DAHLIAS (Continued) 
THOMAS A. EDISON—This beautiful dahlia, selected and named by 
permission of the famous electrical wizard, is getting more popular each 
year. The large, dark green, insect-resistant foliage, the cane-stiff stems, 
coupled with a color that no other dahlia has, is reason enough why it 
has won in many big shows. It may be described as a Royal purple, or 
purplish-red dahlia which is very attractive. Price $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 
6 for $5.00. Postpaid. 
TREASURE ISLAND.—A bright apricot with gold and rose suffusion 
and shadings. A success wherever grown. Becoming more popular each 
year because it can withstand any dry season and is a real winner on an 
exhibition table. Roots 75c each; 3 for $2.25. 
JERSEY’S BEAUTY.— (Pictured opposite page) The exquisite color, 
a vivid glowing pink, together with its large flowers of great depth always 
lull to the center is reason enough for this Dahlia holding the popular 
position it now has among lovers of a Formal Decorative flower. An ideal 
pink for exhibition or florist use. Blooming early with exceptional keep¬ 
ing and carrying qualities. Good loots, guaranteed to bloom this year. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.00. Postpaid. 
JANE COWL.—By far a leader of the Informal Decorative type. A 
warm buc and old gold, blending to apricot and rose at the center have 
made this wonderful dahlia a success wherever grown. Your friends and 
neighbors will marvel at its ideal growth of the bush with strong stems 
holding the large impressive flowers upright. Our Guaranteed roots will 
piease you. 75c each; 6 for $4.00. Postpaid. 
IDA PERKINS.— (Perfect White Bloom) For those desiring some¬ 
thing really beautiful with fine form and full centers, on a strong and 
erect stem. It blooms early and continues until frost. The foliage is a 
dark leathery green which adds much to its beauty. Roots 75c each. 
AVALON.—A pure canary yellow. Will do well on any ordinary soil 
requiring little attention. Is a heavy producer of both flowers and roots. 
Thinning out and disbudding is advisable shortly after topping. PRICE: 
35c each; 6 for $2.00. Postage paid by us. 
POMPON DAHLIAS.—The small flower coming from 2 to 3 inches in 
diameter, which is very compact and remains fresh-looking and beautiful 
for days after being cut. Becoming more popular each season. We list 
below the most taking varieties at 25c each; 6 for $1.25; or $2.25 per dozen, 
your choice. Postage paid by us. 
YELLOW GEM.—A clear canary yellow of fine form. Very productive. 
SNOWCLAD.—One of the best all-around pure white, blooming early. 
LITTLE EDITH.—Primrose yellow, tipped with bright carmine. 
ATOM.—Heavy bloomer of perfect form. Color fiery red. 
DEE DEE.—A beautiful pale lilac. Fine for exhibition purposes. 
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