royal purple decorative selected and named by per¬ 
mission of the famous electrical wizard, met with 
his complete approval when viewed at his West 
Orange estate. The staghorn petal formation, the 
dark green insect resisting foliage, the canestiff 
stems, and its thrifty growing habit leave nothing 
to be desired. After a year’s trial we consider 
Thomas A. Edison a marvelous dahlia. 
Root $1.00 
THE WORLD (F.D.) — This wonderful new dahlia 
was selected at the A. D. S. Show in New York, 
by Mr. J. D. Sullivan, of the New York World. The 
coloring is unusual — rich deep rosy magenta 
overlaid garnet with silver shadings on edges of 
petals. Eight to ten inches across and half as 
deep. Root $1.00 
TREASURE ISLAND (F.D.) (Dahliadel)— One of 
the brightest Autumn shades we have seen. The 
color is bright apricot with gold and rose suffusion 
and shadings. Bush growth is strong, branching 
freely from the ground, giving 4 to 5 foot stems. 
Flowers are held erect, are medium to large, and 
retain full centers throughout the season. Good 
keeper as a cut flower. Root $1.00 
VALENTINO (F.D.) (Boston 83) — A dahlia, at¬ 
tractive in formation, which blooms prolifically on 
good stems and remains true to type throughout the 
season. The bush is an upright grower. Color, 
true salmon pink shading to cream at center. 
Root $1.00 
WALDHEIM SUNSHINE (D) (Peacock)— Color, a 
true deep yellow with darker shading that improves 
under artificial light. A rich golden suffusion 
brightens its full high center. Form very attrac¬ 
tive, having long, wavy petals. Size extra large. 
Said by originator to grow 12 inches in diameter. 
Stems long and sturdy holding flowers facing. 
Root $1.00 
WATCHUNG WONDER (I.D.) (Smith 88) — A 
spectacular dahlia of a rich royal red with a touch 
of gold at the center of flowers, with an occasional 
yellow petaloid to enhance its beauty. Flowers 
might be described as being almost on the end of 
the stem and have unusual keeping qualities, for 
the back petals can be removed when withered and 
the centers will open out to perfect blooms. 
Root $1.00 
WHITE KNIGHT (F.D.) (1932) —This is another 
fine white of large exhibition size, averaging 9 to 10 
inches across and 5 V 2 inches in depth. Plant, 
medium tall, wide spreading and very prolific of 
large blooms, which are held upright, on cane like 
stems. A great prize winner. You will like this 
dahlia. Root $2.50 
WILLIAM H. HOGAN (I.D.) — One of the best 
fancy dahlias. A prize winner. Color, garnet red, 
with white tips running down the center of each 
petal. Every petal comes true to color. Large 
blooms on rigid stems. Root 75c 
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