 
