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SILVER BALL—(Introduced by us, 1928). Very pure white and exceedingly 
perfect in form. Flowers 3 inches in diameter. It is much earlier than White 
Doty, being fully matured by October 12. Height, 4 feet. 
SNOW BIRD—(Introduced by us, 1931). This variety is most perfect in form, 
each petal being concaved with flowers high and rounded, presenting the appear¬ 
ance of a pompon dahlia. Flowers slightly exceed 3 inches in diameter and are 
of the purest glistening white. Has a strong, stiff, upright stem and attains a 
height of 4 feet. Matures November 15. 
WHITE DOTY—Pure white sport from Lillian Doty. Identical in every 
respect except color. 
YELLOW MUSKOKA—(Introduced by us, 1931). A yellow sport from the 
well known variety, Muskoka, and is identical in every respect with this variety 
except the color which is about the same as Clara B. Ford with a slight tinge of 
bronze at the base of the petals. 
We can also supply the following at the price quoted below: Adelphia, Ariana, 
George J. Ball, Muskoka and Unalga. 
Plants from 2*4 inch pots: $0.15 each, $1.00 per ten, $7.50 per hundred. 
Not less than 5 of a variety at ten; 25 at hundred rate. 
SINGLES—STANDARD VARIETIES 
ANNA—(Introduced by us, 1909). Pure white. Belongs to the true single 
section, having but one row of petals. Fine for pot plants. 
GOLDEN MENSA—Doubtless the best single yellow for general purposes. 
Matures November 1. 
GOLDEN ORIOLE—(Introduced by us, 1925). The earliest single yellow, 
maturing October 10. Flowers, 2*4 inches in diameter. Color, light yellow. A 
vigorous grower producing abundance of long stemmed graceful sprays. Those 
desiring early singles should give this variety a trial. 
JEAN—(Introduced by us, 1926). A companion for the two foregoing, pure 
white, 7*4 inches in diameter. Height, medium. Matures November 1. 
LAONA—(Introduced by us, 1926). A large single, 9 inches in diameter and 
a beautiful shade of rose pink somewhat resembling the color of Mildred Presby, 
4 feet high, terminal bud maturing November 5. 
MELBA—This variety is admirably adapted to pot culture either as a small 
dwarf plant or a large specimen, depending on the time of propagation and cul¬ 
ture. The color is an orange bronze with a distinct circle of yellow at the base 
of the petals and surrounding the green disc. The flowers when grown in sprays 
are about 4 inches in diameter. 
MENSA—One of the largest single whites. Produces freely on long, stiff 
stems. Matures November 1. 
MINNESOTA—A very striking blood red. Two and one-half inches in diam¬ 
eter. Long, slender stem. Best red for general use. 
MISS GLADYS—A terra cotta or bronze sport from Mrs. E. D. Godfrey. 
Possesses all of the good characteristics of its parent. 
MRS. WM. BUCKINGHAM—A large, flat flower of a lovely shade of rosy 
pink. Keeps well both on and off the plant. Matures November 1. 
MRS. E. D. GODFREY—Very strong grower. Light pink. Excellent as a 
late single. Matures November 20. 
SOURCE d’ OR—Owing to its striking color (golden orange) this variety 
is still popular when grown natural the same as pompons. Flowers 3*4 inches 
in diameter mature November 5. Height, 4 feet. 
Plants from 2*4 inch pots: $0.15 each, $1.00 per ten, $7.50 per hundred. 
Not less than 5 of a variety at ten; 25 at hundred rate. 
