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CHAPPAQUA DAHLIA GARDENS 
PREVIOUS INTRODUCTIONS OF MERIT 
(Continued) 
MYRA HOWARD (Informal Decorative) 
Naturally a big flower, thrifty growth and extra long stems. Its color is gold with 
a rose sheen which glistens in sunlight. There are conspicuous petalodes throughout 
the flower that give it distinction and color. 
Roots, $1.50 
OMAR KHAYYAM (Formal Decorative) 
The unusual coloring of this huge flower is Chinese red at the base of the petals 
shading to bright orange and tipped lighter. The growth resembles Jersey's Beacon. 
Roots, 75c. 
ORIENTAL GLORY (Informal Decorative) 
A strong growing Dahlia of deep brilliant orange shaded scarlet. Awarded Certificate 
of Merit at Storrs. Achievement Medal at Indianapolis and on the Roll of Honor. 
Roots, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
PALO ALTO (Semi-Cactus) 
Bright pinkish salmon shading to gold at the center. Tall straight stems. Blooms 
12 inches by 6 inches deep. Blooms freely, early and late. 
Roots, $5.00; Plants, $2.50 
POT O’ GOLD (Informal Decorative) 
A free blooming, large brilliant yellow, in a graceful big flower. Both the face and 
the reverse of the flower are clear yellow giving it unusual richness. Long wavy 
petals. Awarded certificate at A. D. S. Trial Grounds and is on the Roll of Honor. 
Roots, $3.00; Plants, $1.50 
PRINCE OF PANTOPS (Informal Decorative) 
A ruffled variety. The color of orange peel. Not in the giant class but a beautiful 
and very desirable variety. The petals twist and curl in a most enchanting manner. 
Roots, $2.00; Plants, $1.00 
PRINCE OF PERSIA (Informal Decorative) 
A giant red of rich flowing crimson. A long stemmed, long petaled, deep flower 
easily reaching 10 inches without forcing. A wide spreading variety. Do not take 
out center of plant. 
Roots, $1.00 
R. A. BROOMFIELD (Informal Decorative) 
Large, distinctive blooms of glorious saffron orange flushed with rose that are easily 
grown to great size and depth. Stems are straight stiff, slender and strong. Growth 
is strong and insect resistant. On the Dahlia Roll of Honor, 
Roots, $7.50; Plants, $3.50 
RAY WARNER (Informal Decorative) 
A bright pink with long pointed and twisted petals on good stems. Low branching 
bush that requires very little tying up. Very early to bloom. 
Plants, $1.00 
