J. K. Alexander , E. Bridgewater , Massachusetts E. Bridgewater Dahlia Gardens 
PEONY-FLOWERED DAHLIAS—Gont. 
MRS. NEWELL D. ATWOOD. Alexander’s New 
Peony-flowered Seedling. A very tall, long¬ 
stemmed free-flowering variety. Its color is very 
rich and brilliant; a gorgeous deep crimson-red. 
Its plants were very strong, sturdy growers, and it 
promises to become one of the most popular. Named 
in honor of Mrs. Newell D. Atwood of Ossamequin 
Pines and Boston, Mass., a great admirer of beautiful 
flowers. $1.00 each. 
OSSAMEQUIN. Alexander’s New Peony-flowered 
Seedling. See illustration on page 15. Pale lemon- 
yellow, heavily striped and splashed carmine-red. 
Free-flowering, and with good stems. $2.00 each. 
POMPEIAN BEAUTY. Alexander’s New Peony- 
flowered Seedling. Pale salmon daintily overlaid 
old rose. Exceptionally free-flowering. Two or 
three rows of petals. 50 cents each. 
SARA W. ASHENDEN. Alexander’s New Peony- 
flowered Seedling. A most beautiful shade of 
rhodamine purple. Flowers borne upon long strong 
stems, well above the foliage, and for vases and house 
decoration are especially good, lasting long after 
cut. This new seedling was greatly admired by v, 
Mrs. Ashenden when first exhibited and was named 
in her honor. $1.00 each. 
SOFFARANO (Hornsveld). New Holland Peony- 
flowered Dahlia. A blending of orange, yellow, 
salmon and buff, that is very difficult to describe. 
Somewhat similar to “Latona ” in shape, with 
long straight-florets. $1.00 each. 
THE RHODES. Alexander’s New Peony-flowered 
Seedling. A live shade of pale rosolane pink with 
a dainty blending of yellow at the center. This new 
creation was exhibited for the first time September 
i 92 ) in the collection of twelve best Peony-flowered 
Dahlias at the Dahlia exhibition of the Massachusetts 
ROSE GEM. (For description see page 28.) 
R. F. RAINSVILLE. Alexander’s New Peony- 
flowered Dahlia. Named especially for and with 
permission of Mr. R. F. Rainsville of Stoneham, 
Mass., as an attribute to his admiration for flowers. 
Undoubtedly the largest and finest of its color in 
the Peony-flowered type, and a variety that will 
make a good addition to the most exclusive collec¬ 
tion. A shade between pansy violet and oxblood 
red; a very rich and velvety color. Highly recom¬ 
mended. $3.00. 
SALVATOR (Hornsveld). New Holland Peony- 
flowered Dahlia. Deep rose-pink blossoms, plants 
of medium height, and edges of petals are of a 
curling nature, giving the flower an entirely original 
appearance. 50 cents each. 
Horticultural Society, the collection winning first 
premium, against strong competition. The flowers 
are very large and of a very delicate blending of 
colors. Very good for exhibition purposes. $2.00 
each. 
WAMPATUCK. Alexander’s New Peony-flowered 
Seedling. Similar in color combinations to “Twen¬ 
tieth Century” but larger and of deeper color. An 
exquisite cream shade, very heavily overlaid rose- 
purple. $1.00 each. 
WAMPUM. Alexander’s New Peony-flowered 
Seedling. Pale barium-yellow, heavily striped 
and splashed crimson-scarlet. Long stems and 
very free-flowering. $1.00 each. 
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