Gold Medal Dahlias 
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General List of Decorative Dahlias—Continued 
OR A/TOTSJD’S; PORRY (Australia). D. One of the new garden varieties which attracted 
'-'“A’ 1 '-' 1 '^ A so much attention during the past season both in the field and at 
the shows. Color rose pink growing lighter at the tips, very fine for cutting. 
Roots, $1.50; Plants, 75c 
PASTEL GLOW 
tificial light. 
(Artland-Ruschmohr). Inf. Dec. A magnificent dahlia. A large deep high 
centered flower of a glowing pastel pink, especially attractive under ar- 
Roots, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
PP'T^TVT PHARTFR (Lyndora). P. D. A very attractive, well-formed dahlia of exhibition 
r oiinutk/XV gize good center and stem. Color is a clear golden yellow, tinted 
apricot, and is a deep, massive, graceful flower. 
Plant tall and vigorous with large thick leaves. 
Roots, $1.00; Plants, 50c 
PTNK T ADY (Fa,rnum-F. & M.). It is a formal decorative of exact color of the old-fashioned 
I J. Henmosa 'rose, pale, delicate, pink, petals are very pointed, flower grows about 6 
inches to 7 inches, and is most excellent for the home and for florists’ use. Plants are of 
medium height, very free bloomer. Roots, $2.00; Plants, $1.00 
PR INGF OF PFRSIA (Newsom). I. D. The immense blooms, frequently 12 inches are 
j. uuivjLj the deepest, glowing crimson, with an even darker iridescent 
sheen, giving the flower the appearance of velvet. Plants very robust, dark foliage, stems long, 
stiff and straight hold the bloom well out of the foliage. This dahlia fills the bill for both 
size and beauty. Highly recommended. Roots, $2.00; Plants, $1.00 
RFOAT (Boston). I. D. A combination of Autumn shades, bronze heavily suffused with dull old 
rose, shading to gold at base of petals, giving the effect of burnished copper, an early 
and free bloomer, flowers attaining exhibition size. Plant has good habit of growth, stems 
straight and stiff. Roots, $1.00; Plants. 50c 
C A T/"' A IM’S RF AT ITY * M.). F. D. It is unusual to find the same texture of 
petal that we get in a rose, but this beautiful dahlia reminds 
one of the coloring found in the Mme. Edouard Her.riot rose. An exhibition sized decorative with 
evenly placed rounded petals. Excellent for cutting on account of its long rigid stem and gor¬ 
geous coloring. Free bloomer, foliage dark green and insect proof. Roots, 75c; Plants, 50c 
SANHIGAN’S DELICE (F. & M.). Ever since dahlias have become most popular in 
the garden, we have been experimenting to get a dahlia of 
the color of the favorite old-time Delice but. of a size required for present-day standards. Our 
efforts in this direction have resulted in the production of this beautiful staghorn petaled deco¬ 
rative, of great depth and of a true deep pink with an almost imperceptible salmon glow in 
the center. Free bloomer, stem like a cane and an excellent keeper when cut. Roots, 75c 
SANHICAN’S LAVENDER (F. & M.). Formal decorative of the garden sized type 
so much ir, demand at the present time. Especially fine 
for cutting for the house, or florists’ use. White with tips of petals faintly brushed with orchid 
lavender, color deepening as flowers mature. An extremely tight center which gives the effect of 
an orchid colored eye. Extremely free bloomer, flowers being carried high above the foliage on 
long straight stems. Roots, $2.00; Plants, $1.00 
SANHIGAN’S METEOR A brilliant, flaming, “informal decorative” dahlia, with re¬ 
verse of petals a bright gold; petals curl and twist in such 
a manner as to give the effect of red and glistening gold. Center of flower very high; petals 
long; flower of exhibition size and almost as thick as its diameter. Stem black, stiff and long; 
flower is at least fifteen inches above the first pair of leaves. Foliage dark green and leathery. 
Plants are of tall habit of growth. Good keeper when cut. Fine for exhibition or garden. 
Roots, $2.00; Plants, $1.00 
SANHICAN’S PEACH (F. & M.). I. D. A fluffy decorative of good size and great 
charm. It is exactly the shade of a ripe California peach 
with a real peach-cheek glow. Its attractiveness is further enhanced by the oddly twisted petals 
with staghorn tips. Rich dark green foliage, uprighi stems and good habit of growth. A valu¬ 
able addition to any really choice collection of dahlias. Roots, 50c 
SANHIGAN’S QUEEN (F. & M.). F. D. We call it Honeydew, it is a blending of 
Apricot with a faint brushing of carmine rose deepening towards 
the tight center. Flower is similar in shape to the old favoritle Judge Marean and can be 
grown in open field from seven to nine inches. Plant has excellent habit of growth and of 
medium height. Flower carried well above dark green foliage on a straight, stiff stem. Excel¬ 
lent for exhibiting or cutting on account of its good keeping qualities Roots. 75c 
SHAHRAZAD (Newsom). I. D. This wonderful dahlia occupies the same shade in deep 
pink that the variety Mrs. Alfred B. Seal and Prince of Persia do in their 
shades. The flower can easily be grown 10 inches, has great substance and depth and is carried 
on absolutely erect and cane-like stems. Plants very robust and insect-resisting. 
Roots, $2.00; Plants, $1.00 
SONNY MASSON <Vei ’ le & Mendham). Informal decorative of a brilliant, intense red 
that is equally at home in the garden or the show room. Flowers are 
enormous both in depth and width and are borne profusely on excellent stems. Foliage thick 
and leathery. For those who like their dahlias large and have a leaning toward red, “Sonny” 
Masson will more than fill your wants. Roll of Honor dahlia. Roots, $2.00; Plants, $1.00 
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