SUPREME MONARCH, I. D. An immense, 
deep, brilliant red with a reverse of pearly 
white — always — which shows on face as 
petals twist slightly. Will average larger 
than Elite Glory (its seed parent), and much 
more prolific, and more beautiful in forma¬ 
tion. One of my earliest bloomers and re¬ 
tains its great size and tight center till frost. 
The giant blooms are held erect, and facing 
on stems, like cane, that are 2 to 3 ft. tall. 
Immune from borer damage and insect pests. 
Will stand strong soil without injury to 
tubers, and flowers may be grown to enor¬ 
mous size. Absolutely the most spectacular 
dahlia in my gardens and attracting more 
attention than any other variety. Roots $3. 
Plants $1.50. 
WEDDING BELLS. I class this as an In¬ 
formal Dec. but very close to a semi-cactus. 
Lovely golden yellow with a deep, bell shaped 
flower, quite similar to Florence Klein in for¬ 
mation. A very prolific bloomer frequently 
having 10 to 15 open at once, on extra long, 
stiff stems which hold the beautiful blossoms 
up and out in a very graceful manner. Petals 
very pointed. Good exhibition and fine gar¬ 
den variety. This, as well as two previously 
mentioned are never bothered by any kind of 
insect pests, to any extent. Roots $5, 3 for 
$12. Plants $2, 3 for $5. 
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BARBARA BRIGHTMAN. 1. D. (Almy-Dr. Crooks) 
A magnificent Dahlia of very large size and beautiful 
formation. Plant very robust, 6 ft. in height and 
blooms carried on cane like stems 3 ft and even 4 ft. 
in length. Very prolific and holds size and center all 
the season. Color a buff, contrasting beautifully with 
the dark green leathery foliage. One of the most 
delicately beautiful and popular in our gardens and 
named for my little granddaughter. Roots $10. 
Plants $4. 
CADET, S.C. (Reed) Light primrose yellow. The first 
of our new ones for this year that we must try to pict¬ 
ure to you is a fresh, crisp flower somewhat similar 
in formation to Satan. This type of cactus Dahlia in 
the shade mentioned is truly distinctive and should be 
well received by a discriminating public. The petals, 
long, well-rolled and but slightly incurved, are well 
placed and just numerous enough to form an exceed¬ 
ingly graceful flower. So clean-cut in form and color, 
it impresses one as having been artificially fashioned 
by the deft hand of a skillful artist. Will grow large 
on a tall, straight stalk. It was outstanding growing 
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