over a tall robust plant, 7 to 8 feet in height. Very 
prolific, frequently 5 or 6 immense blooms open at one 
time, on stems 3 to 4 feet long and stiff as canes. A 
rich, crimson maroon and a fine keeper. A most 
spectacular Dahlia and a constant winner in Largest 
Bloom Class. Won for us as Largest and Best 
Bloom, at Portsmouth. Roots $1. 
GALLI-CURCI, Dec. (Lyndora) An immense, 
curly petaled flower of a brilliant salmon-orange, in¬ 
tensified with gold tints, and a beautiful sheen. A 
giant plant, with extra long stiff stems. Very prolific. 
A great prize winner and a grand variety. Roots $1. 
GOV. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, Dec. (Locust 
Valley Dahlia Farms) A beautiful and striking 
Dahlia of flaming crimson with shadings of the 
Jacqueminot Rose. The stems—like cane, and 3 feet 
in length—hold the large, brilliant flowers well above 
a tall bush. Very prolific and one of the best cut 
flower varieties and fine for Exhibition on account 
of its fine keeping qualities. Roots $1.50* Plants $1. 
GIRL OF HILLCREST. (Scott-Kemp) The color 
of this most excellent variety is a brilliant Mikado 
Orange. The flowers average 9 to 10 inches across, 
of great depth, and are borne on long, stiff, stems 
high above the foliage. Plant is a strong and vig¬ 
orous grower, attaining to a height of 7 to 8 ft. and 
is one of the most prolific bloomers we have ever 
grown, being loaded with its large blossoms from 
early to late. Roots $3. Plants $1.50. 
HALLOWE'EN, I. D. (Chappaqua Dahlia Gardens). 
Blooms 10 to 12 inches. Here is one of the most un¬ 
usual color effects we have ever seen in a Dahlia. 
The flower gives a definite two-toned effect, with the 
face a clear buff, and the reverse a bright salmon. As 
the petals open the reverse side shows in a definite 
roll, and, as they unroll, they open into buff. Roots 
$3. Plants $1.50. 
IMPERIAL PINK, I. D. (Lyndora) A magnificent 
colored Dahlia of a rich, bright, true pink, with no 
lavender or mauve tints, but with shades of primrose 
toward the center of the flower, and then a darker, 
rose-pink center. Large blooms, with long, twisted 
petals around the edges. Winner of numerous prizes 
including Specimen Bloom Classes. Roots $2. 
Plants $1. 
JANE COWL. (Down’s) This massive decorative 
has been, and still is, one of the grea'test prize win¬ 
ners of all time. An immense flower, frequently 10^2 
inches across and 7 inches deep, on cane stiff stems 
3 to 4 feet long and holding the huge flowers well 
above the foliage, some facing up. Wonderfully beau¬ 
tiful. A warm buff and old gold, blending to salmon 
at the perfect center. A magnificent variety which 
everyone should grow. Always robust and very pro¬ 
lific. Roots 50f^. 
JEAN TRIMBEE, I. D. (Trimbee-Waite) This 
beautiful Dahlia is native of Canada and is yet scarce 
in the United States. Color is a rich petunia violet. 
Flowers immense (12 inches or more) and beautiful 
and graceful formation—almost a hybrid cactus. Very 
prolific and a grand novelty. Roots $1.50. Plants $1. 
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